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Fuel options at a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, gas station on Aug. 22, 2025. The nationwide average price of a gallon of gas was $4.55 May 22, 2026, up from $3.20 a year ago. The steep increase has turned some lawmakers’ attention alternative fuels like ethanol. (Photo by John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight

Fuel options at a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, gas station on Aug. 22, 2025. The nationwide average price of a gallon of gas was $4.55 May 22, 2026, up from $3.20 a year ago. The steep increase has turned some lawmakers’ attention alternative fuels like ethanol. (Photo by John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight

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Year-round ethanol blend bill passed by US House faces uncertain Senate path

David Lightman, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Proponents of ethanol, including lawmakers from corn-growing states, say year-round sales of a gasoline blend containing 15% of the biofuel would give consumers a less expensive alternative to fill their gas tanks, boost energy supplies and benefit agricultural interests.
Front Row, L to R: Elena S., Olive T., Olivia O. Back Row, L to R: Stella N., Naomi S., Gary O., Mallory L. Submitted photo

Front Row, L to R: Elena S., Olive T., Olivia O. Back Row, L to R: Stella N., Naomi S., Gary O., Mallory L. Submitted photo

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Pembina County 4-H’ers participate in Communication Arts event

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Seven Pembina County 4-H youth participated in the 4-H District 4 Communication Arts contest held in Manvel on May 9. These youth competed against 4-H’ers from Grand Forks and Walsh counties.Representing Pembina County at the district event were Gary O., Olive T., Stella N., Naomi S., Mallory L.
Members of the sponsoring committee for a proposed ballot measure to make public school meals free watch as staff with the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office count petition signatures on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

Members of the sponsoring committee for a proposed ballot measure to make public school meals free watch as staff with the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office count petition signatures on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

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Free school meals measure in North Dakota approved for November vote

Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
North Dakotans will vote in November on a mandate that the state must pay for meals for K-12 students.
NDGF reminds the public of safe boating

NDGF reminds the public of safe boating

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NDGF reminds the public of safe boating practices

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department recognizes National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, an annual boating safety public awareness campaign that serves to educate boaters and water users heading into summer.A boat should have enough U.S.
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Leave baby animals alone, watch for deer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a simple message to the well-intentioned who want to rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals this time of year: don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or a songbird, it is better to leave them alone.
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Smallest wheat crop since ’72 –

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm said wheat was the big story from the USDA supply/demand report. “The USDA for the new crop wheat came in at 1.561 billion bushels, down from 1.9 a year ago.” That would be the lowest wheat production total since 1972.
The public comment period provides an opportunity for anyone to review the draft and help shape the final EPA strategy. Photo courtesy of the University of Nebraska

The public comment period provides an opportunity for anyone to review the draft and help shape the final EPA strategy. Photo courtesy of the University of Nebraska

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NDSU Extension urges public input for EPA fungicide strategy

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
On May 1, the Environmental Protection Agency released its draft fungicide strategy for public comment. The strategy document can be found at https:// www.regulations. gov/docket/EPA-HQOPP- 2026-2973.
Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming 'Question. Persuade. Refer.' suicide prevention webinars. Pexels photo

Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming 'Question. Persuade. Refer.' suicide prevention webinars. Pexels photo

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NDSU Extension sets free suicide prevention webinar for May 28

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Research indicates that the suicide rate is significantly higher for those working in agriculture. Research also shows that stress levels and suicide rates drop significantly when people receive support and helpful resources from those around them.
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