Langdon, ND / West Fargo, ND — Dr. Rory Ratzlaff, a home-grown family medicine physician and healthcare leader, has announced his transition from his roles as chief medical officer at Langdon Prairie Health and medical director of Maple Manor Care Center to his position of department cochair of Family Medicine at Sanford Health in Fargo.

Balazs secures endorsement On Sunday, March 29, Cando resident and military veteran Alex Balazs secured the NDGOP endorsement for the US House of Representatives. The incumbent representative, Julie Fedorchak, lost the endorsement after failing to appear for the convention.

Fargo, N.D., Agricultural operations in North Dakota have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.

(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) applauded the Trump administration’s announcement of higher renewable fuel volumes to be blended into the U.S. fuel supply.

Area producers, industry leaders and community members gathered Thursday, March 26, for the 81st annual North Dakota State Barley Show at the Osnabrock Barley Hall. The annual event brought together participants from across the region to showcase barley samples, recognize excellence in production, and share updates from the agriculture industry.

President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping package of farm-focused policies during a White House agriculture event, aiming to ease rising costs tied to the Iran conflict and boost demand for U.S. crops. Speaking at the “Great American Agriculture Celebration,” Trump highlighted record biofuel mandates and expanded access to E15 fuel. “To help lower gasoline prices for farmers and consumers, this week I issued an emergency order to allow immediate sales of E15, and I’m seeking congressional action to allow E15 all-year-round,” Trump said. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins called the biofuel policy “truly historic,” estimating it could add billions to farm income. The administration also announced new guidance to roll back emissions-related equipment rules, with Trump saying, “Today we’re announcing new guidelines drastically limiting these ridiculous DEF rules, saving farmers and consumers billions and billions of dollars.” Additional loan guarantees and calls for a new farm bill were also emphasized. The announcements come as farmers face higher diesel and fertilizer costs tied to Middle East tensions.

Former University of North Dakota football coach Dale Lennon is about to take a new spring recruiting trip in April, not for players but to raise awareness and donations for the North Dakota Military Gallery.

State officials have said a controversial election security bill in Congress wouldn’t impact North Dakota, but some voting rights advocates in the state raise concerns that it could make it more difficult for some people to vote.

Edmore is turning 125, and organizers are throwing a party big enough to make history and write headlines. The milestone celebration to mark the town’s 125th anniversary has a full slate of festivities planned for late July.