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Physical activity like mowing the lawn can reduce the risk of heart disease, some types of cancer and type 2 diabetes. Pixabay photo

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Prairie fare: The great mowing workout

Julie Garden-robinson,

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Why I’m ditching the riding mowerPh.D., R.D., L.R.D.I perused the garage looking for my heavy-duty clippers. I wasn’t exactly thrilled with my situation, but I had no one to blame but myself.I was mowing with a battery-operated push mower, and the area beneath the pine trees needed attention.

In North Dakota, legal live baitfish species are fathead minnows, creek chubs and sticklebacks. Photo courtesy of NDGF

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North Dakota outdoors: Baitfish In North Dakota

Doug Leier

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

In my job, I try to consume as much outdoors media as possible. You’ve got your favorites and so do I. I’ll acknowledge my bias with North Dakota OUTDOORS, the Game and Fish Department’s official magazine. Many wrongly assume there’s some dark web communication within the Game and Fish Department.

Funding is available for North Dakota students seeking career opportunities in optometry, dentistry or veterinary medicine.

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Applications being accepted for Professional Student Exchange Program

News Staff

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

North Dakota resident students pursing professional degrees in optometry, dentistry or veterinary medicine have the opportunity to attend out-of-state programs and receive funding through North Dakota’s Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP).

Kids Talk About God

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Kids Talk About God

Carey Kinsolving And Friends

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over” (Psalm 23:5).As I sit down to write, there’s a table before me with many interpretations of this well-known Bible verse.

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

When Astronomer CEO Andy Gyron and HR head Kristin Cabot decided to step out on their spouses for a night at a ColdPlay concert, they never imaged what was about to happen or how their lives would soon be changed forever. They were caught on the JumboTron with his arms around her.

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Prism of prose

Numbers By Clint Van Camp

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

I learned numbers in the first grade at District 13 Country School north of Drayton. I am still learning to number my days. Numbering my days requires acknowledging mans brevity and knowing the greatness of God.

Early Canada Goose dates announced

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Early Canada Goose dates announced

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

North Dakota’s early Canada goose season dates are set, with bag limits and licensing requirements the same as last year.Opening day is Aug. 15 in all three zones. Closing dates are Sept. 7 in the Missouri River zone; Sept.15 in the western zone; and Sept. 22 in the eastern zone.

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Small game, waterfowl, furbearer regulations set

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

North Dakota’s 2025 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set, with some noteworthy changes from last year.Changes include:• Opening day for ducks, geese, coots and mergansers for North Dakota residents is Sept. 27. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North Dakota Oct. 4.

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Swan hunt applications

News Staff

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Hunters applying for a 2025 swan license can submit an online application through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply. The resident swan license is $10, while the nonresident fee is $50.

Cecile Wehrman, North Dakota Newspaper Association Executive Director

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It takes a village to keep a local news source

Cecile Wehrman, Ndna Executive Director

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Another North Dakota newspaper is changing hands and it points to the continued interest of communities to have local news sources.Ryan and Tabitha Janke will put out their first issue as the new owners of the Ashley Tribune and Wishek Star on Aug. 13.

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