(Back Row) Austin Hoselton, Max Foss-Pokrzywinski, Braydon Klimple, Kyler Lizakowski, Trenten Keena, Carter Johnson, Mason Pollestad (Front Row) Mikala McCoy, Mrs. Sugden, Allisson Chavez, Mr. Riddle, Hope Patterson, Jasmine Denault. Submitted photo

(Back Row) Austin Hoselton, Max Foss-Pokrzywinski, Braydon Klimple, Kyler Lizakowski, Trenten Keena, Carter Johnson, Mason Pollestad (Front Row) Mikala McCoy, Mrs. Sugden, Allisson Chavez, Mr. Riddle, Hope Patterson, Jasmine Denault. Submitted photo

Clues beneath the surface

Drayton Natural Resources students get hands-on with watershed health The Natural Resources class...
Bismarck Youth Football League teams the Cowboys (left) square off against the Cardinals in a pre-season scrimmage on the baseball outfield at Shiloh Christian School on Sept. 7, 2026. Photo, Michael Standaert, NDNC.

Bismarck Youth Football League teams the Cowboys (left) square off against the Cardinals in a pre-season scrimmage on the baseball outfield at Shiloh Christian School on Sept. 7, 2026. Photo, Michael Standaert, NDNC.

From ‘suck it up’ to sit out: North Dakota youth sports rethink concussions

Awareness helps young athletes handle head injuries, but work still to do By Michael Standaert,...
Royal Court: Carter Johnson, Lincoln Aasand, King Trenten Keena, Queen Mikala McCoy, Allisson Chavez, Christel Aninon, Prince Calvin Helm, Princess Blake Anderson. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Royal Court: Carter Johnson, Lincoln Aasand, King Trenten Keena, Queen Mikala McCoy, Allisson Chavez, Christel Aninon, Prince Calvin Helm, Princess Blake Anderson. Photo by Jamie Rarick

A royal kick off to Spirit Week

Mr. “Murph” Thompson served as master of ceremonies during Drayton Public School’s Homecoming Coronation on Monday, Sept. 14, kicking off a week full of Spirit Week activities.
The Burleigh County Courthouse is pictured on Thayer Avenue in Bismarck on March 13, 2024. A bill to be considered by North Dakota lawmakers next year aims to ensure the state doesn’t become a safe haven for frivolous lawsuits meant to curb free speech. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

The Burleigh County Courthouse is pictured on Thayer Avenue in Bismarck on March 13, 2024. A bill to be considered by North Dakota lawmakers next year aims to ensure the state doesn’t become a safe haven for frivolous lawsuits meant to curb free speech. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

Free speech protection bill headed to North Dakota Legislature next year

A bill to protect people from getting dragged through court for exercising their free speech could...
Charles Herseth

Charles Herseth

Charles Herseth

Charles Herseth, 80, a lifelong Drayton area farmer, passed away at Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton...
Luilla Lusty

Luilla Lusty

Luilla Lusty

Luilla Lusty December 31, 1930 – August 9, 2026 Luilla Annette Lusty, 95, passed away peacefully on...
Shirley Hermanson

Shirley Hermanson

Shirley Hermanson

Shirley Ann (Spilde) Hermanson passed away peacefully at age 73 on July 30, 2026, in Grafton, North...
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