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The Angel of Hope monument in Leistikow Park is adorned with memorial trinkets left by loved ones. Photo by Andrea Johnston

The Angel of Hope monument in Leistikow Park is adorned with memorial trinkets left by loved ones. Photo by Andrea Johnston

Angel of Hope remembrance ceremony scheduled for Sept. 28

The 4th Annual Angel of Hope Remembrance Ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 5:00 PM in Leistikow Park in Grafton at the Angel of Hope site.
Valley News & Views

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Two vehicle accident results in injuries

By Mike Alan Steinfeldt The Grafton Police Department responded to a two-vehicle injury accident Thursday, August 29, just before 8 a.m.The accident happened at the intersection of 10th Street and Prospect Avenue in Grafton.
Wind turbines at the Ashtabula, Ashtabula III, Langdon, and Luverne Wind Energy Centers will be undergoing a two year long repair process. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

Wind turbines at the Ashtabula, Ashtabula III, Langdon, and Luverne Wind Energy Centers will be undergoing a two year long repair process. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

Wind Energy Centers under repair

$230 million invested in Ashtabula, Ashtabula III, Langdon, Luverne Wind Energy Centers, and all related projectsIn 2023, Otter Tail Power Company filed and received site permits to upgrade and refurbish the General Electric wind turbines.
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Valley News & Views

Cover crops field days set in Sept.

Have you ever wondered about the agronomic and environmental benefits of cover cropping? Or have you considered planting cover crops in your operation but are unsure where to start?NDSU Extension will host cover crops field days at three locations on Sept. 10, 11 and 12.
Trade show participation grants available

Trade show participation grants available

Trade show participation grants available

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced that applications are open for trade show participation grants. The grant program will assist North Dakota value-added agriculture companies in exploring domestic wholesale markets by exhibiting at trade shows outside of the state.
Another Farm Bill extension is likely

Another Farm Bill extension is likely

Another Farm Bill extension is likely

Another farm bill extension is all but a certainty. At the Farm Progress Show, House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson said it was time for the Senate to act. In Thompson’s words, the Senate has 90 pages of ideas but has not taken any real action.
Dubbed the “Silicon Valley of Drones” and home to one of seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) test sites, North Dakota is defining cuttingedge technology for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)

Dubbed the “Silicon Valley of Drones” and home to one of seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) test sites, North Dakota is defining cuttingedge technology for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)

NDDF moves to commercialize pioneering Vantis Drone Network

The North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) announces a significant step forward towards realizing a return on investment from the state’s investment in uncrewed aerial systems.