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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

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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
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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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Smallest wheat crop since ’72 Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Naomi Blohm said wheat was the big story from the USDA supply and demand report. “The USDA for the new crop wheat came in at 1.561 billion bushels, down from 1.9 a year ago.”
From the Pastor’s Desk: Making amends

From the Pastor’s Desk: Making amends

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From the Pastor’s Desk: Making amends

Don Barsness, Salem Bible Church
Thursday, May 21, 2026
“Do you want Jesus in your life?” The question was raised by a lifelong friend of Cissie Lynch Graham, the granddaughter of Billy Graham. She was telling her personal story of God’s patient and powerful work.
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