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Photo by John Shafer. (Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 26:19, NASV) “AWAKE, SLEEPER. AND ARISE FROM THE DEAD, AND CHRIST WILL SHINE ON YOU.”

Photo by John Shafer. (Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 26:19, NASV) “AWAKE, SLEEPER. AND ARISE FROM THE DEAD, AND CHRIST WILL SHINE ON YOU.”

Prism of prose

Many people look forward to singing in worship. The songs can be a reminder of the reason for the season, like Christmas. Many songs of joy and praise point to the arrival of our Savior, Jesus Christ on earth.So what keeps us from singing with an attitude of joy year-round?
School Nurse, Kallie Christenson and apple-growing expert Bob Merrill. Photo by Rachel Lee.

School Nurse, Kallie Christenson and apple-growing expert Bob Merrill. Photo by Rachel Lee.

DPS earns 2025 ND Crunch Off Apple Spark Award

Drayton Public School is proud to announce that we have been selected as the 2025 North Dakota Crunch Off Apple Spark Award recipient!
Drayton Prom Committee hosted a turkey bingo fundraiser on Sunday evening. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

Drayton Prom Committee hosted a turkey bingo fundraiser on Sunday evening. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

Academic All District

DPS had 12 players achievein volleyball this season
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Remember someone special this Christmas

A holiday Tree of Lights program is planned as part of Drayton’s annual Old Fashioned Christmas.This annual tribute is a special way to remember a family member or friend during the Christmas season.Honorees will be recognized in a ceremony at 6:00 pm on Dec.11, in H.G.
Proposed phase one improvements. Image courtesy of Moore Engineering

Proposed phase one improvements. Image courtesy of Moore Engineering

Proposed City Sales Tax increase and designation of funds

A public meeting was held Nov. 18 at H.G. Johnson Hall in Drayton for the purpose of proposing a 2% city sales tax increase for the city of Drayton.Dylan Ensrude with Moore Engineering was the main presenter.
From left to right: Tara Jarshaw, Jami Melland, and Samantha Bratlie drop off snacks for elementary schoolers.

From left to right: Tara Jarshaw, Jami Melland, and Samantha Bratlie drop off snacks for elementary schoolers.

Community partners donate snacks to Drayton Public School

Drayton’s American Crystal Sugar employees recently held a hot dish cook-off where they donated money for the opportunity to sample and judge delicious dishes that had been submitted by fellow employees.
Local grocery stores try to stay competitive.

Local grocery stores try to stay competitive.

Chain reaction: Local businesses need community support

Many hometown businesses across North Dakota are struggling to keep their doors open as large corporations continue to get the majority of business.Small communities across the state are in need of local support and appreciation.
The Manatee Energy Storage Center in Parrish, Florida, is pictured on Aug. 12, 2021. NextEra Energy is proposing North Dakota’s first battery storage systems to be constructed near wind farms in Emmons and Burke counties. (Photo courtesy of NextEra Energy)

The Manatee Energy Storage Center in Parrish, Florida, is pictured on Aug. 12, 2021. NextEra Energy is proposing North Dakota’s first battery storage systems to be constructed near wind farms in Emmons and Burke counties. (Photo courtesy of NextEra Energy)

North Dakota utility regulators to consider state’s first-ever battery storage sites

For the first time, North Dakota utility regulators are considering proposals for massive battery storage sites that would serve as backstops for renewable energy sources.