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Memorial ride supports trade school scholarships

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Friday, August 14, 2026
Body By Borderland Press staff The Mike Peterson Memorial Ride will return Saturday, Aug. 22, bringing the community together to honor Peterson’s memory while raising money for area scholarships.
7-OH products, a concentrated synthetic kratom derivative, are displayed at a retail store in Bismarck on Aug. 5, 2026, hours before a state ban took effect. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

7-OH products, a concentrated synthetic kratom derivative, are displayed at a retail store in Bismarck on Aug. 5, 2026, hours before a state ban took effect. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

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What to know about the ban on kratom in North Dakota

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Friday, August 14, 2026
Body By Jack Dura, North Dakota Monitor Kratom and derivative products are now illegal in North Dakota just days after Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced a ban on the substance and related derivatives.
The Senate Agriculture Committee clashed over SNAP error rate policy, and failed to advance updated farm bill legislation. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

The Senate Agriculture Committee clashed over SNAP error rate policy, and failed to advance updated farm bill legislation. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

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Farm bill proposal fails in US Senate ag committee over SNAP error rate issue

Cami Koons, North Dakota Mon-itor
Friday, August 14, 2026
Body Farm bill progress stalled Thursday as the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee failed to move forward its version of the omnibus legislation due to a conflict over when states will shoulder a share of federal nutrition assistance costs.
The Honeycomb Hair Salon’s “Beauty for Backpacks” donation bin is filling with supplies for area schools. Throughout August, the salon will donate one school supply for every service booked. Submitted photo.

The Honeycomb Hair Salon’s “Beauty for Backpacks” donation bin is filling with supplies for area schools. Throughout August, the salon will donate one school supply for every service booked. Submitted photo.

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Honeycomb launches ‘Beauty for Backpacks’ school supply drive

Sarah Overby, Editor
Friday, August 14, 2026
Body A Langdon salon owner is combining beauty services with community support through a new program benefiting local students. Throughout August, The Honeycomb Hair Salon will donate a school supply for every service booked as part of its “Beauty for Backpacks” initiative.
Members of the Chaput family showcase their impressive produce at the farmers market. Borderland Press photo

Members of the Chaput family showcase their impressive produce at the farmers market. Borderland Press photo

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Langdon Farmers Market draws record 17 vendors

Sarah Overby, Editor
Friday, August 14, 2026
Body The Langdon Farmers Market continues to grow, reaching a new high of 17 vendors Aug. 6 and drawing a strong crowd of shoppers eager to support local growers, makers and young entrepreneurs.
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