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Pembina County man charged with luring minor

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body Pembina County resident Blake Allan Hannesson, 18, made his initial appearance in Northeast District Court on Monday. Back in October, Hannesson was arrested and charged with luring minors by computer.
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body There is a cyclical nature to production agriculture and the commodities markets, but Bespoke Group Director of Research Jacob Shapiro said this current market landscape is different.

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American Crystal Sugar Company announces board reorganization

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body Brent Baldwin, Greg Cotton, and Jared Sands were elected to the American Crystal Sugar Company’s Board of Directors following the cooperative’s annual shareholders’ meeting last week. Baldwin represents the Drayton factory district following the retirement of Jeff Whelan.
The Wild World of Weeds Workshop will provide updates on weed control and herbicide research conducted by NDSU faculty. (NDSU photo)

The Wild World of Weeds Workshop will provide updates on weed control and herbicide research conducted by NDSU faculty. (NDSU photo)

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NDSU Extension’s 28th annual Wild World of Weeds Workshop set for Jan. 20

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension will host the 28th annual Wild World of Weeds Workshop on Jan. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D.
Farmer Tyler Stafslien stands in front of storage silos holding grain and soybeans in Ryder, North Dakota on Nov. 14, 2025. The tariff war with China forced Stafslien to store more of his soybeans this harvest season. (Photo: Gabrielle Nelson/Buffalo’s Fire)

Farmer Tyler Stafslien stands in front of storage silos holding grain and soybeans in Ryder, North Dakota on Nov. 14, 2025. The tariff war with China forced Stafslien to store more of his soybeans this harvest season. (Photo: Gabrielle Nelson/Buffalo’s Fire)

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Soybeans have been a top U.S. ag export for decades but what happens when the top buyer stops buying?

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body The Trump administration has announced $12 billion in relief for farmers but that won’t cover all their losses. RYDER, N.D., — Tyler Stafslien is a fourth-generation farmer who’s worked his family’s land in central North Dakota for about 20 years.
The black cow made me do it

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The black cow made me do it

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia What a great time to be alive! While perhaps, like you, I share great concern about what our future holds with A.I. and political and social issues - you have to admit life in 2025 has not been boring.

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Health Tip

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body Provided by Cavalier County Health District Dec. 19 - Lock.
Some baking ingredients such as chocolate chips will no longer be covered under federal food assistance benefits next year under a change to North Dakota’s program

Some baking ingredients such as chocolate chips will no longer be covered under federal food assistance benefits next year under a change to North Dakota’s program

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USDA approves North Dakota request to ban candy, soda purchases with SNAP

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body North Dakotans receiving federal food assistance will not be able to use those benefits to pay for candy, soda and some other foods, after the state implements changes approved by the Trump administration.
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