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Mini-Museum Alive to be held in Minto Sunday

The Walsh County Historical Museum located in Minto will be hosting its Mini-Museum Alive this Sunday, August 24, from noon until 5 p.m.The gates of the museum will open at noon. Activities include the Minto School hall of fame at 1 p.m., and horse drawn carriage rides from 2-4 p.m.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Sugarbeet harvest prepile kicks offThe sugarbeet harvest pre-pile has started. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber said that recent rain may slow some growers, but harvest is underway at multiple piling sites, progressing from south to north.
Yellow wood sorrel has heart-shaped leaflets and explosive seed pods. NDSU photo

Yellow wood sorrel has heart-shaped leaflets and explosive seed pods. NDSU photo

Dakota gardener: The worst weeds have superpowers

By Esther E. McGinnis, Horticulturist After battling garden weeds all summer, I have a begrudging respect for them. Some of them seem to have superpowers that enable them to thrive in gardens. These weeds evolved unique traits that make them almost invincible in the garden.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Cattle producers urged to be on the lookout for anthrax

Anthrax is a concern for cattle producers in North Dakota, as weather conditions in some areas once again have been favorable for this disease. Recently, an anthrax case has been identified in Stark County, North Dakota.Anthrax is a disease in cattle caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis.
Selecting a soybean variety with IDC tolerance is an important management decision that can help producers minimize the negative impact of chlorosis on yield. NDSU photo

Selecting a soybean variety with IDC tolerance is an important management decision that can help producers minimize the negative impact of chlorosis on yield. NDSU photo

Soybean iron deficiency chlorosis scores

Similar to last year, cool and wet conditions caused prolonged iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) symptoms in North Dakota soybean fields, says Ana Carcedo, North Dakota State University Extension broadleaf crops agronomist.
Along the way | Patience and perseverance

Along the way | Patience and perseverance

Along the way | Patience and perseverance

Traveling through life’s changing tapestry, we are given clarity in moments when we are in need of resurrection on some level.Challenges and disruptions will always arrive and yet, we persevere through the destruction because the soul is much stronger than any of us can truly understand.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

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Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

The weekend of August 9, Mike and Judy Stellon entertained several guests at their Maple Lake Home.Landon Mapel brought several friends including Carter Johnson and Mason Pollestad. Taylor Hermanson came with a group of friends.Other guests included Chantel Potgieper and boys of Cavalier.
Prairie doc: Pelvic health matters

Prairie doc: Pelvic health matters

Prairie doc: Pelvic health matters

More than just kegelsBy Dr. Patti Berg-Poppe and Dr. Staci Wietfeld In our research and clinical practice experiences, a common theme emerges from people living with pelvic floor issues -- “I wish someone had told me about this sooner.