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Valley News & Views

Bombers open gird iron season with a WIN

By Mike Alan Steinfeldt The Drayton Bombers opened up the 2024 campaign with a win at New Town Saturday afternoon in North Dakota Independent 6-man football action.According to head coach Nathan Foster, Drayton overcame the heat of the day and pulled away in the second half for a 49-31 victory.
Ox Cart Trails Historical Society keeps history alive

Ox Cart Trails Historical Society keeps history alive

Ox Cart Trails Historical Society keeps history alive

By Christine Jensen People can learn incredible lessons from history, it is an essential part of our lives. For a few area residents, history is important because it tells the stories of those who came before us and how they lived before technology and advancements.
Garden party

Garden party

Garden party

Local man enjoys the art of gardeningGardening has been a favorite pastime for many people. Since the first settlers started their lives on the prairies of the Red River Valley, it was a staple to plant and care for a garden in order to feed their families.
A letter to patrons

A letter to patrons

A letter to patrons

Hello, I am Michael Babinski, the superintendent of Drayton. I am writing to you to let you know that Drayton Public School is alive and well.We ask that you give us time to get everything in order. We know we will make mistakes, but with your help, we will all get through this shining brightly.
My name is Mariia Podvolotska

My name is Mariia Podvolotska

My name is Mariia Podvolotska

My name is Mariia Podvolotska. I was born and raised in Ukraine. My family and I moved to the US in 2022 because of the war that is going on there now. We lived for two years in Texas and now live in Drayton. This year will be my second year teaching High School English.
Hello, I’m Jason Muth

Hello, I’m Jason Muth

Hello, I’m Jason Muth

Hello, I’m Jason Muth, your new DPS Technology Instructor. I was born and raised in Mandan, ND. I graduated from Mandan High School in 1993 and from NDSU in 2000. I started my teaching career in Flasher, ND and have also run an after school program in Bismarck.
Al & Chris Berry hope to have a “pair for every square” at the end of the shoe drive. Submitted photo

Al & Chris Berry hope to have a “pair for every square” at the end of the shoe drive. Submitted photo

Shoe drive for area children in need

Birchwood Chevrolet in Cavalier has partnered with L.O.A.N. to fill their showroom with one hundred new pairs of tennis shoes that will go to area school kids in need.L.O.A.N., which stands for Love One Another Now, is a nonprofit organization in Pembina County.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman acknowledged the prolonged farm bill process. “What we’ve got to do is reset the farm safety net,” said Boozman. “That’s going to cost some money and we’re trying to figure out how we do that.