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$2.16M in Loans for Child Care, Tech and Ag Projects in Q2

$2.16M in Loans for Child Care, Tech and Ag Projects in Q2

$2.16M in Loans for Child Care, Tech and Ag Projects in Q2

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that six companies were approved for a total of $2.16 million in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) during the second quarter of 2025.
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Probation search leads to felony drug charges

According to a press release issued by the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department, on July 29, the Cavalier County Sheriff's Department assisted North Dakota Parole and Probation with a probation search at the 1700 block of 6th St. at Raymond Allen Mason’s residence.
Four to seven hundred families that supplement their food supply from the Food Pantry will now go without. Submitted photo

Four to seven hundred families that supplement their food supply from the Food Pantry will now go without. Submitted photo

Mission Food Pantry to temporarily close

Fewer donations, rising grocery costs, and supply chain disruptions are making it hard for pantries across the country to meet rising demand.The shelves at the Northlands Rescue Mission food pantry are nearly empty. Mission staff say it has been that way for a while.
	Community Initiative Grants to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

Community Initiative Grants to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

Community Initiative Grants to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

Communities across North Dakota will soon have the opportunity to host once-in-alifetime celebrations. On Aug.1, the ND250 Commission began offering Community Initiative Grants of up to $10,000 to support events and projects commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Fruit, vegetable and woody plants field day

Fruit, vegetable and woody plants field day

Fruit, vegetable and woody plants field day

The North Dakota State University Department of Plant Sciences will host a fruit, vegetable and woody plant field day on Thursday, Aug. 14, at the NDSU Horticulture Research Farm and Arboretum near Amenia and Absaraka, North Dakota. The field day will begin at 4:30 p.m.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Before leaving for their August recess, the Senate passed the agriculture appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Chair John Hoeven delivered a familiar message after the vote.
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Fungicide rotation key for Cercospora control

Sugarbeet growers in the Northern Plains are focusing on timely fungicide applications and new technologies to manage cercospora leaf spot.Speaking at the Ag PhD Field Day, UPL Agronomy Lead Nathan Popiel stressed the importance of staying ahead of the disease.