The ride started and ended at Johnny Bravos in Drayton. A prime rib dinner was served, catered by Hooked Up Catering of Thief River Falls, Minn. Submitted photo

The ride started and ended at Johnny Bravos in Drayton. A prime rib dinner was served, catered by Hooked Up Catering of Thief River Falls, Minn. Submitted photo

Never alone: MS/Suicide Prevention Ride-In held Saturday

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Many people struggle alone and some lose the battle when they feel there is no other way out of the pain and difficulties. For one area family, giving back is a way to help show that there are people who will go out of their way to support others who are going through hardships in their lives.

News 

Ty Thorlakson and Connor Breitenfeldt get into an endtoend battle. Photo by Larry Stokke

Ty Thorlakson and Connor Breitenfeldt get into an endtoend battle. Photo by Larry Stokke

Walhalla Demolition Derby

Rebecca Davis
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Walhalla Demolition Derby returned to the Walhalla Industrial Park on Saturday, June 13,...
Shannon Faller, high school principal for Alexander Public Schools in northwest North Dakota, testifies at a hearing on new proposed rules for four-day school weeks on June 4, 2026 at the North Dakota Capitol. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

Shannon Faller, high school principal for Alexander Public Schools in northwest North Dakota, testifies at a hearing on new proposed rules for four-day school weeks on June 4, 2026 at the North Dakota Capitol. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

New rules for 4-day school weeks draw pushback from some rural North Dakota schools

Mary Steurer And Michelle Tom, North Dakota
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is weighing new rules for four-day-a-week K-12...
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Obituaries 

Charles Remme

Charles Remme

Charles Remme

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Charles Sigwald Remme, 77, of Grafton, ND, passed away peacefully at Lutheran Sunset Home in...
Jeremy Pollestad

Jeremy Pollestad

Jeremy Pollestad

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Jeremy Pollestad finally won his last argument when he passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at...
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Sports 

Coach Chase Boen brings the 10U team into a huddle before the start Thursdays game against Park River. Photo by Rebecca Davis

Coach Chase Boen brings the 10U team into a huddle before the start Thursdays game against Park River. Photo by Rebecca Davis

Drayton 10U hosts Park River, falls 20-6

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Drayton 10U baseball team hosted Park River on Thursday, June 4.
Carter Oberg hands off the baton to teammate Mason Pollestad during the Mens 4X100 Relay. Together with Carter Johnson and Trenten Keena, the relay team finished first with a time of 45.19. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Carter Oberg hands off the baton to teammate Mason Pollestad during the Mens 4X100 Relay. Together with Carter Johnson and Trenten Keena, the relay team finished first with a time of 45.19. Photo by Jamie Rarick

Red River Valley Conference Outdoor

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Drayton/Valley-Edinburg Titans boys captured the team title at the Larimore Meet on May 9,...
Allisson Chavez and Jim Bishop, DPS march students of the month. Submitted photo

Allisson Chavez and Jim Bishop, DPS march students of the month. Submitted photo

March Students of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Drayton Education Association (DEA) would like to announce the March DEA Students of the Month.
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