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Thursday, April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping package of farm-focused policies during a White House agriculture event, aiming to ease rising costs tied to the Iran conflict and boost demand for U.S. crops.
Schedule for 48-stop Military Gallery tour across North Dakota. (Provided by Dale Lennon/for the North Dakota Monitor)

Schedule for 48-stop Military Gallery tour across North Dakota. (Provided by Dale Lennon/for the North Dakota Monitor)

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North Dakota Military Gallery awareness effort hitting the road with 48-stop statewide tour

Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Former University of North Dakota football coach Dale Lennon is about to take a new spring recruiting trip in April, not for players but to raise awareness and donations for the North Dakota Military Gallery.
SAVE Act contains exemption for North Dakota voters, but questions remain as Senate debate continues

SAVE Act contains exemption for North Dakota voters, but questions remain as Senate debate continues

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SAVE Act contains exemption for North Dakota voters, but questions remain as Senate debate continues

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, April 2, 2026
State officials have said a controversial election security bill in Congress wouldn’t impact North Dakota, but some voting rights advocates in the state raise concerns that it could make it more difficult for some people to vote.
Edmore prepares to celebrate 125 years with community-wide festival

Edmore prepares to celebrate 125 years with community-wide festival

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Edmore prepares to celebrate 125 years with community-wide festival

Sarah Hinnenkamp
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Edmore is turning 125, and organizers are throwing a party big enough to make history and write headlines. The milestone celebration to mark the town’s 125th anniversary has a full slate of festivities planned for late July.
Overby. Submitted photo

Overby. Submitted photo

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LivWell services aim to support long-term health goals

Sarah Overby
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Megan Overby to provide continued service at Langdon Prairie Health, will also serve as a provider for LivWell in Grand Forks For Borderland residents seeking more personalized health and wellness support, a familiar face is helping expand those options.
North Dakota League of Cities Deputy Director and Attorney Stephanie Dassinger-Engebretson talks about how the new 3% cap on annual property tax increases is impacting North Dakota communities during a March 17, 2026, legislative committee meeting in Bismarck. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota League of Cities Deputy Director and Attorney Stephanie Dassinger-Engebretson talks about how the new 3% cap on annual property tax increases is impacting North Dakota communities during a March 17, 2026, legislative committee meeting in Bismarck. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

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North Dakota needs $20 million more for homeowner tax credits

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Local government groups voice concerns about property tax caps North Dakota can expect a key property tax relief program to cost about $430 million for the 2025-2027 budget cycle — about $20 million more than what the state planned to spend.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A STRAY ANIMAL

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
•Contact the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office •Notify authorities if you take in a stray •Check for tags or identification (if safe) •Use social media and community networks •Avoid handling aggressive or unfamiliar animals •Provide food, water and shelter if safe.

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WHEN TO CALL THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
•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

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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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