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Democratic-NPL U.S. House candidate Trygve Hammer speaks with voters during an event at the North Dakota Kennedy Center on July 30, 2024. Hammer announced he is running for the seat again this year. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Democratic-NPL U.S. House candidate Trygve Hammer speaks with voters during an event at the North Dakota Kennedy Center on July 30, 2024. Hammer announced he is running for the seat again this year. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

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Round two: North Dakota Democrat Trygve Hammer announces second run for US House

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
By Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor Democrat Trygve Hammer announced Monday he plans to run for North Dakota’s lone U.S.House seat for a second time.Hammer, of Minot, said Republican incumbent Rep.
GOP proposing $15 billion relief package –

GOP proposing $15 billion relief package –

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GOP proposing $15 billion relief package –

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
John Hoeven, Senate agriculture appropriations subcommittee chair; John Boozman, Senate agriculture committee chair; and Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, House agriculture committee chair are reportedly working on a $15 billion farm assistance package. Boozman said there is a need for additional assistance.
Hands-on breakout sessions will allow attendees to interact with presenters in a small-group setting. (NDSU photo)

Hands-on breakout sessions will allow attendees to interact with presenters in a small-group setting. (NDSU photo)

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Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings to be held on Feb. 4 and 5

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension will host the annual Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research Meetings at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, N.D., on Feb. 4, and at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Moorhead, Minn., on Feb. 5.
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Recipes sought for Farm to School cookbook

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is seeking recipe submissions for a planned Farm to School cookbook that will support Farm to School programming, increase student exposure to local foods and helps food service staff more easily incorporate local ingredients into meals.
How can you tell if someone loves Jesus?

How can you tell if someone loves Jesus?

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How can you tell if someone loves Jesus?

Carey Kinsolving And Friends
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
“If you love Jesus, you keep his commandments, and he will give you a helper,” said Vincent, age seven If you want to make people angry, tell them what to do. Give them some commandments.
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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Jesus said there are two roads down which men travel in life. “You can enter God's kingdom only through the narrow gate....the road is narrow,” is one road. The other “is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose the easy way”.This highway is broad and leads to hell” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT).
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Card of Thanks

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Drayton Ambulance Service would like to thank the following for their memorials and donations:JOYCE TUTTLE MEMORIAL Peter and Marie Anderson LYNN FREDRICKSON MEMORIAL Renae Fredrickson Family Shirley VanCamp Ann Severtson Todd and Meridith Gozdal Peter and Marie Anderson LINDA STASKIVIGE...
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