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The Ancient Art of Hard Work

It is that time of year. Fireworks season, tournament fishing, baseball games, what have you, but the hidden holiday amongst all this fun -- haying season. As you drive across the highways and byways of North Dakota, one may notice the beautiful windrows of ample drying grass and alfalfas lining the fields. It is sheer […]

by Tisa Peek

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July 4, 2022

Not Another One

This past week the official word came that yes, the weekly newspaper serving the community of Edgeley in LaMoure County, has shut its doors for the last time.

by Marvin Baker

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July 3, 2022

Catholic Charities: International Adoption and Parenting Services

MINOT — Catholic Charities North Dakota has provided numerous services for almost a century, for people in all stages of life, from birth to old age. The international adoption service, as well as the parenting and counseling services, are just two of the many programs it provides. Kristie Urness, head of the pregnancy parenting and […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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July 2, 2022

Elected Officials Families: Erin Oban’s Husband

BISMARCK — Former Senator and current Rural Development State director Erin Oban, D-Dis 35, was a Senator for four sessions since 2015. Her husband, Chad Oban, described his perspective, saying it was unique, since his own father also served in the legislature. “I was 8 years old the first time he ran,” said Oban. “When […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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July 1, 2022

Lower Your Electric Bill

Your electric bill is one of the biggest guzzler of your monthly expenses. Fortunately electricity in North Dakota only costs about 9.6¢ per kilowatt hours (kWh), well below the national average of 13.1¢ per kWh. But we have higher heating demands in the winter, so the average North Dakotan spends about $1500 a year on […]

by Charlene Nelson

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June 29, 2022

Perry, Georgia-National Junior High Rodeo Finals

Spending an entire week in Perry, Georgia with temperatures reaching 110 degrees, I learned a lot about what the country thinks and knows about North Dakota. We could take it two ways, good or surprised. Most states in the U.S. have no clue of where ND is located, where their bread comes from, or anything […]

by Tisa Peek

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June 28, 2022

Bluegrass in the Trees

CENTER — The rustle of leaves in tall cottonwood trees complimented dancing feet, all in tune with the rhythmic beat of an assortment of entertaining bluegrass music. Welcome to the Missouri River Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival at Cross Ranch State Park. “The setting is the most beautiful part of it all, among the […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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June 26, 2022

Facts of Law: North Dakota After Roe - A Complicated Mess

On Friday, the United States Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade. The crux of the decision found no right to abortion contained within the various rights of the U.S. Constitution, effectively returning abortion regulation to the control of the states. Abortion is undoubtedly a […]

by Andrew Schultz

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June 25, 2022

ND Senators, Governor React to Supreme Court Ruling

Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND, statement on the United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs Vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “The Supreme Court’s decision respects the sanctity of life and rightfully denies that the Constitution provided a right to abortion. The ruling is consistent with my work as Governor of North Dakota and in the Senate […]

by The Dakotan

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June 24, 2022

Unexpected Experience – Cross Ranch

CENTER — From the shade of tall cottonwood trees to the tranquil views along the Missouri River, Cross Ranch State Park is one cool place. Different too. And therein lies an appeal that transforms a first-time visitor into a frequent visitor. Current Park Manager Terry Mitchell can attest to being surprised at the setting of […]