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Photo Credit: NDGF Ashley Peterson

The reality of winter and wildlife

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

I’ve said for years how nature is not rated “G.” Even in a winter like last year with little snow, warmer than normal temperatures, deer and pheasants died.

Spelling Bee winners: (L to R) Rylan Nord- 2nd Place, Gavin Cole Champion, Shawn Patterson- 3rd Place Photo by Jamie Rarick

DPS Spelling Bee

Jamie Rarick

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Three advance to the regional competitionThe top spellers in grades six through eight competed in the Drayton Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 16.

Youth Conservation and Leadership Summer Camp

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The 1st Battalion of North Dakota Waterfowl Brigade will be held July 8-12 at the 4-H Center in Washburn, ND.This intense, five-day camp centers on the ecology of ducks and other water-birds that make their homes in North Dakota.

December Students of the Month at DPS

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The Drayton Education Association would like to announce the December DEA Students of the Month.

Freeway the “community dog” and his dad Officer Mattice. Photo by Christine Jensen

DRAYTON’S Four legged officer in training

Christine Jensen

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Infamous dog Freeway heads to officer trainingFrom lost and alone to finding his forever home, the German Shepherd puppy Freeway has become an important figure in the Drayton community. With help and encouragement from his community, Freeway headed to police training on Jan. 15.

Valley News & Views

Debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in schools

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

By Ann Estvold, North Dakota Newspaper Association Legislative Intern North Dakota’s school boards already have a state law that gives them the ability to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, if they are accompanied by other historical documents.

Ellen Chaffee has voiced concerns regarding the drop in women leaders since the 1990s. Submitted photo

Dearth of women in top higher ed leadership in North Dakota causes concern

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Former university leaders are raising concern about the lack of women in top leadership positions at North Dakota’s 11 public higher education institutions. Currently only one has a woman president or CEO.

Valley News & Views

Potato processing plant coming to Grand Forks

News Staff

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

The first of it’s kind in the United StatesBy Andrea Johnston A family-owned Belgium firm, Agristo, plans to build a potato processing facility in Grand Forks, a build that comes with an investment of up to 450 million dollars.

There is no one-size-fits-all sire, but a calculated selection will best fit the operation. (NDSU photo)

Planning and self-evaluation are key to successful sire selection

News Staff

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

For many North Dakota cattle producers, winter and early spring is prime bull-buying season.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

With the new 119th Congress underway, the new Senate Majority Leader John Thune listed his legislative priorities.

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