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My two cents | This past week in history by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | This past week in history by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

I thought this might be a good week to take a look at some historical events in a recurring column I like to call “This Week in History.”Feb. 19 On this day in 1942, just months after the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order Number 2009.

The title signed by Mr. William Shakespeare and his wife Kelly. And - you thought I was making this up!

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Road trip: Part 6- The transaction by Bob Simmons

Road Trip: Part 6- The Transaction By Bob Simmons

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Truthfully, it never crossed my mind, even for a split second that Mr. William Shakespeare of Sparks, Nev., who was selling the exact customized trailer for remote radio broadcasting that I had been scouring the internet in search of for nearly two years, could be anything other than legit.

Letter from the Editor

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Letter from the Editor

Rebecca Davis Editor@valleynewsandviews.com

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

I hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine’s Day. Robert and I spent Saturday evening at Spirit Lake Casino watching Thompson Square — it was a sold-out show!As far as Valentine’s plans go, I’ve learned it isn’t necessarily about the day you celebrate, but the people you celebrate with.

My two cents | Plenty of sports to go around

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My two cents | Plenty of sports to go around

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

On one hand I was lamenting the fact that the NFL football season has just ended with Superbowl LX, but on the other hand, there is plenty of sports news and sports events coming up over the next six weeks that should keep all sports fans excited.First, how about the Superbowl?

Letter from Editor

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Letter from Editor

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Happy Valentine’s Day!I hope you came away from your Super Bowl parties unscathed. In my opinion, the amount of bickering and drama taking place on social media surrounding the halftime show was a bit ridiculous.

Letter from the Editor

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Letter from the Editor

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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.

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My two cents | No such thing as journalism anymore by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

As the years go by and I get older, I become increasingly frustrated over the lack of journalistic integrity we, as American Citizens are subjected to.I should preface that by saying that it applies to the news we consume on the national level.

Road trip, Part 4

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Road trip, Part 4 | There’s gold in them thar hills by Bob Simmons

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

I left you last week as I continued on my way to Sparks, Nev., to retrieve a customized trailer for remote broadcasting. The second night of my trip, I stopped for the evening in wonderful Elko, Nev., home to my radio buddy Paul, who owns radio stations there.

Along the way

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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.

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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.

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