RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Waiting for the La Nina – The transition from El Nino to the upcoming La Nina is being closely monitored. “Every El Nino and La Nina has a different flavor and we’re curious what the flavor of this La Nina is going to be,” said Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass.

Election update

Second printing By Linda Schlittenhard, Pembina Co. Auditor/Treasurer With Pembina County being a “Vote by Mail” County, Absentee/Mail Ballot Applications were mailed by the County Auditor’s Office on Monday, April 22, 2024 to persons who voted in the 2020 and 2022 General Elections.

Burgum establishes Office of Outdoor Recreation to enhance private sector partnerships, maximize impact

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ND Enforcement Officers seize Fentanyl pills during search

On Friday, May 3, 2024, officers from North Dakota Parole, Probation, and Pretrial Services, with the assistance of members from the Metro Area Narcotics task force, conducted a search of a parolee’s Bismarck hotel room. Inside the residence, officers located approximately 1,000 Fentanyl pills.

Life in the slow lane?

She’s back I arrived back in North Dakota on Saturday afternoon. I spent the last couple of weeks that I was in Arizona puttering away at getting things done to prepare to come home. I also spent some extra time with my friends who live in our little community all year round.

Along the way

In love’s capacity toward renewal, there is no stronger salutation than its unconditional periphery to see, feel, understand, and compassionately saturate the sanctity of a soul’s journey. In the underlying restitution of such awareness, we find the benevolence of its sacred purpose.

SENIOR MEALS MENU

May 17 - May 23, 2024 Friday, May 17 Chef Salad/Fresh Grapes/Bread Monday, May 20 BBQ Ribs/Baked Potato/ Green Beans/Apricots/Bread Tuesday, May 21 All meals served with whole wheat bread, margarine, and 1% milk.

Prairie Doc Perspectives: Telegraph, telephone, telemedicine

Technology has come a long way in the past 200 years. The telegraph was invented in 1837 and made rapid long range communication possible. Messages could be sent around the world through a series of connected wires. The telegraph had medical applications in the Civil War.

Prairie Fare: Gardening encourages better nutrition

I was a reluctant gardener as a child. We had two large gardens and numerous flower beds. My parents encouraged my help by roasting hot dogs and marshmallows after we were done with our gardening chores at our “food” garden in the country.

Preplan for healthier field meals

Working long hours in the field, with heavy and often dangerous equipment and conditions, it’s important to maintain energy during work. Planning field meals in advance can help to alleviate the stress and also helps you avoid fast food, which is not a good source of proper nutrients or energy.