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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that it has awarded Montana up to $700 million to enhance power grid capacity and reliability in Montana and North Dakota.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK
News Staff
‘Dead in the water’ – The hope for a timely passage of the farm bill is waning. “It’s dead in the water right now,” said former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. “People are hoping that the election will change things, but I’m not sure that’s the case.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
North Dakota crop progress and condition report
News Staff
For the week ending August 4 There were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 4% very short, 21% short, 67% adequate, and 8% surplus.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
ND Career Builders offer scholarships and loan repayment to encourage development of high-need & emerging occupations. Submitted photo
Inaugural Governor's Cup raises $125k to go towards attracting and retaining ND workers
News Staff
The recent two-day inaugural Governor's Cup golf and sport shooting tournament raised over $125,000 in matching funds for the North Dakota Career Builders Scholarship & Loan Repayment Program, designed to attract and retain talent in highdemand and emerging occupations.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Burgum declares summer storm disaster in central North Dakota following severe weather, flooding
News Staff
Gov. Doug Burgum has issued an executive order declaring a summer storm disaster in central North Dakota following severe weather that caused significant flood-related damages to the region.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Pressures could lead to more closures at ND nursing homes
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
Federal requirements, travel nurse expenses, immigration freeze a challengeFederal requirements for nursing homes to have a registered nurse (RN) on duty 24 hours each day are expected to add pressure to an already challenging workforce situation for the 75 rural and urban facilities across the...
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Along the way
Christine Jensen
|In the filament of forever seeking new and positive ways to make a difference and to stand up for what is right and just, we find temperance in the solidarity which comes with understanding and acceptance, the creation of unity in a world too often filled with disconnection and separation.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Life in the slow lane?
Lesa Van Camp
The last frontierNorth to Alaska, the last frontier. That is where we decided to go on a cruise to. Lyle has reminded me ever since we talked about doing this that an Alaskan Cruise is something that he has always wanted to do, and I never did.This is a true statement.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Volunteer emergency responder, Rob Boll showing the ambulance to nephew, Ethan Boll. Photo by Christine Jensen.
Fundraiser held for Drayton Volunteer Ambulance Service
Christine Jensen
When our lives are at stake, there are services in our community representing the important aspects of care and consideration while forming support during situations that arise from life's discord.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Whether your pet of choice is a dog, cat, hamster, fish or other creature, you may experience some health benefits through your interactions with your pet.
Prairie fare: Pets can promote health
Julie Garden-robinson, Food And Nutrition
“Wally, how did you get on the table?” I exclaimed as I ran into the kitchen.I saw what happened. We hadn’t pushed in a kitchen chair. This pup leaped onto a chair and hopped on the table.I do not condone animals on our tables or kitchen counters, by the way.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024