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Joe Morrissette, director of the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget, speaks to lawmakers during a meeting of the Budget Section on June 25, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Joe Morrissette, director of the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget, speaks to lawmakers during a meeting of the Budget Section on June 25, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota version of DOGE to take a slower approach to cost savings

North Dakota’s version of DOGE began work this week, but members say it won’t be just like the federal government version that inspired it.“The federal thing seems to be ‘Gotcha.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Concert coming to Pembina State Museum

The world-renowned New York Kammermusiker wind ensemble is coming to the Pembina State Museum for a special free performance on Thursday, Aug. 8.The “Winds of Change” concert will take place in the museum lobby and begins at 12:30 p.m.
With a focus on regionally adapted plants, environmental stewardship practices and historical plant conservation, the NDSU Horticulture Research and Demonstration Gardens are a living classroom that connects people to the art and science of plants. NDSU photo

With a focus on regionally adapted plants, environmental stewardship practices and historical plant conservation, the NDSU Horticulture Research and Demonstration Gardens are a living classroom that connects people to the art and science of plants. NDSU photo

North Dakota State University Gardens celebrate

Tours, sheep and jazz on July 29North Dakota State University’s Horticulture Research and Demonstration Gardens mark their 20th anniversary this year and the Department of Plant Sciences is commemorating the milestone with its largest celebration to date.
This rendition shows the vision for the shared space in Grafton. Submitted photo

This rendition shows the vision for the shared space in Grafton. Submitted photo

Construction manager selected for Incubator Project

MBA Development to serve as Construction Manager at RiskThe Red River Regional Council and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the MBA Development Group from Fargo, N.D.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Remaining deer gun licenses

Available Aug. 13More than 1,100 deer licenses are available in four units for North Dakota’s 2025 deer gun season, and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Aug. 13 at 8 a.m. Central time.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Sugarbeet report

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Brent Baldwin offers an update on this year’s crop. “Right now, it’s actually looking pretty well. We picked up some much needed rain.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Booker introduces Pesticide Injury Accountability Act – New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has introduced a bill that would give people the federal right to sue crop protection companies.
Sheep production offers youth an opportunity to grow a business, learn record keeping and manage finances. NDSU photo

Sheep production offers youth an opportunity to grow a business, learn record keeping and manage finances. NDSU photo

North Dakota sheep starter flock opportunity offered to youth

For the 17th year, North Dakota State University Extension and the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association are offering North Dakota youth an opportunity to become involved in the sheep industry and build their own flock.