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COMMUNITY ROOM Hatloy called the meeting to order at 6:30AM.Board Present: Mark Hatloy, Reid Christenson, Jessica Hermanson, Randy Corrick Present: Jason Keating, Jessica Gunderson, Angela Aasand Michael Emanuelson arrived at 6:31AM.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Put some spring in your cleaning step
News Staff
Spring is the season of nature's rebirth. Trees and flowers begin to bloom anew each spring, and young animals can be seen frolicking with their parents. During a time when it seems like the entire planet gets a refresh, many homeowners turn their thoughts to refreshing their homes as well.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
DVE junior Carter Johnson clears the bar in pole vault, winning the meet with a personal best of 11' 3'. Photo by Jamie Rarick
Titan girls win Pembina County Indoor Invitational, boys take second
Murph Thompson
The Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Titans hosted the Pembina County Indoor Invitational on Saturday, March 28, at the Fritz Pollard Athletic Center on the campus of UND. A huge thank you to all our awesome Titan Nation volunteers, too many to even name.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
From the pastor’s desk
Leroy Aufenkamp
Jesus, in John 12:32, said, “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” The next verse explains what Jesus meant, “This he said, signifying what death he should die.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14, KJV)
Prism of prose: The mark
Clint Van Camp
Sometimes I feel like Solomon writing Ecclesiastes or Proverbs. I write about the things of God’s Word but fall short of the mark.God created mankind in His own image. I have a long way to go to be where God wants me. Jesus Christ came that I might receive God’s grace in redemption.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Kids Talk Abou tGod
Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Why didn’t the disciples understand that Jesus must rise from the dead?“If I saw an empty tomb, I’d check for zombies,” said Logan, 9. “I wouldn’t think, ‘Oh, Jesus rose from the dead!’ because that would sound like a fairy tale.”That may be exactly what the disciples thought at first.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Drayton Pre-K students become published authors for second consecutive year
News Staff
By Valley News and Views Staff For the second year in a row, students in the Drayton Public School Pre-K classroom are officially published authors.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Local North Dakota health units to recognize National Public Health Week with statewide walking event
News Staff
On Wednesday, April 8, all 28 local public health units will participate in “Stroll N Roll North Dakota.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Agronomy senior team. L to R: Logan W., Pembina County, Henry Raymond P., Walsh County, Trent F., Mountrail County, Ingrid M., Walsh County, Leo L., LaMoure County, Dayne L., Mountrail County. Submitted photo
Pembina County 4-Hers compete in State Agronomy Contest
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Pembina County had sixteen 4-H agronomy judgers compete at the State 4-H Agronomy Contest held March 14, 2026, at Carrington High School and at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center. Junior participants were Pyper S., Oscar H., Naomi S., Stella N., Levi N., Nathan S., Chloe H., Charlie H.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
SAVE Act contains exemption for North Dakota voters, but questions remain as Senate debate continues
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
State officials have said a controversial election security bill in Congress wouldn’t impact North Dakota, but some voting rights advocates in the state raise concerns that it could make it more difficult for some people to vote.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026