International Overdose Awareness day

International Overdose Awareness Day is observed on Aug. 31.

Reverse snowbird

Greetings Dakota friends and neighbors. A favorite poet of mine, Helen Steiner Rice once wrote, “For the happiness you give away returns to shine on you.” As your weekly Reverse Snowbird and Peoples Poet I’m praying spiritual Son- shine on you and yours! Are you ready for September?

From the pastor’s desk

There are times in everyone’s life when great trials, afflictions, or adversity come crashing into their otherwise peaceful life. It may be a health issue, marital or family troubles, or any one of a hundred other problems.

Prism of prose

I recently attended the Off the Charts Music Festival in Cavalier. I was sitting on a hillside in the park eating my hot dog when a young lady from UND came along. She sat down and asked, “What is your story?” I tend to ramble but I managed to tell her about my path to Jesus Christ.

Meet Mrs. Quimby

20-year teaching veteran joins staff at Drayton Public SchoolThere is a new face in Drayton’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) classroom. Mrs.

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.

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

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.