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Emily Jerome

Emily Jerome

DPS Class of 2024

Commencement ceremony, May 26, 2024By Andrea Johnston The graduation ceremony at Drayton Public School started with opening remarks by Claire Thompson and Natasha Knudson. In it, they explained the significance of their chosen class colors and why they chose pink and purple.
Back L to R: Grant Vold, Gavin Ryan, Bryce Wimpgheimer Front L to R: Hailey Berg, Claire Thompson, Siobhan Kissee, Emily Jerome, Natasha Knudson. Photo by Andrea Johnston

Back L to R: Grant Vold, Gavin Ryan, Bryce Wimpgheimer Front L to R: Hailey Berg, Claire Thompson, Siobhan Kissee, Emily Jerome, Natasha Knudson. Photo by Andrea Johnston

Graduation

Kris Heine, Steve Vining, and Roger Anderson, current parish president. Submitted photo.

Kris Heine, Steve Vining, and Roger Anderson, current parish president. Submitted photo.

Divine intervention

Skjeberg Lutheran Church hosts honorary memberBy Christine Jensen When lightening hit the bell tower of Skjeberg Lutheran Church in 2018, decades of memories perished in the fire that destroyed just about everything in its wake.
LeeAnn Johnson with one of her many fairy gardens. Photo by Christine Jensen

LeeAnn Johnson with one of her many fairy gardens. Photo by Christine Jensen

Introducing imagination

Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.
Pictured L to R: Alex Kalliokoski CFO, Dean Aanderud CLO, Chuck Emery board member, Mike Black board member, Hillery Mork Lead Development Officer & Children’s Miracle Network Program Director at Sanford Health Foundation, Bob Herrington President/CEO, Mike Foster board member, Kevin Gigstad board member, John Riley board member, Ken Klebe board member, Joann Bergrud – COO

Pictured L to R: Alex Kalliokoski CFO, Dean Aanderud CLO, Chuck Emery board member, Mike Black board member, Hillery Mork Lead Development Officer & Children’s Miracle Network Program Director at Sanford Health Foundation, Bob Herrington President/CEO, Mike Foster board member, Kevin Gigstad board member, John Riley board member, Ken Klebe board member, Joann Bergrud – COO

North Star Community Credit Union Commits $100,000 to Sanford Children’s Hospital’s Micropreemie Unit project

North Star Community Credit Union is proud to announce its $100,000 donation to the Micropreemie Unit Project at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo, ND, highlighting their commitment to the health and wellbeing of children in the community.
Staying true to Harold Schafer’s values: Enjoy more of the beauty of the Badlands in Medora thanks to generous donors

Staying true to Harold Schafer’s values: Enjoy more of the beauty of the Badlands in Medora thanks to generous donors

Staying true to Harold Schafer’s values: Enjoy more of the beauty of the Badlands in Medora thanks to generous donors

Thousands of people travel through ND each year, and many make a point to stop in Medora. Thanks to the generosity and support from donors to the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF), many of the events held in Medora are more accessible to families and guests of any income!
Pembilier Nursing Center: National Skilled Nursing Care Center Week

Pembilier Nursing Center: National Skilled Nursing Care Center Week

Pembilier Nursing Center: National Skilled Nursing Care Center Week

Hello from your friends at PNC! We celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Center Week from May 12 through May 17. As I am sure our residents would tell you, we always have fun here at PNC, however, this past week was even more fun than usual!
Margo Bowerman has joined North Dakota State University Extension’s Center for 4-H Youth Development as the STEM specialist.

Margo Bowerman has joined North Dakota State University Extension’s Center for 4-H Youth Development as the STEM specialist.

Bowerman joins NDSU Extension for 4-H youth development

Bowerman will lead the North Dakota 4-H STEM program and the North Dakota Next Chapter program.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

North Dakota crop progress and condition

For the week ending May 19, 2024, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 2% very short, 14% short, 77% adequate, and 7% surplus.