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Colin Sundquist, Wyatt’s father, drives a grain cart while helping his son with harvest. Photo courtesy of Chris Aaruhs, North Dakota Farmers Union.

Colin Sundquist, Wyatt’s father, drives a grain cart while helping his son with harvest. Photo courtesy of Chris Aaruhs, North Dakota Farmers Union.

Betting on tomorrow

Farmers wait for good news as problems in agriculture continue to mount Earpiece in and sunglasses on, Wyatt Sundquist is at peace in his combine during the harvest season.
Sugarbeet harvest wraps up

Sugarbeet harvest wraps up

Sugarbeet harvest wraps up

By Nick Vorlage After a long, crazy, month-plus, the American Crystal Sugar Company has announced they have finally wrapped up their 2025 sugarbeet harvest. This year’s harvest had a delayed beginning due to an unseasonably warm start to October.
Wandering in Walhalla

Wandering in Walhalla

Wandering in Walhalla

As the deer season rifle opener came, so did the snow flurries. While I’m not a hunter, I can appreciate the skill, time, and dedication that goes into hunting. For some, it’s an adrenaline rush.

State warns of unfair Medicare marketing practices

BISMARCK, N.D. – As concerns grow nationwide over unfair trade practices in the Medicare marketplace, the North Dakota Insurance Department is calling attention to tactics that could limit seniors’ access to unbiased advice and fair coverage options.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Nov. 14 - Every quit starts with day one Quitting smoking takes time and support, but every smoke-free day matters. Contact Langdon Prairie Health to speak with a tobacco cessation specialist or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free help and resources.
Guest speaker Sergeant Madison Wigness gave a speech at the Veterans Day Program. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Guest speaker Sergeant Madison Wigness gave a speech at the Veterans Day Program. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Veterans Day program hosted at American Legion Post #98

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, area residents gathered inside of American Legion Post #98 to hear their annual ceremony to celebrate and honor those who have and continue to serve the United States Military.
Michael Hauck, 64, left, a homeless veteran, sits next to Kris Morrissette, behavioral health manager at Ministry on the Margins in Bismarck, before being transported to a nearby hotel as he awaits approval to move into a nearby apartment on Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/ North Dakota Monitor)

Michael Hauck, 64, left, a homeless veteran, sits next to Kris Morrissette, behavioral health manager at Ministry on the Margins in Bismarck, before being transported to a nearby hotel as he awaits approval to move into a nearby apartment on Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/ North Dakota Monitor)

NORTH DAKOTA SEES UPTICK IN VETERAN HOMELESSNESS

ND Veteran Affairs preparing $500,000 grant program focused on homelessness Michael Hauck served as a staff sergeant, combat engineer for the U.S. Army in Germany, Egypt and the states of Georgia and Washington.