“Texas vs. U.S.,” the multi-state lawsuit over whether or not the Affordable Care Act is constitutional, is once again in the national spotlight.
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Christopher George Thunder, 42, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, was charged with four felony counts and one misdemeanor in Wilkin County District Court for events occurring July 4 in Breckenridge, Minnesota.
Editor’s Note: This month’s Point of View spotlights unique jobs in the southern Red River Valley.
It appears to be three strikes and out for a sale in the near future of Wahpeton’s surplus b…
A developer’s plan to build at least two twin homes in Breckenridge, Minnesota, was given the green light this week.
Piece by piece, the Wahpeton Eagles Club building is coming down.
Shawn Patrick Ottum, 41, made his initial appearance before Richland County District Court Tuesday, July 9.
A Minnesota man was charged in Wilkin County with felony counts relating to sexual misconduct against a mentally impaired individual relating to an incident occurring in April in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He is also facing two felony drug charges and several misdemeanor charges.
Can a candidate who is leading the field by 12 points be weak? That’s the question of Joe Biden’s run for the Democratic presidential nomination.
My farm is not in District 25 and I do not live in Wahpeton. However, I did spend a fair amount of time in Bismarck during the last legislative session and I feel compelled to share some of what I observed there; even though I am from the opposite end of the Red River Valley.
North Dakota won’t enforce new abortion law until judge issues ruling
After falling to LaMoure by five runs earlier in the season, Wahpeton had to wake up the bats if they were going to compete this time around. Post 20 came through with 14 hits on their way to an 8-6 road win on Monday, July 8.
When I was in high school, I was always intrigued by the Breckenridge-Wahpeton Blades hockey team. I played basketball in the winter and had teammates that I thought of as brothers, but a hockey family always seemed to take it to another level. That closeness from players who were best frien…
Breckenridge Post 53 entered the annual Stars and Strikes Border Battle with a four-game losing streak where they struggled at the plate and it was only a matter of time before their bats came back to life. Post 53 avenged last year’s lopsided loss to their rivals with an 11-1 rout of Post 2…
The 2019 Border Battle between Breckenridge and Wahpeton was a one-sided affair on Thursday, July 4. Breckenridge Post 53 scored in each of their six innings in an 11-1 rout of Post 20 that ended with the mercy rule. Full coverage can be found in this weekend’s Daily News.
We asked for your summer fun photos last week, and we received these from Mother Madonna, of a frisbee game at the Carmel of Mary’s monastery cloister garden, taken Friday, July 12.
If you are blessed with having an equine in your life, there comes a time when you realize there is a big horsey world out there just calling you and your horse’s name. It’s time to travel with your horse.
The weather has warmed up and we’re busy with summer activities all around the region. Share your summer recreation photos with us — including fishing, camping, viewing nature, youth sports, vacations and any other fun activities you’re taking part in — for a chance to be featured in print.
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Can a candidate who is leading the field by 12 points be weak? That’s the question of Joe Biden’s run for the Democratic presidential nomination.
My farm is not in District 25 and I do not live in Wahpeton. However, I did spend a fair amount of time in Bismarck during the last legislative session and I feel compelled to share some of what I observed there; even though I am from the opposite end of the Red River Valley.
North Dakota won’t enforce new abortion law until judge issues ruling
The worse it gets, the more I need baseball. The worse what gets? Well, what have you got? Watched the evening news lately? Some days, the promise of a three-hour break from what novelist Philip Roth called “the indigenous American berserk” draws me like a fountain in the desert.
Whenever my son comes with a black box, I know I’m going to be pressured into a new electronic gimmick the learning of which, considering a human’s normal lifespan, can’t be amortized in my schedule. And I’ll have to learn more than I want to know about something.
Schedule recreation into your life to ensure you benefit from its many positive attributes. Life is crazy and it works best to be organized so your time can be prioritized.
Information is confirmed about an escaped convict’s apprehension in Wahpeton.
July is National Grilling Month. Send us your photos of your backyard grill-outs, barbecues and cooking over campfires for a chance to be featured in print.
If you’ve driven by the former Eagles Club building recently, you’ve maybe noticed that the building is slowly but surely going away.
With summer’s extended daylight hours, it may be tempting to stay up if there is daylight to get just one more project finished and then wake up at the crack of dawn to begin another day. Research from the National Sleep Foundation shows it’s important to put a good night’s sleep at the top …
The eye is the only place on the body where veins and arteries can be seen without advanced imaging. The appearance and quality of these blood vessels can give a lot of clues as to the health of the cardiovascular and other critical systems of the body.
Summer offers runners many opportunities to compete and it’s a good time to look at how to fuel your run.
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Better Business Bureau® of Minnesota and North Dakota is warning consumers of a seasonal scam that tends to pop up in warmer months – asphalt paving schemes.
In 2015-2016 there was a herd of 17 Republican candidates for U.S. President who negated each other by sharing campaign funding, diluted votes in the primary and elected and established the least qualified candidate for President. We now suffer with a president who does not understand the wo…
I hope the Fourth of July was everything you hoped it would be. Whether you celebrated at a lake, ball field, zoo or park, I trust is was a good time. There were many flags flown and fireworks shown. During it all, it was grand to see many families observing Independence Day for what it is.
Fifty years ago, on July 2, 1969, farmer William “Willie” Vocks was found dead, allegedly murdered, on his property near Doran, Minnesota.
Is anyone keeping track of the financial math of Fargo’s proposed diversion project? There’s regular news of permits and plans for construction starts, but few announcements of how they will pay for it. The last mention was when North Dakota’s legislature didn’t fund Fargo’s full request.
We are blessed to live in the land of the free because of the bravery of those who founded and fought for our nation, as well as the veterans and active military who defended and continue to defend our freedoms at home and across the globe.
Pam Meyer, Wellness Director
Benedictine Living Community, Wahpeton
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages motorists to plan ahead before traveling over the July 4 holiday and use extra care while driving through work zones.
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With summer’s extended daylight hours, it may be tempting to stay up if there is daylight to get just one more project finished and then wake up at the crack of dawn to begin another day. Research from the National Sleep Foundation shows it’s important to put a good night’s sleep at the top …
Healthy lifestyles are encouraged for all populations. However, the elderly population is often neglected when it comes to addressing health promotions.
The eye is the only place on the body where veins and arteries can be seen without advanced imaging. The appearance and quality of these blood vessels can give a lot of clues as to the health of the cardiovascular and other critical systems of the body.
Have you ever heard someone say “I have TMJ”? Actually, we all have two.
UNSTEADY. Some instability builds in today and tomorrow as a chance for rain lingers with the heat and humidity which have settled in. The July full moon will keep the bite going into the weekend, and the weather should still be nice. We check out where the wind is blowing, along with tips for bass...
NDG&F Dept. Release North Dakota Game and Fish Department upland game biologists have summarized the spring survey results for sharp-tailed grouse, ruffed grouse and sage grouse. Statistics from the spring sharp-tailed grouse census indicate a 9 percent increase in the number of male grouse counted compared to last year. Statewide, 2,267 sharptails were observed on...
LIGHTNING. After a few rumbles of thunder in the evening and overnight, generated by yesterday’s heat, we jump back up for more warmth today. While we do, we lay out some summer time tips for better fish, better fishing and some natural lights (not the beer) in our Outdoors Roundup. Featured Photo: Light’s Out. A...
By Nick Simonson Everything moves faster in summer. Kids on bikes zip down the hill in front of my house with lightning speed. The days, despite being longer, disappear into the blur of humidity and haze of a hot day, filled with activity that barely allows a second to catch a deep breath of sweet...
Thousands of people will gather in a rural Lidgerwood pasture, caught up in the excitement of mud running this weekend.
The noise of children fills the halls at Tiny Tykes Inc. in Wahpeton.
Jess Krump is celebrating her 10th anniversary with Cares for Cancer, a grass-roots organization that provides financial assistance to people who have a serious illness. The only requirement is they live within 40 miles of Hankinson, this service organization’s home base. People can apply fo…
Lidgerwood’s Cruise Night is coming up — stay with the News Monitor to see exactly when this annual event fills Wiley Avenue and antique car collectibles... In the spirit of preparing mind, body and spirit for this classic car show, take some pictures of your own cars — collectibles, hobby c…