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Sakakawea on the rise 

Several Feet More Than Expected  RIVERDALE – Lake Sakakawea has been experiencing a dramatic rise in water level the past few weeks, and there’s much more to come.  According to the latest projections of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Sakakawea’s peak elevation this year is expected to be 1,842.6 feet. One month […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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July 14, 2023

ND Game and Fish News 

Say Yes to Clean, Drain, Dry   While the effort to stop the introduction and transportation of aquatic nuisance species in North Dakota has been mostly successful, challenges remain as not all anglers, pleasure boaters and other water enthusiasts are abiding by the clean, drain, dry message.  For example, last week department game wardens and […]
by The Dakotan
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July 10, 2023

Super South Prairie Showing 

ND Strong at USA Clay Nationals Final  MASON, MICHIGAN – When the last target was broken at the USA High School Clay Target National Championship the South Prairie Royals captured ninth place in a field of 240 5-person teams. They led an impressive showing from North Dakota shooters on the national stage.  In Sunday’s team […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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July 10, 2023

Local High School Excels

Individual Day at Clay Target Nationals MASON, MICHIGAN -- What a day it was for individual qualifying at the USA Clay Target High School Finals. South Prairie High School shooters made it a day to remember. Fresh off a 7th place team performance in Friday squad qualifying for Sunday's national championship, team members had a […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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July 8, 2023

South Prairie Makes Statement at Nationals 

Trapshooters Advance to Finals  MASON, MICHIGAN – The South Prairie Royals high school clay target team opened national competition Friday with a 7th place performance in a 240-team field comprised of high school clay target competitors from throughout the United States. The strong showing earned the Royals a place in the national finals Sunday.  South […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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July 7, 2023

An Improving Small Community 

Coleharbor Playground Complete  COLEHARBOR – Improvements continue at this small community. Most recently new playground equipment was installed, the final phase of improvements at the nearly 50-year-old park in the center of the city.  “Small cities deserve nice things too,” said Heith Pochant, mayor. “We hope to have a nice community event of some sort […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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July 3, 2023

Boat Dogs 

A Slice of Life If everyone discovered the benefits of fishing, there would be a shortage of fishing rods.  I read that somewhere, or something very close to it. Fishing is fun, to be sure, especially when the fish cooperate, but there’s so much more to it. First and foremost is that thinking about general […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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July 2, 2023

Lake Darling Advisory 

Be Aware of Blue-green Algae  MINOT – Lake Darling, a nearly 16 square mile impoundment on the Souris River northwest of Minot, has been added to the blue-green algae Water Advisory list by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. Blue-green algae can be harmful to humans and animals.  The advisory warns that Lake Darling […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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June 30, 2023

Favorable Holiday Weather  

Hot Weekend, Pleasant 4th of July  BISMARCK – The weather should be more than agreeable this weekend and through the Fourth of July holiday, especially for the northern half of the state.  Ken Simosko, National Weather Service meteorologist in Bismarck, summed up the weekend and holiday weather outlook for the Minot area.  “It’ll be a […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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June 30, 2023

Deer Lottery Held, Licenses Remain 

ND Game and Fish Department Briefs  North Dakota’s deer gun lottery has been held and more than 4,300 licenses remain. Only resident applicants who were unsuccessful in the lottery can apply for remaining licenses.  Successful applicants can expect to receive their deer license by early August.  More than 68,500 individuals applied for a deer gun […]
by The Dakotan
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June 26, 2023
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