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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

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

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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

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NDSU Extension sets sheep producers workshop for Feb. 28

Traci Trostad
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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

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

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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.

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NDFU calls on USDA to reverse crop insurance decision

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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

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Red River Farm Network

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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.
North Dakota League of Cities announces 2026 “If I Were Mayor” essay contest

North Dakota League of Cities announces 2026 “If I Were Mayor” essay contest

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North Dakota League of Cities announces 2026 “If I Were Mayor” essay contest

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) announces its annual “If I Were Mayor” essay contest, open to all third and seventh grade students living in North Dakota. The contest encourages young people to think creatively about public service and future community leadership.
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