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Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

Hello Dakota friends and neighbors. I had my weekly writing all planned out until I heard these words that changed my direction: “A healthy person has a thousand dreams, a sick person has only one.” RFK Jr.I am first a poet and that makes me a sponge that soaks words into my being.
Librarians across the state are concerned about the potential that SB 2307 could impact operations of libraries and possibly restrict access by children.

Librarians across the state are concerned about the potential that SB 2307 could impact operations of libraries and possibly restrict access by children.

Librarians fear impacts of latest bill on explicit materials

Funding cuts, closures possible for non-complianceA bill mandating that libraries make any sexually explicit material inaccessible to minors has librarians across the state nervous about potential ramifications to their institutions.
The youngest member of the club, Mia Johnson is making a Barbie prom dress with the assistance of her mother, Yvonne. Photo by Andrea Johnston

The youngest member of the club, Mia Johnson is making a Barbie prom dress with the assistance of her mother, Yvonne. Photo by Andrea Johnston

SEW much fun at Drayton Public School

A sewing club for all agesShelly Quimby, FACS teacher at DPS has organized an after hours sewing club in her classroom. The club is free and open to anyone in the area, any age and any skill level.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Lady Titans fall to Aggies

The Drayton-Valley-Edinburg (D-V-E) Titans girls’ basketball team struggled to find some offense and it resulted in 47-19 loss to the Park River-Fordville-Lankin (PR-F-L) Aggies Friday, Jan. 24 in Crystal.The was a match-up between teams going in different directions at this point in the season.
Farmers for Soil Health is a farmer-driven initiative for farmers aimed at improving soil health through the adoption of cover crops. (NDSU photo)

Farmers for Soil Health is a farmer-driven initiative for farmers aimed at improving soil health through the adoption of cover crops. (NDSU photo)

Farmers for Soil Health cover crop program enrollment closes Feb. 28

The 2024 Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) enrollment window is closing on Feb. 28.Farmers for Soil Health is a farmerdriven initiative for farmers aimed at improving soil health through the adoption of cover crops.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said there is new energy in Washington. “Farmers are really excited about the new Congress and new president coming in,” said Duvall.
Legislative report

Legislative report

Legislative report

The 69th Legislative session is off and running and facing our third full weeks of hearing the nearly 1200 bills we anticipate before the deadline on the 27th of this month.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Bill to eliminate taxes on tips fails in ND House

By Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern President Donald J. Trump has advocated abolishing federal income taxes on tips received by service workers. However, the North Dakota House is less accepting of the idea.Rep.