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“And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.” Psalm 72:19, NKJV

“And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.” Psalm 72:19, NKJV

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Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory! And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke” (Isaiah 6:3-4, NKJV). Does our prayer ever make the door posts shake?
KidsTalkAboutGod.org

KidsTalkAboutGod.org

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KidsTalkAboutGod.org

Carey Kinsolving & Friends
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Why did Jesus say we must enter His kingdom with childlike faith?“Children don’t know about sin, and that’s why they go to heaven.Grownups know about sin, so they get a choice,” says Taylor, 8.Taylor, have you ever disobeyed your parents? No further questions.“You can learn more stuff as a child.
Danylo Hoshko (left) with Mary Ann and Gary Ouradnik, who sponsored the Danylo and his mother and grandmother to come to live in North Dakota.

Danylo Hoshko (left) with Mary Ann and Gary Ouradnik, who sponsored the Danylo and his mother and grandmother to come to live in North Dakota.

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Ukrainians face slow walk out the door as status expires

Micheal Standaert, Nd News Cooperative
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Unable to legally work, some fear a return to war zoneIn mid-June Yaroslav Riazanov’s upended life will change once again. The 27-year-old who drove trucks and worked construction around Fargo for the past two years as a Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) parolee will no longer be able to work.
Steve’s sister in law Jessie Aasand, niece Shea Aasand, daughter Reegan Aasand, brother Mike Aasand, son Lincoln Aasand, niece Kiara Aasand, nephew Thomas Aasand, and Marlene and Dale Aasand parents of Steve. Submitted photo

Steve’s sister in law Jessie Aasand, niece Shea Aasand, daughter Reegan Aasand, brother Mike Aasand, son Lincoln Aasand, niece Kiara Aasand, nephew Thomas Aasand, and Marlene and Dale Aasand parents of Steve. Submitted photo

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3rd annual TMG & Steve Aasand Memorial Golf Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Held Saturday, June 7, there were over 14 teams that participated in this year’s tournament which raises money for supporting children, annual scholarships and youth sports.
Left to right: Brooklynn Petersen, Mikayla McCoy, Jonah Rarick, Peyton Larson, Maia Hermanson, Daniel de Sousa, Melissa de Sousa, Kenzie Sherrill & Ag instructor Adam Riddle. Submitted photo

Left to right: Brooklynn Petersen, Mikayla McCoy, Jonah Rarick, Peyton Larson, Maia Hermanson, Daniel de Sousa, Melissa de Sousa, Kenzie Sherrill & Ag instructor Adam Riddle. Submitted photo

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DPS Students represent well at the North Dakota FFA convention

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
FFA students represented Drayton Public School at the 2025 North Dakota FFA convention. They joined hundreds of other FFA members from across the state to learn from and compete in subjects including small animals, dairy cows, and explored how food is processed from farm to table.
'Roarin' game'

'Roarin' game'

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'Roarin' game'

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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.

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Pembina County 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest results

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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.
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ND Sheriffs take issue with sanctuary jurisdiction accusation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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

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

Mary Steurer
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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

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State adding alerts for missing Native, endangered people

Michael Achterling, North Dakota News Monitor
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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.
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