Walsh County jail construction on hold

It looks like Walsh County will have to jump through a few more hoops before construction can begin on a new jail.It was thought that a vote would be held on a conditional use zoning permit to allow the jail construction to begin at a meeting of Grafton City Council’s board of adjustment on Sept.

Op-Ed submission Motor Carrier Association reminds citizens to thank a trucker

Can you imagine what our lives would be like if groceries, medicine, or gasoline were not readily available? Fortunately, thanks to America’s 3.6 million truck drivers who deliver to communities coast to coast, we do not have to.

NDSU Extension Master Gardener Program accepting applicants through Nov. 4

NDSU Extension is seeking applications for the 2027 Extension Master Gardener Core CourseAnyone who loves gardening and sharing plant knowledge is invited to apply to the North Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener program.

Farmers Union pushes for congressional focus on farm bill

North Dakota Farmers Union members were on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., this week, urging Congress to address challenges facing family farmers and ranchers on multiple fronts.

Red River Farm Network news

Shapiro: U.S.-Canada relations at a critical crossroads – This is a chaotic time, with global headlines ranging from $100 crude oil, the war in Russia and Ukraine, to what’s happening in the Strait of Hormuz.

FARRMS to host webinar on navigating difficult conversations in farm and food businesses

FARRMS (The Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resource Management and Sustainability) will host Planting the Seeds for Stronger Conversations, a free webinar focused on building the communication skills needed to navigate difficult conversations in farm and food businesses.

Bowesmont lives

On Sept. 2, Saralee Hoselton took the PCMT van to Grafton, where she ran some errands and had a brief visit with Clarice Mosolf at the Lutheran Sunset Home.The next day, Craig and Cassie Holter of Willmar came to the Merv and Phyllis Holter home for the Labor Day weekend.

Echoes from the past |September 17- September 23

A look back at national, state and local history from this week in years past.

Along the way | Autumn inspirations

With the swift passing of days as the seasons change, we are introduced once again to the beauty of nature with all its changing tapestry and restoration. There is a type of magic about fall that saunters in and encourages the energy to move and be transformed.

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Friday, Sept. 18Chili Baked Potato Glazed Carrots Pear Crisp/toppingMonday, Sept. 21Ham Scalloped Potatoes Peas Tropical FruitTuesday, Sept. 22Hamburger Macaroni Hotdish Romaine Salad w/Dressing Mixed Vegetables Mandarin Oranges WW BreadWednesday, Sept.