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Sugarbeet harvest wraps up

Sugarbeet harvest wraps up

Sugarbeet harvest wraps up

After a long, challenging, monthplus, the American Crystal Sugar Company has announced they have finally wrapped up their 2025 sugarbeet harvest.This year’s harvest had a delayed beginning due to an unseasonably warm start to October.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Northern Plains Premium Beef

By Bill Patrie President Trump’s efforts to import Argentine beef reminded me that in 1995, the president of the North Dakota Stockmen's Association, Dean Meyer, led a massive effort to create a beef producer-owned packing plant.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

High court hears tariff case – The U.S. Supreme Court spent three hours of oral arguments on Wednesday regarding the President’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. There was some skepticism, with Chief Justice John Roberts noting the emergency statute has never been used to justify tariffs.
Along the way | Catalysts of change

Along the way | Catalysts of change

Along the way

“I don’t think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains.”- Anne FrankMoving through the mosaic of life’s saturation, one finds inspiration in the stories of courage and conviction through the chaos and calamity of indignation.
Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Mike and Judy Stellon attended the funeral for Sarah Landowski held at the New Life Assembly of God Church last Friday.Lynette Restemayer of Cavalier visited Saralee Hoselton on Wednesday afternoon.
Long trips necessitate snacks, and it's best to enjoy a health-friendly one. Pixabay photo

Long trips necessitate snacks, and it's best to enjoy a health-friendly one. Pixabay photo

Prairie Fare: Healthy snacking without a first class ticket

“We are moving you closer to the front of the plane,” the flight attendant said to me. Finally! After dozens of flights, I’m getting bumped to first class. I jumped to the wrong conclusion.I was moved to a seat right behind first class… in the middle of the aisle.
Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist, stands next to a giant pumpkin on the NDSU campus. NDSU photo

Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist, stands next to a giant pumpkin on the NDSU campus. NDSU photo

Dakota Gardener: Five things you didn’t know about pumpkins

We are in the waning days of pumpkin season. I’ve consumed pumpkin spice lattes, cake and even lager. Now, we are looking forward to Thanksgiving and eating pumpkin pie. Before we transition to eggnog and candy canes, let’s celebrate all things pumpkin with some little-known facts.
With Open Enrollment ongoing, 39,000 North Dakotans, including cancer patients and survivors, are faced with skyrocketing premiums for 2026

With Open Enrollment ongoing, 39,000 North Dakotans, including cancer patients and survivors, are faced with skyrocketing premiums for 2026

With Open Enrollment ongoing, 39,000 North Dakotans, including cancer patients and survivors, are faced with skyrocketing premiums for 2026

ACS CAN urges Congress to find a pathway to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits that help over 24 million people afford comprehensive health insurance on the MarketplaceOpen Enrollment for the health insurance Marketplace opened Nov.
Photo by Clint Van Camp

Photo by Clint Van Camp

Prism of prose

By Clint Van Camp(1 Peter 4:10, NKJV).Our stewardship is a good thought for the Thanksgiving season. Our thankfulness will be evidenced by what we give back to God. Let’s see what the Apostle Paul thought about stewardship.