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Kristi Scharmer lit the candles and read the names at the Tree of Lights service. Photo by Lyle Van Camp

Kristi Scharmer lit the candles and read the names at the Tree of Lights service. Photo by Lyle Van Camp

Drayton’s Old Fashion Christmas was a success last weekend

Crafters Market last Saturday and Tree of Lights service on SundayBy Lyle Van Camp There was a small crowd on hand for this year’s Tree of Lights service, likely because of a light drizzle which combined with warm temperatures that placed our area under a winter weather advisory for potentially icy...
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Reverse snowbird

 By Duane H.H. Lyon Greetings Dakota friends and neighbors. The Christmas season is upon us and in the midst of all the joyful celebrations, I want to gently remind you of all those suffering around us and ask you to make some time and room in your heart to reach out in your world.
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Valley News & Views

Walsh county man pleads guilty in drug case

An 18-year-old in Grafton, man accused of several felonies related to distributing THC and marijuana entered a plea deal and was sentenced in Northeast District Court in Grafton on Wednesday.
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Valley News & Views

2nd Annual Carol Sing at the Hallson Church

The Hallson Church at Icelandic State Park is ready to welcome you to the 2nd Annual Carol Sing sponsored by the Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA) on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 5:00 P.M.
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Valley News & Views

Lee plea agreement

Last week, 29 year old Moorhead resident Tristan T. Lee submitted a guilty plea in Northeast District court to the Class B felony of Possession with intention to manufacture or deliver Schedule I Hallucinogenic substances.In the early morning hours of Sept.
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Valley News & Views

First cases of avian influenza confirmed in North Dakota in 2024

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has recently received confirmation of the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in three sites: a backyard chicken flock in McHenry County, a commercial turkey flock in Ransom County and a backyard mixed flock in Bottineau County.
With the end of the year approaching, now is the time to start thinking about your taxes.

With the end of the year approaching, now is the time to start thinking about your taxes.

Ag producers should do year-end income tax planning

Agricultural producers should do tax planning before the end of the year.“It is the time of year to think about year-end tax planning,” said Ron Haugen, North Dakota State University Extension farm management specialist.
Be proactive against mold growth in grain storage by monitoring temperature and moisture. (NDSU photo)

Be proactive against mold growth in grain storage by monitoring temperature and moisture. (NDSU photo)

Monitor fall and winter stored grain to prevent problems

Both a warm fall and rapid change to winter increases the potential for stored grain problems, says Ken Hellevang, professor emeritus and retired North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer. Grain needs to be dry or cool to prevent mold growth.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Boozman: Ag policy negotiations underway – The House Freedom Caucus is opposed to President Biden’s request for $100 billion in disaster relief. That action may also jeopardize a proposed farm assistance package.