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The Dreaded Blossom End Rot

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 […]

by Charlene Nelson

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August 8, 2022

Talking Outdoors with NDGF Director

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 […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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August 7, 2022

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

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 […]

by Jonathan Starr

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August 6, 2022

A TOUGH Conundrum

MINOT – Plants can be used for many purposes. One plant, lentils, make for a healthy meal, full of iron and fiber. Dr. Charlie Lim, NDSU weed specialist from the Williston Research Extension Center, spoke of an herbicide often used for lentils, called TOUGH. Lim said when it comes to chickpeas, the label says a […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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August 5, 2022

Oil Boosts Infrastructure Fund

By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK (AP) — A major spending initiative aimed at infrastructure projects outside western North Dakota's oil patch is on pace to be fully funded for the first time since the Legislature approved it three years ago, due to strong oil prices and steady production, officials said Wednesday. "Operation Prairie Dog," […]

by The Dakotan

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August 3, 2022

Trials and Tribulations of Yard Work

North Dakota summertime brings a unique sense of urgency and pride when it comes to taking care of a yard. Maybe it’s because we have a limited season to enjoy the aroma of fresh cut, magenta, green grass, or it’s the season of competition on who can maintain the ultimate manicured lawn. Whether one lives […]

by Tisa Peek

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August 2, 2022

The Old-Fashioned Way

MINOT – Whether it's rawhide, cottonwood, or choke cherry trees, Jeremy Duckwitz, Moffit, can make almost anything a person needs to survive in the woods with no modern technology. Surrounding his tent at the North Dakota State Fair is Duckwitz’s many crafts, tools, instruments, and even a canoe that he carved out of 7,000 pounds […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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July 27, 2022

She's Not from Around Here: Creative Kindness and Good Ideas

MINOT -- The van’s bright yellow exterior, accented by pastel, candy-colored sun rays immediately grabbed my attention. My children were more focused on the massive bubbles being blown in front of the Oak Park amphitheater. I followed, but kept side-eyeing that lovely van, wondering what sort of brilliant idea may be operating out of its […]

by Amy Allender

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July 21, 2022

Election Defeat to Council Seat

MINOT - Contentious discussion filled the room at the Minot City Council meeting Monday as the council appointed Roscoe Streyle to temporarily fill the vacant alderman seat previously occupied by newly elected Mayor Tom Ross. The council voted four to two in favor of Roscoe Streyle, a banker at United Community Bank and former legislator […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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July 19, 2022

Squirrel Wars

GARRISON — Sorry, this is getting ridiculous – Garnet and her squirrel fixation, that is. Garnet, the younger of the two hunting maniacs in the household, like most dogs, has a squirrel fixation. Admittedly Eider does too, but at 13 years of age and a larger, slower Brittany she recognizes she can’t catch them. So, […]

by Jonathan Starr

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July 16, 2022

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The Dreaded Blossom End Rot

Talking Outdoors with NDGF Director

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

A TOUGH Conundrum

Oil Boosts Infrastructure Fund

Trials and Tribulations of Yard Work

The Old-Fashioned Way

She's Not from Around Here: Creative Kindness and Good Ideas

Election Defeat to Council Seat

Squirrel Wars

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