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Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, center, discusses two loan programs developed by the Bank of North Dakota to provide financial relief to agriculture producers in the state. Gov. Kelly Armstrong, left, Attorney General Drew Wrigley, right, and Goehring compose the North Dakota Industrial Commission. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, center, discusses two loan programs developed by the Bank of North Dakota to provide financial relief to agriculture producers in the state. Gov. Kelly Armstrong, left, Attorney General Drew Wrigley, right, and Goehring compose the North Dakota Industrial Commission. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)

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Bank of North Dakota commits $400 million ‘lifeline’ to ag producers

Jacob Orledge/north Dakota Monitor
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The North Dakota Industrial Commission last Tuesday gave the state bank a green light to proceed with two loan programs aiming to provide relief to agricultural producers hit by a combination of tariffs, low commodity prices and high costs, as well as a series of summer storms.
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It’s not too early to get rea

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It’s not too early to get ready for the 2026 tax season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to take steps now to prepare for the upcoming filing season by visiting IRS.gov/ GetReady for tips on what is new and what to consider before filing.
Doug Leier, NDGF outreach biologist

Doug Leier, NDGF outreach biologist

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North Dakota Outdoors: The late season hunting advantage

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
By Doug Leier, NDGF outreach biologist When most hunters think about prime time for pheasants, grouse or whitetails in North Dakota, early November usually comes to mind.Those crisp mornings, full stands of cover, and fields humming with activity.
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ACSC Recaps Beet

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ACSC Recaps Beet Campaign –

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Across the Red River Valley, American Crystal Sugar Company growers had an average yield of 33.7 tons per acre with sugar content of just over 18 percent. The latest American Crystal AgNotes said the highest average yield was in the Crookston District at 35.9 tons per acre.
(left to right) Mark Jensen, chief executive officer, AgCountry Farm Credit Services; Brandon Strutzenberg, Starting Gate row crop producer; Brandy Balzer, Developing Markets Manager - Young & Beginning, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, participate in the national Farm Credit Fly-In in Washington, D.C.

(left to right) Mark Jensen, chief executive officer, AgCountry Farm Credit Services; Brandon Strutzenberg, Starting Gate row crop producer; Brandy Balzer, Developing Markets Manager - Young & Beginning, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, participate in the national Farm Credit Fly-In in Washington, D.C.

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Farm Credit Voices rise in Washington, D.C. to champion for rural America, young and beginning Farmers

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
AgCountry Farm Credit Services supports young and beginning producers in Washington D.C. to share real-world challenges and push for policies that secure agriculture’s future.
Iced Cinnamon Star

Iced Cinnamon Star

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Iced Cinnamon Star Cookies

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
For the cookies:2 1/2 cups almond flour1 1/4 cups powdered sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 large egg whites1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the icing:1 cup powdered sugar3 tablespoons milk, more if needed1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1.
Gardens connect us with nature, reducing our stress and providing a calm environment that allows our attention to wander and our curiosity to grow. (NDSU photo)

Gardens connect us with nature, reducing our stress and providing a calm environment that allows our attention to wander and our curiosity to grow. (NDSU photo)

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Dakota Gardener: A thankful gardener

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The gardening season has officially ended. Hopefully, you have everything ready for winter and are ready to enjoy the holiday season.As I prepare for the holiday season, I am also taking time to reflect on the improvements needed and the success of my garden this growing season.
Yard maintenance in the fall is a good way to get aerobic exercise coupled with muscle training. (Pixabay photo)

Yard maintenance in the fall is a good way to get aerobic exercise coupled with muscle training. (Pixabay photo)

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Prairie Fare: The leaf monster workout — Fitness hidden in fall chores

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
“You look like a leaf monster!” I said to my dog, who trotted in the back door.His wiry fur was completely covered in crispy leaves. Our 40-year-old maple tree had finally dropped its leaves, and our dog rolled in them.Our dog promptly shook his body, sending leaves flying all over our living room.
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Op-Ed submission

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Small towns in North Dakota keep getting smaller. When this happens, small towns struggle to keep their volunteer services.Services such as fire, ambulance, and other medical services.Last spring, Drayton lost their clinic because it wasn’t financially feasible to keep it open.
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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
My brother and my father-in-law were born on the same day, Dec.4. My brother would have turned 76 on that day, and my father-inlaw would have been one year shy of being a centenarian. I said “would have” because both died unexpectedly several years ago.
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