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There are four populations of sandhill cranes that migrate through the United States — Rocky Mountain, Lower Colorado River, Eastern and Midcontinent. Photo courtesy of North Dakota Game and Fish

There are four populations of sandhill cranes that migrate through the United States — Rocky Mountain, Lower Colorado River, Eastern and Midcontinent. Photo courtesy of North Dakota Game and Fish

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North Dakota outdoors: The over looked and under appreciated sandhill crane

Doug Leier
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Have you ever been sandhill crane hunting? Not just a chance opportunity when a few sandhills drifted through while goose or duck hunting. If you haven’t I’d suggest it might be a new or different way to enjoy North Dakota outdoors this fall.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Singing hymns and choruses is an important part of every church service. The styles vary according to culture. The era or time frame also makes a huge difference.Christians in the 1950s prefer a far different style to 21st century churches. The style of music also depends on denominations.
Friends enjoying spiritual reflections in Grants Pass, Oregon. Photo by John Shafer “When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father the creator of everything in heaven and earth. I pray that from his glorious unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through his Holy Spirit. And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love.”

Friends enjoying spiritual reflections in Grants Pass, Oregon. Photo by John Shafer “When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father the creator of everything in heaven and earth. I pray that from his glorious unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through his Holy Spirit. And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love.”

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Prism of prose

Spirit By Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
What does the Bible say about the work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian’s life? The Holy Spirit can intercede for us in prayer. The Spirit can reveal things of God to us. The Holy Spirit can bring an inner strength to Christians facing challenges.
Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

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Kids Talk About God

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus was full of grace and truth?“If you had a bad day and had a timeout, God would forgive you,” says Hayes, 6. Hayes, you’re thinking like me. You need a lot of grace for life’s truth timeouts. In Jesus, we see the perfect balance of grace and truth.
Valley News & Views

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Drayton Public School breakfast & lunch menu

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
FRIDAY, SEPT 12 Breakfast bar, yogurt, fruit, juice/milk Hot dogs, green beans, chips, milkMONDAY, SEPT 15Oatmeal, sausage, fruit, juice/milk Hot ham and cheese, smiley fries, fruit, milkTUESDAY, SEPT 16 Long john, cheese stick, fruit, juice/milk Hamburger, hashbrowns, fruit, milkWEDNESDAY, SEPT 17...
It’s harvest time in the Valley

It’s harvest time in the Valley

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It’s harvest time in the Valley

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
This photo was taken by Christine Jensen while helping her brother, Gary with the wheat harvest on the Oakdale Farm.
ATLAS telehealth program for Pembina County veterans

ATLAS telehealth program for Pembina County veterans

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ATLAS telehealth program for Pembina County veterans

Nick Vorlage
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The VA Fargo Health Care System, alongside the Pembina County Veterans Service Office, has announced a new ATLAS site will be opening in Cavalier in just a few weeks.
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North Dakota rural health issues

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Submitted by Brad Gibbens, North Dakota Rural Health Association, Board Member and Policy Committee Co-Chair The North Dakota Rural Health Association (NDRHA) represents and advocates for rural North Dakotans on a range of health issues.
Paige Gunderson, $1000 scholarship recipient. Submitted photo

Paige Gunderson, $1000 scholarship recipient. Submitted photo

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2025 Ruth Hollis Healthcare Scholarship awardees

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Heartfelt congratulations to the 2025 Ruth Hollis Healthcare Scholarship Awardees. This scholarship was established to honor Ruth Hollis, a long-time administrator of Pembina County Memorial Hospital and Wedgewood Manor.
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Lanterns will light the path on Sept. 10

Rebecca Davis
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
September is Suicide Awareness Month, and the Pembina County Behavioral Health Coalition will host its third annual Lanterns by the Lake Walk and Run on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Icelandic State Park.
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