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News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
I would start by saying that I hope everyone moved their clocks forward an hour Saturday night before going to bed, but we live in such a digital age that I literally watched my Apple Watch move from 1:59 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Saturday night.
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: free, confidential support available statewide

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: free, confidential support available statewide

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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: free, confidential support available statewide

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has officially proclaimed March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in North Dakota. March is also recognized nationally as a time dedicated to raising awareness about gambling-related harm and connecting individuals and families with support.
Artificial sweeteners provide virtually no calories and no nutrients. NDSU photo

Artificial sweeteners provide virtually no calories and no nutrients. NDSU photo

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Prairie Fare: Sweet truths — What to know about artificial sweeteners

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
“What’s the difference between these packets?” my husband asked me after he picked up his cup of coffee.“These are different non-nutritive sweeteners,” I replied as I read the ingredient statement. “Some are sweeter than others.”“Could you pick out a packet for me?” he added.
My two cents | Remembering 1966 by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | Remembering 1966 by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | Remembering 1966 by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
This week, March 2-5, marks the 60th anniversary of the big snowstorm that hit North Dakota, Northern Minnesota and Southern Manitoba in 1966.In March of 1966, I was just a wee bit of a lad of four years old and in a small rented farmhouse in Southern Minnesota.
Ha? Wha? by Bob Simmons

Ha? Wha? by Bob Simmons

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Ha? Wha? by Bob Simmons

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
So there you are, minding your own business, engulfed in a book or perhaps immersed in a TV show, when your train of thought is rudely interrupted by your spouse or significant other saying you are not hearing what she/he just said. You look in her direction and say, “HA?
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

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Letter from the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
If you glance at the front page, you’ll notice two very different temperatures displayed on the KodaBank digital sign. When I was in town last Thursday, it was a delightful 44 degrees. The sun was shining, spirits were high– and then Friday came.
Road trip: Part 7 by Bob Simmons

Road trip: Part 7 by Bob Simmons

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Road trip: Part 7 by Bob Simmons

Road Trip: Part 7 By Bob Simmons
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
I awoke the morning of Jan. 7, refreshed and ready to drive the 10 hours to Billings, Mont., with plans of spending the night there and then making the final push home to Langdon on Thursday, thinking that I’d arrive home early that evening of Jan. 8.
Letter from the Editor

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Rebecca Davis Editor@valleynewsandviews.com
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Alright…who did it? Someone did not keep warm thoughts as they promised.While I may not know a whole lot about sportsball, I do enjoy watching wrestling, although I may not fully understand it either, I do have a general understanding of how the sport works.
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