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L to R: Princess Ellsie Littlejohn, Junior Attendant Hope Patterson, Queen Candidate Alyvia Quibell, Queen Candidate Taylor Hermanson, Queen Alyssa Hoyles, King Trypp Castillo, King Candidate Jerimiah Johnson, King Candidate Jaxon Wilson, Junior Attendant Maddox Oihus, Prince Mac Vold. Photo by Jamie Rarick

L to R: Princess Ellsie Littlejohn, Junior Attendant Hope Patterson, Queen Candidate Alyvia Quibell, Queen Candidate Taylor Hermanson, Queen Alyssa Hoyles, King Trypp Castillo, King Candidate Jerimiah Johnson, King Candidate Jaxon Wilson, Junior Attendant Maddox Oihus, Prince Mac Vold. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Homecoming King and Queen announced at Drayton Public School

Along with the entire student body at Drayton Public School, family and friends gathered in the gymnasium to watch the 2025-26 Homecoming Coronation ceremony held Monday, Sept. 22, at 2:30 p.m.Counselor Lauri Logsdon began the ceremony by welcoming and thanking everyone for attending.
The North Dakota News Cooperative

The North Dakota News Cooperative

The North Dakota News Cooperative

The North Dakota News Cooperative is a non-profit news organization providing reliable and independent reporting on issues and events that impact the lives of North Dakotans. The organization increases the public’s access to quality journalism and advances news literacy across the state.
A photo from the 2024 Red Cross holiday quilt drive, Fargo, ND. Photo courtesy of the American Red Cross.

A photo from the 2024 Red Cross holiday quilt drive, Fargo, ND. Photo courtesy of the American Red Cross.

Red Cross Quilts for Veterans project continues this holiday season

Drop off quilts at any Gate City Bank location until Nov. 11, 2025The American Red Cross is pleased to announce that its “quilts for veterans” project will continue this year.In partnership with Gate City Bank, this project brings care and comfort to local veterans through the warmth of quilts.
The Walhalla Chamber of Commerce invites you to come and take part in the 21st annual Giant Pumpkinfest on Sept. 27. activities.

The Walhalla Chamber of Commerce invites you to come and take part in the 21st annual Giant Pumpkinfest on Sept. 27. activities.

Walhalla’s Annual Giant Pumpkinfest is turning 21

Walhalla’s Annual Giant Pumpkinfest is celebrating its 21st year on Sept.27, and the Walhalla Chamber of Commerce invites you to come and take part in its activities.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Op-Ed submission ND medical professionals speak out about CDC changes

As doctors and nurses in North Dakota we have grave concerns about the unprecedented chaos and collapse of critical programs at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the nation’s premier public health agency. For over 75 years CDC has protected generations of Americans.
Farm economy concerns reach the White House

Farm economy concerns reach the White House

Farm economy concerns reach the White House

The struggles seen on the farm are getting attention at the highest level. “Over the last three weeks, I’ve been to the White House twice to try to answer questions about what’s happening in the farm economy,” said John Newton, executive head, Terrain.
Grain placed in piles needs to stay dry and cool. Photo by Brad Smith

Grain placed in piles needs to stay dry and cool. Photo by Brad Smith

Consider key factors when using alternative grain storage

There is a critical need for grain storage in North Dakota, as elevators are telling farmers they will not be able to accept soybeans due to lost storage space caused by summer storms.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

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Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

On Tuesday, Saralee Hoselton and Jan Maurstad took the PCMT van to Grafton to the Lutheran Sunset Home where they visited Clarice Mosolf and Ann Osborne and also had lunch with them.During her Thursday walk, Saralee Hoselton stopped at the home of Marlys Boll where they visited and had tea.