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The morning of the field school will feature a weed identification session in the curated Weed Arboretum. (NDSU photo)

The morning of the field school will feature a weed identification session in the curated Weed Arboretum. (NDSU photo)

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Carrington Research Extension Center to host Crop Management Field School on June 24

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center will host the Crop Management Field School on June 24 near Carrington, North Dakota.The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and treats, and programming begins at 9.Weather permitting, most of the day’s activities will be outside.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Results, not words– North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Justin Sherlock said soybean farmers are looking for concrete results from ongoing trade negotiations, particularly with China.
A common lilac showing off its 2026 blossoms – the same plant that blossomed in fall 2025 after being heavily infected with the fungus Pseudocercospora. (NDSU photo)

A common lilac showing off its 2026 blossoms – the same plant that blossomed in fall 2025 after being heavily infected with the fungus Pseudocercospora. (NDSU photo)

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Dakota Gardener: What is ‘normal’?

Joe Zeleznik, Ndsu Extension Forester
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Communicating the variability found in natureMy friend Karen teaches collegeprep math at our local high school.As a gift for her graduates this year, she bought them water bottles with printing that read, “English is I laughed my head off.
While it’s human nature to try to help a seemingly abandoned animals such as a fawn alone in the grass, it usually causes more harm than good. Photo courtesy of NDGF

While it’s human nature to try to help a seemingly abandoned animals such as a fawn alone in the grass, it usually causes more harm than good. Photo courtesy of NDGF

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North Dakota Outdoors: What to do and not to do when you find baby ducks, deer and rabbits

Doug Leier, North Dakota Game And Fish Outreach
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
On a chilly, rainy Friday night, an police officer called and said a young girl had taken what she thought was an injured mother duck and rode off on her bike.The officer was unable to find the girl and the hen, while a dozen ducklings scurried around looking for mom. Maybe they’d survive?
The original plan for irrigation was not implemented in the 1940s, resulting in an aggregate economic impact loss of $9.7 billion between 1970 and 2024.

The original plan for irrigation was not implemented in the 1940s, resulting in an aggregate economic impact loss of $9.7 billion between 1970 and 2024.

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Irrigation study shows added economic impact possible for agriculture

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joined lawmakers and study partners at the Capitol on Friday to highlight the results of an irrigation and drainage study commissioned by the 69th Legislative Assembly through House Bill 1531.
Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

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Kids Talk About God

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
What do you think makes God the best Father of all?“If God is the best Father, does that mean He tells the best dad jokes too?” asked Ethan, 8. That’s a fair question. If you think about it, God probably invented humor, too!
Mens fellowship (L-R) Clint Van Camp, Keith Tungseth, Paul Van Camp, Clark Tungseth, Mark Tungseth. Submitted photo

Mens fellowship (L-R) Clint Van Camp, Keith Tungseth, Paul Van Camp, Clark Tungseth, Mark Tungseth. Submitted photo

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Prism of prose: Kindle

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
I hadn’t planned it, but I was invited to ride along. The impromptu trip down to visit my brother Paul came with an extra blessing. I was invited to ride along with Mark Tungseth, who was going down to visit his brothers, Keith and Clark at Clark’s place.
By Leroy Aufenkamp

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The basis of true Christianity is the Bible. In the Bible, we learn about God. The very first verse of the Bible introduces Him to us + the Creator of all things – “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).
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