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Running water and a vegetable brush are effective in removing soil, germs, and other residues from potatoes and other produce.

Running water and a vegetable brush are effective in removing soil, germs, and other residues from potatoes and other produce.

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EMS week breakfast a success

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Drayton Volunteer Ambulance Service kicked off EMS Week May 19 by hosting Sunday Breakfast at the Merrill EMS and Fire Hall. Squad members, with a lot of help, prepared pancakes, sausages, eggs, hash browns, and all the fixings.
Prairie Fare: Potatoes pack a nutrition punch

Prairie Fare: Potatoes pack a nutrition punch

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Prairie Fare: Potatoes pack a nutrition punch

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
“Wow, look at these!” the children said. “They’re purple!” another said. “Here’s a red one!” someone else added. Their enthusiasm nearly rivaled an archeological dig for dinosaur bones. They were digging potatoes and harvesting other vegetables at a garden plot for kids.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
One of the major news stories currently dominating the headlines is the New York trial of former president Donald Trump. The prosecutors have spent several weeks bringing one witness after another testifying to his guilt.
Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

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Reverse snowbird

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Hello Dakota friends and neighbors from your ever evolving, ever roving, Reverse Snowbird and weekly poet. Of recent I’ve spent a good amount of time with new friends who are living under bridges and over passes in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Prism of Prose

Prism of Prose

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Prism of Prose

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
With spring comes a new season of commotion in our life. We are diligent to our duties on the farm, cleaning up the community, wrapping up school assignments, and planning for summer. For students graduating from school it might be to press on to start a new life endeavor.
So long Kinder Garten Hello 1st Grade

So long Kinder Garten Hello 1st Grade

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So long Kinder Garten Hello 1st Grade

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
A graduation ceremony for DPS Kindergarteners was held Friday, May 17. Eight children happily entered the gym during Pomp and Circumstance each wearing their own pair of shades.
Although closed, hope is not lost for Big Hearts Daycare

Although closed, hope is not lost for Big Hearts Daycare

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Although closed, hope is not lost for Big Hearts Daycare

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Big Hearts Daycare, that has served families for over one and a half years has been advertising and searching for a supervisor. Unfortunately, a hire didn’t happen in time and because of state mandates, the daycare has had to close its doors, the last day being May 16.
Tom Heine, the second person featured in our collectors series. Photo by Christine Jensen.

Tom Heine, the second person featured in our collectors series. Photo by Christine Jensen.

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Collecting connections

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Local couple enjoys collecting in retirement Toys have been a part of everyone's life at one point or another.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

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Valley News and Views represents well at state awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The staff at Valley News and Views brought home a total of 18 Awards from the 2024 North Dakota Newspaper Association (NDNA) Better Newspaper Contest. The Awards were announced in conjunction with the NDNA’s annual convention held in Mandan, ND on May 2-4.
Front L to R – Kiera Seng, Oscar Hunter, Chloe Hunter, Amelia Ratliff, Isla Emerson, Levi Norrell, Wyatt Ramirez, Pyper Shane Middle L to R – Stella Norrell, Nora Ramsay, Nathan Stegman, Adlee Hay, Collin Longtin, Spencer Berg Back L to R – Mia Seng, Audrey Emerson, Naomi Stegman, Chris Longtin, Ben Carpenter, Preston Emerson, Chaz Halverson

Front L to R – Kiera Seng, Oscar Hunter, Chloe Hunter, Amelia Ratliff, Isla Emerson, Levi Norrell, Wyatt Ramirez, Pyper Shane Middle L to R – Stella Norrell, Nora Ramsay, Nathan Stegman, Adlee Hay, Collin Longtin, Spencer Berg Back L to R – Mia Seng, Audrey Emerson, Naomi Stegman, Chris Longtin, Ben Carpenter, Preston Emerson, Chaz Halverson

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Pembina County 4-H Consumer Decision Making results

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The 2024 Pembina County 4-H Consumer Decision Making contest was held Friday, May 3 at the Pembina County Courthouse. There were 24 youth ages 8-18 competing in this year’s contest representing five different Pembina County 4-H clubs.
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