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Attendees of the SMS and DIRT Conference will have the opportunity to learn about many aspects of soil health from 18 concurrent sessions on cover crop management, reduced and alternative tillage practices, understanding and harnessing soil biology, economics of soil management practices, integrating crop and livestock systems and more. NDSU photo

Attendees of the SMS and DIRT Conference will have the opportunity to learn about many aspects of soil health from 18 concurrent sessions on cover crop management, reduced and alternative tillage practices, understanding and harnessing soil biology, economics of soil management practices, integrating crop and livestock systems and more. NDSU photo

NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension partner to offer soil management conference

North Dakota State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension are partnering to present a collaborative 2026 Soil Management Summit (SMS) and Dakota Innovation and Research Technology (DIRT) Conference. The conference will take place Jan.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Odds of a government shutdown escalateThe likelihood of a government shutdown is growing. Before taking this week’s congressional recess for Rosh Hashanah, the Senate was unable to pass a stopgap spending bill.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

SENIOR MEALS MENU

Sept 26 - Sept 30, 2025Friday, Sept 26Taco Salad/Applesauce/Bread Monday, Sept 29BBQ Ribs/Baked Potato/ Broccoli/Mandarin OrangesTuesday, Sept 30Porcupine Meatballs/Mashed Potatoes/Green Beans/PeachesThe October menu is not yet available.
Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

On Monday, Steve and Shirley Christenson of Roosevelt, M.N., visited Ann Osborne at the Lutheran Sunset Home. During their visit, Shirley sang for the residents.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

I would like to look at four points we should consider every time we receive Communion. First, it presents us with an opportunity for personal reflection. 1 Corinthians 11:28 says, “But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup”.
Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

Kids Talk About God

“John the Baptist called Jesus the Lamb of God because Jesus is too holy and wonderful for him to even untie his shoes,” says Mitchell, 8.Before John the Baptist proclaimed Jesus as the Lamb of God, he talked about his sandals.
Prism of prose

Prism of prose

Prism of prose

Where Satan destroys, God will raise goodness from the ashes. Recently, we saw how one satanic act took the life of outspoken Christian Charlie Kirk. What we don’t see is how many young people were brought into the fold of Jesus over the past six years because of Kirk’s witness and testimonies.