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Bomber linebacker Carter Johnson clears the way for teammate Trenten Keena to make a run against the Eagles defense. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Bombers football secures third win, remains undefeated

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Although they allowed their opponents the most points given up all season, the Drayton Bombers...

Join The Cathy Erickson Polka Worship Service at 10 a.m. inside historic St. Anthony’s Church on the museum grounds. Photo by Rebecca Davis

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Music, memories and farming heritage featured at 33rd Annual Pioneer Machinery Show

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Music and farm memories are a big part of the Annual Pioneer Machinery Show, held each year at the...

Spirit Week set for Sept. 14

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Spirit Week set for Sept. 14-18

News Staff

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Drayton Public School will celebrate Spirit Week Sept. 14-18, leading up to Homecoming weekend.

Jeryl “Murph” Thompson Submitted photo

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Jeryl Thompson to be inducted into Mayville State University Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Jeryl “Murph” Thompson, Drayton, N.D., will be inducted into the Mayville State University Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame during the combined Homecoming/Farmers Bowl festivities planned for Sept. 18 and 19.

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Members of the North Dakota House of Representatives participate in a special session of the Legislature on Sept. 4, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

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District 19 legislative update

Senator Janne Myrdal

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

I arrived home from a week of committee meetings and Special Session last night.

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North Dakota bans synthetic kratom, will regulate natural products

Jack Dura, North Dakota Monitor

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

North Dakota’s Legislature passed a bill Friday to allow but regulate natural kratom and ban...

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Cavalier Thrift Store renovations temporarily impact donation receiving

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Cavalier Thrift Store is notifying the public that its garage and donation receiving area will...

Obituaries

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

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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

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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...

Sports

Extending over the net, DVE junior Jocelyn Vold tips the ball against Park River defenders. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Titans volleyball experiencing some ups and downs

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The 2026 Volleyball season is underway for the Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Titans.

Keena named Riddell 6-Man Player of the Week

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Keena named Riddell 6-Man Player of the Week

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Drayton Bombers senior running back Trenten Keena was recently named Riddell’s North Dakota 6-Man...

Peyton Larson reaches high to send the ball over the net for the Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Titans open season at Northern Cass Invitational

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The Drayton/Valley-Edinburg Titans hit the court for the first time this season Saturday, Aug.