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Pass the potatoes … and the brand renewal form

News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
Holidays may provide chance to get family signatures to complete brand renewal As families gather for Thanksgiving this month, they may want to bring their brand renewal forms along to their celebrations.
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News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
Val Wagner of Monango is the newly elected president of the North Dakota Farm Bureau. Wagner and her husband, Mark, operate a Red Angus/Simmental commercial cattle ranch. She has been on the NDFB board since 2020 and was elected vice president two years ago.

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NDFU state convention set for Dec. 12-13 in Bismarck

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Monday, December 1, 2025
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – Delegates will elect a new president to lead North Dakota Farmers Union into its 99th year when it kicks off its annual state convention Friday, Dec. 12, at the Bismarck Event Center. After 12 years, NDFU President Mark Watne is not seeking reelection.
Levi and Rachel Bachmeier with daughters Roslin (left) and Linden (right).

Levi and Rachel Bachmeier with daughters Roslin (left) and Linden (right).

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Bachmeier says he’ll visit every N.D. school district as tenure as school superintendent begins

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Monday, December 1, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D.– New State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier began his first day in the position Monday by declaring his goal to visit all of North Dakota’s 165 operating school districts, beginning with its smallest, Marmarth, in the southwestern corner of the state.
Cavalier Presbyterian is partnering with the Pembina County Emergency Food Pantry, and a freewill offering will be taken to benefit local families in need at the Dueling Gospel Pianos event.

Cavalier Presbyterian is partnering with the Pembina County Emergency Food Pantry, and a freewill offering will be taken to benefit local families in need at the Dueling Gospel Pianos event.

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Dueling Gospel Pianos Christmas event

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Monday, December 1, 2025
Cavalier Presbyterian Church invites the community to an uplifting afternoon of music, fellowship, and holiday spirit at its Christmas celebration on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2:00 p.m. The event will showcase the energetic and heartwarming sounds of ‘Dueling Gospel Pianos,’ featuring local musicians...
Jamestown high school student Larkin Kleven escorts Eddie Ranum in his ‘Cars’ costume at the Little Blue Jays Nest as she works toward credit for her Child Development Associate certification. Photo provided by Teresa Olson.

Jamestown high school student Larkin Kleven escorts Eddie Ranum in his ‘Cars’ costume at the Little Blue Jays Nest as she works toward credit for her Child Development Associate certification. Photo provided by Teresa Olson.

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Despite challenges, child care looks to innovate in North Dakota

Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
Monday, December 1, 2025
Increased collaboration could help address persistent issues Addressing child care staffing shortfalls, affordability, availability and quality has long been a challenge across North Dakota. Workers can be hard to find, must complete proper training and vetting, and are often underpaid.
A large delivery of fresh produce from NDSP.

A large delivery of fresh produce from NDSP.

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ND DOCR prison gardens provide fresh produce for North Dakota families in need

News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is partnering with ‘Harvest Now,’ a national nonprofit which supports prison gardens to help fight food insecurity and provide residents with purposeful work that benefits local communities.
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