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Traffic stop results in Walsh County manhunt

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Four suspects from a traffic stop led law enforcement on a manhunt in Walsh County just east of Park River on Thursday, August 21.The incident began when a car was stopped by the North Dakota Highway Patrol one mile east of Park River on highway 17 around 1:30 p.m.

testing by Homeland Security.

Symposium held for drone tech

Nick Vorlage

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

North Dakota Leaders held a symposium last Wednesday at Camp Grafton near Devils Lake to discuss drone technology.The assembly comes after North Dakota Senator John Hoeven sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

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N.D. Supreme Court to hear area case

Nick Vorlage

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The North Dakota Supreme Court will hold a review hearing next month to determine the future of a case out of Grand Forks.In June 2024, Fordville resident Travis Dean Bell, 43, rear-ended a vehicle on Highway 2 outside of the Grand Fork airport.

Kelly Armstrong speaks during the Aug. 21, 2025, Industrial Commission meeting. Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor

WBI to receive $500M state financial guarantee to build natural gas pipeline in North Dakota

Mary Steurer And Amy Dalrymple, Nd Monitor

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The North Dakota Industrial Commission has awarded WBI Energy an up to $500 million financial guarantee to build a pipeline that will bring natural gas to the state’s eastern communities.

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Industrial Commission approves program to support ag, defense work

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved the plan for a new grant program for the Research and Technology Park (RTP) at North Dakota State University.

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

CLS management continues in beetsDuring pre-pile, American Crystal Sugar Company typically lifts 15-to-18 percent of its sugarbeet crop.The factories began slicing beets just over a week ago. ACSC has taken a cautious approach due to the heat.

For the second year in a row, the lilacs in this shelterbelt have been hit hard by a fungal foliage disease called Pseudocercospora. NDSU photo

Dakota Gardener: Too much of a good thing

Joe Zeleznik, Forester

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

After several years of drought, some timely rains are happening, and in decent amounts. Well, mostly timely, and mostly in decent amounts. There are still some droughty spots out there.Nevertheless, conditions have improved substantially across a large region.

NDFB President Daryl Lies

NDFB President Daryl Lies will not seek re-election

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

NDFB President Daryl Lies issued the following statement today regarding his decision not to seek re-election this fall at the NDFB Annual Meeting.“There comes a time when change is right. Change is not always easy and not always welcomed with open arms in our lives.

Glimmers of grace

Christine Jensen

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Saturated by the soulful awareness of life’s renewal, one finds freedom in foraging through the wilderness of change and transformation.There is a masterpiece of peace floating around the sanctity of authenticity and in it lies the key to purpose and tranquility.

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Saralee Hoselton

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

On Monday, Merv and Phyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton were among those who had dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizen’s Center. Saralee stayed for an afternoon of cards and socializing. The next afternoon, Lynette Restemayer of Cavalier came to have dessert and visit with Saralee Hoselton.

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