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For the Farmer

By Charlie Adams on January 11, 2022
Tribute to a National Farm Leader This past month, we lost a lifelong fighter for the family farmer.  Kelly Shockman of rural Grand Rapids, North Dakota, passed away on Dec. 11, 2021.  He was 96 years old.  He died at home on the farm, surrounded by family.  Kelly was born on June 26, 1925, in […]
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House Majority Leader Chet Pollert Announces Retirement 

By Greg Demme on January 10, 2022
Won’t seek re-election this year  BISMARCK—North Dakota House Majority Leader Chet Pollert, R-Dis. 29, Carrington, today announced he will retire from the legislature when his term expires near the end of this year. Rep. Pollert has served in the House since 1999 and has served as House Majority Leader since 2018.   “It’s time.” Chet Pollert, […]
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Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Northwest Minot

By The Dakotan on January 10, 2022
MINOT—Fire destroyed a mobile home in northwest Minot Sunday morning. The Minot Fire Department says it was dispatched to the Northland Mobile Home Park at 11:24 a.m. for a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found flames exiting the roof of the mobile home. Fire department personnel extinguished the blaze by 12:17 p.m. One resident was […]
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Unvaccinated Airmen Lose Pay, Benefits as Air National Guard Yanks Orders

By The Dakotan on January 10, 2022
A new year is bringing new consequences for thousands of Air National Guardsmen who aren’t vaccinated against the coronavirus. As of Dec. 31, 2,500 unvaccinated airmen and Space Force guardians are ineligible for pay or benefits from the Air National Guard. Those troops are also banned from finishing out jobs, taking on new orders, showing […]
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Out with the Old, In with the New Air Force PT Tests

By The Dakotan on January 10, 2022
Resolving to work out more in 2022? Practice the exercises that joined the Air Force physical fitness test on Jan. 1. In the Air Force’s first full year of regularly scheduled PT tests since 2019, it’s letting airmen mix and match the exercises they want to be judged on. Proponents hope the change will play to […]
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Fatality Accident

By The Dakotan on January 10, 2022
JAMESTOWN—The North Dakota Highway Patrol says one man died and another was injured in a single vehicle accident on Saturday. According to the NDHP, the F-350 was traveling east on I-94 around 2:17 p.m. when the 69-year-old driver from Upton, WY, lost control as he entered an exit in Jamestown. The vehicle entered the median, […]
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Matt Heilman Throws Hat into Already Crowded Ring 

By Greg Demme on January 10, 2022
Announces candidacy for ND House seat in District 7  BISMARCK—Bismarck resident Matt Heilman announced his candidacy today for a seat in the North Dakota House of Representatives in District 7.  In his press release, Heilman wrote, “As an activist, I’ve proven I can work well with others in accomplishing mutual goals.” He continued, “I will […]
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Just Simplify

By Charlene Nelson on January 10, 2022
Stuff costs more than money  Many are beginning to recognize the emotional, spiritual and financial weight of consumerism. That is why there is a surge in blogs, Facebook pages and websites that encourage and extol minimalism and non-consumerism.  Fifty years ago, Americans consumed half of what they do today. Advertising convinces us that we will be […]
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Aggressive Timeline for MPS Realignment Project 

By Jasahd Stewart on January 10, 2022
Minot—Kicking off the new year, the School Board for Minot Public Schools (MPS) discussed plans for the Realignment Project on Thursday, Jan. 6, with hopes to complete schematics within 10 days and to have a name for the new high school by April 1. [Mtg Agenda]  “The bond issue was an incredible amount of work. […]
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Game and Fish Brief

By Kim Fundingsland on January 10, 2022
Hunter Education Classes  If you were born after 1961, are 12 years or older, you must take a certified hunter education course before you can get a firearm or bowhunting license in North Dakota.  “In some of our communities, especially our smaller communities, there's only one course a year, so if you need to meet […]
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