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Bomb Squad called to I-29

Two men from the Fargo area who caused the Grand Forks Bomb Squad to be called out onto the interstate last week have made their initial appearance in court.

Small business optimism in North Dakota increased in May

Taxes are now small business owners’ single most important problemThe NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by three points in May to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. Expected business conditions and sales expectations contributed the most to the rise in the index.

Legacy Fund’s in-state investment program expanded

Real assets manager added; commitment to private equity manager increasedThe State Investment Board (SIB) has expanded the Legacy Fund’s in-state investment program by adding GCM Grosvenor, a global alternative asset management solutions provider, to manage real assets investments and increasing...

North Dakota State Water Commission approves $216 million in cost-share funding

At its June meeting, the North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved 26 cost-share requests for a broad range of strategic initiatives designed to enhance water infrastructure, support economic development, and ensure sustainable water access across the state.

Blue-green algae Know it Avoid it Report it

The ND Department of Environmental Quality reminds residents that hot weather and accumulated nutrients can lead to blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms in water bodies across the state. Bluegreen algae can cause Harmful Algal Blooms, producing toxins in the water called cyanotoxins.

Folk art comes to life: Artist residency brings miniature homes to Pembina County Orchard

The Pembina County Historical Society is set to host a unique artist-in-residence program featuring Kim Eslinger, who will create two intricate structures called folk homes using entirely natural materials foraged from the orchard grounds.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Geopolitical news send markets in both directions – AgResource Company President Dan Basse said the Renewable Fuel Standard announcement was much larger than expected.“At 5.6 billion gallons, that’s a 57 percent increase from where we’re at, big news for the biofuels industry.

Along the way

“I’m tired boss...Mostly I’m tired of people being ugly to each other.I’m tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world, every day. There’s too much of it. It’s like pieces of glass in my head, all the time.

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June 20 - June 26, 2025Friday, June 20Mandarin Chicken Salad/ Fruit/CrackersMonday, June 23Sausage with Sauerkraut/ Mashed Potatoes/Green Beans/Fresh FruitTuesday, June 24Salmon Fillet/Rosemary Potatoes/Peas/PeachesWednesday, June 25Salisbury Steak/Mashed Potatoes/Citrus Glazed Carrots/Angel Food...

Prairie doc: Connecting physicians and anatomists

anatomy education and medical practice overlap, yet anatomistphysician collaborations are often underutilized for improving student learning and patient care outcomes.Becoming an anatomist or a physician requires commitment to many years of education and practical training.