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Grafton city councilman’s membership voided

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Grafton City Council has determined that councilman Brian Sieben has not been a valid member of that body since November 2024.On March 11 of this year, District Court Judge Lonnie W. Olson ordered that a public hearing be held on the matter.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Applications sought for North Dakota Ethics Commission

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
By Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor North Dakota is accepting applications for two seats on the state Ethics Commission.The board is looking for a commissioner to replace Chair Cynthia Lindquist, who announced last month she will leave effective June 1 for a new job.
U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., speaks during an event at the Capitol in Bismarck on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., speaks during an event at the Capitol in Bismarck on Dec. 19, 2024. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Fedorchak backs bill to prohibit Congress from receiving paychecks during government shutdowns

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., is pushing for a bill that would prohibit federal lawmakers from receiving paychecks during a government shutdown.Fedorchak and Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H.
Loads such as seed, fertilizer, equipment and hay bales are subject to vibration, swaying, centrifugal force, inertia, wind and other forces during transit. (USDA photo)

Loads such as seed, fertilizer, equipment and hay bales are subject to vibration, swaying, centrifugal force, inertia, wind and other forces during transit. (USDA photo)

Farm and road safety experts urge truck and trailer operators to secure their load

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Farm equipment roadway crashes most often occur with tractors, planters, combines and other large machinery. Farm trucks and trailers, given their size, weight and speed, are also at risk.
Prairie Fare: Smart and quick food safety during a refrigerator power outage

Prairie Fare: Smart and quick food safety during a refrigerator power outage

Prairie Fare: Smart and quick food safety during a refrigerator power outage

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
“How long is food OK in the fridge when the fridge goes out?” one of my friends asked me.Then he mentioned throwing away some summer sausage from a friend, along with most of the contents of his fridge.If I told you the source of the meat, his friend might find out he threw it.
Bright native plants such as blanket flowers can add color to your landscape. NDSU photo

Bright native plants such as blanket flowers can add color to your landscape. NDSU photo

Dakota Gardener: Be “water wise” — Grow native plants

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
In 2011, Texas experienced its worst one-year drought since 1895.Water restrictions were intense, and reducing landscape watering was always first on the list. That summer, the lawns were all dry and crunchy.
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