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Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

On Wednesday, Kris Tucker of St. Thomas came to the home of Gayle McConnell and took her out for lunch.On Thursday evening, Merv and Phyllis Holter picked up Saralee Hoselton and took her to the H.G. Johnson Hall, where they were among those who attended the Tree of Lights ceremony and chili supper.

Avoiding multitasking and putting on your favorite Christmas music while doing seasonal tasks can do wonders to lighten the feeling of seasonal stress.

Prairie Doc Perspective: Happy Holidays! Use occupations to balance seasonal stress

Karen Hebert, Ph.d. & Mackenzie Feldhacker,

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The holiday season is fast approaching with all its festive occupations like decorating the house, buying and wrapping presents and preparing and serving holiday meals.

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Dakota Gardener: The houseplant you didn’t know you needed — Growing rosemary indoors

Emily How, Horticulture Agent

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. It tastes, smells and looks good. This woody shrub is great for outdoor herb gardens. Able to withstand periods of high heat and drought, it is one of the easier plants to grow. Rosemary also does well indoors, making it a great, versatile houseplant.

Prairie Fare: How can you take a bite out of food costs?

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

I picked up some food items from the grocery store for some work-related videos and paid for them with a credit card. I needed my receipt in order to be reimbursed, so I carefully tucked it into my purse — or so I thought.The next day, the receipt was nowhere to be found.

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Winter safety and driving preparedness

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Notes from Pembina County Public Health, December 2025As winter settles in across North Dakota, Pembina County Public Health is reminding residents to take proactive steps to stay safe both at home and on the road.

Prism of prose

Clint Van Camp

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Does our Christmas give glory to Jesus and God? Many of the songs we sing project glory toward God, while others do not. Some of our Christmas displays are a direct representation of giving glory, such as the popular manger scene of the Christ child, or some aspect of the scene.

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp Hebrews 9:28 Tells Us

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

“Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”In 2 Timothy 4:8, Paul speaks of “a crown of righteousness” the Lord will give to “all them also that love his appearing.

The Scharmer/Stangeland family takes a moment to gather around the tree and read names on memorial ribbons. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Circular connections - 38th annual Old Fashioned Christmas

Christine Jensen

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

For more than three decades, Old Fashioned Christmas has been an annual tradition held and organized in Drayton. It has been a constant, bringing the community together with several activities to highlight local businesses and entrepreneurs alike.Activities began Thursday, Dec.

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American Crystal Sugar announces board reorganization

News Staff

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Brent Baldwin, Greg Cotton, and Jared Sands were elected to the American Crystal Sugar Company’s Board of Directors following the cooperative’s annual shareholders’ meeting. Baldwin represents the Drayton factory district following the retirement of Jeff Whelan.

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Emergency Medical Technician classes to start in January

Christine Jensen

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

“Be the Best Part of Someone's Worst Day.” That is the Drayton Ambulance Service's motto for their upcoming Emergency Medical Technician classes that begin in January.

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