News
Duane H.h. Lyon
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.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
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.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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
Andrea Johnston
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.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Lady Titans fall to Aggies
Mike Alan Steinfeldt
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.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Armstrong supports legislation creating incentive program to attract value-added agriculture projects
News Staff
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has announced his support for legislation creating an incentive program to attract valueadded agriculture projects to North Dakota.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Legislative report
Janne Myrdal
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.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Strengthen ND awards $897,500 to innovative community projects across North Dakota
News Staff
Strengthen ND, through its Creative Community Solutions (CCS) Grantmaking Program, has announced $897,500 in funding for nine impactful projects designed to address critical community needs across North Dakota.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Bill to eliminate taxes on tips fails in ND House
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025