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Concerns have arisen on the border

Stateside concerns over northern border issues continue to be discussed. In Grand Forks on Wednesday, a House judiciary subcommittee hosted a field hearing to discuss border issues.

Fire Department mills on June 11 ballot

At Tuesday’s city commission meeting, a question which will be on the June 11 ballot concerning levies for the Langdon Fire Department was discussed. The department currently levies a total of 5 mills for the Fire Department building, or equipment reserve, under the NDCC 57-15-42.

Saturday Night at the Akra Hall Icelandic State Park

On Saturday, June 8, The Northeast North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA) and Icelandic State Park will be hosting their annual 'Saturday Night at Akra Hall' at Icelandic State Park, 13571 Highway 5, Cavalier.
Dinner Among the Stars fundraiser to be hosted

Dinner Among the Stars fundraiser to be hosted

Dinner Among the Stars fundraiser to be hosted

The fifth annual Dinner Among the Stars fundraiser will be held Thursday, June 6 at its new venue, the Mountain Community Center. This event is held by Domestic Violence and Abuse Center Inc. (DVAC).
Recent poll shows where voters lean

Recent poll shows where voters lean

Recent poll shows where voters lean

By Nick Vorlage The North Dakota News Cooperative has released the results of a recent poll of where North Dakotans are standing for Republican candidates just weeks out from the June 11 primaries.
The rapid maturation of winter rye makes the timing of harvest critical to ensure optimum nutrient content for livestock. (NDSU photo)

The rapid maturation of winter rye makes the timing of harvest critical to ensure optimum nutrient content for livestock. (NDSU photo)

Harvest window for quality winter rye forage is small

As the days get longer, grass growth is fast in the Northern Plains. Among the cereal grains, winter rye has one of the fastest growth rates, quickly moving from the vegetative stage to stem elongation and head emergence in the blink of an eye.
The species of flies is a major factor in the timing and type of pest control that will be most effective. (NDSU photo)

The species of flies is a major factor in the timing and type of pest control that will be most effective. (NDSU photo)

Controlling flies on cattle requires proper timing

Face flies, horn flies and stable flies are the most common and most treated pests on North Dakota livestock operations. Left uncontrolled, these pests can cause significant loss in livestock production.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

In a marathon hearing that started at 11 AM and wrapped up after midnight, the House Agriculture Committee passed the farm bill on a 33-21 vote. All 29 Republican members of the committee and four Democrats voted for the farm bill.