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Dakota Gardener: A little nudge

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

As far as I’m concerned, it’s been a gorgeous fall.The trees put on a great color show and then dropped their leaves in showers of yellow, red, gold and orange.Around here, they’re mostly yellow. Some of the lilacs were a bit weird, though. They flowered or sent out some small leaves.

Nourishing your body with healthy food goes beyond supporting your heart and bones — it also supports your brain and emotional well-being. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Fare: Feeding the mind — How nutrition supports mental health

Julie Garden-robinson

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

I usually begin my column with a story to make you smile or even chuckle. This one is a little more serious, but I hope you find some helpful ideas.Most of us know someone — a family member, friend or acquaintance — who has faced mental health challenges.

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New flight to be offered at Grand Forks International Airport

Nick Vorlage

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The city of Grand Forks has announced that the Grand Forks International Airport will begin to offer a fourth daily flight to Minneapolis-St. Paul next year.The flight will be offered through Delta Airlines and its regional partner, SkyWest.

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Jewish people have been the subject of hatred, expulsion from one country after another, and attempted extermination for thousands of years. The Germans, with their concentration camps and gas chambers, brought about the death of six million Jewish men, women, and children.

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Prism of prose

In-filling By Clint Van Camp

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

We see in the creation story how man fell out of a relationship with God through sin. Our all-knowing God already had a plan for reconciliation.Jesus came down to earth as a man, but he goes much deeper than this.

Drayton Music Department to host annual holiday concerts

Rebecca Davis

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Drayton Music Department is getting ready to “sleigh” the season with its annual holiday concerts. This year’s performances will take place on Monday, Dec. 1, for grades 5–12, and Monday, Dec. 8, for grades K–4. Both concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.

Drayton elementary teacher of the month, Mrs. Katie Dahl.

Drayton Public School Teachers of the Month

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Bombers PTO continues to foster a culture of gratitude at Drayton Public School with a fun, student-led tradition that invites every child, from preschool through 12th grade, to vote for their favorite teacher each month.

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