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Grand Forks woman arrested for assault, terrorizing in Park River

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Tilly Victoria Emily Welsh, 20 of Grand Forks has been charged with two felonies for the alleged assault of another woman in Park River in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 8.

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AARP Fraud Watch Network scam alerts

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Fake jobs, real lossesIf your New Year’s resolutions include finding a new job, workfrom- home opportunities may sound appealing. While many remote positions are legitimate, some aren’t what they appear to be.

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NDSU Extension to host Anxious Generation book study

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Join the Pembina County NDSU Extension on Tuesdays, Feb. 10 through March 3 at the Cavalier Public Library as they dive into The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

Greg Kasowski, executive director at Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota, announces a new initiative to raise awareness about child abuse and exploitation at a Jan. 8. Photo by Mary Steure/North Dakota Monitor

New North Dakota effort seeks to prevent child sexual exploitation, support survivors

Mary Steurer/north Dakota Monitor

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Initiative sparked by high-profile sex crimes, including conviction of former state lawmakerSix victim advocacy groups announced last week a new initiative to help the public better protect kids in response to several high-profile cases of child abuse and sex trafficking that dominated headlines in...

Jerrod Baetsch of West Fargo, North Dakota, stands with an American flag upside down, a sign of distress, on the Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Red River in Fargo on Jan. 10, 2026. Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor

North Dakotans protest in response to fatal Minnesota ICE shooting

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

By Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor Hundreds of North Dakotans joined rallies in three cities over the weekend to protest the shooting death of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.

Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers, the first woman to lead the North Dakota Supreme Court, participates in a formal passing of the gavel ceremony on Jan. 6, 2026. Photo by Jacob Orledg/North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota’s first female chief justice: ‘I certainly hope that I won’t be the last’

Jacob Orledge/north Dakota Monitor

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The North Dakota Supreme Court passed the gavel to a female chief justice for the first time in state history on Jan. 6.Justice Jon Jensen formally stepped down from the role and welcomed Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers during a ceremony in front of a packed crowd.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Interest rates and infl ation remain a challenge – According to Mark Vetter, AgCountry Farm Credit Services executive vice president of business development, interest rates will remain a challenge in the year ahead.

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NDFB Discussion Meet opportunities announced

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

North Dakota Farm Bureau (NDFB) is inviting young farmers and ranchers to take part in a series of opportunities designed to build leadership, communication skills, and policy engagement through the NDFB Discussion Meet.To help participants prepare, NDFB will host a Discussion Meet Webinar at 10 a.

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Evolution Ag Summit set for Feb. 17

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

“Linking Soil to Supper” is the focus of the fourth annual Evolution Ag Summit, set for Feb.17 in Jamestown. Hosted by North Dakota Farmers Union, the event will address evolving food policies and growing consumer trends that impact farmers, ranchers and food.

Snow traps heat, helps the soil retain moisture and limits how deeply the frost penetrates the ground. (NDSU photo)

Dakota Gardener: Winter insulation

News Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Snow cover provides an important protective layer over vulnerable plants.

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