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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Body Hallson Church service, pie social and book fair set for July 18 The Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA) will host its annual Hallson Church Service, Pie Social and Book Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at Icelandic State Park near Cavalier.
Some like it hot....

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia I was glad to get back to work this morning so I could finally relax. Like you, we had a very busy Fourth of July weekend, which began with the inaugural Langdon Pre-Blast Bash parade on Thursday.
A farmer plants corn into a cover crop, which is one of several regenerative agriculture practices that a new federal rule holds can reduce the overall greenhouse gas emissions of producing ethanol. (Photo by Jacob Tosch/USDA)

A farmer plants corn into a cover crop, which is one of several regenerative agriculture practices that a new federal rule holds can reduce the overall greenhouse gas emissions of producing ethanol. (Photo by Jacob Tosch/USDA)

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USDA’s finalized rule could boost adoption of regenerative farming practices

Cami Koons, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Body Farmers growing corn and soybeans for biofuels can now quantify the carbon intensity of crops grown with certain regenerative agriculture practices, due to a recently finalized federal rule. The U.S.
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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Body Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework launched — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at reducing what they describe as bureaucratic overreach affecting farmers,...
From the Pastor’s Desk:

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Father Kurtis Gunwall, St. Alphonsus Catholic
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Body As I began this week, it has stayed busy, as most weeks this summer have been. Thoughts came to my mind that we are already in the middle of summer break here in early July. Others have shared that they are busy, busy, busy and not able to relax very much.
Cyanobacteria is often found in stagnant ponds or dugouts with elevated nutrient levels, forming large colonies that appear as scum. Photo courtesy of NDSU

Cyanobacteria is often found in stagnant ponds or dugouts with elevated nutrient levels, forming large colonies that appear as scum. Photo courtesy of NDSU

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Summer heat brings increased risk of toxic cyanobacteria

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Body As temperatures rise, so should agricultural producers’ caution around toxins on their operations. Cyanobacteria, also known as bluegreen algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and people.
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