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Souper Bowl of Caring seeks to kick hunger

The Drayton United Methodist Church congregation is once again invited to participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring. Every year for 36 years on Super Bowl Sunday, local food charities have benefited from money raised as part of the Souper Bowl of Caring.

Prairie Doc Perspective: Insomnia

Difficulty sleeping is a common concern we hear about in primary care. Many of us will have trouble sleeping on occasion, but when that is a persistent pattern causing distress or functional impairment, we call it insomnia.

Prairie Fare: Winter weather vs. your skin — who’s winning?

“I just love it when it’s 20 below!” said no one to me. Ever.Many people enjoy winter activities such as skiing and snowmobiling.When brisk winds push the perceived temperature even lower, however, even the most enthusiastic outdoor adventurers retreat indoors.

LGBTQ+ Safety Taskforce launches to address youth suicide risk in North Dakota

A new statewide volunteer effort aimed at reducing suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth has launched in North Dakota, organizers announced this week, citing gaps in data collection, limited support services, and growing concerns about youth mental health.

From the pastor’s desk

We’re looking at the two roads Jesus spoke of in Matthew 7:1314. One is a narrow road. The gate that allows access to the road that leads to eternal life is narrow.One does not accidentally pass through it and unknowingly begin walking on it toward heaven.

Prism of prose

When sheep are not able to hear the voice of their shepherd, they will wander on paths that take them outside the pasture. These wayward paths can lead to unclean water, predators, pestilence, and peril.Sheep cannot survive in the wild on their own.

Kids Talk About God

“People hate Jesus because they want to be their own god,” said Jaiden, age eight.The idea of needing a savior goes against everything in us that wants control. Yet, it should be obvious we’re not in control.The daily barrage of bad news from the media verifies this.

Titan boys topple Cavalier Tornadoes

The Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Boys’ Basketball team traveled to Cavalier on Monday, Jan. 26, for a rare day game against the Tornadoes.The Titans were looking to reverse the outcome from the first meeting between the two teams, when Cavalier defeated D-V-E, 59-53 in overtime in Crystal on Jan. 9.

Drayton girls’ grapplers place at Belle of the Brawl

By Mike Alan Steinfeldt Competing for the Grafton Girls’ Wrestling Team, Drayton Senior Alyssa Hoyles and Sophomore Violet Hoyles took third and sixth place, respectively, at the Belle of the Brawl Wrestling tournament held Saturday, Jan. 31 in Casselton.