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Carey Kinsolving And Friends
“If you love Jesus, you keep his commandments, and he will give you a helper,” said Vincent, age seven If you want to make people angry, tell them what to do. Give them some commandments.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
From the pastor’s desk
Leroy Aufenkamp
Jesus said there are two roads down which men travel in life. “You can enter God's kingdom only through the narrow gate....the road is narrow,” is one road. The other “is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose the easy way”.This highway is broad and leads to hell” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT).
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Card of Thanks
News Staff
The Drayton Ambulance Service would like to thank the following for their memorials and donations:JOYCE TUTTLE MEMORIAL Peter and Marie Anderson LYNN FREDRICKSON MEMORIAL Renae Fredrickson Family Shirley VanCamp Ann Severtson Todd and Meridith Gozdal Peter and Marie Anderson LINDA STASKIVIGE...
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Prism of prose
James By Clint Van Camp
I received a call this past week from Carolyn regarding her husband’s passing in Texas. I had worked with James in 1995 at the Unocal Oil Refinery on San Pablo Bay, right next to San Francisco Bay.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The December DEA Students of the Month:
News Staff
Zach Swanson, a Sophomore, is the high school student of the month. Zach is polite to and kind to everyone- adults and his peers.He is a tremendous learner and is always looking to challenge himself.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Drayton Education Association announces students of the month
News Staff
The Drayton Education Association (DEA) would like to announce the November and December DEA Students of the Month.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The November DEA Students of the Month:
News Staff
Calvin Helm, a pre-kindergarten student at Drayton Public School, is the elementary student of the month. Calvin is nice to others and always uses kind words to those around him. He can be both independent and get along with others, as well.Calvin is good at staying on task and getting things done.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Peyton Larson, Nulla Thompson, Mikala Mccoy, Jocelyn Vold, and Maia Hermanson shared a moment with Hunter Pinke following Thursday's visit. There was a good-natured rivalry before the evening's game against Hatton Northwood, where Pinke’s sisters play basketball. Photo by Jamie Rarick
“No Bad Days”
Rebecca Davis
Students in grades six through 12 gathered in the gymnasium at Drayton Public School on Jan. 8 for an assembly that was less about motivation and more about perspective.North Dakota native Hunter Pinke also spoke to elementary students earlier in the day in a separate assembly.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
North Valley FBLA Front Row L-R: Anna Bjorneby, Laila Miller, Merideth Cole Back Row L-R: Gavin Hill, Paige Suda, Brody Boe, Tenley Lillemoen, Jaylesyn Anderson. Submitted photo.
Grafton community rallies to support new pool splash feature during Giving Hearts Day Early Giving
News Staff
For more than 70 years, Leistikow Park’s outdoor pool in Grafton has been the heart of summers for many in the region—serving as a place where children learn to swim, teens earn their first paychecks as lifeguards, and families gather to cool off and connect.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Two weekend blizzards disrupt travel, activities across the region
Rebecca Davis
Residents across eastern North Dakota and the northern Red River Valley spent the start of the week digging out after two weekend blizzards brought difficult travel conditions, prompting the cancellation of events and activities throughout the area.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026