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How to discuss vaccination with family and friends

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
During the fall and winter months, respiratory infections such as flu, COVID-19, and RSV can surge.People who are vaccinated lower their risk of getting seriously ill and needing medical care if they get infected.About 70% of adults in the U.S.
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Drayton School Openings

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Music TeacherDrayton School seeks a music teacher for Pre-K up through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year.Submit resume to: michael.babinski@dps19.comParaprofessionalDrayton School seeks a paraprofessional to make a positive difference in students’ lives!
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
About thirteen years ago I saw my first granddaughter for the very first time. My initial thought was “she looks perfect”. Within a few days or weeks we learned she was anything but perfect. She had a failed liver, and was in need of a transplant, which she received several months later.
Reverse snowbird

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Reverse snowbird

Duane H.h. Lyon
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Greetings Dakota friends and neighbors. My thought today and title for this column is, “Nobody is coming to save you.”Now hear me out before you dismiss or disregard me or my current writing.
Photo by Duane HH Lyon

Photo by Duane HH Lyon

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Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
ProsperityAs we read the Bible we find there are two kinds of prosperity. In the Old Testament we see a lot of mention of prosperity as the world knows it. This is where there is great gain in riches from possessions, animals, gold, or land.
Students in grades pre-k through six presented a patriotic Veterans Day program on Thursday afternoon of last week. Photo by Lyle Van Camp

Students in grades pre-k through six presented a patriotic Veterans Day program on Thursday afternoon of last week. Photo by Lyle Van Camp

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UND earns Military Friendly® School designation for 2024-25, with ‘Silver’ distinction

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Designation recognizes University’s high level of customer service to service members, veterans and their familiesThe University of North Dakota has been designated a Military Friendly School for 2024-25, a recognition of the University’s commitment to helping military service members, veterans and...
L to R: Taylor Hermanson, Alyssa Hoyles, Ian Peterson, Rylee Maurstad, Gavin Cole. Submitted photo

L to R: Taylor Hermanson, Alyssa Hoyles, Ian Peterson, Rylee Maurstad, Gavin Cole. Submitted photo

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DPS One Act Play

Wayne Stegman, Director
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Junior from Drayton receives Honorable MentionThe Drayton high school drama group presented their one act play “Infancy“ at the regional contest Thursday, November 7 on the Northwood High School Theater stage. The group placed seventh out of the 10 high schools competing.
State looks to boost access for youth with severe mental health challenges

State looks to boost access for youth with severe mental health challenges

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State looks to boost access for youth with severe mental health challenges

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Two programs piloted to address gaps, break down silosBy Michael Standaert, Correspondent North Dakota News Cooperative Throughout her 25 years as a school social worker, Michelle Vollan can’t recall a period when the number of acute youth mental health situations requiring hospitalization was as...
Community voices strong opposition to speculation of Crystal school closing. Photo by Andrea Johnston

Community voices strong opposition to speculation of Crystal school closing. Photo by Andrea Johnston

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Heated debate over school consolidation

Hilary Nowatzki
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Future of Crystal school uncertainOn the evening of Monday, Nov. 4, the meeting room at Crystal School was packed full of attendees with some having to stand in the adjacent hallway due to crowding. The topics discussed have brought distress and surprise to many community members.
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