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Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
There is so much on my mind this week… I am trying my best to contain my inner Bob Simmons.We have a ton of school coverage between sports and events taking place at the school, which I always love! Giving Hearts Day is next Thursday, Feb. 12.
Along the way

Along the way

Along the way | Nourishment of nostalgia

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
“It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today. So learning to enjoy today has two benefits: It gives me happiness right now, and it becomes a good memory later.” - George ForemanMemories are often the sustenance of our days.
Those having dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizens Center on Monday included Merv and Pyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton.

Those having dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizens Center on Monday included Merv and Pyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton.

Bowesmont lives

Saralee Hoselton
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Saralee remained afterward for a time of cards and socializing.On Friday, Saralee Hoselton took the PCMT van to the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, where she visited Ann Osborne and Clarice Mosolf.The next day, Rachel Wittrock and Ava Wittrock visited Gayle McConnell and celebrated Ava’s birthday.
Bob gives an enthusiastic endorsement of his favorite coffee machine at Love’s Travel Stop, mug in hand and pointing to the Swiss-made Schaerer brewer behind him.

Bob gives an enthusiastic endorsement of his favorite coffee machine at Love’s Travel Stop, mug in hand and pointing to the Swiss-made Schaerer brewer behind him.

Road trip, Part 3 by Bob Simmons

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
After dinner in Dickinson, N.D., I pointed my new black Chevy ZR2 pickup due west. Next stop - Billings, Mont. For this trip I had rooms pre-booked along the way at Marriott hotels. Growing up with Depression Era parents who understood the value of money, we never stayed in decent hotels.
letter to the

letter to the

letter to the editor

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Recognizing 211 Helpline Day in North DakotaOn Feb. 11, 2026, North Dakota will officially recognize 211 Helpline Day, a meaningful acknowledgment of a service that quietly supports thousands of individuals and families across our state each year.
We have some really talented figure skaters in our region! I had the opportunity to announce for the

We have some really talented figure skaters in our region! I had the opportunity to announce for the

Letter from the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Grafton Figure Skating Learn to Skate competition on Sunday at the Centennial Center in Grafton, and watching those skaters was a true pleasure. You could see their hard work and determination out on the ice. One skater fell really hard but got right back up and kept going.
Road trip, Part 2 by Bob Simmons

Road trip, Part 2 by Bob Simmons

Road trip, Part 2 by Bob Simmons

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
I left you last week as I stood before my wife, best friend, and business partner. The lovely Diane was about to issue a check payable for a remote broadcast trailer to be used in our radio operations at events throughout the region that I found on Facebook Marketplace.
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