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From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Last time we looked at some men who began to follow God, but who for various reasons walked away from God. They returned to their former life of sin, and in the end missed out on Heaven.
Prism of prose

Prism of prose

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Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Sitting on my bike I am watching the river quietly flow by with the green grass in the foreground. The water is so smooth it appears still.It brings a great peace to the soul as I ponder Psalm 23; “He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters” (Ps. 23:2, NKJV).
Take time to prepare for learning and set yourself up for success.

Take time to prepare for learning and set yourself up for success.

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Strategies for students facing challenging classes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Every student takes something unique from their high school experience, and many eventually look back fondly on the years spent in the hallowed halls of their alma maters. High school might be the last step before learning a trade career or serve as four years of preparation for college.
School is back in session!

School is back in session!

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School is back in session!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Drayton school year has begunPictured: DPS Pre-K students (top) and this year’s senior class (right). Photos by Jamie Rarick
Music teachers from North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota and Canada converged to Poppler’s Music in Grand Forks for their annual reading clinic. Submitted photo.

Music teachers from North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota and Canada converged to Poppler’s Music in Grand Forks for their annual reading clinic. Submitted photo.

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Regional music teachers participate in music reading clinic

Susan “suezahn” O’neil
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Music teachers from North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota and Canada converge to Poppler’s Music in Grand Forks for their annual reading clinic.The reading clinic was held august 12 through 14. Poppler’s Music is the only live music clinic left in the area. It was a packed house.
Valley News & Views

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Drayton Public School breakfast & lunch menu

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FRIDAY, Aug 22Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice/milk Taco in a bag, peas, peaches, milkMONDAY, MAY 25 Muffin, cheese sticks, fruit, juice/milk Chicken burger, Au gratin potatoes, fruit, milkTUESDAY, MAY 26 Breakfast bar, yogurt, fruit, juice/milk Cheeseburger, hashbrowns, fruit, milkWEDNESDAY, MAY...
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Poll: Voters want to tap Legacy Fund, with limits

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Taxes, lunches okay; charter schools a firm noBy Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative Most North Dakotans support using the state’s Legacy Fund to reduce property taxes even further and to pay for school lunches at public schools, but draw the line at using the sovereign wealth fund to...
Zach Erickson, with parents Al and Lisa Erickson claimed first place at the 2025 Catfish Capital Challenge. Photo by Andrea Johnston

Zach Erickson, with parents Al and Lisa Erickson claimed first place at the 2025 Catfish Capital Challenge. Photo by Andrea Johnston

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Catfish Capital Challenge is a wrap

Andrea Johnston
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The 2025 Catfish Capital Challenge took place Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 on the Red River at Drayton.A family team won their spot on the big trophyThe family of three came to the tournament from Grand Forks.
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