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Sarah Overby

Sarah Overby

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Sarah Overby

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to spend a beautiful day in Horace watching my son compete at the North Dakota State Trap Tournament. What a special treat that was! This kid has been shooting squirrels since he was 4 years old.
Picture with flags: The 1995 International Beach Rescue Truck, ready to roll.

Picture with flags: The 1995 International Beach Rescue Truck, ready to roll.

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I want a pony

Bob Simmons, Ceo, Simmons Multimedia
Thursday, June 18, 2026
No, actually there are a couple of things I’d like to have, and a pony isn’t one of them. For quite some time, I’ve wanted to buy an old caboose and convert it into an extra sleeping cabin for family and friends at our lake place.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: The battle against whisker fatigue

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: The battle against whisker fatigue

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: The battle against whisker fatigue

Sara Goodman
Thursday, June 18, 2026
In case anyone has been wondering what I’ve been doing with myself since school and track season are over, I’ve mostly been cleaning and sorting my house, cleaning up landscaping in town and at the farm, mowing, pulling weeds, attending board meetings, hauling my youngest to camp and planning a few...
Musings from Munich: Show me the money

Musings from Munich: Show me the money

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Musings from Munich: Show me the money

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Despite what the temperature is, it is smack dab in the middle of summer, and isn’t it just awesome? Hopefully, by the time this is published, everyone is done with replant, and the whole community can somewhat get back to a routine for the next couple of months.
A letter to the editor: Old Glory's Day!

A letter to the editor: Old Glory's Day!

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A letter to the editor: Old Glory's Day!

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
June 14 is Flag Day. Long before the media and political hacks set out to divide our country into either 'red' or 'blue,' the red, white and blue of our country's flag has been celebrated.
Letter from the Publisher:

Letter from the Publisher:

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Letter from the Publisher:

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
“Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light, and that makes them beautiful.” — Jim Carrey I’m not sure if Mr.
Letter from the Editor: Which came first: The advertiser or the news?

Letter from the Editor: Which came first: The advertiser or the news?

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Letter from the Editor: Which came first: The advertiser or the news?

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
We’ve all heard the age-old question: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Lately, I’ve found myself wondering if newspapers have their own version of that debate. Which came first: the advertiser or the content? Most people pick up their newspaper for the stories.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Oh, the places you’ll go!

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Oh, the places you’ll go!

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Oh, the places you’ll go!

Sara Goodman
Thursday, June 11, 2026
My older sister, Valerie, is two years older than me, and for the past three or so decades, I have considered her my best friend. In high school, we were sworn enemies. I was the younger, annoying, tag-along little sister who always wanted to be around my older, cooler sister and her friends.
The Mule

The Mule

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The Mule

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia I don’t think Diane will mind if I write about one of the signature drinks at Sip Happens. Here’s a deep dive into the Moscow Mule, a favorite among her guests.
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