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Robinson poses for a photo with one of her diva dogs upon completion of the Junior Iditarod.

Robinson poses for a photo with one of her diva dogs upon completion of the Junior Iditarod.

Pembina County resident completes Junior Iditarod

Over last weekend, Eva Robinson, 17, Cavalier, completed the two-day 150 mile Jr. Iditarod, placing 19th with her Diva dog sled team. We reached out to Eva on Monday who was still in Alaska, recuperating from the event.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

DPS special education sees changes

By Hilary Nowatzki-May A special school board meeting was held on Monday, Feb. 26. The topic of the meeting revolved around transitions Drayton’s Special Education Department will be implementing.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

North Valley Internship Program

Area businesses, students, encouraged to participate; surveys and forms need to be completed soon According to Molly Zahradka, Career Pathways Coordinator at North Valley Career and Technology Center in Grafton, the educational institution is excited to announce that they are once again offering...
Ruby’s find!

Ruby’s find!

Pembina County 4-H Clothing Revue winners announced

The 2024 Pembina County 4-H Clothing Revue was held Feb. 10, 2024, at the Cavalier E Free Church with 26 youth representing 38 entries. The 4-H Clothing Revue includes entries for Buy & Show, Sew & Show, Decorate Your Duds, and county-only categories for sewing unwearable categories.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Red Cross responds to 92-unit apartment fire in Grand Forks

FARGO, ND – The American Red Cross is helping people displaced by the 92-unit apartment building fire that occurred in Grand Forks, ND, on Feb. 19. Twenty-three people and five pets stayed overnight at the shelter Red Cross responders opened at the Alerus Center.
Sweet partnership:

Sweet partnership:

Sweet partnership:

Kindred spirits for sweet treats are teaming up during Girl Scout cookie season. The Crooked Halo: Coffee Shop & Bakery in Walhalla is helping Girl Scout Amelia Ripple boost her cookie sales.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

ND not included in E15 announcement–

North Dakota is not among the eight states granted yearround access to 15 percent ethanol blends. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed the original letter to EPA in April 2022, but rescinded the request six months later to support a national solution.
The Crop Compare spreadsheet helps farmers compare cropping alternatives using the direct costs and yields from the 2024 projected crop budgets for North Dakota. (NDSU photo)

The Crop Compare spreadsheet helps farmers compare cropping alternatives using the direct costs and yields from the 2024 projected crop budgets for North Dakota. (NDSU photo)

NDSU Extension offers updated Crop Compare program for 2024

North Dakota State University Extension has updated the Crop Compare program, which is a spreadsheet designed to compare cropping alternatives. The Crop Compare program is available online at ndsu.ag/ cropcompare.
The meeting will focus on the latest research in canola and will help growers and consultants make sustainable and profitable decisions. (NDSU photo)

The meeting will focus on the latest research in canola and will help growers and consultants make sustainable and profitable decisions. (NDSU photo)

NDSU Extension virtual Canola Production Update Meeting set for March 12

Farmers and crop advisers interested in canola production management updates should plan to participate in the 2024 Getting-it-Right in Canola Production virtual meeting on March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.