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North Dakota Soybean Growers Association optimistic amid new U.S.–China trade commitments

The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association appreciates the efforts of the President and the Administration to restore U.S.–China trade relations. After months of stalled purchases and uncertainty, last Thursday’s announcement is encouraging news for U.S. soybean farmers.

Rural Catalyst Grant Program seeks applicants

The North Dakota Department of Commerce is inviting individuals and groups in rural communities to apply to their Rural Catalyst Grant Program. A total of $2.5 million is being allocated for the grant program.Grants can range in size, with a maximum amount per applicant being $500,000.

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Nov. 7- Nov. 13, 2025Friday, Nov. 7Meatloaf Squash Mixed Vegetables Applesauce w/CinnamonMonday, Nov. 10BBQ Chicken/Baked Potato/ Green Beans/Mandarin OrangesTuesday, Nov. 11 CLOSED Veterans DayWednesday, Nov. 12Swedish Meatballs/Mashed Potatoes/Dilled Carrots/PearsThursday, Nov.

Prairie Doc: Listen to your gut

People often talk about having a “gut feeling” or are told to “listen to their gut” when making a decision. Do you know what your gut is trying to tell you?There are multiple things that your digestive system can do to get your attention. Do you know what your body is trying to tell you?

Prairie Fare: Check out your skin during National Healthy Skin Month

I was picking up some items at a retail store the other day, and I paused to look at the skin care products.They filled two aisles.While watching TV later, ads for skin care products beckoned both men and women to help prevent age spots, sagging or crepey skin.

Baesler: SNAP money halt won’t affect school meals

State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said free and reducedprice meals in North Dakota’s schools will not be affected by the stoppage of federal food aid.Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which began Oct.

North Dakota Outdoors: Wild game care 101

If you're anything like me, you've probably found yourself standing over a tailgate in November with cold fingers, a pocketknife that could use sharpening, and a few regrets.

From the pastor’s desk

Halloween has come and gone for another year, which for many children is a great time to go around the neighborhood collecting a bag full of candy. That is what it was for me, my brother, and my sisters. I think we went to every home in the little village community near our farm.

Prism of prose

On Saturday afternoon, I was compelled to begin writing about Asaph’s song in Psalm 73. Some have called into question the authorship of some of these Psalms.The best place to go for the answer is the Bible itself.

All saints

Nov. 1, or the first Sunday in November, was a day of remembrance for the saints and honoring the martyrs of the church. It is a time to remember the Christians who went before us, who lived faithfully and shared their faith with us of the Church universally and of our local congregations.