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District 19 legislators vote against school lunch

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District 19 legislators vote against school lunch

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

A bill to provide free meals for North Dakota students failed by two votes in the state Senate on Friday, Jan. 23. House Bill 1624 failed in the Senate 24-22. It had passed in the house, 55-38 a day earlier on Thursday, Jan. 22.

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National Weather Service releases flood outlook

News Staff

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The National Weather Service office in Grand Forks released its first spring flood outlook of the season. The report indicates flooding threats are overall low, with possible minor flooding in Grand Forks, Drayton, and Pembina, and potentially moderate in Hallock and Oslo.

Field To Fork webinars

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Field To Fork webinars & watch parties

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

NDSU Extension’s Field to Fork webinars provide information about safely growing, preserving and preparing specialty-crop fruits and vegetables.North Dakota State University Extension will again host the Field to Fork webinar series starting February 2026.

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N.D. Women Involved in Farm Economics announces contest winners

Marlene Kouba

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Last month there was a statewide contest for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to find small words in the name, “Thanksgiving Day.” There were 36 entries from Osnabrock, Cavalier, Langdon, Flasher, and Richardton-Taylor.Winners are: Sixth grade - 1. Malachi Economy, Osnabrock with 135 words.

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Pembina County Historical Society seeks board members

Borderland Press Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Pembina County Historical Society (PCHS) is seeking individuals to serve on its Board of Directors.The board helps oversee the Pembina County Historical Museum on Hwy 5 west of Cavalier and across the highway from Icelandic State Park.

Runster enjoyed a nap on the couch in front of the fireplace Photo by Lisa Staskivige

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Official blizzard supervisors

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

North Dakota’s longest serving Supreme Court Chief Justice Jerry VandeWalle poses with a copy of his biography, “Call Me Jerry” along with author Cecile Wehrman. Photo by Brad Nygaard, The Journal, Crosby.

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Biography celebrates life of North Dakota’s longest serving Supreme Court Chief Justice

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

“Call Me Jerry” chronicles Jerry VandeWalle’s remarkable life of serviceBy Michael Standaert/North Dakota News Cooperative Kind. Dedicated. Humble. Nonpartisan. Committed to service.

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New NFIB survey: Small business optimism continues to rise

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Uncertainty declines to lowest level since June 2024The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged.

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Public feedback sought on future of North Dakota education

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier is inviting families, students, and community members to take part in a statewide education survey to gather public perspectives on key subjects that affect students, schools, and the future of education across North Dakota.

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Use IRS Free File to conveniently file your return at no cost

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

IRS Free File began accepting individual tax returns on Jan. 9, giving eligible taxpayers an early opportunity to prepare and file their federal income tax returns ahead of the official start of the 2026 filing season later this month.

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