Apples

Apple is the most popular tree fruit in North Dakota according to Tom Kalb, Horticulturist of NDSU Extension Service. This is very evident as you look around our neighborhoods and rural farm yards that are hanging heavy with fruit this fall. Growing your own fruit can be fascinating and fun.

Bombers stifled by Drake-Anamoose Raiders

The Drayton Bombers traveled to Drake for a football contest on Friday, September 11, 2020. The Drake-Anamoose Raiders stifled the Bombers on both sides of the ball handing the Bombers a 0-61 loss.

Students to dine on North Dakota foods in school lunches

BISMARCK – Students across North Dakota will dine on food products from their own state on Thursday, Sept. 17, during the 19th Annual Agriculture in the Classroom School Lunch Day.

Kids are Online More These Days, Here is How to Keep Them Safe

(StatePoint) Children are spending more time online due to social distancing measures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rural health research gateway receives federal funding

Grand Forks, N.D. – Rural Health Research Gateway, an online library of rural research, recently received funding of $135,000, from the Health Resources & Services Administration.

Tips to help erase bullying this back-to-school season

(StatePoint) This back-toschool season may look a little different, but no matter what learning environment kids find themselves in this fall, bullying is a real cause for concern. One in five kids aged 12 to 18 has encountered bullying, according to StopBullying. gov.

Prepping for a successful school year

(StatePoint) Whether heading back to the classroom or back to a digital device this fall, it is important to be prepared.

School season tips for productive days and restful nights

(StatePoint) Whether your child is learning in a class room or digitally, establishing a steady family dynamic is essential to a successful school year. One area where this is particularly important is ensuing that kids and parents alike get plenty of sleep.

North Dakota State Library Announces New Hours

Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota State Library (NDSL) will have new hours beginning Thursday, October 1, 2020. The library will be open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and by appointment from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Burgum requests presidential major disaster declaration for severe summer storm damage

BISMARCK, N.D. (AUG. 31, 2020) – Gov. Doug Burgum today requested a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe summer storm that caused flash flooding in several counties and resulted in more than $5 million in damage to roads and other infrastructure.