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Red River Farm Network

News Staff
Friday, August 8, 2025
USDA’s reorganization plan moves 2,600 of the 4,600 USDA jobs in the Washington, D.C. area to five regional hubs in Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Fort Collins, and Salt Lake City. Congress received notice about this plan at the same time as USDA employees.
A farmer harvests corn near Mapleton, ND at the end of the 2024 growing season. Photo Sabrina Halvorson.

A farmer harvests corn near Mapleton, ND at the end of the 2024 growing season. Photo Sabrina Halvorson.

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North Dakota farmers, ag businesses brace for tariff blowback

Michael Standaert/north Dakota News Cooperative
Friday, August 8, 2025
Impacts expected from new tariffs on Canada, potential increase on China For farmers across N.D., alarm bells are ringing and could get louder following tariffs imposed on Canada and the potential for increased tariffs on China in the coming weeks.
Registration open for suicide prevention training

Registration open for suicide prevention training

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Registration open for suicide prevention training

News Staff
Friday, August 8, 2025
Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of two upcoming Question, Persuade, Refer suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. The webinars are scheduled for Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. and Sept. 17 at 10 a.m.

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Petition circulates for Matejcek Dam

News Staff
Friday, August 8, 2025
By Nick Vorlage An online petition has been created for Walsh County residents who are upset about the recent decision by the Walsh County Water Resource Board to ban overnight camping and activities at the Matejcek Dam.

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LAWTON MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

News Staff
Friday, August 8, 2025
By Nick Vorlage An arrest warrant has been served for a Lawton man accused of sexual assault. According to court records, Thomas Paul VanNess, 29,on Sept.
The CanDak cycling group touring the offices of Simmons Multimedia as a part of their week-long adventure through Pembina, Walhalla, Langdon, Graham’s Island, Park River, and Hallock. Photo by Nick Vorlage.

The CanDak cycling group touring the offices of Simmons Multimedia as a part of their week-long adventure through Pembina, Walhalla, Langdon, Graham’s Island, Park River, and Hallock. Photo by Nick Vorlage.

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CaNDak – The rendezvous tour

Rebecca Davis
Friday, August 8, 2025
The Cycling Around North Dakota (CaNDak) Tour rolled through the Borderland area Aug. 2–9, covering a full loop of 454 miles. Cyclists made overnight stops in Pembina, Walhalla, Langdon, Graham’s Island, Park River, and Hallock, before returning to Pembina to complete the tour.
126th Annual Deuce of August hosted in Mountain

126th Annual Deuce of August hosted in Mountain

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126th Annual Deuce of August hosted in Mountain

Rebecca Davis
Friday, August 8, 2025
The 126th Annual Deuce of August Icelandic Celebration brought sunshine, smiles, and a strong turnout to Mountain over the weekend with events running Friday through Sunday. “We really did have a great weekend,” said longtime organizer Curtis Olafson.
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