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Titan girls take fifthBy Murph Thompson The Drayton-Valley/Edinburg Titans attended the Mike Grandall Invitational Track Meet at UND on Friday, March 20.The meet featured some of the best talent in the area, with just shy of 1,000 competitors at the meet.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Bromfields (left to right: Bailey, Lori, Barrett and Braylynn) sell their freeze dried creations at a local vendor event. Submitted photo
Teamwork: Northern Lights Freeze Dried Creations, based in rural Drayton
Christine Jensen
The entrepreneurial spirit is not always an easy road but for one area woman and her family, starting a new business has been something they decided to do together. Not only has it had a successful start, but it has also been an excellent learning experience for their entire family.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Top to bottom: Chey Sehrt, Romann Carlson, Johnny Osowski, and Oakley Brown strike a pose during the final pass through at Grand March. Photo by Andrea Johnston
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Bombers’ Speech Team ends the season strong at May-Port CG
Jamie Rarick
The Drayton Bomber Speech Team competed in its last regular-season meet on Saturday, March 21, at May-Port CG. The team had a successful day, with each competitor bringing home an award in some form.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
North Dakota DOCR Director Colby Braun joins Shining Light staff and the first Academy cohort at Missouri River Correctional Center — to reflect on the journey and the impact the program has in their lives. Photo provided by Shining Light.
After slow rollout, new criminal justice reentry programs begin to take shape
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
Aim is to deflect offenders from criminal justice system, help others reenterTwo sets of legislative measures approved in early 2025 aimed at keeping people out of the criminal justice system or helping offenders reenter society after time served are starting to roll out across the state.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Risk forecast for wheat midge remains low for 2026
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Soil samples from North Dakota counties indicate low levels of overwintering wheat midge larvae (cocoons) for the 2026 season.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Along the way | Fishing freedom
Christine Jensen
There are moments in time that heal and transform in profound ways. The sanctuary of presence is nestled in the masterpiece of our surroundings. It is there we often find the gracefi lled acknowledgment of something stronger and more courageous than the fear that too often holds us back.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Echoes from the past | March 19-25
Emily Carpenter, Pembina County Historical Society
A look back at national, state and local history from this week in years pastNational HistoryMarch 23, 1775 - “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
SENIOR MEALS MENU
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Friday, March 20Lemon Pepper Fish Scalloped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables PearsMonday, March 23Sausage/Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potatoes PeachesTuesday, March 24Swedish Meatballs Mashed Potatoes Green Beans PearsWednesday, March 25Pork Roast w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Mixed FruitThursday,...
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Team Photo: Mrs. Rarick, Brooklynne Petersen, Stephanie Kissee, Jonah Rarick, Ruthie Rarick. Submitted photo
Drayton Bomber Speech Team hosts Speech Meet
Jamie Rarick
The Drayton Bomber Speech Team hosted a successful meet at Drayton School on Saturday, March 14. Twelve schools attended, bringing over 80 competitors and more than 115 entries.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026