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The North Dakota Department of Commerce and North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) have partnered to launch Dakota BOT, a new AI-powered chatbot designed to improve how citizens, businesses and visitors access information across ND.gov and affiliated state agency websites.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Guide and Outfitter Exam scheduled
News Staff
The next guide and outfitter written examination is Aug.15 at 1 p.m. at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck. Preregistration is required no later than Aug. 7 by calling the Department’s enforcement office at 701-328-6604.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
St. Thomas man sentenced for Walsh County incident
Mike Alan Steinfeldt
A St. Thomas man was sentenced on six of eight Class C felonies he was charged with Monday, July 7, in Northeast District Court in Grafton.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Artists named for 2026 ND state parks residency program
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The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with North Dakota Council on the Arts, has selected three artists for the 2026 Artist in Residency Program.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Grafton man charged with continuous sexual abuse of minor
Mike Alan Steinfeldt
A 31-year-old Grafton man is in custody, charged with a+ Class AA felony of continuous sexual abuse of a minor in Walsh County.Roger Lee Robinson, Jr.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Pembina County Historical Society seeks information for Centennial Farm program
News Staff
The Pembina County Historical Society (PCHS) is seeking information regarding Pembina County's Centennial Farms for recognition at the 33rd Annual Pioneer Machinery Show and Tractor Pull, to be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Pembina County Museum Grounds near Cavalier.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Summer 2026 has seen changes in market dynamics and sheep supply — both topics at the upcoming webinar. (NDSU photo)
NDSU, UMN Extension to host sheep and goat marketing outlook webinar on July 15
News Staff
North Dakota State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension have partnered with the Livestock Marketing Information Center to provide a sheep and goat market outlook webinar. The webinar begins at 7 p.m. CDT on July 15.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
If working with livestock is absolutely necessary, livestock handling should be limited to the early morning hours. (NDSU photo)
Proactive management of livestock critical before and during heat events
News Staff
This summer, preparation will be key in protecting ruminant livestock from heat stressNorth Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists encourage livestock owners to monitor weather forecasts and anticipate when conditions may pose a significant risk to livestock.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK
News Staff
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at reducing what they describe as bureaucratic overreach affecting farmers, ranchers and small businesses.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Some field day sessions will focus on practical, integrated management strategies to help producers address dry bean challenges. (NDSU photo)
Dry bean field days in Forest River and Hatton
News Staff
North Dakota State University Extension, in partnership with the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, will host two dry bean field days on July 21 in Forest River, North Dakota, and July 22 in Hatton, North Dakota.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026