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L-R: Stephanie Kissee, Jonah Rarick and Brooklynne Petersen. Photo by Jamie Rarick

L-R: Stephanie Kissee, Jonah Rarick and Brooklynne Petersen. Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Bombers' Speech attends first meet of the season

Jamie Rarick
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
After Mother Nature canceled the first two scheduled tournaments of the year, the Drayton Bomber Speech team was finally able to attend their first meet of the season on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Central Valley.
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NDDOT hosts public input meeting for Interstate 29 near Drayton

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) hosted a public input meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, for a drainage project on Interstate 29 near Drayton.The project consists of replacing four existing drainage crossings located at reference points 200.772 195.012, 194.507, and 193.468.
Regional Advancers: Rylan Nord (Champion), Angelina Carmo (2nd Place), Shawn Patterson (3rd Place). Photo by Jamie Rarick

Regional Advancers: Rylan Nord (Champion), Angelina Carmo (2nd Place), Shawn Patterson (3rd Place). Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Three Drayton students advance to county spelling bee

Valley News And Views Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the top spellers from grades six through eight competed at the school spelling bee at Drayton Public School to earn their spot at the Pembina County Spelling Bee, which will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Pembina County Courthouse in Cavalier.
Giving Hearts Day nonprofi ts

Giving Hearts Day nonprofi ts

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Giving Hearts Day nonprofits in the Borderland share the love

Sarah Hinnenkamp
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
As Giving Hearts Day approaches on Thursday, Feb. 12, nonprofits across northeast North Dakota are once again preparing for one of the most energetic and impactful days of the year - and in the Borderland, they’re doing it together.
Together with their parents

Together with their parents

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Together with their parents

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Together with their parents, DVE seniors Jaelyn Johnson, Elizabeth Fedje, Jacey Nelson, Brooke Gullickson, and statistician Christine O'Toole, were recognized before Tuesday's varsity game against North Prairie. Photo by Jamie Rarick
Legislative update: Special session

Legislative update: Special session

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Legislative update: Special session

Senator Janne Myrdal, District 19
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Legislature spent last week at a Special Session called by the Governor. He opened the special session, as directed by the Constitution, with a State of the State address he called “a pivotal step forward in strengthening North Dakota healthcare across the state.
From left, Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Jill Kringstad and Deven Styczynski are candidates for North Dakota Public Service Commission in 2026. (Photos courtesy of the candidates)

From left, Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Jill Kringstad and Deven Styczynski are candidates for North Dakota Public Service Commission in 2026. (Photos courtesy of the candidates)

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Republican incumbents, one challenger announce ND Public Service Commission campaigns

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
By Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor At least three candidates plan to run for two seats on the North Dakota Public Service Commission in the 2026 election, with both incumbents announcing campaigns this month.
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