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How can we encourage each other in our faith?

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
“If someone is feeling sad about God, you could give them a brownie and say a Bible verse,' said Jenna, 6. That’s actually not bad advice. Brownies and Bible verses are a strong combination!In Romans 1:8-15, Paul writes to the Christians in Rome, telling them he is thankful for them.
Photo by Clint Van Camp

Photo by Clint Van Camp

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Prism of prose: Promises

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
When I think of God’s promises, I first think of His grace and mercy in salvation as read in the New Testament (NT). I think of the promises of God to Abraham in the Old Testament, like the seed for generations of people whose numbers cannot be counted, or maybe the Promised Land.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Former Defense Secretary, the late Donald Rumsfeld, once spoke of “things we know we know, things we know we don’t know, and things we do not know we don’t know.” What are some things we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are true?
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As harvest starts, ND farmers facing perfect storm of uncertainty

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
High costs for diesel, fertilizer, renewed trade war adds to challengesBy Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative With sky-high diesel and fertilizer prices, along with a renewed trade war with Canada, North Dakota farmers are in a heightened state of uncertainty going into the harvest...
Dustin Casmey and Troy Weber, both of East Grand Forks, Minn., tied for points, taking home first place in the inaugural Catmaster Series. Photo by Rebecca Davis

Dustin Casmey and Troy Weber, both of East Grand Forks, Minn., tied for points, taking home first place in the inaugural Catmaster Series. Photo by Rebecca Davis

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First Catmaster Series complete

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The inaugural season of the Catmaster Series tournament wrapped up on Saturday, Aug.15, with the conclusion of the Catfish Capital Challenge fishing tournament in Drayton.According to the series’ co-founder Brad Durick, a total of 29 anglers competed in the series this year.
Back to school brings reminder of Minnesota school bus law change

Back to school brings reminder of Minnesota school bus law change

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Back to school brings reminder of Minnesota school bus law change

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
By Valley News and Views Staff With students back to school, drivers traveling in Minnesota may want to take note of a change to the state’s school bus law that went into effect earlier this year.
The sanctuary at Skjeberg Luthern Church in rural Drayton is illuminated by candles in preparation of the Power of Music concert. Submitted photo

The sanctuary at Skjeberg Luthern Church in rural Drayton is illuminated by candles in preparation of the Power of Music concert. Submitted photo

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Power of music: Concert at Skjeberg Lutheran Church planned in September

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” For one area congregation, bringing that language to life is an incredible way to not only share the gifts and talents from around the area but also to have an outstanding time for fellowship and inspiration.
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