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NDSU Extension's Field to Fork webinars will provide information about growing, preserving and preparing speciality-crop fruits and vegetables. (Pixabay photo)

NDSU Extension's Field to Fork webinars will provide information about growing, preserving and preparing speciality-crop fruits and vegetables. (Pixabay photo)

Registration open for 2026 Field to Fork webinar series

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
NDSU Extension's Field to Fork webinar series provides information about growing, preserving and preparing specialtycrop fruits and vegetables.North Dakota State University Extension will again host the Field to Fork webinar series starting in February 2026.
Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
What did Jesus mean when He said, “Knock, and it will be opened to you”?”I keep on asking my mom if I can play Nintendo, and she finally says yes,” said Clyde, 7.Well, Clyde, there’s no doubt you’ve learned that persistence pays off. Your mother knows this, too.
Photo by Clint Van Camp

Photo by Clint Van Camp

Prism of prose

Evergreen By Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
I am writing this as we approach the end of the 12 days of Christmas, which concludes Jan. 6. The Christmas spirit starts around Thanksgiving, and it all goes so fast. Looking back, it was all good.The season was highlighted by two Christmas Eve services and a Christmas Day dinner with family.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Imagine if a man walked into a home in the process of being remodeled, and looking around, he sees paint on the old carpet and furniture very much out of place. Every room is in total disarray.
Christopher Longtin takes instruction from Tom Grzadzieleski. Photo courtesy of Pembina County 4-H

Christopher Longtin takes instruction from Tom Grzadzieleski. Photo courtesy of Pembina County 4-H

Sliding into leadership: 4-H Junior Leaders try curling in Drayton

Rebecca Davis
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Members of the Pembina County 4-H Junior Leaders traded their usual winter routines for something a little different over Christmas break, stepping onto the ice at the Drayton Curling Club to learn the basics of one of the region’s oldest sports.
Looking down the line, facing south in downtown Drayton on Monday. Fog surrounded the city for most of the day with a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until early Tuesday morning. Photo by Sarah Hinnenkamp

Looking down the line, facing south in downtown Drayton on Monday. Fog surrounded the city for most of the day with a Dense Fog Advisory in effect until early Tuesday morning. Photo by Sarah Hinnenkamp

Dreary winter day in Drayton

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Kolter and Koldie Dahl snuggle under their new Liz’s Kozy Afghans blankets, a Christmas gift from their great-grandmother, Shirley Jensen of Drayton. Photo by Katie Dahl

Kolter and Koldie Dahl snuggle under their new Liz’s Kozy Afghans blankets, a Christmas gift from their great-grandmother, Shirley Jensen of Drayton. Photo by Katie Dahl

LIZ'S KOZY AFGHANS PROVIDE HEALING COMFORT

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
For one area woman, sewing has always been a part of her life, starting when she was just a young girl. Her handmade blankets and creations have not only brought comfort to people throughout the area, but they have also been a part of her own healing journey.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Embark on a path to selfimprovement this year

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
There is always room to develop, grow and become a better person. With a new year on the horizon, setting self-improvement goals now can help anyone navigate a path to a better version of themselves.Focus on improving time management.
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