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Prism of prose: Purity

What does purity look like? The Psalmist said, “He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false” (Psalm 24:4, NIV). I can wash my hands, but does that mean they are clean?
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

“Destroying bald or golden eagle eggs is a federal crime...with penalties for a first offense include up to $100,000 in fines...and/or one year in federal prison.
KidsTalkAboutGod

KidsTalkAboutGod

KidsTalkAboutGod

“Jesus turns your sadness into joy like flipping a pancake,” said Logan, 8. “It might be a little messy at first, but it comes out great on the other side.”That’s a delicious way to describe something that can be hard to understand, especially when you’re right in the middle of the mess.
Front row L to R Easton Bratlie, Marly Schumacher, Austyn Stangeland, Jemma Nord. Back row L to R Remmington Lizakowski, Sofia De Souza, Savannah McFarland, Liberty Bishop, Savannah Wimpfheimer. Submitted photo

Front row L to R Easton Bratlie, Marly Schumacher, Austyn Stangeland, Jemma Nord. Back row L to R Remmington Lizakowski, Sofia De Souza, Savannah McFarland, Liberty Bishop, Savannah Wimpfheimer. Submitted photo

New Bomber Buddies “take off” after completing flight school at Drayton Public School

What began as a long-held vision has now become a meaningful leadership tradition at Drayton Public School. For several years, Mrs. Rebekah Schumacher dreamed of creating a peer leadership program focused on recess.
Law enforcement increases patrols during March, looking for impaired drivers

Law enforcement increases patrols during March, looking for impaired drivers

Law enforcement increases patrols during March, looking for impaired drivers

Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota will have increased patrols throughout the month of March as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign. The effort is focused on removing impaired drivers from the road and preventing alcohol and drug-related crashes.
Friday’s temperature and wind painted a different story from Thursday’s weather. Photo by Chase Boen

Friday’s temperature and wind painted a different story from Thursday’s weather. Photo by Chase Boen

Pembina County Memorial Hospital Foundation receives grant funds from American Crystal Sugar

Recently, Pembina County Memorial Hospital Foundation accepted a $5,000 grant award from American Crystal Sugar as part of their Community Roots program.Foundation Director Becky Coffield noted the funds will be used to help purchase two new defibrillators for Pembina County Memorial Hospital.
Sen. John Hoeven listens Feb. 20, 2026, as leaders from the YWCA in Fargo discuss helping the homeless. Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor

Sen. John Hoeven listens Feb. 20, 2026, as leaders from the YWCA in Fargo discuss helping the homeless. Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota advocates for the homeless relieved with renewal of federal grants

The leader of a group that provides shelter to women and children in Fargo praised the efforts of Sen.John Hoeven to secure federal funding to address homelessness across North Dakota.