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Seventh annual Pembina-Walsh Youth Manufacturing Day

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The seventh annual Pembina-Walsh Youth Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2.

Drayton man arrested after reckless tirade

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

A Drayton man accused of recklessly driving through the city earlier this month made his initial appearance in Northeast District Court in Cavalier Monday before Judge Kari Agotness.

Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

Bringing career exploration to rural students through virtual reality

Hilary Nowatzki

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

In small towns throughout North Dakota, a unique initiative is aiming to expose high school students to a wide range of career paths.

Homestead Band performing at Icelandic State Park last weekend. Photos by Krystal Wilson of Drayton

Enjoying North Dakota

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Homestead Band performs at Icelandic State ParkBy Christine Jensen North Dakota has incredible locations to enjoy outdoor activities while taking in the majesty of nature with all its changing tapestry.

Classical desserts

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Photo & caption by Jamie Rarick St. Edward’s Catholic Church hosted their 5th Annual Classical Desserts on Saturday, September 22. Dr. Jay Hersberger, a piano professor at Concordia, performed Haydn’s “Sonata in G Major,” Mozart’s “Sonata No.

The view of fall in the valley from the lift chair at Frost Fire won’t disappointed. Submitted photo

Exciting happenings this fall at Frost Fire Park

Hiking, Scenic Lift Rides, And Events

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Frost Fire Park is known for skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking, but the park has so much more to offer. During the month of September, Frost Fire Park is offering scenic hike and lift ride experiences.

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Kids fall celebration at the International Peace Garden

News Staff

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

The International Peace Garden will be having a special Kids Fall Celebration on Saturday, September 21 from 11 am to 3 pm. Activities include bounce castles, hands-on craft projects, kite flying, a nature’s scavenger hunt, and picking sea buckthorn berries.

District Commander Duane Kram of Park River Post 147

Fall District meeting of American Legion District 2 Posts

News Staff

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Members of North Dakota’s American Legion Posts of the 2nd District and their Auxiliary will gather in Park River at the Legion Building (505 Railroad Ave W) for their 2024 Fall District Meeting on Saturday, October 19 th starting at 2:00 pm. The social will start at 1:00 pm.

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Park River residents approve sales tax increase

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Voters went to the polls in Park River for a special election on Monday, Sept. 16.Residents were voting on whether or not to increase the city sales tax by one-half percent with the funds dedicated for the Park River Park District budget, going into the general fund.

Fall is a good time to apply herbicide to kill perennial lawn weeds such as dandelions. (Photo courtesy of Michael Gabler, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Dakota gardener: Herbicide errors

Esther E. Mcginnis, Horticulturist

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

As a horticulturist, I have seen more than my fair share of strained marriages. My favorite story was told to great effect during a funeral luncheon.

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