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A monument dedicated in 1953 marks the approximate spot of the telegraph office from which the first news report of the Battle of the Little Bighorn was transmitted, in 1876. The monument sits along the east side fence of what was once the Bismarck train depot. Photo by Cecile Wehrman

A monument dedicated in 1953 marks the approximate spot of the telegraph office from which the first news report of the Battle of the Little Bighorn was transmitted, in 1876. The monument sits along the east side fence of what was once the Bismarck train depot. Photo by Cecile Wehrman

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Tribune reporting broke ground 150 years ago

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
By Cecile Wehrman, Executive Director, North Dakota Newspaper Association This week marks the 150th anniversary of a feat of epic news reporting using a relatively new technology – the telegraph.
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Deer lottery held, licenses remain

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
North Dakota’s deer gun lottery has been held. More than 72,000 individuals applied for a deer gun lottery license, in addition to over 12,000 gratis applicants. The 2026 deer gun proclamation allowed for 39,100 deer gun season licenses.More than 1,200 licenses remain.
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USDA invests up to $310 million in conservation partnership projects

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing up to $310 million through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to expand conservation efforts and help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners improve their operations while protecting natural resources.
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NDFU issues statement on Senate farm bill

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue issued the following statement on June 23 in response to the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee’s release of The Agricultural Act of 2026: “The Senate farm bill proposal includes many of the same helpful provisions included in the Housepassed version.
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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Trump hosts rose garden dinner for agriculture – President Donald Trump welcomed farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders to the White House, using the event to highlight trade initiatives, ethanol policy and proposed financial assistance for agriculture.
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Summer heat brings increased risk of toxic cyanobacteria

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
As temperatures rise, so should agricultural producers’ caution around toxins on their operations.Cyanobacteria, also known as bluegreen algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and people.
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Along the way | America

Christine Jensen
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Our country’s freedom and independence has a long history carried by many sacrifices throughout the centuries. The heart of this country lies in the diversity and sustainability of its people, the melting pot of different cultures, creeds, religions, ethnicities, and social backgrounds.
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Saralee Hoselton
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Merv and Phyllis Holter spent from June 19 to 28 at Lakewood Bible Camp near Devils Lake, Janelle Nyegaard spent the weekend of the 19th with them.On Tuesday, the 23rd, Saralee Hoselton took the PCMT van to Grafton, where she ran errands and visited Clarice Mosolf at the Lutheran Sunset Home.
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