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Paul’s RV at Schumacher Park in Drayton. Submitted photo

Paul’s RV at Schumacher Park in Drayton. Submitted photo

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Prism of prose: Brothers

Clint Van Camp
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
It was a week of blessings. Brother Paul and Marcia brought their camper early in the week of the Catfish Tournament. They nestled it into a campsite looking out over the Drayton golf course next to the Number 5 fairway. It was a week of relaxation and brotherly love.
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Accidents claim lives of two area men

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Two separate motor vehicle accidents claimed the lives of two area men in the past week, one in Walsh County and one in Pembina County.As of Monday, August 24, 62 motorists had been involved in fatal accidents in North Dakota with five of them coming in the six-day period between August 18-23.
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Medora Musical audience celebrates North Dakota newspapers

Sarah Overby
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Statewide promotion highlights the continuing importance of local journalismA Medora Musical audience offered a striking display of support for North Dakota newspapers during a statewide promotion Saturday, Aug.15.
J-Lee Manley, Elizabeth Manley, Beauden Christenson, Greta Johnson, Kolbie Dahl, Madison Guilford, Colton Kerr, Carter Truscinski. Submitted photo

J-Lee Manley, Elizabeth Manley, Beauden Christenson, Greta Johnson, Kolbie Dahl, Madison Guilford, Colton Kerr, Carter Truscinski. Submitted photo

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Drayton students return to class for new school year

Rebecca Davis
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Backpacks were packed, school supplies were labeled and alarm clocks were once again set as Drayton Public School students headed back to class Thursday, Aug. 20, for the start of the 2026-27 school year.
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First week on the job for newest judge in NE Judicial District

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
It’s the first official week on the job as the newest Northeast Judicial District Judge, Kelley Cole of Grafton. Cole, the former Walsh County state’s attorney, was appointed by Governor Kelly Armstrong to fill the rest of the term of Judge Barbara Whelan, who resigned her judgeship in April.
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2026 Drayton Catfish Capital Tournament Final results — Day 1, Day 2, total weight; weights in pounds

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
1. Jayson Ackerson/May Thompson (Team 3) — 35.37, 41.31 — 76.682. Jim Flesch/Charli Flesch (Team 58) — 37.99, 36.48 — 74.473.Logan /Pat Ward (Team 63) — 35.51, 36.20 — 71.714. Kyle Weber/Tony Weber (Team 11) — 35.78, 33.81 — 69.595. Jeremy Snobl/Todd Howard (Team 30) — 35.10, 33.56 — 68.666.
Legislative update from Senator Janne Myrdal, District 19

Legislative update from Senator Janne Myrdal, District 19

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Legislative update from Senator Janne Myrdal, District 19

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Governor Kelly Armstrong has called the legislature to a Special Session starting September 2. I serve on the Legislative Management Committee, which is the leadership committee that will hear bills proposed for this short Session.
Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Cheshire Jr., left, and Marshal Kenneth Muir were killed in 1983 while trying to make an arrest in Medina, N.D. (Photos courtesy of State Historical Society of North Dakota)

Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Cheshire Jr., left, and Marshal Kenneth Muir were killed in 1983 while trying to make an arrest in Medina, N.D. (Photos courtesy of State Historical Society of North Dakota)

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North Dakota lawmaker wants clemency for men who killed two federal agents

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
By Michael Achterling and Jack Dura, North Dakota Monitor A North Dakota lawmaker is proposing legislation to ask President Donald Trump to grant clemency for two men convicted in connection with the infamous 1983 Medina shootout that left two federal officers dead.Sen.
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$150,000 available for restoration, preservation of historic property

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The State Historical Society of North Dakota, through its annual appropriation of Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) money from the National Park Service, is making $150,000 available to the public for use in the restoration, stabilization, and protection of historic and archaeological properties.
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