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Drayton Curling Club renovationsCurling has a long history and has been a favorite winter pastime for many during the long winter months. For the Drayton Curling Club, renovations have been made to extend the historic pastime into the summer months as well.
Front row (L-R): Sadie Halverson, Levi Norrell, Nathan Stegman, Olive Truver, Chloe Hunter, Stella Norrell, Lainy Shane; back row: Chaz Halverson, Chris Longtin, Spencer Berg, and Naomi Stegman.

Front row (L-R): Sadie Halverson, Levi Norrell, Nathan Stegman, Olive Truver, Chloe Hunter, Stella Norrell, Lainy Shane; back row: Chaz Halverson, Chris Longtin, Spencer Berg, and Naomi Stegman.

Pembina County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest results

The 2025 Pembina County 4-H Consumer Decision Making contest was held Thursday, May 29, at the Pembina County Courthouse.There were 11 youth ages 8-18 competing in this year’s contest representing three different Pembina County 4-H clubs.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

ND Sheriffs take issue with sanctuary jurisdiction accusation

Submitted by the North Dakota Newspaper Association A recent release from the U.S.Department of Homeland Security lists several North Dakota counties including Billings, Golden Valley, Grant, Morton, Ramsey, Sioux, and Slope as Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law.
Jamie Azure, chair of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, spoke during the Tribal Leaders Summit in Bismarck on Sept. 4, 2024. Turtle Mountain, Spirit Lake Nation and three tribal citizens are challenging a ruling in a voting rights case. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

Jamie Azure, chair of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, spoke during the Tribal Leaders Summit in Bismarck on Sept. 4, 2024. Turtle Mountain, Spirit Lake Nation and three tribal citizens are challenging a ruling in a voting rights case. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota tribes ask circuit judges for rehearing of voting rights case

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Spirit Lake Nation and three tribal citizens last week asked the full 8th Circuit Court of Appeals to review a three-judge panel’s finding that they lack standing to bring a voting discrimination case against the state of North Dakota.
North Dakota Highway Patrol Lt. Jenna Clawson Huibregtse, right, special programs coordinator for safety and education for the department, speaks next to Phil Packineau, left, public safety administrator for the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, on new alerts being added to the state’s emergency system during the Government-to-Government Conference on June 5, 2025. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota Highway Patrol Lt. Jenna Clawson Huibregtse, right, special programs coordinator for safety and education for the department, speaks next to Phil Packineau, left, public safety administrator for the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, on new alerts being added to the state’s emergency system during the Government-to-Government Conference on June 5, 2025. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

State adding alerts for missing Native, endangered people

Changes highlighted during Government to Government ConferenceMembers of North Dakota law enforcement updated the public on new alerts that will go into effect Aug. 1 to help locate members of Native communities and other adults who are reported missing.
Misti Koop, Frost Fire’s Theatre manager

Misti Koop, Frost Fire’s Theatre manager

Frost Fire Summer Theatre to have vibrant summer

Despite ongoing efforts to rebuild its beloved stage, Frost Fire Theatre is forging ahead with a vibrant 2025 summer season featuring two theatrical productions all hosted at alternate venues while fundraising continues.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

WALSH COUNTY GUN CLUB Results

After week five ending June 8, 2025BROWNING LEAGUETEAM NAMEMagnusson 53JR’s Bar 36Harriston 30Larson Trailer Sales 28Stellen Farm 26Troftgruben Farm 21Polar 16TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER125 TARGETSWill Magnusson 122Mike Stellon 120Brayden Johnson 118Tom Magnusson 116Cayden Quibell 116Kevin Dusek...
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What consumers can do to support local farmers

A strong agricultural sector is vital to a healthy economy. Turbulence has affected local and national economies in recent years, and the global economy has endured its own ups and downs during that span.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Smuggling case spotlights Fusarium disease risks – Two Chinese nationals were caught trying to smuggle a Fusarium pathogen into the U.S. One of the individuals, a University of Michigan researcher, is now in federal custody.