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From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Over the years, I have visited with many people, regular church-going people, who have no assurance or confidence that when they die they will go to heaven. Their answer is something like this: “I hope so,” “I think I will,” or perhaps, “I don’t know; I guess I’ll have to wait and see.
Prism of prose: Source

Prism of prose: Source

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Prism of prose: Source

Clint Van Camp
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
What is the source? That is the question asked of Ben Franklin by George Whitefield in the movie “A Great Awakening” (Sight and Sound Films, 2026). Franklin had been demonstrating how he had harnessed lightning. He could name the components of his invention.
A crowd of thousands of worshippers gather in the Cavalier City Park for Off the Charts as Tenth Avenue North performs. Photo by Larry Stokke

A crowd of thousands of worshippers gather in the Cavalier City Park for Off the Charts as Tenth Avenue North performs. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Off the Charts Music Festival

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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The University of North Dakota announces spring 2026 graduates

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
More than 1,800 students graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) at ceremonies held in May.UND President Andrew Armacost presided over the spring 2026 general commencement on May 16, appropriately setting the stage for the big day.
May Thompson of East Grand Forks and Jayson Ackerson of West Fargo were all smiles after reeling in first place at the 2026 Drayton Catfish Capital Tournament. The Team 3 partners finished with a two-day total of 76.68 pounds and took home $10,000. Photo by Rebecca Davis

May Thompson of East Grand Forks and Jayson Ackerson of West Fargo were all smiles after reeling in first place at the 2026 Drayton Catfish Capital Tournament. The Team 3 partners finished with a two-day total of 76.68 pounds and took home $10,000. Photo by Rebecca Davis

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Catfish Capital Challenge sees record turnout

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Co-champion angler is cancer survivorNew champions were crowned this year at Drayton’s Catfish Capital challenge.May Thompson of East Grand Forks and Jayson Ackerson of West Fargo won the $10,000 first prize in the tournament which was held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15.
Catherine Betchel (Kari Helgoe) shares about her family while a visitor uses a wringer washer. Photo by Larry Stokke

Catherine Betchel (Kari Helgoe) shares about her family while a visitor uses a wringer washer. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Pembina County’s past comes alive during Living History Day

Rebecca Davis, Editor
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Visitors to the Pembina County Museum had the chance to step back in time Sunday, Aug. 16, as historical figures from different eras of the county’s past came to life during Living History Day.
North Dakota National Guard soldiers and airmen work with the Department of Emergency Services to prevent the spread of a wildfire near Mandaree on Oct. 6, 2024. Gov. Kelly Armstrong declared a statewide fire emergency Aug. 7, 2026, due to drought conditions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Samuel J. Kroll)

North Dakota National Guard soldiers and airmen work with the Department of Emergency Services to prevent the spread of a wildfire near Mandaree on Oct. 6, 2024. Gov. Kelly Armstrong declared a statewide fire emergency Aug. 7, 2026, due to drought conditions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Samuel J. Kroll)

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North Dakota governor declares fire emergency amid drought

North Dakota Monitor Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday declared a statewide fire emergency as drought conditions have spread across the state.North Dakota also is activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as the risk of wildfires has intensified during a hot, dry summer.
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