Drayton Public School new teacher feature

From the pastor’s desk

“Foul language”, cursing, vulgarity, whatever one wants to call it is very common today, and probably always has been. Even people who would call themselves Christian use many of the same words, some even use the name of God and Jesus Christ when expressing anger or frustration.

Prism of prose

Do you have a problem which seems larger than your life? How do we approach a problem so big it overshadows us? To go up against Goliath all David needed for the fight was a trust in God and a small stone. The shepherd’s heart is what had prepared David to serve in the LORD’s battle.

If Jesus Came With You to School, What Would You Do?

“If Jesus came with me to school, I would respect him and everyone else, too. I would not hit, would not call people names, and I would not or push,” says Michael, age 6.We have a tendency to act one way around some people and put our best foot forward around others.

Homegrown handmade

For one area woman, carrying on the traditions of her ancestors not only helps honor their memories, but also brings purpose, peace, and a chance to teach her grandchildren what she grew up learning.LeeAnn Johnson's favorite place to be is in her kitchen, cooking and canning delicacies of all types.

An adventure to Icelandic State Park

By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director at Pembilier Nursing Center Hello from all of us at PNC! This summer we have had some fun sightseeing adventures on our PNC bus. Last week, however, our adventure was a little more special as we motored to Icelandic State Park.

50th annual Threshing Show this weekend

The Northeast North Dakota Pioneer Machinery Association will be hitting a milestone this weekend when they present their 50th annual Threshing Show in Park River.The show grounds is located three blocks south of the intersection of Highway 17 and County Road 12B.Things will start at 7:30 a.m.

2025 Catfish Capital Challenge top ten

1st place Al & Lisa Erickson2nd place August Bach & Brooke Criswell3rd place Tony Burnside & JT “Porkchop” Lloyd4th place Scott Schmidt & Chad Dunwald5th place Dave Clement & Wayne Pietruszewski6th place Ray Lee & Emma Voorhees7th place Wade & Lacey Anderson8th place Josh Weber & Phil Hartwig9th...

Man found deceased at car dealership

A Massachusetts man was found dead in his semi truck in the parking lot of a Grafton business on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 13.