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AgCountry declares $64 million in cash dividends

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Fargo, N.D. – Extra cash can go a long way in the world of Agriculture. Member-owners of AgCountry Farm Credit Services are about to experience just that. A record cash dividend total of $64 million has been declared by AgCountry. Eligible member-owners will receive their dividend in March of 2021.
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Fall prevention education classes to be held in January

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
More than one-third of people over the age of 65 fall each year. A person who has one fall is likely to fall again. Research suggests that individuals who start an exercise program may be able to prevent a repeat accident which would preserve mobility and personal freedom.
Daniel Weiss, senior executive director of pharmacy benefits at Sanford Health Plan, testified virtually on Jan. 6 before the N.D. House Human Services Committee on HB 1032, which relates to drug prescription costs. Virtual testimony over Zoom is now available during North Dakota’s 67th legislative session, which lawmakers hope will improve access for people across the state and lessen the risk of Covid-19. NDNAEF photo by Dylan Sherman.

Daniel Weiss, senior executive director of pharmacy benefits at Sanford Health Plan, testified virtually on Jan. 6 before the N.D. House Human Services Committee on HB 1032, which relates to drug prescription costs. Virtual testimony over Zoom is now available during North Dakota’s 67th legislative session, which lawmakers hope will improve access for people across the state and lessen the risk of Covid-19. NDNAEF photo by Dylan Sherman.

Virtual participation seen as a new opportunity for North Dakotans

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
BISMARCK -- Social distancing and consequent restrictions on in-person access to meetings during North Dakota’s 67th legislative session may seem a barrier to citizen participation, but the state is providing a new way for North Dakotans to engage in proceedings.
Pictured from left are Dylan Sherman, Brayden Zenker, and Alex Kautzman, interns from the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation, who will be providing coverage of the legislative session. Photo submitted

Pictured from left are Dylan Sherman, Brayden Zenker, and Alex Kautzman, interns from the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation, who will be providing coverage of the legislative session. Photo submitted

New bylines for Legislative session

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Readers of this newspaper may notice a few new bylines during the 2021 session of the North Dakota Legislature. The North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation has deployed three reporting interns to cover the session, which began on Jan. 5.
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Looking Back in Time

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
January 1, 1892 Drayton Echo Grand Forks Daily News: The Drayton Echo came in beautiful pink, indicative of merry and joyous times in the garden spot. Drayton is one of the richest regions in the world, whereof the Echo duly certifies.
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Ole and Lena

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Ole moved into a new neighborhood and one snowy morning, he noticed an elderly lady sprinkling ashes on her icy driveway. “Hey lady. . .vhy don’t you have your husband do dat?” suggested Ole. To which the elderly lady replied, “This IS my husband. Ole was philosophizing one day about religion.
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