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The 2024 Titans Varsity Team. Submitted photo.

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Boys basketball

News Staff

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

This week in Drayton was the end of the season for the boys’ varsity basketball team. This year is the first year of the new class system. Now that North Dakota has three classes in varsity basketball, Class B had its first district in years.

Musings... Big plans… lots of naps by Lyle Van Camp

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Musings... Big plans… lots of naps by Lyle Van Camp

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Last week I made a mental list of all the things I was going to do with my four day weekend. I will not bore you with all of the details because, to be honest, it would be embarrassing to admit to all of the things I did not do.

An Eclectic Editor

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An Eclectic Editor

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

I mentioned last week that my husband and I ran into a family emergency the week prior. Although I am an open book about my personal life and struggles, it’s not my place to tell other peoples’ stories, so I won’t go into detail about the situation.

My Two Cents

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My Two Cents

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

As I mentioned over the past couple of weeks, I seem to get the royal treatment when I go to visit my mother and sister. It was no different about a month ago when I spent a long weekend in Virginia Beach.

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

I was busy getting ready for the day this morning and my oldest daughter was in the living room. I heard her yell, “Oh! Oh nooooo!” My thoughts immediately went to the puppy, Hugo, and I cringed to think what the little white fluff ball had done to make her reaction what it was.

Valley News & Views

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Letter to the Editor

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Governor Burgum’s administration continues to fail to meet the needs of North Dakotans most vulnerable. There are deep concerns regarding the current state of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits processing in our state. KFGO reporter Tasha Carvell’s article “N.D.

Assembly of God Superintendent Winston Titus visiting with some of the Drayton men. Photo by Tanio DeSousa.

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Prism of prose

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

It is hard to beat several hundred Christian men getting together for fellowship at Lakewood Park Bible Camp in Devils Lake. Five of us from Drayton go down Thursday to participate in the early bird worship service. The rest of our group comes down the next morning.

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Just days before he was to die and the Israelites were to cross the Jordan and enter their Promised Land, Moses gave them instructions, which are also good for people who have decided to leave their old life behind and begin a new life as a follower of Jesus.

Reverse snowbird

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Reverse snowbird

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Duane H.H. Lyon Greetings happy valley friends and neighbors, this week I want to talk to you about writing. But first, here are some of the lyrics from the Taylor Swift song, “Shake it Off” to start us off.

Andrea Johnston

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Letter from the Publisher

Andrea Johnston

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The feelings of spring have sprung. It’s got to be the weather we’re enjoying that is prematurely taking my headspace into spring mode, but I find myself doing things like organizing the garage and gathering throw away items for spring clean up.

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