From the Pastor’s Desk:

“Arise and shine” What would your mother say to you in the morning to wake you up? “Arise and shine!” are the words of many mothers to their children in the morning.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Street Lighting in Cando

January 28, 2025 – Darkness ruled the night on city streets until streetlights illuminated avenues with kindly light. On this date in 1914, the Grand Forks Herald published an article proclaiming that the town of Cando had completed a new “White Way” of electric streetlights.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Threat to Cattle

January 27, 2025 – On this date in 1904, the Bismarck Tribune announced an outbreak of cattle scab in North Dakota. It was noted that the disease infected the finest herds in the state. The origin was traced to a cattle sale in Fargo involving cattle owned by a well-known Minnesota breeder.

Cavalier County Senior Menu

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Jan. 27 Chicken Kiev/Tri-colored Potatoes/ Mixed Veggies/Fruit Tuesday, Jan.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Jan 24: Test your home for radon, especially during the winter when it can become trapped indoors. Long-term exposure increases the risk of lung cancer. Cavalier County Health District offers a free radon detector loaner program to help you get started.

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu

Monday, Jan. 27 Ham•Scalloped Potatoes•Broccoli Normandy•Tropical Fruit Tuesday, Jan.

A Saint’s Shoutout: Celebrating our littlest Saints

As a small, private school, we do a lot of fundraising. I’m so grateful to all of you for supporting our various fundraising efforts. It’s our way to make sure our little Saints have everything they need to learn and grow. As far as fundraisers, it’s likely that by now you have your favorites.

A homecoming of faith

St. Alphonsus school kicking off with a carnival to celebrate faith and unity For Sue Bata, a 7th and 8th grade language arts and social studies teacher at St.

NEW GROUP TO FIGHT CENSORSHIP AND SUPPORT LIBRARIES IN NORTH DAKOTA

Right to Read ND, a nonpartisan group of North Dakotans dedicated to protecting intellectual freedom and fighting censorship, officially launched on January 16, 2025.

The ND League of Cities announces the 2025 'If I Were Mayor' Essay Contest

in North Dakota. This contest encourages young people to think creatively Eligibility and guidelines • Students can be enrolled in public, private, or homeschool settings.