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Keeping “pollution” out of our “river.” Photo by Gretta Ohmann.

Keeping “pollution” out of our “river.” Photo by Gretta Ohmann.

Students visit Icelandic State Park for an Eco Ed Day

Seventh grade students from North Border Pembina had a fun-filled ECO ED DAY field trip to Icelandic State Park to step outside the classroom. Students learned about trees, soil, water quality, prairie grasses, and watersheds.
A grand opening was hosted for Langdon’s newest business, NV2B, on Sept. 20

A grand opening was hosted for Langdon’s newest business, NV2B, on Sept. 20

NV2B opens doors in Langdon

Sauna, aesthetics, massages, and much more to be offered by co-owners Last Saturday, the City of Langdon officially welcomed its newest business to FM Mall with a grand opening celebration.
Dr. Carla Sharp-Gilbertson and her husband, Andy Gilbertson, with their young family. Gilbertson Veterinary Clinic will be opening their doors in Cavalier on Oct. 1.

Dr. Carla Sharp-Gilbertson and her husband, Andy Gilbertson, with their young family. Gilbertson Veterinary Clinic will be opening their doors in Cavalier on Oct. 1.

New veterinary clinic to open in Cavalier

Coming to the city of Cavalier on Oct. 1 is the Gilbertson Veterinary Clinic, which will be offering small animal care services. The Gilberston Veterinary Clinic is the culmination of months of work and preparation by Dr. Carla Sharp-Gilbertson and Andy Gilbertson.
Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone and have agreed to meet in person in late October. A framework deal on the TikTok social media app is apparently in place, but details are sketchy.
Cover crops provide continuous living cover and roots, armor the soil, improve soil carbon and nutrient cycling, reduce erosion and runoff, help retain snow and can suppress weeds through competition. (NDSU photo)

Cover crops provide continuous living cover and roots, armor the soil, improve soil carbon and nutrient cycling, reduce erosion and runoff, help retain snow and can suppress weeds through competition. (NDSU photo)

North Dakota growers should consider planting a cover crop this fall

With favorable soil moisture conditions this year, growers across North Dakota have an excellent opportunity to establish a fall-seeded cover crop, according to Victor Gomes, NDSU Extension cropping systems specialist at NDSU’s Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC).
Agricultural professionals may feel too occupied with other responsibilities to handle personal or family needs. (Pixabay photo)

Agricultural professionals may feel too occupied with other responsibilities to handle personal or family needs. (Pixabay photo)

NDSU Extension provides tips and resources to reduce stress during harvest season

As harvest season hits the region and families seek to manage their farming efforts in the coming days and weeks, many farmers, farm laborers, agricultural professionals and family members are facing increased stresses linked with uncertain markets and prices, input costs and other factors.
Grain placed in piles needs to stay dry and cool. (Flickr photo by Brad Smith)

Grain placed in piles needs to stay dry and cool. (Flickr photo by Brad Smith)

Consider key factors when using alternative grain storage

There is a critical need for grain storage in North Dakota, as elevators are telling farmers they will not be able to accept soybeans due to lost storage space caused by summer storms.
The North Border Walhalla sixth graders making posters with PNC residents.

The North Border Walhalla sixth graders making posters with PNC residents.

Pembilier Nursing Center:

Hello all you beautiful people! Fall is in the air, which means school has started, and the days of not knowing how warm to dress are here. Fall sports are in full swing, which means busy schedules and late nights for many families.