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SQUAD 51 ARE YOU AVAILABLE?

Bob Simmons, Ceo, Simmons Multimedia
Thursday, May 21, 2026
If you’ve been following along over the past few weeks, you know I broke my back (T12) getting out of my pickup to get gas. In a nutshell, I didn’t notice the cement pad where the fuel island is located was covered in black ice.
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Diane Simmons Publisher Publisher
Thursday, May 21, 2026
We have a kamikaze bird in our backyard….specifically, a male robin. For a good two hours on Sunday afternoon, and again Monday morning, he repeatedly threw himself into our west-facing window, leaving a blotch of mud on the glass every time.
My two cents: Justice for Katarina

My two cents: Justice for Katarina

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My two cents: Justice for Katarina

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Thursday, May 21, 2026
I woke up at 4 a.m. this morning to write this column. I didn’t wake up on purpose, but once I was up and began thinking about the day before, I had to get up and write down as much as I could while it was still fresh in my mind.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Sharks vs. moms

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Sharks vs. moms

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Sharks vs. moms

Sara Goodman
Thursday, May 14, 2026
If you’re tired of hearing about track, you can skip to the next paragraph, I guess, but if I were you, I’d keep reading because I’ve got some pretty amazing news. Last Saturday, the track team traveled to Larimore, where we had mostly sunny skies and decent temperatures.
Am I living in Canada?

Am I living in Canada?

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Am I living in Canada?

Bob Simmons, Ceo, Simmons Multimedia
Thursday, May 14, 2026
At this point, I want to clear the air on where I’m at mentally with all this broken back stuff. Aside from occasional aches and pains in the back, I’m fine. Look, I have nothing to complain about aside from having to navigate a very botched health care system.
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Diane Simmons Publisher Publisher
Thursday, May 14, 2026
May is cruising past with promises of tulips blooming and school activities wrapping up. Earlier this week, we attended the K-3 Spring Concert held at Langdon Area High School.
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