North Dakota crop progress and condition for the week ending August 18

There were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 3% very short, 14% short, 70% adequate, and 13% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 4% very short, 12% short, 74% adequate, and 10% surplus.

NDSU Extension to offer education at Big Iron

Aging on the farm, rural stress and mental health, growing the agricultural workforce, and on-farm research will highlight the NDSU Extension exhibit at the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show in West Fargo on Sept. 10-12.

Recreational marijuana to appear on ballot once again

By The Borderland Press Staff North Dakota’s Secretary of State Office has announced that recreational marijuana will once again be appearing on the North Dakota general election ballot.

NFIB urging Congress to stop massive tax hike on small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced a new, national paid advertising campaign in North Dakota featuring radio, digital, and video ads urging members of Congress to stop the massive tax hike on small businesses...

Burgum releases statement on passing of state Rep. Randy Schobinger

Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement regarding the passing of state Rep. Randy Schobinger of Minot, who died Tuesday, Aug. 13, at age 54. Schobinger served in the North Dakota Senate from 1994 to 2006 and in the state House of Representatives from 2016 to 2024.

Back to school insurance tips

What you need to know when living away from homeAs returning college students prep to head back to campus and recent high school graduates leave home for the first time, it's the right time for undergrads and their families to review their insurance policies to make sure they have what they need...

Fall turkey season set

The fall turkey season is set with 4,545 licenses available to hunters, 110 more than last year.Applicants can apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. The deadline is Sept. 4.Only North Dakota residents are eligible to apply in the first lottery.

Swan application deadline

The deadline to submit a swan application is Aug. 21.Applicants must submit an online application through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov.North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply. The resident swan license is $10, while the nonresident fee is $30.

Along the way

|- Lydia M. ChildChange is an inevitable part of life and so is the reluctant saturation of dreaming and hoping beyond the resolution of circumstance. In the sheltered restoration of finding peace with our lives and decisions, we formulate the great anticipation of aspirations.

Life in the slow lane?

Adventures in AlaskaAfter having set sail to Alaska, I can see why people cruise to Alaska many times. I was asked what my favorite part of the cruise was. I honestly can’t really pinpoint my favorite part. However, I was awestruck by the beauty. The scenery was probably my favorite part.