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Prairie Fare: Gardens grow more than vegetables

Prairie Fare: Gardens grow more than vegetables

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Prairie Fare: Gardens grow more than vegetables

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist I sprinkled seeds for mixed leafy greens in my garden, and I planted a row of spinach, too. With regular watering, the tiny seeds should yield many flavorful salads.
Youth campers make tortillas and pizza dough from scratch at a North Dakota 4H Camp last year in Washburn. Camp participants also took part in a Healthy Camp Challenge where all children received pedometers to track their daily step total while in camp. Photo provided by NDSU Extension.

Youth campers make tortillas and pizza dough from scratch at a North Dakota 4H Camp last year in Washburn. Camp participants also took part in a Healthy Camp Challenge where all children received pedometers to track their daily step total while in camp. Photo provided by NDSU Extension.

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Programs aim to get rural North Dakotans moving, eating healthier

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Federal grants set to flow to community gardens, activity programsBy Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative Chronic disease and metabolic dysfunction affect large numbers of North Dakotans.
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NEWS BRIEFS

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
ND free fishing weekendNorth Dakota’s free fishing weekend is June 6-7. All residents 16 and older can fish any North Dakota water without a license.Residents 15 and younger do not need a fishing license at any time of year.
Janne Myrdal (R-Edinburg), running for District 19 State Senator. Submitted photo

Janne Myrdal (R-Edinburg), running for District 19 State Senator. Submitted photo

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Who’s running in District 19? Meet the candidates seeking your vote

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
By Sarah Hinnenkamp In North Dakota’s current election cycle, Legislative District 19 features incumbents and newcomers running for seats. While District 19 isn’t seeing contested races within the same party, Valley News & Views wants voters to know who has filed to run to represent them.
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Pembina County Sheriff Terry Meidinger retires

Rebecca Davis
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Pembina County Sheriff Terry Meidinger notified the Pembina County Commission at the May 19 meeting that he intended to retire effective May 31 after 11 ½ years as sheriff. Meidinger started his law enforcement career in January of 1991, serving the city of Walhalla for 24 years.
Jerimiah Johnson prepares lamb chops for his entree. Photo by Yvonne Johnson.

Jerimiah Johnson prepares lamb chops for his entree. Photo by Yvonne Johnson.

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Drayton grad Jerimiah Johnson receives awards at culinary competition

Rebecca Davis
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Drayton senior Jerimiah Johnson traveled to Orlando, Florida, May 1-3 to compete in the Cook Around the World competition at Walt Disney World Resort. Johnson was the only competitor from North Dakota. He was paired with students from Ringgold High School to compete as a team.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong speaks during the third annual Get Home Safe Day event at the North Dakota Heritage Center on June 1, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Gov. Kelly Armstrong speaks during the third annual Get Home Safe Day event at the North Dakota Heritage Center on June 1, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

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Safety campaign ‘truly about protecting lives’ for businesses large and small in North Dakota

Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, June 4, 2026
North Dakota employers and state officials focused on creating cultures of workplace safety during the third annual Get Home Safe Day in Bismarck on Monday.
State Geologist Ed Murphy gives his final quarterly report to the North Dakota Industrial Commission on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)

State Geologist Ed Murphy gives his final quarterly report to the North Dakota Industrial Commission on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)

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Tales of a geologist: Rattlesnakes, black widows and rabies filled a long career

Jacob Orledge, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, May 28, 2026
State Geologist Ed Murphy retiring after five decadesNorth Dakota’s state geologist is quietly one of the most important energy officials in state government.The current occupant, Ed Murphy, is retiring this summer after half a century.
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