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Front Row, L to R: Elena S., Olive T., Olivia O. Back Row, L to R: Stella N., Naomi S., Gary O., Mallory L. Submitted photo

Front Row, L to R: Elena S., Olive T., Olivia O. Back Row, L to R: Stella N., Naomi S., Gary O., Mallory L. Submitted photo

Pembina County 4-H’ers participate in Communication Arts event

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Seven Pembina County 4-H youth participated in the 4-H District 4 Communication Arts contest held in Manvel on May 9. These youth competed against 4-H’ers from Grand Forks and Walsh counties.Representing Pembina County at the district event were Gary O., Olive T., Stella N., Naomi S., Mallory L.
NDGF reminds the public of safe boating

NDGF reminds the public of safe boating

NDGF reminds the public of safe boating practices

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department recognizes National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, an annual boating safety public awareness campaign that serves to educate boaters and water users heading into summer.A boat should have enough U.S.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Leave baby animals alone, watch for deer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a simple message to the well-intentioned who want to rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals this time of year: don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or a songbird, it is better to leave them alone.
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Smallest wheat crop since ’72 –

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm said wheat was the big story from the USDA supply/demand report. “The USDA for the new crop wheat came in at 1.561 billion bushels, down from 1.9 a year ago.” That would be the lowest wheat production total since 1972.
The public comment period provides an opportunity for anyone to review the draft and help shape the final EPA strategy. Photo courtesy of the University of Nebraska

The public comment period provides an opportunity for anyone to review the draft and help shape the final EPA strategy. Photo courtesy of the University of Nebraska

NDSU Extension urges public input for EPA fungicide strategy

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
On May 1, the Environmental Protection Agency released its draft fungicide strategy for public comment. The strategy document can be found at https:// www.regulations. gov/docket/EPA-HQOPP- 2026-2973.
Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming 'Question. Persuade. Refer.' suicide prevention webinars. Pexels photo

Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming 'Question. Persuade. Refer.' suicide prevention webinars. Pexels photo

NDSU Extension sets free suicide prevention webinar for May 28

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Research indicates that the suicide rate is significantly higher for those working in agriculture. Research also shows that stress levels and suicide rates drop significantly when people receive support and helpful resources from those around them.
The webinar will feature experts discussing a range of topics about dry beans and nutrition. (NDSU photo). (NDSU photo)

The webinar will feature experts discussing a range of topics about dry beans and nutrition. (NDSU photo). (NDSU photo)

NDSU Extension to host June webinar about dry bean nutrients

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
North Dakota State University Extension will host “Bean There, Cooked That: Unpacking the Nutritional Power of Dry Beans,” an educational webinar about dry beans and nutrition, on June 2 at 9 a.m.
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