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North Dakota National Guard being sent to D.C.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor North Dakota will send 60 National Guard members to Washington, D.C., starting in April, for an estimated three months to help police the city.The move is in support of President Donald Trump’s August executive order declaring an emergency in D.C.
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Farmers Union applauds increase in renewable fuels mandate

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) applauded the Trump administration’s announcement of higher renewable fuel volumes to be blended into the U.S. fuel supply.“We appreciate the administration’s increase in mandated renewable fuel levels,” said NDFU President Matt Perdue.
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Dicambaspecific training

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Dicamba over-the-top products for soybeans have been registered in the state and are once again available to producers.
Being prepared for unfavorable growing conditions is a management strategy for every year. (NDSU photo)

Being prepared for unfavorable growing conditions is a management strategy for every year. (NDSU photo)

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Forage Matters: Springtime is go time

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Several years ago, I wrote a column with the same headline. Weather conditions at that time were ideal, with favorable soil moisture and temperatures. Spring was in the air. Optimism for the coming spring and growing season was high.This year, my feeling is a little different.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
White House event brings hope, but challenges remain – Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Treasurer said attending the Great American Agriculture Celebration at the White House was a memorable experience, but serious concerns remain for sugar producers.
Along the way | Gust of gratitude

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Along the way | Gust of gratitude

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Walking through the shadows of life’s ever-changing tapestry, there is a gust of gratitude that envelopes the saturating creation of time’s transformations. In those moments of pause and dissection, we often become aware of our own resilience on the ladder of learning and the steps of strength.
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Echoes from the past | April 2- April 8

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A look back at national, state and local history from this week in years past.April 2, 1513 - Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon spotted land which he thought was an island, naming it “La Florida.” He landed near present-day St. Augustine, Fla., and claimed it for Spain.
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