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An American elm in Bowman, North Dakota, shows symptoms of Dutch elm disease. (NDSU photo)

An American elm in Bowman, North Dakota, shows symptoms of Dutch elm disease. (NDSU photo)

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Dakota Gardener: Woes of the American elm – It’s complicated…

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension forester It’s tough on trees in North Dakota.Bitter winter cold. Scorching summer heat. Floods. Droughts. Wind.And that’s just an average year!Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit. But there’s some truth in there.
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Prairie Fare: From garden to table - Keeping leafy greens safe

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist Produce can pass through many levels of growing, processing and packaging before it reaches consumers.I was staring at the shredded lettuce on my plate in a Mexican restaurant the other evening.
Prism of prose: No smoke

Prism of prose: No smoke

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Prism of prose: No smoke

Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
What do you smell? The first evening of the 2026 Riverfest, it was the smoke from forests burning in Ontario. Fortunately, the wind shifted on Friday morning and cleared up the air for the remainder of the weekend.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1 John 3:1 speaks of the greatness of God’s love toward His followers.He calls us His sons and His daughters. In 2 Corinthians 6:18, God says that He “will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters....”Verse two shows us this is a relationship and not simply a description for show.
Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

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Kids Talk About God

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
What can we learn from Jesus making breakfast?“If Jesus made me breakfast, I’d hope for chocolate chip pancakes,” said Ella, 9. “And maybe a side of heavenly bacon.”It’s a fun thought, but what Jesus served on the shore of the Sea of Galilee after His resurrection wasn’t sweet or crispy.
Rob and Nicole Louthain sit with their daughter Katarina's urn before the inaugural Katarina's Sunshine Ride on Saturday at Turtle River State Park near Arvilla. More than 100 participants joined the approximately 115-mile ride honoring Katarina’s memory and raising awareness about impaired and distracted driving.

Rob and Nicole Louthain sit with their daughter Katarina's urn before the inaugural Katarina's Sunshine Ride on Saturday at Turtle River State Park near Arvilla. More than 100 participants joined the approximately 115-mile ride honoring Katarina’s memory and raising awareness about impaired and distracted driving.

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Inaugural Sunshine Ride shines a light on kindness, community and awareness

Rebecca Davis
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
More than 100 motorcycle enthusiasts gathered Saturday, July 25, at Turtle River State Park near Arvilla for the inaugural Katarina's Sunshine Ride.
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Year-round DST could hurt ND kids

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
More sunrises would occur after 8 a.m., latest around 9:45 a.m.By Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative It’s Dec. 21, the shortest day of the year.In Williston, sunrise normally comes at 8:42 a.m. that day.Under proposed permanent daylight saving time, it wouldn't rise until 9:42 a.m.
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