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Strawberries require full sun — at least six to 10 hours each day.

Strawberries require full sun — at least six to 10 hours each day.

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Dakota Gardener: Growing strawberries

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Weeds are the number one nemesis of strawberries.What stopped me from growing them was time and space. While I still don’t have more time, some space has opened up in my garden beds.Let’s explore what you and I need to know if we want to try growing strawberries this growing season.
While the majority of us can never aspire to be professional athletes, getting active offers powerful health benefits. (Pixabay photo)

While the majority of us can never aspire to be professional athletes, getting active offers powerful health benefits. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: A tough loss and a winning health lesson

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
April is National Move More Month, so make some health goals to keep you on your feet.“I’m sorry they didn’t win, Mom,” my son said.“I had fun being here,” I replied. “It’s more fun when they win, though,” he added.
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City of Drayton Notice of Tax Equalization Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The City of Drayton will hold its equalization meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Johnson Community Center, 105 Almeron Ave at 7:00pm. Anyone with queries or appeals may present these to the board.
If you haven’t picked up your new fishing or combination license yet, consider this your friendly reminder.

If you haven’t picked up your new fishing or combination license yet, consider this your friendly reminder.

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Time to renew your license

Doug Leier, Ndgf Outreach Biologist
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
If you haven’t picked up your new fishing or combination license yet, consider this your friendly reminder. The old one expired at the end of March, and the new license year began on April 1. If you’re like most, it's on your to-do list … just not necessarily at the top.
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P&A releases report on poll site accessibility

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
In the United States, one in six eligible voters have a disability.Federal law mandates that voters with disabilities have the same opportunity to vote as people without disabilities. This includes ensuring physical accessibility at poll sites.
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Drayton Public School to kick off Alphabet Countdown to Summer

Maggie Vold
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Drayton Public School is excited to kick off one of our favorite traditions, the Alphabet Countdown to Summer! Beginning on April 10 with Art Day, students will take part in a variety of fun and meaningful activities, each tied to a different letter of the alphabet.
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Prism of prose: Assurance

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Leading up to Easter I was reading Scripture, poems, and songs from old hymn books. I looked particularly for those dealing with the resurrection story. One of those songs is “In the Garden” by C. Austin (1868-1946). It reads: “I come to the garden alone” (No.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Several years ago, someone said to me that it doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you have “a faith.” That sounds good, but it simply is not true. Jude, in his brief letter, exhorted his readers to “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (v. 3).
How can Christians be unifi ed?

How can Christians be unifi ed?

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How can Christians be unified?

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
“If Christians were on a basketball team, they’d have to pass the ball instead of hog it,” said Ethan, 10. “Jesus would probably be the coach and the MVP!”That’s a great way to start thinking about unity. Jesus prayed in John 17 that His followers would be “one” just like he and the Father are one.
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