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Lenten invitation from DUMC

Submitted by Robert Kemp Drayton United Methodist Church will be starting Lent one day early this year. On Tuesday, March 4, we will host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Feast at 6:00 p.m.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

Men such as Hal Lindsey, Grant Jeoffrey, and David Allen Lewis, dedicated their lives to studying, teaching, and writing books on end-time Bible prophecy. Lindsey’s first book “The Late Great Planet Earth” was first published in the 1970s and sold millions.
“in the high and holy place” (v. 15) then our spirit will be in the same place. My confirmation of this will be when I am humbled with a revived heart. It is a repenting heart. This beautiful scene was captured at Detroit Lakes, MN. Photo by Clint Van Camp.

“in the high and holy place” (v. 15) then our spirit will be in the same place. My confirmation of this will be when I am humbled with a revived heart. It is a repenting heart. This beautiful scene was captured at Detroit Lakes, MN. Photo by Clint Van Camp.

Prism of prose

The scriptures hold hidden treasures which the world does not comprehend. Our God is eternal. Adam was created in the image of God at the beginning of Genesis 1:26-27. We were designed for eternity while being placed in time. How does one step out of time into eternity?
Together forever

Together forever

Together forever

My Love If I used every word in every language to describe how I love you Known and unknown words, still I would fall short, it’s true If I counted every star multipled times two Every grain of sand in every ocean and river, too Still I couldn't number the ways I love you, I do Lyon is an...
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If I had a single day I could replay, You know like the movie, Ground Hog Day I would go back home to Drayton and play Play checkers with my older brother Eat mother's pancakes with boxelder syrup with little sister and baby brother I would push mow the hill and ditch for my father We'd watch...
Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird:

Hello friends and neighbors. This week I want to chat a bit about words. Words can be encouraging and life changing. Fifteen years ago or so I went to Port of Spain, Trinidad. I didn’t know a single soul there.I was invited to speak at a church and met a family who offered me a place to stay.
The educational webinar will provide research updates and recommendations to help farmers make production decisions for the 2025 growing season. NDSU photo.

The educational webinar will provide research updates and recommendations to help farmers make production decisions for the 2025 growing season. NDSU photo.

NDSU Extension to host Getting It Right in Canola webinar on March 14

Farmers and crop advisers searching for research-based canola production recommendations should plan to participate in NDSU Extension’s Getting It Right in Canola Production webinar on March 14.Sponsored by the Northern Canola Growers Association, the canola production webinar will begin at 8:30 a.
Farmers view a soil pit as part of an on-farm soil health research project. NDSU photo.

Farmers view a soil pit as part of an on-farm soil health research project. NDSU photo.

On-farm research participants sought during the 2025 growing season

The North Dakota On-Farm Research Network, in partnership with the University of Illinois Data-Intensive Farm Management program, is inviting farmers to participate in on-farm research during the 2025 growing season.
Valley News & Views

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Shephard wins NDFB discussion meet

Samantha Shephard, a fourth-generation farmer from Crystal, North Dakota, won the NDFB Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet held during the Farm and Ranch Conference in Bismarck on February 22, 2025.