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Some of the past giants of the earth from previous Pumpkinfests in Walhalla. Photo by Melanie Thornberg

Some of the past giants of the earth from previous Pumpkinfests in Walhalla. Photo by Melanie Thornberg

20th Annual Giant Pumpkinfest is coming to Walhalla

Body Platinum anniversary sees event join in with two nationally recognized organizations for pageant and giant pumpkin contest The small town of Walhalla is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host the 20th annual Giant Pumpkinfest on Sept. 28.
Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Body Ad hoc disaster and farm bill passage needed – A farm crisis is on the horizon and Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman made that point in a speech on the Senate floor.
Rain dampens harvest

Rain dampens harvest

Rain dampens harvest

Body Rain gauges at the NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center indicated five and a half inches of rain fell between Friday to Monday of last week.
Shining a light on mental health struggles in the agricultural industry

Shining a light on mental health struggles in the agricultural industry

Shining a light on mental health struggles in the agricultural industry

Body Harvest season has arrived in the Borderland region and with it farmers are putting in long days and countless hours. Although this time brings in nature’s bounty, this hard work and the stresses of farming can take a significant toll on farmers' mental health.

Walhalla Library News

Body It's that time of year again for Story Hour. Our first one will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 4:00 p.m. and every Tuesday after unless posted otherwise. We hope to see a lot of kids returning this year.
Autonomous Trucking Conference

Autonomous Trucking Conference

Autonomous Trucking Conference set for Oct. 16-17 in Bismarck

Body The benefits of autonomous trucking to the state and the challenges faced in implementing the technology will be key topics of the North Dakota Autonomous Trucking Conference to be held in Bismarck, Oct. 16-17.
Heritage and happenings

Heritage and happenings

Heritage and happenings - Signs

Body In the book, ‘The Long Winter’ by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Laura talks about her life when they lived in southeast Dakota Territory. What intrigued me about this book were the different signs they’d see in nature that foretold a bad winter.
From the Pastor’s Desk

From the Pastor’s Desk

From the Pastor’s Desk:

Body “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14) The verse above is good to memorize and repeat often as it is a simple prayer that our words and thoughts be acceptable to God.