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Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

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Life in the slow lane?

Lesa Van Camp
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
This year I drove back from Arizona.The travels took two women, two cats, and a fully loaded car through eight states and three time zones in four days. I start planning the trip a month or two ahead of time, checking various routes and options of places to stay along the way.
Beans are high in fiber, which is good for digestion. Pixabay photo

Beans are high in fiber, which is good for digestion. Pixabay photo

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Prairie fare: Love beans? Skip the symphony

Julie Garden-robinson
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
“I was thinking about grilling,” my husband texted me. “How about beans as a side dish?”“That sounds great,” I said.Evidently, he was not worried about beans’ reputation as “the musical fruit.”We aren’t having guests, I thought to myself. We have plenty of room in our home to find an isolated area.
The smell of grilling burgers is in the air. Ensure that every burger is a masterpiece by utilizing some important cooking tips.

The smell of grilling burgers is in the air. Ensure that every burger is a masterpiece by utilizing some important cooking tips.

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Build a better burger for your Memorial Day cookout

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Backyard barbecue season is starting to heat up. Although many people grill all year long, grilling season kicks into high gear in spring and summer.Burgers will always be quintessential grilling fare. It should come as no surprise that the month of May is National Hamburger Month.
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Valley News & Views

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Pharisees came to Jesus in Matthew 15 accusing His disciples of “transgress[ing] the tradition of the elders” (v:2). That was a very grievous sin in their minds, and one which must be quickly corrected.
“It is a joy to connect with fellow travelers along the Rogue River in Oregon” ~ Clint.

“It is a joy to connect with fellow travelers along the Rogue River in Oregon” ~ Clint.

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Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
“So he built an altar there, and called upon the name of the LORD, and pitched his tent there; and there Isaac’s servants dug a well,” (Genesis 26:25, NASB).My life is a journey. Where I pitch my tent and dig my wells will have an eternal consequence.
Senior Spotlight

Senior Spotlight

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Senior Spotlight

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The son of Chris and Andrea Passa, Quinn plans to attend Mayville State University to become a secondary teacher and coach. He was also recruited to play on the basketball team. In elementary school, he remembers all the teachers being pregnant. For years, he thought it was a requirement.
Sawyer Melland, Kai Delohery, Coen Delohery

Sawyer Melland, Kai Delohery, Coen Delohery

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Kindergarten graduation day!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Words of advice to the DPS class of 2025:What clothes should they wear to Graduation?Army clothes - Waylon A pretty dress - Coen What we wear for our kindergarten graduation - SawyerWhat should they NOT forget to learn?
Reese Fering

Reese Fering

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Reese Fering Daughter of Casey and Lindsey Fering, Reese plans to attend the University of North Dakota to become a physical therapist. She did not go to elementary school in Drayton but feels lucky her class accepted her years later.
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