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From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
It is often said that “what’s done in Vegas, stays in Vegas”. The clear implication is that people feel free to engage in activities there they would not do back home.
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Prism of prose

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
“My God, my God, Why have you forsaken me?” (Psalm 22:1, NKJV). These are some of the last words spoken by Jesus on the Cross. He was reaching out to Father God in anguish. Yet I cannot help but think Christ directs us to Psalm 22 with one of His last gasping breaths.
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News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The son of Scott and Amber Johnson, he plans to attend the University of Minnesota in Crookston to study Ag Business. In elementary school, he remembers when Mrs. Tunk’s water broke during nap time. For a long time, he thought everyone’s water could break at any time. It was a rough year.
Members of the National Honor Society: (Front L to R) Gunnar Kuznia, Violet Hoyles, Melissa De Souza, Alyssa Hoyles (President-Elect), Rylee Maurstad, Taylor Hermanson, Brooklynne Petersen, Maia Hermanson (Back L to R) Loki Sylskar, Max Foss-Pokrzywinski, Jonah Rarick, Daniel De Souza (Past President), Easton Larson, Alyvia Quibell, Peyton Larson, Carter Johnson (Not Present: Lucas De Souza) Photo by Jamie Rarick

Members of the National Honor Society: (Front L to R) Gunnar Kuznia, Violet Hoyles, Melissa De Souza, Alyssa Hoyles (President-Elect), Rylee Maurstad, Taylor Hermanson, Brooklynne Petersen, Maia Hermanson (Back L to R) Loki Sylskar, Max Foss-Pokrzywinski, Jonah Rarick, Daniel De Souza (Past President), Easton Larson, Alyvia Quibell, Peyton Larson, Carter Johnson (Not Present: Lucas De Souza) Photo by Jamie Rarick

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Nine DPS students inducted to Honor Society

Andrea Johnston
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
In a ceremony held at Hastings Landing Sunday evening, April 27, eight Drayton Public High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) and one DPS junior high student was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).
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

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Titans send three to Shanley Invitational Track Meet

Murph Thompson
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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

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'Our power, our planet'

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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.
Freeway, back from training and on the job as Drayton’s Police Community Engagement Dog. Photo by Christine Jensen.

Freeway, back from training and on the job as Drayton’s Police Community Engagement Dog. Photo by Christine Jensen.

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'Following Freeway' Drayton’s town mascot comes home, has a job to do

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Everyone has a purpose and a journey in life, for one local celebrity, a German Shepherd dog named Freeway, who has had his share of difficulties, purpose found him when he was given a new lease on life.
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

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Drayton educator recognized at the state level

Andrea Johnston
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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.
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News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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.
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