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Grafton to host annual Candlelight Hike Jan. 3

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Grafton residents and visitors are invited to bundle up and enjoy a magical winter evening during the annual Candlelight Hike on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 offering a family-friendly winter evening while raising funds for the Grafton Gymnastics program.The event will begin at 6 p.m.
Icelandic State Park announces return of Night Hike Series

Icelandic State Park announces return of Night Hike Series

Icelandic State Park announces return of Night Hike Series

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Icelandic State Park, located just outside of Cavalier, has announced the return of its highly anticipated Full Moon Hike Series.While winters in North Dakota can be long and challenging, the series offers a unique outdoor experience for participants of all ages and skill levels.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Free farm succession planning workshops set

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Establishing a long-range plan for the ownership of a family’s farm or ranch is the focus of two separate one-day workshops on succession planning being held on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Dickinson at the Stark/Billings County Extension Office and another on Friday, Feb.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Spelling is foundational to education – and newspapers

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Each year for decades, the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation (NDNAEF) has sponsored the North Dakota Spelling Bee, involving thousands of students across the state. Those efforts culminate each spring when the top spellers from each county come to Bismarck to compete.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

NFIB launches Voting Hub to empower North Dakota small business owners

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), North Dakota’s leading small business advocacy organization, recently announced the launch of its new, comprehensive NFIB Voting Hub to ensure that small business owners nationwide are equipped to participate fully in upcoming state and...
2026 NDSU Feedlot School set for Jan. 21-22

2026 NDSU Feedlot School set for Jan. 21-22

2026 Feedlot School set for Jan. 21-22

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center will hold its annual NDSU Feedlot School on Jan. 21-22, 2026.
Grain market recovery depends on exports–

Grain market recovery depends on exports–

Grain market recovery depends on exports–

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Ample global grain supplies continue to pressure commodity prices, with exports seen as the key path toward a recovery. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said the big crop kept inventories elevated, limiting upside potential. “Number one, we had a fantastic corn crop in the U.S.
Take special precautions against cross-contamination when cooking for people with allergies and intolerances — just like how you would when handling raw meat. (Pixabay photo)

Take special precautions against cross-contamination when cooking for people with allergies and intolerances — just like how you would when handling raw meat. (Pixabay photo)

Prairie Fare: Food allergies and gluten safety — What every cook should know

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Anyone preparing food for guests is responsible for being aware of food allergies and intolerances.“Let’s move the flour to the basement pantry,” I said to my husband.Since one of our family members has celiac disease, food storage and preparation are special safety considerations.
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