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The gym in Edmore, once filled with classes of students, games, and matches, is getting new life in the Edmore School Community Center. It is available for members and non-members to rent. Submitted photo.

The gym in Edmore, once filled with classes of students, games, and matches, is getting new life in the Edmore School Community Center. It is available for members and non-members to rent. Submitted photo.

Former Edmore school reopens as community center with gym memberships, rentals, and future plans

Body The former Edmore Public School building has found new life as the Edmore School Community Center, offering residents 24-hour access to fitness facilities, event space, and the promise of expanded services aimed at strengthening the small community.
Faye Seidler, a suicide prevention advocate, testifies March 24, 2025, during a legislative committee hearing. Seidler is recruiting volunteers for a new LGBTQ+ Safety Taskforce. Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor

Faye Seidler, a suicide prevention advocate, testifies March 24, 2025, during a legislative committee hearing. Seidler is recruiting volunteers for a new LGBTQ+ Safety Taskforce. Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor

Suicide prevention advocate seeks volunteers to support LGBTQ+ youth in North Dakota

Body A North Dakota activist is recruiting volunteers across the state to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ youth. The new project, called the LGBTQ+ Safety Taskforce, was created by Fargo- area suicide prevention advocate Faye Seidler.
Educational sessions include information about sheep health and production. NDSU photo

Educational sessions include information about sheep health and production. NDSU photo

NDSU Extension sets sheep producers workshop for Feb. 28

Body Area sheep producers and anyone interested in learning more about sheep health and production are invited to North Dakota State University Extension’s sheep producers workshop on Feb. 28 at Lillehaugen Farms near Brocket, North Dakota.
Armstrong rolls out statewide program to improve North Dakota’s soil health and wildlife habitat

Armstrong rolls out statewide program to improve North Dakota’s soil health and wildlife habitat

Armstrong rolls out statewide program to improve North Dakota’s soil health and wildlife habitat

Body BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong rolled out the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program on Thursday, Jan. 29, a cooperative effort to improve soil health and wildlife habitat on marginally productive cropland across North Dakota’s rural landscape.

NDFU calls on USDA to reverse crop insurance decision

Body JAMESTOWN, N.D. - In comments submitted to USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), North Dakota Farmers Union urged RMA to reinstate the “buy-up” option it eliminated for prevented planting crop insurance coverage.
Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Body Crop farmers are navigating a difficult financial situation. Red ink is showing up for many farmers as they close out 2025 and secure financing for the year ahead. During an economic downturn in agriculture, comparisons are often made to the farm crisis days of the 1980s.