AgCountry declares $60 million in cash dividends

Fargo, N.D. – AgCountry Farm Credit Services is excited to announce that a record $60 million in cash dividends will be paid to eligible member-owners in March of 2020. Since 2014, AgCountry patrons have received over $195 million in cash patronage.

Pavers Available at Pembina County Museum Veteran Memorial

The Pembina County Museum’s Veteran Memorial area continues to expand as the county’s veterans are honored with pavers. To date we have 562 pavers honoring Pembina County’s men and women who have served their country from the Spanish-American War to the present.

Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Now Open

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) is soliciting preliminary applications for the FY19 Land and Water Conservation Fund through January 17, 2020.

Bowesmont Lives

The children and grandchildren of Merv and Phyllis Holter gathered at their home for several days to celebrate Christmas beginning December 26th and ending December 31st.

... And She Can Laugh...

“I know what you guys are up to”, our four year old, Benaiah, sternly declared as he abruptly opened his door and stumbled out into the living room a good twenty minutes after we had tucked him in. I couldn’t help but be amused even though it was well past his bedtime.

Grain Dealers to Convene in Fargo

The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association will hold its 108th Annual Convention & Industry Show at the Fargo Holiday Inn January 19-21, 2020. Approximately 800 people are expected for the event, consisting of grain elevator managers, farmers, grain industry personnel, suppliers and spouses.

NDDOT seeks comments on 2020 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Amendment

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking comments on an amendment to the 2020-2023 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) due to a significant increase in estimated cost on a previously published project in 2020. Deck overlay on ND 23, 3 miles West of ND 1804.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

David, in Psalm 40 wrote, “I read in your [God’s] letter what you wrote about me.... That’s when God’s Word entered my life, became part of my very being” (v:8). This is what God wants of every person who comes to Him.

Senior Citizen Update

Are you a family member of another adult providing ongoing unpaid care for an adult or child with a special need? If you experience an emergency or have a planned/unplanned event or crisis, there may be funding to assist with the cost of respite care.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1705 “I heard a fly buzz when I died; The stillness round my form Was like the stillness in the air Between the heaves of storm.