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A moderate amount of coffee or other caffeinated beverages is hydrating, although not as hydrating as plain water. (Pixabay photo)

A moderate amount of coffee or other caffeinated beverages is hydrating, although not as hydrating as plain water. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: A cup of coffee and a question that stuck with me

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Too much caffeine can have a diuretic effect, making you need to use the bathroom more than usual.By Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist “Did you know that most adults across the world have a psychoactive stimulant daily?” my son asked me.
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DRAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOL SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2026

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
GYMNASIUM Hatloy called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.Board Present: Mark Hatloy, Reid Christenson, Jessica Hermanson, Michael Emanuelson Present: Jason Keating, Jessica Gunderson, Angela Aasand Hermanson made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Christenson, and approved by all.
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Put some spring in your cleaning step

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Spring is the season of nature's rebirth. Trees and flowers begin to bloom anew each spring, and young animals can be seen frolicking with their parents. During a time when it seems like the entire planet gets a refresh, many homeowners turn their thoughts to refreshing their homes as well.
DVE junior Carter Johnson clears the bar in pole vault, winning the meet with a personal best of 11' 3'. Photo by Jamie Rarick

DVE junior Carter Johnson clears the bar in pole vault, winning the meet with a personal best of 11' 3'. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Titan girls win Pembina County Indoor Invitational, boys take second

Murph Thompson
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Titans hosted the Pembina County Indoor Invitational on Saturday, March 28, at the Fritz Pollard Athletic Center on the campus of UND. A huge thank you to all our awesome Titan Nation volunteers, too many to even name.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Jesus, in John 12:32, said, “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” The next verse explains what Jesus meant, “This he said, signifying what death he should die.
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14, KJV)

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14, KJV)

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Prism of prose: The mark

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Sometimes I feel like Solomon writing Ecclesiastes or Proverbs. I write about the things of God’s Word but fall short of the mark.God created mankind in His own image. I have a long way to go to be where God wants me. Jesus Christ came that I might receive God’s grace in redemption.
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Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Why didn’t the disciples understand that Jesus must rise from the dead?“If I saw an empty tomb, I’d check for zombies,” said Logan, 9. “I wouldn’t think, ‘Oh, Jesus rose from the dead!’ because that would sound like a fairy tale.”That may be exactly what the disciples thought at first.
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