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Leroy Aufenkamp
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.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14, KJV)
Prism of prose: The mark
Clint Van Camp
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.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Kids Talk Abou tGod
Carey Kinsolving And Friends
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.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Drayton Pre-K students become published authors for second consecutive year
News Staff
By Valley News and Views Staff For the second year in a row, students in the Drayton Public School Pre-K classroom are officially published authors.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Local North Dakota health units to recognize National Public Health Week with statewide walking event
News Staff
On Wednesday, April 8, all 28 local public health units will participate in “Stroll N Roll North Dakota.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Agronomy senior team. L to R: Logan W., Pembina County, Henry Raymond P., Walsh County, Trent F., Mountrail County, Ingrid M., Walsh County, Leo L., LaMoure County, Dayne L., Mountrail County. Submitted photo
Pembina County 4-Hers compete in State Agronomy Contest
News Staff
Pembina County had sixteen 4-H agronomy judgers compete at the State 4-H Agronomy Contest held March 14, 2026, at Carrington High School and at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center. Junior participants were Pyper S., Oscar H., Naomi S., Stella N., Levi N., Nathan S., Chloe H., Charlie H.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
SAVE Act contains exemption for North Dakota voters, but questions remain as Senate debate continues
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
State officials have said a controversial election security bill in Congress wouldn’t impact North Dakota, but some voting rights advocates in the state raise concerns that it could make it more difficult for some people to vote.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
North Dakota cities hunt for hazardous lead water pipes
Ceilidh Kern, North Dakota Monitor
EPA directs cities to replace lead lines found mostly in older neighborhoodsNorth Dakota’s public water systems have spent several years creating vast inventories of their service lines in an effort to find pipes made of lead, which pose a health threat.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Caregiver at Life Skills and Transition Center charged with child abuse
Mike Alan Steinfeldt
A caregiver at the Life Skills and Transition Center in Grafton has been charged with assaulting a vulnerable juvenile resident of the facility.On Wednesday, March 18, 41-yearold Antonio Jerome Cook of Camden, Arkansas, was charged with Class C felony simple assault of a vulnerable juvenile.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
North Dakota Parks and Recreation seeks grant applications for the Recreational Trails Program
News Staff
The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is seeking trail project applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The application form will open on April 1 and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on April 13.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026