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North Dakota’s longest serving Supreme Court Chief Justice Jerry VandeWalle poses with a copy of his biography, “Call Me Jerry” along with author Cecile Wehrman. Photo by Brad Nygaard, The Journal, Crosby.

North Dakota’s longest serving Supreme Court Chief Justice Jerry VandeWalle poses with a copy of his biography, “Call Me Jerry” along with author Cecile Wehrman. Photo by Brad Nygaard, The Journal, Crosby.

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Biography celebrates life of North Dakota’s longest serving Supreme Court Chief Justice

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
“Call Me Jerry” chronicles Jerry VandeWalle’s remarkable life of serviceBy Michael Standaert/North Dakota News Cooperative Kind. Dedicated. Humble. Nonpartisan. Committed to service.
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New NFIB survey: Small business optimism continues to rise

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Uncertainty declines to lowest level since June 2024The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged.
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Public feedback sought on future of North Dakota education

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier is inviting families, students, and community members to take part in a statewide education survey to gather public perspectives on key subjects that affect students, schools, and the future of education across North Dakota.
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Use IRS Free File to conveniently file your return at no cost

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
IRS Free File began accepting individual tax returns on Jan. 9, giving eligible taxpayers an early opportunity to prepare and file their federal income tax returns ahead of the official start of the 2026 filing season later this month.
Democratic-NPL U.S. House candidate Trygve Hammer speaks with voters during an event at the North Dakota Kennedy Center on July 30, 2024. Hammer announced he is running for the seat again this year. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Democratic-NPL U.S. House candidate Trygve Hammer speaks with voters during an event at the North Dakota Kennedy Center on July 30, 2024. Hammer announced he is running for the seat again this year. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

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Round two: North Dakota Democrat Trygve Hammer announces second run for US House

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
By Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor Democrat Trygve Hammer announced Monday he plans to run for North Dakota’s lone U.S.House seat for a second time.Hammer, of Minot, said Republican incumbent Rep.
GOP proposing $15 billion relief package –

GOP proposing $15 billion relief package –

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GOP proposing $15 billion relief package –

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
John Hoeven, Senate agriculture appropriations subcommittee chair; John Boozman, Senate agriculture committee chair; and Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, House agriculture committee chair are reportedly working on a $15 billion farm assistance package. Boozman said there is a need for additional assistance.
Hands-on breakout sessions will allow attendees to interact with presenters in a small-group setting. (NDSU photo)

Hands-on breakout sessions will allow attendees to interact with presenters in a small-group setting. (NDSU photo)

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Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings to be held on Feb. 4 and 5

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension will host the annual Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research Meetings at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, N.D., on Feb. 4, and at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Moorhead, Minn., on Feb. 5.
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