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VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Gosh Sunday is the end of October already.

With that, the 10-day forecast is promising so there are likely to be many “trick-or-treaters” out and about. If you are driving, please be extra careful to protect the kids and grandkids.

A citizen stopped me the other day and commented, “We have a beautiful city, but I see businesses with weeds growing along buildings and in sidewalks”. Whether you’re a building owner or a tenant, please be proud of where you are and keep the area looking nice.

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is a Joint Action Agency that provides and manages power on behalf of Valley City and 60 other municipal power communities in ND, SD, MN, & IA. In 2005, the MRES Members were 50% carbon free and by 2020 the members were 84% carbon free. Valley City’s 2020 power supply mix is even better at 93% carbon free and 75% of our power is renewable.

The most effective weapon against COVID is vaccine. Please, get your vaccination.

Last week Sue and I attended a funeral for two people who were married 65 years. In an eloquent eulogy, the point was made that they were married that long due to commitments with each other. A part of the “commitment” definition includes devotion, faithfulness, attentiveness and loyalty. I thought that was pretty neat.

Blessings, Respect Others, Be Kind and Pray
Dave Carlsrud
Valley City