Valley Highlights
Adam Wahler became the 100th 20 Under 40 honoree in March 2022.
The “seamstress sorority” annually makes quilts for needy individuals and youth graduating from Twin Towns Area high schools.
Bikers and cycles are a familiar sight when weather’s nice, whether it’s the annual run for Chahinkapa Zoo or during parades.
Dylan Ferrell took home the 2022 Club Championship with some incredible saves from the sand trap at the Bois de Sioux Golf Course in Wahpeton.
Judge Bradley Cruff, standing, annually explains to North Dakota Boys State participants how a county court is a key component of a functioning community.
Dallen Ernst (66) and the Breckenridge Cowboys football team proudly lift the Section 6A Championship hardware at the Fargodome. The Cowboys punched their ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2008.
Community members came out for the annual Cherish the Child Day observance. Honoring children who died concludes with a walk to the bridge in Tom Richels County Park, Breckenridge.
North Dakota state Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck, R-District 25, consults with local pilot and Wilkin County Commissioner Eric Klindt at Harry Stern Airport.
Pride, culture and love were shared when Circle of Nations School in Wahpeton sent off the class of 2022. Seen dancing are Krius Haukaas and Abigail Riley.
Breckenridge students, staff and parents bunch up under the start line as they prepare for the annual Color Run which benefits the Breckenridge Education Foundation.
North Dakota State University President Dr. David Cook and Tom Shorma, CEO and president of WCCO Belting, Inc., enjoyed discussion when Cook toured Wahpeton businesses.
Cruiser, a golden retriever, is a full-time comfort dog at Wahpeton Middle School. He was an instant hit with students.
A Jubilee Mass to celebrate the 50th anniversary of service by St. John’s Rev. Dale Lagodinski, center, was well-attended at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton, Sunday, June 26, 2022.
The Hankinson Library hosted a book reading for kids. Author Pam Crawford read from her book “Ring of Change.”
The Hankinson Fire Department hosted a homecoming bonfire for students to celebrate their homecoming game before the big game.
The American Legion presented at the renaming ceremony for the baseball field in Fairmount last year.
Participants at Vinnie’s Mud Bog got covered in mud as they splashed through mud pits in anything from motorbikes to custom trucks.
Brothers BBQ treated guests at Post Hardware in Hankinson to some food during the Hankinson Hot Drinks Crawl.
Bagg Bonanza Farm held its annual Labor Day celebration which included plenty of pie.
Contestants book it from the starting line for Kinship’s Amazing Race hosted in Wahpeton, N.D. The first challenge was hosted by the Daily News and News Monitor.
North Dakota State College of Science’s Wildcats sported their red shirts to welcome new and returning Wahpeton Elementary School students at the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
Anglers of all ages and their families gather each year on Heitkamp Pond for the annual Neil Heitkamp Youth Ice Fishing Derby. After all, the event has always been ‘all about the kids.’
Janet Bartels, Wahpeton High School, was among the winners at a pre-graduation awards night.
U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., spoke to North Dakota District 25 Republicans including Stan Stein at their first local convention since the district included all of Richland County.
Scout Woods (center) is rushed by Latoya Lunneborg (left) and Emma Bontjes (right) after Wahpeton defeats West Fargo at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex in Fargo.
Outgoing Richland County Sheriff Larry Leshovsky said goodbye to, from left, Commissioners Nathan Berseth (obscured), Rollie Ehlert and Perry Miller.
Mariana Cockburn of the Henrik Ibsen Lodge, a Sons of Norway chapter serving the Twin Towns Area, gazed at memorabilia on display for Syttende Mai — Norwegian Constitution Day.
Alex Jean, Hankinson Public School, had a ‘Minute to Win It’ during the Math Olympics at NDSCS.
Families line up for the chance to ride in a fire truck during the area National Night Out held in Breckenridge, Minn. Aug. 2, 2022.
Members of the NDSCS Diversity and Equity team tabled a booth in honor of National Coming Out Day. From left: Student Senate President Amanda Edwards, Co-chairs Bethany Mauch and Carin Nielson.
George Schuler, Madison Yaggie Schuler and Jayce Miller were guests at the third local Power of 100 event to benefit local non-profits.
Relay for Life participants gathered to hear Kenzie Christensen, top left, give her inspiring story of recovering from cancer.
Colors and sounds filled the Fourth of July sky above the Twin Towns Area — courtesy of Little Unny’s Fireworks.
The Wahpeton Christmas Tree shone in Heritage Square, delighting visitors from its opening just before Thanksgiving all the way through the holiday season.
Anne Marie Foy had all the answers when Chahinkapa Zoo’s Wild Game Shows guests played ‘Jep-Par-Dee.’
How do you get a kindergarten class to sit still? Promise them frosty treats. These Zimmerman Elementary youth were thankful to the generous people of Quanex Building Products.