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Photo by Mike Allen Steinfeldt

Photo by Mike Allen Steinfeldt

Walsh County continues plans to replace aging jail

For the better part of the past two years, the Walsh County Commission has been attempting to tackle the issue of a new or renovated jail at the Walsh County Law enforcement center in Grafton.
Successful Anything Goes Sale hosted last weekend

Successful Anything Goes Sale hosted last weekend

Successful Anything Goes Sale hosted last weekend

“I couldn't have asked for a better sale,” said Jamie Mattice, organizer of Drayton’s first ever Anything Goes Sale. Drayton High School’s gymnasium was filled with vendors, shoppers, and students for most of last Saturday.
Jim’s SuperValu in Park River is navigating a successful transition after the owners attended the NDSU Extension Design Your Succession Plan for Small Business workshop in 2023.

Jim’s SuperValu in Park River is navigating a successful transition after the owners attended the NDSU Extension Design Your Succession Plan for Small Business workshop in 2023.

NDSU Extension offers virtual Design Your Succession Plan for Small Business workshop

North Dakota State University Extension will offer the Design Your Succession Plan program for small businesses in an upcoming virtual workshop. The program helps business owners begin the process of creating a succession plan.
Marshal Albright, former president and CEO of Cass County Electric Cooperative, will give this year's Aldrich C. Bloomquist Lectureship at NDSU

Marshal Albright, former president and CEO of Cass County Electric Cooperative, will give this year's Aldrich C. Bloomquist Lectureship at NDSU

NDSU’s annual Aldrich C. Bloomquist Lectureship to be held March 26

Students and industry leaders are invited to attend the 30th annual Aldrich C. Bloomquist Lectureship on March 26. This year’s featured speaker is Marshal Albright, former president and CEO of Cass County Electric Cooperative. The event begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Several U.S. states have experienced the warmest winter on record. “That included Iowa plus seven Canadian border states extending from North Dakota to Vermont,” said USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. “We also saw top 10 rankings in almost all other U.S. states.
This winter wheat sample shows considerable freeze damage. While the plant may still recover, forage production will be reduced. (NDSU photo)

This winter wheat sample shows considerable freeze damage. While the plant may still recover, forage production will be reduced. (NDSU photo)

Wild winter temperature has different effects on forage crops

NDSU Extension This year’s unusual winter has led to questions for farmers and ranchers who grow forage crops in North Dakota. The lack of snow cover has left winter crops uninsulated from cold temperatures for much of the winter.
Deadline quickly approaching for North Dakota property tax credit programs

Deadline quickly approaching for North Dakota property tax credit programs

Deadline quickly approaching for North Dakota property tax credit programs

Office of the State Tax Commissioner BISMARCK, ND – Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus reminds North Dakota homeowners of the upcoming Sunday, March 31 application deadline for both the Primary Residence Credit (PRC) and the Homestead Property Tax Credit program.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Another candidate seeks North Dakota’s lone US House Seat

By Nick Vorlage Alex Balazs, retired farmer and military veteran from the town of Cando announced his candidacy last week for North Dakota’s lone US House Seat, saying he plans to seek the NDGOP’s endorsement.