News Briefs

Body Human smugglers seek acquittal Steve Shand and Harshkumar Patel, the two men found guilty of human smuggling charges this past November, are now seeking an acquittal.

January is Birth Defects Prevention Month; HHS reminds people about prevention and resources to assist children and families

Body BISMARCK, ND - Every 4.5 minutes, a baby is born with a major birth defect in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Birth defects include structural changes and disorders present at birth.

Registration open for 10th annual Field to Fork webinar series

Body NDSU Extension's Field to Fork webinars provide information about safely growing, preserving and preparing specialty-crop fruits and vegetables. North Dakota State University Extension will again host the Field to Fork webinar series starting February 2025.

Red River Farm Network

Body The new economic assistance package for farmers will total $9.7 billion. North Dakota farmers will share $672 million in relief. Payments will total $619 million for Minnesota and $505 million for South Dakota.

Application window opens for “Climate-Smart Agriculture” Program

Body Six million dollars available to producers for high-value ag conservation practices Monday marked the official opening of the North Dakota application window for a pilot project that rewards farmers and ranchers for implementing high-value conservation practices on their...

Evolution Ag Summit set for Feb. 18

Body North Dakota Farmers Union is set to host the third annual Evolution Ag Summit on Feb. 18 in Jamestown. “Fuels of the Future” is the focus of this year’s summit. The event will focus on new developments in the renewable fuels markets and the opportunities they create for N.D.

North Dakota governor unveils bold property tax plan in first State of the State address

Body By Michael Achterling, Amy Dalrymple and Jeff Beach/The North Dakota Monitor are offering the most aggressive, durable and responsible plan to reduce property taxes that has ever been proposed,” Armstrong said.

Fraud Watch

Body Credit repair scams Overwhelmed by holiday bills? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to face your debt alone either. The New Year is the perfect time to take control of your finances — but beware of criminal scammers offering quick fixes that are too good to be true.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Strange Stories

Body It’s the fantastic that sells. In 1907 and 1908, Ward County newspapers reported on a mess of such tales— some tall, some so strange they must have happened.