Opinion

TESTING 4, 5, 6

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TESTING 4, 5, 6

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia I last left you as Diane and I, in our matching outfits, were having our hearing tested at the audiologist’s office in the Altru Clinic.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Spring break is great

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Spring break is great

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

By Sara Goodman Last week was NDSU’s spring break. Rather than our usual family trip to warmer, sandier locales, my older two decided that they wanted to go somewhere with friends.

TESTING, TESTING 1, 2, 3

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By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia It’s true. If you’ve been married for a while, you start taking on each other’s traits. The experts call this ‘convergence.’ Some couples develop the same speech patterns while others mimic emotional expressions.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Cats before kids

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Cats before kids

Sara Goodman

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Greg and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, and by the time you read this article, our oldest kid will have turned 21. In the space of almost five childless years after marriage, we experimented with the idea of having kids by getting cats.

Letter from the Editor: Community Spotlight: Help us share your stories

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Letter from the Editor: Community Spotlight: Help us share your stories

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

One of the best parts of living in a small community is the people who make it special. From volunteers and local business owners to students, neighbors, and organizations quietly doing good work, there are stories happening around us every day that deserve to be shared.

Wandering in Walhalla

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Wandering in Walhalla

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Thursday, March 12, 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.

From the Pastor’s Desk:

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From the Pastor’s Desk:

Kurtis Gunwall, St. Alphonsus Church

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Welcome back to a reflection on three foundational practices of the Christian and Jewish faith as presented by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (6:118). Last week, we briefly looked at almsgiving. This week, we will focus on prayer. Next week, we will discuss fasting.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: NDSU celebrates 100 years of Little International

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: NDSU celebrates 100 years of Little International

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By Sara Goodman NDSU recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Little International, or “Little I,” on Feb. 13-14, hosted by NDSU’s Saddle and Sirloin Club. It’s the largest and longest-running tradition of the year and is also the biggest student-sponsored event on campus.

Ha? Wha?

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Ha? Wha?

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia 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.

Wandering in Walhalla

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Wandering in Walhalla

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Two very different temperatures were displayed on the KodaBank digital sign in Drayton last week. When I was in town last Thursday, it was a delightful 44 degrees.

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