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Icelandic State Parks hosts Northeast Regional Envirothon

Recently 61 high school students from Cavalier, Pembina, Park River, Hatton, and Midway participated in the first Northeast Regional Envirothon at Icelandic State Park. Each school had four or five students in teams.
A combine that is not periodically cleaned will have highly combustible material tucked into numerous places ready to become a fuel source for fire. (Photo courtesy of Kindred Fire Department)

A combine that is not periodically cleaned will have highly combustible material tucked into numerous places ready to become a fuel source for fire. (Photo courtesy of Kindred Fire Department)

Warm, dry harvest conditions increase risk of combine fires

Harvest is in full swing across North Dakota while weather conditions have been extremely warm and dry.
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Livestock producers reminded of anthrax danger

North Dakota’s state veterinarian says the state’s first reported case of anthrax this year is a reminder to livestock producers to take action to protect their animals from the disease, especially in areas with a past history of the disease.
Tar Spot a growing concern

Tar Spot a growing concern

Tar Spot a growing concern

Tar spot has been confirmed in all three states in the region this year. South Dakota has a whopping 41 counties that have dealt with tar spot this year.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 6-12 4-H Week. (NDSU photo)

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 6-12 4-H Week. (NDSU photo)

North Dakota celebrates National 4-H Week

North Dakota 4-H members are joining 4-H’ers across the U.S. in celebrating National 4-H Week, Oct. 6-12. National 4-H Week celebrates the achievements and growth of youth across the country.
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Valley News & Views

Department of Environmental Quality urges caution during smoky conditions

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is closely monitoring wildfire smoke from both local fires and wildfires in the western U.S. as it moves through the state. Due to current weather patterns, residents may experience intermittent smoke over the next few days.
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Valley News & Views

North Dakota battles historic wildfires

Local, state, tribal, and federal fire response continues through a historic fire situation in North Dakota, where damage includes one loss of life and another serious injury.