J-Lee Manley, Elizabeth Manley, Beauden Christenson, Greta Johnson, Kolbie Dahl, Madison Guilford, Colton Kerr, Carter Truscinski. Submitted photo

J-Lee Manley, Elizabeth Manley, Beauden Christenson, Greta Johnson, Kolbie Dahl, Madison Guilford, Colton Kerr, Carter Truscinski. Submitted photo

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Drayton students return to class for new school year

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Backpacks were packed, school supplies were labeled and alarm clocks were once again set as Drayton Public School students headed back to class Thursday, Aug. 20, for the start of the 2026-27 school year.

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Obituaries 

Charles Herseth

Charles Herseth

Charles Herseth

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Charles Herseth, 80, a lifelong Drayton area farmer, passed away at Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton...
Luilla Lusty

Luilla Lusty

Luilla Lusty

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Luilla Lusty December 31, 1930 – August 9, 2026 Luilla Annette Lusty, 95, passed away peacefully on...
Shirley Hermanson

Shirley Hermanson

Shirley Hermanson

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Shirley Ann (Spilde) Hermanson passed away peacefully at age 73 on July 30, 2026, in Grafton, North...
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SPORTS ON DECK

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
• 8/28: Varsity golf meet in Lakota • 8/28: Volleyball pictures in Crystal • 8/29: Northern Cass...
Warrior defender Kingston Fox leaps for the tackle, narrowly missing Trenten Keena as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Warrior defender Kingston Fox leaps for the tackle, narrowly missing Trenten Keena as he crosses the goal line for a touchdown. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Drayton Bombers open with blow-out win

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The defending Independent 6-man State Champion Drayton Bombers football team opened up the 2026...
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