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P&A releases report on poll site accessibility

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
In the United States, one in six eligible voters have a disability.Federal law mandates that voters with disabilities have the same opportunity to vote as people without disabilities. This includes ensuring physical accessibility at poll sites.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Drayton Public School to kick off Alphabet Countdown to Summer

Maggie Vold
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Drayton Public School is excited to kick off one of our favorite traditions, the Alphabet Countdown to Summer! Beginning on April 10 with Art Day, students will take part in a variety of fun and meaningful activities, each tied to a different letter of the alphabet.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Prism of prose: Assurance

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Leading up to Easter I was reading Scripture, poems, and songs from old hymn books. I looked particularly for those dealing with the resurrection story. One of those songs is “In the Garden” by C. Austin (1868-1946). It reads: “I come to the garden alone” (No.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Several years ago, someone said to me that it doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you have “a faith.” That sounds good, but it simply is not true. Jude, in his brief letter, exhorted his readers to “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (v. 3).
How can Christians be unifi ed?

How can Christians be unifi ed?

How can Christians be unified?

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
“If Christians were on a basketball team, they’d have to pass the ball instead of hog it,” said Ethan, 10. “Jesus would probably be the coach and the MVP!”That’s a great way to start thinking about unity. Jesus prayed in John 17 that His followers would be “one” just like he and the Father are one.
Billie Lentz of Perth tried her hand feeding fish at an aquaculture operation. ND Soybean Council photo

Billie Lentz of Perth tried her hand feeding fish at an aquaculture operation. ND Soybean Council photo

Determined to build: North Dakota soybean leaders expand markets beyond China

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The air in Vietnam hangs heavy with humidity, a world away from a North Dakota January. Standing on a floating fish platform in the Mekong Delta, Evan Montgomery watched soybean meal pour into feed rations for thousands of fish below him. At that moment, global trade stopped being abstract.
Awards given in no particular order. Sharp Shooters – Ruby H., Levi N., Chloe H. Most Improved – Oscar H., Stella N., Ava M. Sportsmanship – Silas N., Jacob H. Lucky Shots – Jim B., Ruby M.

Awards given in no particular order. Sharp Shooters – Ruby H., Levi N., Chloe H. Most Improved – Oscar H., Stella N., Ava M. Sportsmanship – Silas N., Jacob H. Lucky Shots – Jim B., Ruby M.

Archers take aim during end-of-season fun shoot

Rebecca Davis
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
What started back in November with a mix of first-time archers and seasoned shooters wrapped up in the best way possible, by putting their skills to the test.
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