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Many people experience discomfort or an uncomfortable pressure in the chest as a sign of heart issues. Pixabay photo

Many people experience discomfort or an uncomfortable pressure in the chest as a sign of heart issues. Pixabay photo

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Prairie Fare: A meeting, a scare and a reminder about heart health

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
I looked wide-eyed at the intern attending the meeting with me. We both stared at the person across the table.Did I remember CPR? I’d better review the steps after today, I thought to myself.The Bee Gees song “Stayin’ Alive” started running through my head.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Several years ago, I was visiting with a man who was seriously ill. He had lived a very godless life, but had recently given his life to Jesus, knowing his time on earth was soon to come to an end.
Richard Bieganski. Submitted photo

Richard Bieganski. Submitted photo

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Prism of prose: Richie

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
We moved into our new house in the neighborhood in 1959. Richie was there nearly from the beginning. He was a year younger than our brother Paul so they soon became friends.He often could be found sitting on our steps or hanging out in our back yard, to see what the Van Camp’s were up to.
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Commission approves emergency funds for measles vaccination clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
By Valley News and Views Staff At the Feb. 17 county commission meeting, Pembina County commissioners approved extra hours for Pembina County Public Health nurses as required for vaccination clinics throughout the county due to the measles outbreak.
Together with their parents, DVE seniors Isaac Feltman, Frankie Duff, and Jack Langerud were recognized before Tuesday evening's game versus Park River in Crystal. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Together with their parents, DVE seniors Isaac Feltman, Frankie Duff, and Jack Langerud were recognized before Tuesday evening's game versus Park River in Crystal. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Senior night

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Together with their parents, DVE seniors Isaac Feltman, Frankie Duff, and Jack Langerud were recognized before Tuesday evening's game versus Park River in Crystal.Photo by Jamie Rarick
The Bombers speech team (L to R): Brooklynne Petersen, Jonah Rarick, Stephanie Kissee and Ruthie Rarick. Photo by Jamie Rarick

The Bombers speech team (L to R): Brooklynne Petersen, Jonah Rarick, Stephanie Kissee and Ruthie Rarick. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Bomber’s speech team narrowly misses state q ualifi cation in P ark River

Jamie Rarick, Bomber Speech Coach
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Drayton Bomber Speech team traveled to Park River on Saturday for their annual tournament. It was the largest meet the team has attended this year, and each participant held their own against strong competition throughout the day.
Ryan Corrik, Jaxon Wilson and Carlos Quezada stand with their tractors on Tractor Day. Submitted photo

Ryan Corrik, Jaxon Wilson and Carlos Quezada stand with their tractors on Tractor Day. Submitted photo

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Drayton FFA kicks off National FFA Week with Tractor Day

Adam Riddle
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Drayton FFA members began National FFA Week (Feb. 21-28) with a special tradition—driving their tractors to school. Students arrived early to line up their equipment in the school parking area, creating an impressive display that highlighted the strong agricultural roots of the Drayton community.
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