Robert “Bob” Hunter, Maddock’s oldest resident, holds his U.S. Army portrait, taken over 75 years ago during his World War II service. Photos by NDAREC/Liza Kessel

Set amongst Hunter’s photographs is a small black-and-white image of a handsome young man. His light eyes shine under a U.S. Army service cap.

The paintings below are illustrations of veteran experiences in World War II that were shared with the artist, Scott Nelson, through interviews. The paintings are based on real events of the war and were inspected by the veterans who shared their stories. They are reprinted with permission from Mr. Nelson. For more information, visit www.scottnelsonart.com(link is external).

He told me one humorous story about when he was in the hospital after getting back to the United States.

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We are enjoined to find a job we love.

Josh

Have you ever thought about the month of November? It’s a big month for America.

Waterfowl hunting is a favorite Sieg family activity, including for their beloved 12-year-old black lab, Bandit. Courtesy photos

“Emmit’s a mini-Eric,” says Candace Sieg, the family’s matriarch. “He remembers everything and anything that comes out of Dad’s mouth.”

Nicki and Scott Brockopp turned their homebrewing hobby into a hometown business earlier this year, opening Brockopp Brewing in January on Valley City’s Main Street, thanks in part to financial assistance received through a partnership of the Rural Development Finance Corporation and their local economic development corporation.

A partnership built on Concern for community

BEK TV sports broadcasters David Sugarman, left, and Noah Reed cover a recent volleyball game at Bismarck Legacy High School against Mandan High School. Photos by NDAREC/John Kary

Derrick Bulawa had recently arrived in Steele to take over as general manager of BEK Communications Cooperative.

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On one of my casual walks down “my” aisle, I saw a woman standing by the table, holding a copy of my book, reading the back cover.

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The co-op business model is unique and rooted in our local communities.

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KEEPING MEMBER IN MIND