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From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Revelation 4:11 explains briefly why God creates the things He does. It says, “...thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”There was and is a purpose for everything God has created.God has a plan for the earth and for all living creatures.
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Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
What can we learn from Jesus turning water into wine?“We can learn that you shouldn’t rush Jesus, but put your faith in him,” says Taylor, 11. Also, we can learn that sometimes a good deed goes unnoticed, and that’s OK.”In the ancient Middle East, wedding celebrations could last for days.
Titans earn third place in District standings

Titans earn third place in District standings

Tournament Time

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
By Mike Alan Steinfeldt When play opens today in the District 3 volleyball Tournament in Northwood, the Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Titans will have the number three seed and take on the Midway-Minto Mustangs in the final game of the day.
Kierstin Hurtt of Hoople, ND

Kierstin Hurtt of Hoople, ND

NDCA announces new board appointment of Hoople native, Kierstin Hurtt

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) announces the addition of Kierstin Hurtt of Hoople to its board of directors, representing Region 4 — the northeast corner of the state.Recently appointed by Governor Armstrong, Kierstin will serve a five-year term, ending July 2030.
Final farewell

Final farewell

Final farewell

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Trinity Lutheran Church to close in NovemberBy Christine Jensen Many rural congregations are struggling as they make the difficult decision to close their doors for good.
Maddox Oihus and Allisson Chavez represented the junior class for the drawing contest during Friday's spirit week activities. They won with their portrait of Drayton School Secretary Denise Cole. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

Maddox Oihus and Allisson Chavez represented the junior class for the drawing contest during Friday's spirit week activities. They won with their portrait of Drayton School Secretary Denise Cole. Photo by Jamie Rarick.

Titan Spirit Week

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Front: (L-R) Aubrey Steele, Oscar Hunter, Colt Creau; middle row: Chloe Hunter, Stella Norrell, Bailey Samuelson, Kyle Johnson, Adlee Hay, Mallory Latozke, Astrid Helmeke; back row: Madalynn Steele, Naomi Stegman, Charles Midkiff, Chaz Halverson, Emersen Helgoe, Mylee Gapp, and Caroline Stegman.

Front: (L-R) Aubrey Steele, Oscar Hunter, Colt Creau; middle row: Chloe Hunter, Stella Norrell, Bailey Samuelson, Kyle Johnson, Adlee Hay, Mallory Latozke, Astrid Helmeke; back row: Madalynn Steele, Naomi Stegman, Charles Midkiff, Chaz Halverson, Emersen Helgoe, Mylee Gapp, and Caroline Stegman.

Pembina County 4-H presents awards at luau celebration

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Pembina County 4-H Awards Luau was held on Sunday, Oct.12, 2025, recognizing 4-H youth and volunteer leaders for their accomplishments in the past year.
Photo courtesy of Walsh County Sheriff’s Office.

Photo courtesy of Walsh County Sheriff’s Office.

Fire destroys Hoople potato warehouse

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Several area fire departments were called to battle a fire at a potato warehouse in Hoople on Wednesday, Oct. 15.According to the Walsh County Public Information Office, 9-1-1 dispatchers in Walsh County received a call regarding the fire at 12:14 p.m.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Beet Campaign Slowed by Heat, Rain Delays – Growers are pushing forward with the current sugarbeet campaign.“We’re not done yet, that’s for sure, we probably have another 25 percent of the crop left to go,” said Betaseed Sales Manager John Samdahl.
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