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Hilary Nowatzki

Hilary Nowatzki

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Letter from the Editor

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Body It’s been another busy summer week for me! I kicked off the weekend by going wedding shopping with Rebecca on Friday, so off to the big city we went. We spent the day in Grand Forks, and I think we made a lot of progress!
The missing finger, which will now appear on a various page of the paper each week. Find the finger? Take a photo and send it to us - you’ll win your very own finger!

The missing finger, which will now appear on a various page of the paper each week. Find the finger? Take a photo and send it to us - you’ll win your very own finger!

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The games people play

Bob Simmons, Ceo, Simmons Multimedia
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia In case you’re unaware, this column appears in both of our co-owned weekly periodicals, The Borderland Press in Langdon and Valley News & Views in Drayton.
Diane Simmons

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Letter from the Publisher

Diane Simmons
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Body It’s been a tough week reading, hearing and watching the details of the horrific tornadoes that devastated parts of our beautiful state. The loss of three lives adds to the sorrow one feels after hearing the details.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Make your bed

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Make your bed

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Make your bed

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Body Several years ago when Ella was still in elementary school, I picked her up after school to find her distraught. She’d had a tough day.
Hilary Nowatski

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Hilary Nowatski
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Body I had a wonderful weekend and especially loved attending the Walhalla Demolition Derby. I’m a bit ashamed that at my age I’ve never made it to one of these derbies.
Letter to the Editor: Title IX

Letter to the Editor: Title IX

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News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Body “You’ve come a long way, baby,” the 1968 slogan for Virginia Slims cigarettes, acknowledged that great strides had been made for women, beginning with the right to vote over 50 years earlier.
Letter from the Editor:

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News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Body I’ve always been a bit of a ‘river rat,’ as we call them back home. A river rat is a person who spends way too much time on the water, either kayaking, rafting, boating, or all of the above.
You ain’t no fisherman!

You ain’t no fisherman!

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You ain’t no fisherman!

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia Fishing season is here! I used to enjoy fishing when I was a little guy. While Mumz slept undisturbed, Dad would quietly awaken me in the middle of the night on opening day.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Anesthesia antics....and a puppy

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Anesthesia antics....and a puppy

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Anesthesia antics....and a puppy

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Body A lot has been happening in the Goodman household in the past few weeks. First up, Catelyn had her wisdom teeth taken out. Not everyone who’s told they have their wisdom teeth needs to have the procedure to have them extracted, but we went ahead with Catelyn’s for two reasons.
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