Pembina County L.O.A.N. group launches shoe drive

Body Now up to Valentine’s Day, Love One Another Now (LOAN) will attempt to collect 500 pairs of new tennis shoes to cover the needs within Pembina County. Donated shoes can range in size from toddler size 9 to adult size 13.

Diane Simmons, Owner/Publisher

Body Diane Simmons, Owner/Publisher.

NDSU Extension’s 2026 Calving School set for Jan. 23

Body North Dakota State University Extension will host its annual calving school on Friday, Jan. 23, at the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. The program will hold two session times this year, giving participants the flexibility to attend either from 11 a.m. to 3 p.

NDSU study reveals $6,600 cost of losing six inches of topsoil

Body Losing six inches of topsoil could cost farmers more than $6,600 in nutrients and organic matter, according to a new analysis by North Dakota State University researchers.

USDA announces commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

Body Last week, the USDA released rates on how much aid row crop farmers can expect from the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. Rates per acre for some of the more popular crops in our area include 44.36 for corn, 39.35 for wheat, 30.88 for soybeans, 23.

Red River Farm Network

Body In the final hours of 2025, USDA announced the payment rates for the new Farmer Bridge Assistance program. Those rates include soybeans at $30.88 per acre, corn at $44.36, wheat at $39.35 and barley at $20.51. The per-acre rate for canola is $23.57; sunflowers are $17.

Jackie Dvorak, Advertising Sale

Body Jackie Dvorak, Advertising Sale

North of the Border: Snowshoeing

Body When I think of snowshoes my mind goes to days passed where snowshoes were big and heavy; they kind of looked like a big tennis racket made of wood and leather.

January Health Notes from Pembina County Public Health

Body January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, more than 13,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2025, with over 4,000 cases resulting in death. More often than not, cervical cancer is a preventable disease.

Alzheimer’s Association to present class in Langdon

Body The Alzheimer’s Association will present the class “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips on the Latest Research” in Langdon. The class will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Cavalier County Senior Meals, 211 8th Ave. In Langdon.