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Tidbits from AMAC

Easy come, easy go There are fortunes to be made online via cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].
Hunter Johnson pictured with his three championship flags and the Johnson Racing sleds. Pictured left to right Hunter Johnson, Scott Johnson (back), Amber Johnson, Madison Phillips, and Jaden Haagenson Photo submitted by Johnson Racing

Hunter Johnson pictured with his three championship flags and the Johnson Racing sleds. Pictured left to right Hunter Johnson, Scott Johnson (back), Amber Johnson, Madison Phillips, and Jaden Haagenson Photo submitted by Johnson Racing

Johnson Racing wins 3 World Championship Titles at 2021 Eagle River Snowmobile Races

The 2021 Eagle River World Championship Snowmobile Derby is one Hunter Johnson, and his team will never forget! Hunter drove his custom-built Polaris/Johnson Racing JR Stock 340 to win an incredible three World Championship Titles over four days of racing the weekend of January 14-18, 2021.
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KodaBank merger approved

DRAYTON, ND—Federal and state banking authorities recently approved the merger of KodaBank and the Bank of Hamilton, with KodaBank named the surviving financial institution. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and the North Dakota State Banking Board affirmed the merger in January 2021.
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Pembina County Courthouse update

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we would like to ensure everyone’s safety by limiting the amount of traffic in the courthouse. The mail drop box which was installed for ballot drop offs during the election can be used to deposit items for any county office in the courthouse.
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Valley News & Views

Dakota Datebook

African Americans in North Dakota history by Merry Helm January 18, 2020 — Today is Martin Luther King Day. There’s never been a significantly large population of African Americans in North Dakota. But there have been Black people in the state as long as there have been white people.
Celebrating Pastor Leroy and Bev Aufenkamp for their 40 years of ministry. VNV photo by Lyle Van Camp

Celebrating Pastor Leroy and Bev Aufenkamp for their 40 years of ministry. VNV photo by Lyle Van Camp

Faithfully serving Drayton for 40 years

The Assemblies of God Church in Drayton started in 1930 with a tent revival held by Blanche Brittain of the Cavalier AG. The first location of the church was the Fleece country school. In late 1933 Elmer Trygg was elected as their first pastor.