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14 year old Jack Ressler with a pike from Hazen Bay. Photo by NDGF Ashley Peterson.

14 year old Jack Ressler with a pike from Hazen Bay. Photo by NDGF Ashley Peterson.

Fishing choices are part of the angler experience

Doug Leier
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
I’ve always enjoyed my own little mental debates. Would I rather have a fast-food double cheeseburger that’s a little less expensive than a sit-down burger and fries?
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Scholarship opportunity

Submitted By Val Mcfadden
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Pembina County Farm Bureau is offering three $1000 scholarships open to a graduating senior regardless of career field but special consideration for seniors going into a field relating to Agriculture.
Junior Stephanie Kissee earned a 6th place finish in Speech-to-Persuade at the meet in Park River, Feb. 15

Junior Stephanie Kissee earned a 6th place finish in Speech-to-Persuade at the meet in Park River, Feb. 15

Bomber speech update

Submitted By Jamie Rarick
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Drayton Bomber Speech competed in their first meet of the season on Saturday, February 15 in Park River. Due to illness and other activities, the team had one competitor at the tournament.
Dr. Jules Efta (right) serves Drayton along with a high school friend turned employee, Kassidy Hanson.Photo by Christine Jensen

Dr. Jules Efta (right) serves Drayton along with a high school friend turned employee, Kassidy Hanson.Photo by Christine Jensen

Drayton's new Practitioner

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Chiropractor Follows CallingRoy T. Bennett wrote, “If you have a strong purpose in life, you don't have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there.” For Dr. Jules Efta, her calling was something placed on her heart when she was a junior in high school.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Multiple bills would honor veterans this session

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
By Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern The North Dakota Legislature is handling a number of bills to honor veterans this session, including seven to name roads and bridges after fallen North Dakota soldiers, and others that highlight current military members, prisoners of war, and service members...
Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Duane H.h. Lyon
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Greetings Dakota friends and neighbors.I work with and advocate for many homeless people. When your living on the streets or couch surfing your definitely under stress day in and out. Human beings are complex and we all have a stubborn streak within us. That’s why we all need Jesus.
From the pastor’s

From the pastor’s

From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
People, when they read the Bible, especially for the first time, are often shocked by the violence in the Old Testament. The brutality of people and the massive destruction to people and property takes their breath away. Certainly it is true that violence marks much of the Old Testament narrative.
Both as a friend and neighbor Harold was a gift. Drayton’s Community Center is a fitting memorial of who H. G. Johnson was.

Both as a friend and neighbor Harold was a gift. Drayton’s Community Center is a fitting memorial of who H. G. Johnson was.

Prism of prose

H. G. Johnson By Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
When I was in elementary school we were still living on the farm. Harold Johnson lived a mile to the east of us. That was in the 1950s before the Interstate Highway 29 Freeway was built. In those days anyone living within a couple of miles was considered your neighbor. Good neighbors were a gift.
Photo by Duane H.H. Lyon

Photo by Duane H.H. Lyon

Everyone now

Duane H.h. Lyon
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
My best friend sadly repeated my words back to me, “Duane didn’t you once say in the end we’re all on our own, alone?
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