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Secretary of State Michael Howe speaks during a legislative committee meeting on April 22, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

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Security concerns prompt North Dakota lawmakers to consider keeping addresses confidential

Jacob Orledge, North Dakota Monitor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Home addresses of North Dakota legislative candidates and public officials would be confidential records under a bill draft being developed by a legislative committee.

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Pembina Gorge State Park and Rough Rider State Park campsite reservations now open

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Campers eager to explore two of North Dakota’s most scenic destinations can begin planning their summer and fall getaways. The reservation window for campsites at Pembina Gorge State Park and Rough Rider State Park opened Tuesday, May 5.

Fifth annual Fish Challenge now open

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Fifth annual Fish Challenge now open

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Anglers are invited to participate in the fifth annual North Dakota Fish Challenge. The challenges encourage exploration of North Dakota's many fisheries, and this year promote the joy of just catching a fish, no matter the size or species, with the newly added 100 Fish Challenge.

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4-H Junior Leaders to host Mother’s Day Brunch

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

By Valley News and Views Staff The public is invited to a Mother’s Day Brunch, hosted by the Pembina County Junior Leaders 4-H Club.The brunch will be held on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Cavalier Public School in the multipurpose room.

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Walsh County man arrested after fleeing law enforcement

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

A Walsh County man was arrested late in the evening on Tuesday, April 26, after fleeing law enforcement.Just before 10:00 p.m. in rural Minto, a Walsh County Deputy was attempting to follow up on multiple reckless driving complaints involving 59-year-old Darrell Rudnik of Minto.

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Pembina County burn ban

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

By Valley News and Views Staff After a weekend filled with fires, including one that required a multi-department response for additional water and manpower, Pembina County Emergency Management has declared a fire emergency and implemented a burn ban effective immediately.

A farmer harvests corn beside Highway 163 in Iowa. Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch

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US House passes ‘skinny’ farm bill that keeps big GOP cuts to food assistance

Jacob Fischler, North Dakota Monitor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The U.S. House approved, 224200, a five-year farm bill Thursday as members of Congress attempt to update major agriculture and nutrition policy after three years of extensions.The bill would authorize subsidy and nutrition assistance programs through fiscal 2031.

There are lots of considerations for grazing cover crops. NDSU photo

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Forage Matters: Cover crops, grazing and nitrogen fixation

James Rogers, Forage Crops Production Specialist

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

By James Rogers, NDSU Extension, Forage crops production specialist I am often asked, “Can I graze cover crops?” The answer is yes, you can.Sometimes a label we give something pigeonholes it for a specific purpose, making it difficult to think about its use in other ways.

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North Dakota Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak voted to advance the farm bill

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

In a statement, Fedorchak highlighted locking in higher commodity reference prices that trigger safety net programs, strengthening crop insurance, voluntary conservation programs and improving tools that help producers access financing.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Farm bill passes – With a vote of 224-to-200, the House farm bill has passed. The lawmakers removed three controversial pesticide labeling provisions, which is seen as a win for the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ coalition.

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