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Card of Thanks

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Drayton Ambulance Service would like to thank the following for their memorials and donations: NEIL CHRISTENSON MEMORIAL Robert and Marsha Klein DUANE CHRISTENSON MEMORIAL Robert and Marsha Klein JOYCE WOINAROWICZ MEMORIAL Terry and Barb Visness TIM BLOOMQUIST MEMORIAL Merle and Marlys Nelson...

Bowesmont lives

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Bowesmont lives

Saralee Hoselton

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

On March 7, Lisa Jackson of Woodbury and Alyna Jackson came to visit Saralee Hoselton.The next day, they took her back to Minnesota, where she visited Lisa for the next week.

Along the way | Sanctuary of strength

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Along the way | Sanctuary of strength

Christine Jensen

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

There are times in our lives when the reassuring sanctity of our hearts and our minds is shaken by circumstance and reality’s uncertain topography. In those moments of doubt and dissection, we often lose the stable clarity of our own strength and resilience.

Prairie Doc Perspective: There’s no place like home – home safety evaluations

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Prairie Doc Perspective: There’s no place like home – home safety evaluations

Jill Kruse, Do

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

In my role as a hospitalist, I am always happy when a patient is healthy enough to be discharged. A resounding majority of people want to go back to their homes after leaving the hospital. What we do not want is an unsafe environment leading to repeat injuries resulting in a hospital readmission.

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

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Dakota Gardener: Growing strawberries

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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)

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Prairie Fare: A tough loss and a winning health lesson

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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

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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.

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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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