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Polar Communications board appoints Tim Olson as CEO

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Polar Communications board appoints Tim Olson as CEO

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Polar Communications Board of Directors has announced that they have hired Tim Olson as the new CEO and general manager.Olson is the current chief operating officer at the company and has been with Polar since 1998.

Russell Andrew Hiltner, photo courtesy of Grand Forks County Correctional Center.

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Murder charges filed in Cavalier County shooting

Rebecca Davis

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Murder charges have been filed in Cavalier County following a fatal shooting Thursday night in the community of Wales.According to the affidavit of probable cause, 33-year-old Russell Andrew Hiltner has been charged with murder, terrorizing and theft of property.

Take Down Tobacco Day 2026

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Take Down Tobacco Day 2026

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

A national call to action to end youth nicotine addictionOn Wednesday, April 1, Pembina County Public Health joined forces with advocates across the country for the National Day of Action: Take Down Tobacco Day.

Pembina State Museum to host ‘Make Your Own Bead Buddies’ event

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Pembina State Museum to host ‘Make Your Own Bead Buddies’ event

Valley News And Views Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

On Saturday, April 11, the Pembina State Museum will be hosting a ‘Make Your Own Bead Buddies’ event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Visitors are invited to create an animal or flower key chain with pony beads while learning traditional bead work art and the fur trade.

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North Dakota moves forward with stablecoin as local banks express interest in pilot project

Jacob Orledge, North Dakota Monitor

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Bank of North Dakota is on track to introduce stablecoin to local banks this September after state regulators approved the technology’s use in bank-to-bank transactions last Wednesday.

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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.

ND Sober Ride sees record usage during its St. Patrick's Day campaign

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ND Sober Ride sees record usage during its St. Patrick's Day campaign

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

By Valley News and Views Staff Vision Zero has announced its ND Sober Ride program saw record use in its fifth year over the St.Patrick’s Day holiday. The 2026 campaign over the St.

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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.

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USDA offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers in North Dakota impacted by winter storms

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Agricultural operations in North Dakota have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.

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