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Prism of prose: Fall

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
My eyes were on the river below.Biking through the parking lot across the street from the bank, I was enjoying the scene. Then I felt a soft surface under my tires in place of the hard surface I had been traversing.
Kids Talk About God

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Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
How can we do the right thing when we are afraid? “If I saw soldiers hurting Jesus, I’d want to help, but I might be too scared,” said Lucas, 9. “I’d probably hide behind a camel.”Fear can stop us from doing the right thing.
From the pastor’s desk By Leroy Aufenkamp

From the pastor’s desk By Leroy Aufenkamp

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
By any measure, by those who believe the Bible, we are living in that time which Paul in 2 Timothy 3:1 called “the last days”. He said those days will be “perilous times”. Other translations use words such as “dangerous” or “terrible” (AMP, ERV).
In the coming weeks, a new sign with a new name and logo will be visible from I-29. Submitted photo

In the coming weeks, a new sign with a new name and logo will be visible from I-29. Submitted photo

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Former Motel 66 reimagined as Drayton Inn

Rebecca Davis
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A familiar landmark along U.S. Highway 81 is entering a new chapter.The former Motel 66 is now operating as the Drayton Inn under the ownership of Pete Patel, a Texas hotel owner with decades of experience in the hospitality industry.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier speaks about a statewide education survey on student technology use during a press conference on May 28, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier speaks about a statewide education survey on student technology use during a press conference on May 28, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

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Public asked to weigh in on technology use in North Dakota schools

Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
After K-12 cellphone ban, restrictions on other devices could be proposed in 2027 legislative sessionA new North Dakota Department of Public Instruction survey seeks statewide feedback on potential changes to how students are using technology.
FFA members assisted with the planning, construction, and finishing work on the signs, creating a lasting addition that will be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Submitted photo

FFA members assisted with the planning, construction, and finishing work on the signs, creating a lasting addition that will be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Submitted photo

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Drayton FFA assists with new park signs

Valley News And Views Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Members of the Drayton FFA Chapter recently helped construct new signs for the Drayton City Park. The project provided students with an opportunity to apply skills learned through agricultural education while giving back to the community.
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Propane truck rollover

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Emergency crews were called out on May 27 for a rollover incident involving a propane tanker.
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