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Members of the sponsoring committee for a proposed ballot measure to make public school meals free watch as staff with the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office count petition signatures on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

Members of the sponsoring committee for a proposed ballot measure to make public school meals free watch as staff with the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office count petition signatures on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

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Free school meals measure in North Dakota approved for November vote

Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body North Dakotans will vote in November on a mandate that the state must pay for meals for K-12 students.

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Borderland BRIEFS

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body Braunberger, Moe named N.D. County Teachers of the Year Two local educators were among the 50 teachers recognized as 2026 North Dakota County Teachers of the Year by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
Pictured, from left, are Northern Plains Railroad representatives Ben Liden, Ryan Riskey, Derek Muir, Ben Chalich, Jessica Tennison and Jody Wilson; and North Prairie Ag Nekoma team members Chris Lee, Robbie Lorenz, Clint Arens, Paul Medbery, Josh Schaefer, Jeff Orminston, Chris Schaefer and Josh Overby, representing the Cardinal Sports Boosters.

Pictured, from left, are Northern Plains Railroad representatives Ben Liden, Ryan Riskey, Derek Muir, Ben Chalich, Jessica Tennison and Jody Wilson; and North Prairie Ag Nekoma team members Chris Lee, Robbie Lorenz, Clint Arens, Paul Medbery, Josh Schaefer, Jeff Orminston, Chris Schaefer and Josh Overby, representing the Cardinal Sports Boosters.

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Northern Plains Railroad recognizes North Prairie Ag in Nekoma for outstanding safety performance

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body Nekoma, N.D. — Northern Plains Railroad (NPR) has recognized the North Prairie Ag’s Nekoma elevator as the recipient of the 2025 Safety Audit Award following a year of quarterly safety audits conducted across NPR grain shipper properties.
Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming 'Question. Persuade. Refer.' suicide prevention webinars. (Pexels photo)

Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming 'Question. Persuade. Refer.' suicide prevention webinars. (Pexels photo)

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NDSU Extension sets free suicide prevention webinar for May 28

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body Research indicates that the suicide rate is significantly higher for those working in agriculture. Research also shows that stress levels and suicide rates drop significantly when people receive support and helpful resources from those around them.

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NDFU welcomes U.S. House passage of year-round E15

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body JAMESTOWN, N.D. – North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue said the passage of year-round E15 legislation in the U.S. House is a win for family farmers. “We’ve been on the 1-yard line for years, trying to get this common-sense legislation passed.
The webinar will feature experts discussing a range of topics about dry beans and nutrition. (NDSU photo)

The webinar will feature experts discussing a range of topics about dry beans and nutrition. (NDSU photo)

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NDSU Extension to host June webinar about dry bean nutrients

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body North Dakota State University Extension will host “Bean There, Cooked That: Unpacking the Nutritional Power of Dry Beans,” an educational webinar about dry beans and nutrition, on June 2 at 9 a.m.
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