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Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

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Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
Friday, October 24, 2025
Playoffs? Did you say Playoffs?!? YES, it’s that time of year!! As we start up this week, we are ready to go for the start of the 2025 North High School Football Playoffs, beginning on Oct. 25.

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News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
My hat is off to the Ranchers’ Rights Initiative directors for filing their lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the North Dakota Beef Commission’s appointment process.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Rebellion in the 90s

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Rebellion in the 90s

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Rebellion in the 90s

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
A few weekends ago, my sister called and asked if she could hang out at our house for a few hours on Sunday afternoon. This is not a normal request, so I asked why she was coming here from Grand Forks.
Diane Simmons

Diane Simmons

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News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
I recently became aware of another new scam in our area, which reminded me of a scare I had a few years ago. I wrote about it then and decided to reprint it in this week’s column in the hopes of retaining awareness for all.
Hilary Nowatski

Hilary Nowatski

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News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
It might be gloomy and chilly outside, but I received an email last week that absolutely brightened my day. One of my favorite things about this job is hearing back from readers (especially when they are compliments)!
Back to being back

Back to being back

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Back to being back

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Well, now that I’m writing again, a few of you folks have come up to me and said, “it’s good to have you back.” The problem with all that is I find myself from time to time with nothing to say.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Nature show nerd

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Nature show nerd

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Nature show nerd

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
If you’ve been a faithful reader of mine, you know I’m pretty nerdy. Matt Mitzel loves to highlight the fact that my articles are boring and snooze-worthy, and he’s probably right.
Bring it on - I have thick skin

Bring it on - I have thick skin

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Bring it on - I have thick skin

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia No recent column of mine has gathered the response like what came from This, That and Other Stuff which appeared in the 9/26 issue of this paper. Here are a handful of the many comments – are one of these yours?
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News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
As you are probably aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to show support for more than two million women around the world who are diagnosed with the disease each year.
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