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Candy sits on the shelves at a retail store in Bismarck on Aug. 27, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

Candy sits on the shelves at a retail store in Bismarck on Aug. 27, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

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North Dakota postpones ban on using food assistance for soda, candy

Ceilidh Kern, North Dakota Monitor
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Delay prompted by request from federal agency days before new restrictions were to take effectA ban on purchasing candy, soda and other sweetened drinks with federal food assistance was postponed for North Dakotans days before it was set to take effect.
Drayton Community Blood Drive seeks 34 donors

Drayton Community Blood Drive seeks 34 donors

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Drayton Community Blood Drive seeks 34 donors

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Drayton High School will sponsor a community blood drive Wednesday, Sept. 16, with a goal of collecting donations from 34 donors.The Drayton Community Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Community Room at Drayton High School, 108 S. Fifth St.
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HHS encourages connection during Suicide Prevention Month

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
North Dakota Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to reach out, connect with others and learn the warning signs of suicide during September, recognized as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in North Dakota.Gov.
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North Dakota impact

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
From North Dakota Monitor North Dakota is expected to receive more than $17 million, though each state’s allocation is still being finalized, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said.
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Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
North Dakota expected to receive more than $17 million, AG Wrigley saysBy Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.
Programs are available to provide financial assistance for livestock water hauling and water development in times of drought. NDSU photo

Programs are available to provide financial assistance for livestock water hauling and water development in times of drought. NDSU photo

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NDSU Extension urges caution when hauling water to livestock

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Over 70% of North Dakota is currently experiencing some degree of drought. Producers are reporting that livestock water sources are drying up across much of the state or reaching toxic levels of total dissolved solids and sulfates.
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