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Wildfire Smoke Impacts 

Trinity Health  The wildfire smoke blanketing north central North Dakota is causing poor air quality in the region.  Jeffrey Verhey, MD, a pulmonary and critical care physician with Trinity Health, says people with respiratory conditions are advised to remain inside and keep their windows shut.  He says a check of air quality index sites today […]
by The Dakotan
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May 17, 2023

Low Fire Danger in Ward County 

Burn Restriction still in Place  MINOT – Though the Minot Rural Fire Department placed a burn restriction in Ward County two weeks ago that is set to be in place until November, burn bans will fluctuate, and after large amounts of rain this past weekend in the region, the county is currently in a low […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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May 17, 2023

ND Game and Fish News 

ANS Awareness Week  May 14-20 is Aquatic Nuisance Species Awareness Week in North Dakota in an effort to raise the public’s understanding of the preventative steps recreationists need to follow to stop the introduction and spread of ANS in the state’s waterways.  ANS are nonnative plants, animals or pathogens that can affect the ecology of […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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May 15, 2023

Sunshine and Smiles 

A Slice of Life   By Kim Fundingsland  Everyone needs a little down time now and then. Maybe sit back and relax, whatever form that may be, and get away from daily routines and responsibilities.   One way I’ve found to do exactly that usually involves a fishing rod, good company, and an appreciation for […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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May 14, 2023

ND Game and Fish News 

 Fish Challenge Open  North Dakota is home to a wide variety of fish species and our fisheries department stocks waters across the state for angler enjoyment.  To encourage exploration of the state’s fisheries, anglers fishing in North Dakota are invited to complete the second annual Fish Challenge.  New this year, anglers can choose to complete […]
by The Dakotan
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May 8, 2023

The Puppy and the Ticket 

A Slice of Life The tale I am about to reveal is worth a laugh, a cry, or both. I suppose the reaction will range from “hilarious”, to that “D___ dog!”  I’m a member of the hilarious group but, admittedly, for a moment or two, I muttered a few four-letter words. One glance at my […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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May 7, 2023

Open Fires Banned on Oahe WMA, Surrounding Areas 

ND Game and Fish  The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is prohibiting open burning beginning May 5 on public property it manages south of Bismarck and Mandan, to reduce the potential for wildfires in a heavily wooded recreation area along the Missouri River.  All open burning, including campfires, is banned until further notice on […]
by The Dakotan
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May 3, 2023

Late Season Lake Ice 

Cold April  MINOT – With temperatures in the 70s expected this week it will accelerate the dissipation of a lingering ice pack on many lakes. But there’s ample work for the sun and wind to do too as “ice out” this year ranks as one of the latest in history.  May 1 is the annual […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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May 2, 2023

Mule Deer Survey Complete

ND Game and Fish News Mule Deer Survey Completed The North Dakota Game and Fish Department completed its annual mule deer survey, and results indicate western North Dakota’s mule deer population is 29% lower than last year and 5% below the long-term average. Biologists counted 1,994 mule deer in 286.3 square miles during this year’s […]
by The Dakotan
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May 1, 2023

Sleepy, Cold, and Fishing 

A Slice of Life  When my alarm woke me, I thought to myself I must be crazy. It was 3:30 a.m. Dark and cold. I had a ninety-minute drive that I wasn’t looking forward to.  Ahhh. The life of a fisherman is sometimes difficult to understand. Explaining it to someone else? Even harder.  There are […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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April 30, 2023
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