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WHEN TO CALL THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body •Animal running at large •Animal bite incidents •Injured or abandoned animals •Animals in unsafe conditions (heat, cold, neglect) •Ongoing nuisance issues (barking, disturbances).
Newly appointed CEO and general manager, Tim Olson. Submitted Photo.

Newly appointed CEO and general manager, Tim Olson. Submitted Photo.

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Polar Communications board appoints Tim Olson as CEO

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body Park River, N.D. – The Polar Communications Board of Directors has announced that they have hired Tim Olson as the new CEO and general manager. Olson is the current chief operating officer at the company and has been with Polar since 1998.
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Cavalier County clarifies animal control policies

Sarah Overby
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body Sheriff’s office outlines procedures, public responsibilities and enforcement across county With the spring season upon us, many people find themselves ready to get outside and enjoy warmer weather.
Severe grazing reduces the growth of cool-season grasses and forage production. (NDSU photo)

Severe grazing reduces the growth of cool-season grasses and forage production. (NDSU photo)

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NDSU Extension provides outlook for the 2026 grazing and haying season

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body As winter slowly turns to spring, many ranchers are looking ahead to the grazing season. Much of North Dakota has received near-average fall and winter precipitation, except for the southeast corner of the state.
Vern Thompson, center, a former Dem-NPL state lawmaker, speaks during the Dem-NPL state convention in Bismarck on March 7, 2026. Thompson failed to secure the party's endorsement for U.S. House but announced Friday he's running for state agriculture commissioner. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)

Vern Thompson, center, a former Dem-NPL state lawmaker, speaks during the Dem-NPL state convention in Bismarck on March 7, 2026. Thompson failed to secure the party's endorsement for U.S. House but announced Friday he's running for state agriculture commissioner. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)

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Former Democratic lawmaker announces campaign for North Dakota agriculture commissioner

Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body Former Democratic-NPL state lawmaker Vern Thompson announced Friday he’s running for North Dakota agriculture commissioner and has received endorsement from the party’s executive committee.
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Body WALHALLA, N.D. – At 93 years old, Leo Beauchamp continues to do what he loves most: paint.
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