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NDSU Extension has supported the Rural Grocery Initiative since 2016. Pexels photo

NDSU Extension has supported the Rural Grocery Initiative since 2016. Pexels photo

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Rural grocers invited to register for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit in Fargo

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Registration is open for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit to be held May 5-7 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, North Dakota. This biennial event aims to bring national attention to the innovative efforts underway to support rural grocery stores and improve food access.
Haylee Senger, left, of Bottineau, stands next to North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe and her winning “I Voted” sticker design at the Heritage Center in Bismarck on March 5, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

Haylee Senger, left, of Bottineau, stands next to North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe and her winning “I Voted” sticker design at the Heritage Center in Bismarck on March 5, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

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North Dakota gives thumbs up to ‘You betcha’ voting sticker

Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
About 2 million new “I voted” stickers are on their way to North Dakota after a Bottineau election official’s design was selected as the winner of the state’s election sticker design contest.
Selected participants will get hands-on experience with wildlife, habitat management, fisheries, enforcement and public outreach. Photo courtesy of NDGF

Selected participants will get hands-on experience with wildlife, habitat management, fisheries, enforcement and public outreach. Photo courtesy of NDGF

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NDGF Department launches Explorer Program

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is launching a new program to expose high school aged students to what goes on inside and outside the agency’s walls.
Matt Liebel, a field consultant for North Dakota United, speaks during a meeting of the interim Special Education Funding Committee on March 4, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

Matt Liebel, a field consultant for North Dakota United, speaks during a meeting of the interim Special Education Funding Committee on March 4, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

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Special education teachers report burnout, uncompensated work time, North Dakota survey shows

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor North Dakota special education teachers and paraprofessionals are reporting burnout, citing increased workload, safety concerns and low pay, according to a survey presented to lawmakers this week.
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Red River Farm Network

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Fuel and fertilizer prices took a jolt from the conflict with Iran. Bolt Marketing owner DuWayne Bosse also sees it influencing commodity markets. “War in general is kinda bullish for commodities, and it’s really bullish [for] corn,” said Bosse.
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Things to consider before selling straw

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
By Terry Jacobson, on behalf of the Cavalier County SCD Board.The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District Board of Directors urges farmers to consider all direct and indirect costs and benefits of selling straw from wheat fields before signing a contract.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a disease carried by wild birds that can affect domestic birds and livestock.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a disease carried by wild birds that can affect domestic birds and livestock.

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Biosecurity practices critical in protecting against avian influenza

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
While it may seem as though wild bird migration has just ended, spring migration will be starting soon. As wild bird movement increases, the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) across the U.S. will rise.
School-required immunizations to be given March 24 at Drayton Public School

School-required immunizations to be given March 24 at Drayton Public School

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School-required immunizations to be given March 24 at Drayton Public School

Valley News And Views Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Pembina County Public Health will be at Drayton Public School on Tuesday, March 24. Public Health will be providing required immunizations to students in sixth and 10th grade, in addition to providing puberty and hygiene education to fifthgrade girls and sixth-grade boys.
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