Hoeven: USDA issues second round of disaster assistance for producers with 2023, 2024 losses

Payments come from ag disaster assistance funding secured in December 2024U.S. Sen. John Hoeven on April 24 said the U.S.

North Dakota Parks and Rec expands summer day camp program to five locations

Registration opens May 1The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for its Summer Day Camp series on May 1 at 9 a.m., offering expanded opportunities for children to explore the outdoors across the state.

Value of North Dakota oil rises as Iran war upends markets

Operators are trying to boost production from existing wells, but no surge in new drilling is expectedNorth Dakota oil shipped on the Dakota Access Pipeline is fetching nearly $7 more per barrel than a U.S. benchmark price amid volatility caused by the Iran war.

Along the way | Teaching and learning

Inspiration comes in various experiences that touch our hearts and resonate with our understanding of unity and community. In those sanctifying moments of awareness, we find the thread of our connections to be a shared acclamation of our togetherness.

Echoes from the past | April 30 - May 6

A look back at national, state and local history from this week in years past.National historyApril 30, 1789 - The First Inauguration of George Washington as the First President of the United States of America.April 30- May 6, 1863 - The Battle of Chancellorsville - Confederate General Robert E.

Bowesmont lives

On Monday, Saralee Hoselton took the PCMT van to the Lutheran Sunset Home in Grafton, where she visited with Clarice Mosolf.Mike and Judy Stellon and Landon Mapel went to Maple Lake, where they spent the week.

SENIOR MEALS MENU

May 1-May 7Friday, May 1Ham Scalloped Potatoes Peas Mixed FruitMonday, May 4Salmon Fillet Sweet Potatoes Steamed Broccoli PeachesTuesday, May 5Chicken Royale Mashed Potatoes Corn Mandarin OrangesWednesday, May 6 Swedish Meatballs Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables StrawberriesThursday, May 7Hamburger...

Prairie Fare: A balanced plate starts in the morning

Inadequate sleep, physical inactivity and high blood pressure can increase risk of diabetes.“There was nothing for me to eat on the breakfast buffet, Julie.”“Remember, I have diabetes,” he added as I sat next to him at one of the tables.

Dakota Gardener: : Victory gardens are trending in 2026

By Esther E. McGinnis, NDSU Extension, Horticulturist Three people contacted me over the last two weeks and inquired about victory gardens. At my age, I am not very trendy, but this wartime concept seems to be gaining traction in 2026.

Prism of prose: Sanctification

Being born again in Jesus Christ means change. The Holy Spirit starts a convicting work in all parts of my life. It is not always comfortable as God shows me my heart, brings understanding in God’s Word, and shows where my life is in His story.