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N.D. Adjutant General Announces New State Command Sergeant Major

By The Dakotan on August 8, 2022

BISMARCK — Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann announced today that Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Binstock was selected as the next North Dakota Army National Guard state command sergeant major (SCSM). Binstock succeeds Command Sgt. Maj. Derek Heck, who has served in the position since December 2019. Binstock will formally assume SCSM duties in a change of […]

Fargo House Tests Hemp as Construction Material

By The Dakotan on August 8, 2022

By DAN GUNDERSON Minnesota Public Radio FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The two small houses are going up on the back half of a lot just off a busy street, not far from downtown Fargo."These homes are identical in blueprint, they're 13 by 23, with 12 foot ceilings, there's a loft in each of them," explains […]

North Dakota Abortion Clinic Ramps Up Move to Minnesota

By The Dakotan on August 8, 2022

By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — The owner of a North Dakota abortion clinic that faces closure this month was directing traffic and deliveries Friday at its planned new location a few miles away in Minnesota.The Red River Women's Clinic, which has been operating on a busy downtown Fargo street since 1998, […]

The Dreaded Blossom End Rot

By Charlene Nelson on August 8, 2022

It’s every gardener’s nightmare: You spend all summer nurturing your lovely tomato and pepper plants to maturity and when the time comes to pick the delicious fruits of your labor you discover they have ugly, black rotting splotches on the bottom of the fruit. You have fallen victim to the aptly-named Blossom End Rot (or […]

Upside Down Under -- A Party of Parties

By Marvin Baker on August 7, 2022

A party of parties… What happens when a group of 20 somethings with nothing to do get together? They have a party. That’s what a group of us in Edgeley did on March 16, 1981. But this was no ordinary party. Yes, it was 41 years ago, but I still think about this party […]

Talking Outdoors with NDGF Director

By Kim Fundingsland on August 7, 2022

MINOT – Jeb Williams was appointed director of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department by Governor Doug Burgum on August 24, 2021. He previously served as NDGF Wildlife Division chief. Williams visited with The Dakotan during a recent visit to the Conservation and Skills Park at the State Fair. THE DAKOTAN – What is […]

Spray Those Weeds

By Lydia Hoverson on August 6, 2022

MINOT – Weeds, weeds, and more weeds. Both big farmers and small gardeners understand this nuisance. One specific kind of weed, Kochia Scoparia, has taken its toll on many crop fields in North Dakota, according to Brian Jenks, a weed specialist from the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. “If we’re not controlling Kochia […]

Providing Independence

By Lydia Hoverson on August 6, 2022

MINOT – “Remove barriers and achieve dreams” is the goal of Minot’s service agency Independence Incorporated. Scott Burlingame, executive director, said Independence Inc. is an 11-county service organization, serving northwest North Dakota for anyone with physical disabilities, learning or cognitive disabilities, mental health issues, vision issues, and blindness. There are many programs within Independence […]

Northern Celebrations: A Time and Place for Everything, Including Releasing Fish

By Jonathan Starr on August 6, 2022

It’s been said that there is a time and place for everything. The old adage holds true for fishing, as well, especially when it comes to well-meaning anglers practicing catch-and-release. Generally, releasing a healthy fish is a noble – and good - act. It’s just that it’s not always the best for […]

Wrapping Up The Art

By Lydia Hoverson on August 5, 2022

MINOT – Creativity, art, and fun filled Minot this summer with the annual Arts in the Parks hosted by the Minot Area Council of the Arts. Thursday marked the program’s final event for the summer with performances by Johnny SPUD and Soulshine, along with food trucks, art vendors, bounce houses, and axe throwing. “It’s […]

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