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Body Arrest made by Border Patrol in Grafton Details have been released into an arrest by Border Patrol agents in Grafton.
HHS highlights hope, connection and support during Suicide Prevention Month

HHS highlights hope, connection and support during Suicide Prevention Month

HHS highlights hope, connection and support during Suicide Prevention Month

Body BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is joining communities across the state this September to observe Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma and strengthen support for those affected by suicide or experiencing behavioral...
Burnt apartment building on Main St. in Langdon demoed

Burnt apartment building on Main St. in Langdon demoed

Burnt apartment building on Main St. in Langdon demoed

Body On Sunday, Feb. 23, an apartment building on Main Street in Langdon was decimated by a fire. Although one serious injury was reported, no individuals were lost to the flames. The house would finally be demolished on Thursday, Aug. 28.
Cattle producers should contact their local veterinarian to determine the best response for their herd. (NDSU photo)

Cattle producers should contact their local veterinarian to determine the best response for their herd. (NDSU photo)

NDSU veterinarian advises cattle producers to be on the lookout for anthrax

Body NDSU Extension Anthrax is a concern for cattle producers in N.D., as weather conditions in some areas once again have been favorable for this disease. Recently, an anthrax case has been identified in Stark County.
The most important asset on any operation is the health and wellbeing of the farmer or rancher, says NDSU Extension specialists. (Pixabay photo)

The most important asset on any operation is the health and wellbeing of the farmer or rancher, says NDSU Extension specialists. (Pixabay photo)

Farmers and ranchers encouraged to manage stress during harvest season

Body NDSU Extension Piled-up stress during harvest season can lead farmers and ranchers to develop physical or mental health issues, but they can take steps to reduce stress and create healthy ways to manage it, says North Dakota State University Extension experts.
Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Body Brock Mitchell operates two Pioneer seed agencies: Ag365 in Langdon and Lakeview Seed in Rock Lake, N.D. The Langdon site was a stop on the RRFN Crop Tour. Mitchell said most of the corn was planted in early May before two weeks of rain occurred in mid-May.
Photo by Rebecca Davis.

Photo by Rebecca Davis.

‘Lead Teacher’ program holds promise for classroom instruction

Body BISMARCK, N.D. – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Tuesday that N.D. has become the first state to gain approval for a “lead teacher” apprenticeship program, which holds the potential to transform classroom instruction and school leadership.
The offending mining truck.

The offending mining truck.

Wandering in Walhalla

Body Grief is weird. August 30 was National Grief Awareness Day, and September is Suicide Awareness Month, so I felt grief was a fitting topic for my column this week.