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The bottom branch was easily reached from the ground but the upper two branches aren't accessible. A pole saw would be perfect for this situation. (NDSU photo)

The bottom branch was easily reached from the ground but the upper two branches aren't accessible. A pole saw would be perfect for this situation. (NDSU photo)

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Dakota gardener: Pay the man or woman

Joe Zeleznik, Forester
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
My friend Don is recovering from a dislocated shoulder.He was on a ladder, using a chainsaw to prune branches from a tree. The first three branches came down safely and as planned. The last one did not.The final branch remained partially attached to the tree as it fell.
Reverse snowbird

Reverse snowbird

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Reverse snowbird

Duane H.h. Lyon
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Mid-August greetings Pembina County friends and neighbors. Here we are approaching the end of summer with many families taking camping trips, vacations or hosting sleepovers for the kiddos just before the brand new school year kicks off!
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Jesus spoke of a time in His fardistant future in which there would be a continuous stream of “wars and rumors of wars”. It would be at a time when “nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom againstkingdom”. Jesus labeled this time as “the beginning of sorrows” (Matthew 24:6-8).
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Prism of prose

Separation By Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Treasure Island was a training ground and processing center for Navy sailors on the West Coast. “TI”, as it was called, offered great views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, shipping lane traffic, and the Oakland-SF Bay Bridge.
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Up North Cabins expands lodging options near Pembina Gorge

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Up North Cabins opened for business west of the Pembina Gorge with its first cabin earlier this year, and recently added an RV unit for guests.Since opening, it has hosted guests from around the U.S. and Canada.
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Scholarship opportunities from ND Grain Dealers

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The North Dakota Grain Dealers Educational Foundation expects to award up to eight $1,000 scholarships this year to students enrolled in the following schools, curriculums and specializations: Bismarck State College: Agriculture Industry & Technology (Agronomy) Agriculture, Technology, Food &...
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Walsh County Gun Club results after week 13, ending August 7

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
REMINGTON LEAGUETeams: Troftgruben Farm 85 Scary Prairie Boyz 81 Harriston 76 JR’s Bar 74 Polar 47 Johnny Bravoz 25 Top 10 shooters after 325 targets: Matt Kuzel 310 Ryan Rosinski 308 Brian Troftgruben 305 Jim Dusek 301 Kevin Dusek 298 Alex Kuzel 296 Ashley Larson 293 Ray Quibell 286 John Ritzke...
Imagination and Dedication

Imagination and Dedication

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Imagination and Dedication

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Bee Sweet business thriving in DraytonEntrepreneurs are the cornerstone of our world, they have an idea and if they are courageous enough to put themselves out there, oftentimes the results become the exact replication of what this country was built on – imagination and dedication.
First place winners for the third consecutive year father son duo Dick Dolan, Grafton (left) and Chris Dolan, Crystal Photo by Andrea Johnston

First place winners for the third consecutive year father son duo Dick Dolan, Grafton (left) and Chris Dolan, Crystal Photo by Andrea Johnston

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Dick and Chris Dolan win tournament for third consecutive year

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Mike Alan Steinfeldt If you go by what he said this weekend, 77-year-old Dick Dolan of Grafton has three more years of winning the top prize in the annual Catfish Capital Challenge in Drayton, then someone else can take over.
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