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90% of North Dakota’s soybean production leaves the state, with about two-thirds shipped to China and countries in Southeast Asia.

90% of North Dakota’s soybean production leaves the state, with about two-thirds shipped to China and countries in Southeast Asia.

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Soybean market changing for North Dakota farmers but China and tariffs still loom large

Jeff Beach, Nd Monitor
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Opening of soybean crush plants provides optionsSoybean grower Jim Thompson said there is no way to replace a customer the size of China, but North Dakota farmers have more options than they did in the 2018 Trump administration trade war.
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North Dakota crop progress and condition report

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
For the week ending May 18, 2025, there were 3.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 2% very short, 16% short, 70% adequate, and 12% surplus.
Whether it's a fawn, baby bird, rabbit, or duckling, the key to handling these situations is restraint.

Whether it's a fawn, baby bird, rabbit, or duckling, the key to handling these situations is restraint.

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Your encounter with baby wild animals

Doug Leier, North Dakota Game And Fish Department
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Springtime into early summer is when we start seeing baby birds, bunnies, fawn deer, ducklings and goslings making their way into the world. While it's heartwarming to spot these tiny creatures, many people don't know what to do when they come across one.
Mac Vold, son of Matt and Maggie Vold, was one of the young performers at the DPS talent show May 14. Photo by Christine Jensen

Mac Vold, son of Matt and Maggie Vold, was one of the young performers at the DPS talent show May 14. Photo by Christine Jensen

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Annual talent show merits rewards

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Everyone has special gifts. For Drayton Public School (DPS), showcasing those talents at their annual Talent Show has been rewarding on many levels for both students and teachers alike.Katie Dahl, fourth grade teacher at DPS, headed this year's talent show.
Giles, who has been operating TGTECH out of his home has moved into a downtown Drayton location. Photo by Christine Jensen

Giles, who has been operating TGTECH out of his home has moved into a downtown Drayton location. Photo by Christine Jensen

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TGTECH opens office in Drayton

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Technology can sometimes feel like a puzzle but for one area resident, putting the pieces back together is part of the thrill of what started out as a hobby and has turned into a small business which recently found a new location in Drayton.
Region Champions

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Region Champions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Region Champions and new North East Regional record holders, Carter Johnson, Jack Langerud, Carter Oberg, and Brady Reilly win with a time of 1:33:93 in the boys 4x200 relay in Grafton May 14.
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Alyssa Hoyles

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Alyssa Hoyles, Greta Burrell, Reese Fering, and Elizabeth Fedje set a new school record of 1:51.40 in the girls 4x200 relay in Grafton May 14 
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Repair Dam in need of repair

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Summer visitors should exercise cautionThe Pembina County Water Resource District (PCWRD) will be completing necessary repairs at Renwick Dam in the fall of 2025. In March and April of 2025, Erosion was observed in the channel downstream of the dam embankment.
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Op-Ed submission

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The 69th North Dakota Legislative Assembly focused on delivering real results for the people of our state.
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