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This graphic shows the number of school counselors there are to students across North Dakota counties using 2023 data. A check with Cavalier County found that they do now have a counselor in the school system there. A total of 35 counties do not meet the American School Counselor Association recommended ratio of one counselor to 250 students.

This graphic shows the number of school counselors there are to students across North Dakota counties using 2023 data. A check with Cavalier County found that they do now have a counselor in the school system there. A total of 35 counties do not meet the American School Counselor Association recommended ratio of one counselor to 250 students.

Quality Care Initiative

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Incentive payments to nursing facilities for improved resident careNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has a new quality care initiative aimed at improving overall experiences and outcomes for North Dakotans who are residents of the state’s nursing facilities.
Traffi c stop turns into drug bust

Traffi c stop turns into drug bust

Traffic stop turns into drug bust

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
By Mike Alan Steinfeldt A traffic stop early on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 22, off of I-29 in Walsh County went from a speeding infraction to a drug bust.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

North Dakota crop progress and condition report

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
For the week ending September 29, 2024, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 6% very short, 27% short, 60% adequate, and 7% surplus.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Before lawmakers returned home to campaign, American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle was encouraged by the farm bill negotiations.
Shining a light on mental health struggles in agriculture

Shining a light on mental health struggles in agriculture

Shining a light on mental health struggles in agriculture

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
By Hilary Nowatzki Harvest season has arrived in the valley and with it farmers are putting in long days and countless hours. Although this time brings in nature’s bounty, this hard work and the stresses of farming can take a significant toll on farmers' mental health.
Andrea Johnston

Andrea Johnston

Andrea Johnston

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
I received such positive feedback from the column I put together last week that I decided to stay on topic.To refresh your memory, I wrote about a missions trip I took in my teenage years to Hermosillo, Mexico.
ND Ethics Commissioner appointed

ND Ethics Commissioner appointed

ND Ethics Commissioner appointed

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The North Dakota Ethics Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of MG Murray Sagsveen (NDARNG Ret.) as its newest commissioner. Mr. Sagsveen brings a unique perspective to the Commission based on his many years of public service across the state.
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