Langdon Area High School Drama Department presents “Mean Girls Jr.” LANGDON — The popcorn was popping, fountain sodas were pouring, and the lights were dimming inside the historic Roxy Theatre, as audiences gathered for the Langdon Area High School Drama Department’s production of Mean Girls Jr. The theater filled with proud parents, excited friends and supportive community members on March 13, 15 and 16.

The event will include breakout sessions, an exhibitor fair, networking opportunities and four tours highlighting innovative rural grocery models throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. FARGO, N.D.

The federal government has approved most of North Dakota’s nearly $200 million plan implementing the first year of a massive rural health grant - meaning organizations will soon be able to apply for a slice of the money.

BISMARCK, N.D. - Levi Bachmeier, an educator, policy leader, and current Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced on Monday his campaign to lead the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, outlining a vision centered on strong schools, great teachers, engaged families, and classroom-focused accountability.

MINOT, N.D. - Minot will once again celebrate its Scandinavian heritage this summer with the debut of the Fjord Folk Fest, a new festival carrying on the traditions of the city’s long-running cultural events. The announcement comes after the organizers of the Norsk Hostfest confirmed in January that the annual festival would not return in 2026. The decision was attributed to rising costs and declining attendance, which made continuing the nearly 50-year-old event unsustainable.

While it may seem as though wild bird migration has just ended, spring migration will be starting soon. As wild bird movement increases, the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) across the U.S. will rise.

By Terry Jacobson, Cavalier County Soil Conservation District Board ents lost with straw removal. The Cavalier County Soil Conservation District (CCSCD) board of directors urges farmers to consider all direct and indirect costs and benefits of selling straw from wheat fields before signing a contract. While the direct benefit of turning what sometimes seems like 'trash' into cash is enticing, weigh the following potential immediate and long-term indirect costs prior to making a decision: 1. Loss of nutrients 2. Increased possibility of soil erosion 3. Decreased moisture infiltration and conservation 4. Possible soil quality impacts Nutrient Loss-Extension bulletins on the value of nutrients lost with the removal of straw from wheat fields indicate that the levels of loss vary according to the yield in a particular year. Nutrients removed with the straw also vary with the differences between short and tall varieties. The value of the major nutrients removed with the straw depends on the price of fertilizers applied in the following year. The articles reviewed indicated that the straw removed varied between one and two tons per acre. The lost value of nutrients may vary between $14.58 and $25.39 per ton of straw removed. No value was estimated for the trace minerals removed with the straw. One-time straw removal was not deemed to be a serious threat to soil fertility, however, repeated removal in consecutive years could result in a significant loss of fertility and increased need for applied fertilizer.

The Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS) is excited to announce an upcoming webinar focused on farm recordkeeping. This free webinar will provide practical guidance on maintaining clear, organized, and effective farm records while highlighting how accurate records influence financial performance, management decisions and long-term farm sustainability.

LANGDON, N.D. - Farmers interested in adding cover crops to their operations will have an opportunity to learn from researchers and producers during the 2026 Cover Crop Summit, scheduled for Thursday, April 2. Titled “Cover Crop Summit 2026 – A Practical Approach to Cover Crops,” the event will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature presentations focused on real-world strategies for integrating cover crops into crop and livestock systems.

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