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Community Christmas dinner in Walhalla

Community Christmas dinner in Walhalla

Community Christmas dinner in Walhalla

Body The 10th annual Christmas dinner will be held at the Walhalla American Legion on Thursday, Dec. 25, with fellowship beginning at 11:30 a.m.
From the Pastor’s Desk: Advent joy

From the Pastor’s Desk: Advent joy

From the Pastor’s Desk: Advent joy

Body On the third Sunday of Advent, traditionally, we light the pink candle… the candle of joy. The pink candle is also referred to as the “Shepherd Candle.

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu

Body Monday, Dec. 22 Applesauce Ribs•Sweet Potatoes•Broccoli Normandy•Peaches Tuesday, Dec.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Hail Warrants

Body December 23, 2025 – North Dakota farmers are all too familiar with crop damage caused by hail. In 2013, Governor Dalrymple declared an agricultural disaster in 31 hail damaged counties. A severe thunderstorm the following year also inflicted extensive damage from hail.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: A Community Christmas in Bismarck, 1922

Body December 22, 2025 – On this date in 1922, children in North Dakota knew exactly where Santa Claus was – he had arrived by train in Bismarck that afternoon on the No. 8 train, having abandoned sleigh and reindeer for the modern convenience.
All of Nelson County and much of Pembina County are classified as food deserts by the USDA, meaning stores are essential providers of fresh foods for their communities due to the long distances to the nearest supermarket.

All of Nelson County and much of Pembina County are classified as food deserts by the USDA, meaning stores are essential providers of fresh foods for their communities due to the long distances to the nearest supermarket.

Rural grocery study identifies opportunities to strengthen local stores

Body The Red River Regional Council A recent study conducted by the Nelson and Pembina County JDAs, with support from Dr.
December Legislative Update

December Legislative Update

December Legislative Update

Body District 19 Senator Janne Myrdal Looking out my window today, the blowing snow is announcing that winter is truly here. We finished a super late harvest a week after Thanksgiving, and I am so very grateful snow stayed away until now. But where has this year gone?

•AREA NEWS•

Body A change of plea for a man accused of threatening to poison a town’s water supply went down the drain last Friday. Matthew Mark Bakke, 44, was arrested this past February and charged with domestic terrorism.
Cake pops to light up kids' eyes this holiday season

Cake pops to light up kids' eyes this holiday season

Cake pops to light up kids' eyes this holiday season

Body There's no denying Christmas Eve is a little more special in homes where kids are excited about an overnight visit from Santa Claus. Indeed, kids' joy and enthusiasm helps to make the holiday season such a special time of year.