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Left to right: Elizabeth Fedje, Brady Reilly and Alyssa Hoyles at Fargo Shanley Invitational. Photo courtesy of Jodi Fedje

Left to right: Elizabeth Fedje, Brady Reilly and Alyssa Hoyles at Fargo Shanley Invitational. Photo courtesy of Jodi Fedje

Titans send three to Shanley Invitational Track Meet

Thanks to a special “featured race” 300 hurdle event at the new Shanley track and field the Titans were able to send three athletes to compete April 24. The 300 hurdle race was an invitation to the top 300 hurdles in ND, MN, and SD.
DPS students clean up the dike behind the monument that honors their ancestors. Photo by Christine Jensen

DPS students clean up the dike behind the monument that honors their ancestors. Photo by Christine Jensen

'Our power, our planet'

Students rally to help communityIt takes an entire community to pull together and find common ground in the restoration of its components.When teamwork is involved, there is a great deal of positive energy implemented in the quest to make an impact while connecting to the environment as a whole.
Mr. Riddle, leading a lesson in agriculture with the seventh graders at DPS community garden. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Mr. Riddle, leading a lesson in agriculture with the seventh graders at DPS community garden. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Drayton educator recognized at the state level

On April 24, State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler congratulated 46 educators across the state. Drayton’s own, Mr. Adam Riddle was among those chosen to be honored.
Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Fields graying off and ready to go – Field activity is picking up in the Red River Valley. “There’s some sugarbeets going in; there’s some guys getting their fields worked.; there is fertilizer getting spread,” said Nick Salentine, business rep, BASF.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

North Dakota cropland value upward momentum continues

North Dakota state average cropland prices were up double digits for the 4th year in a row in 2025, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural finance specialist. This includes state average increases of 10.9% in 2022, 13.5% in 2023, 11.6% in 2024 and 10.
Legislative report: Countdown to the end of the session

Legislative report: Countdown to the end of the session

Legislative report: Countdown to the end of the session

I have compared the legislative session to a basketball game that likely will go into overtime. Another comparison may be a Broadway show with three acts. With 'The Show Must Go On', the last bills have moved from the standing committees, the third act - conference committees - has begun!
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Session bills that have been signed by Governor

By Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern Gov. Kelly Armstrong has now signed over 350 bills into law. Below are summaries of some of the bills signed into law in most reently:TransportationHB 1106 provides $2 million for public transportation.