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The B4U at NDSU Program is designed to support students through high-impact, industry-based mentorship. (NDSU photo)

The B4U at NDSU Program is designed to support students through high-impact, industry-based mentorship. (NDSU photo)

Applications available for 2026 B4U Mentorship Program at NDSU

Body NDSU Extension North Dakota State University will continue its collaboration with Bayer Crop Science, the agricultural division of the global Bayer enterprise, to offer the B4U Mentorship Program to students.
Crucial agricultural research is conducted in Fargo and at NDSU Research Extension Centers throughout the state. (NDSU photo)

Crucial agricultural research is conducted in Fargo and at NDSU Research Extension Centers throughout the state. (NDSU photo)

SBARE calls for public input by Jan. 5

Body The North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE) is seeking public input on the needs for agricultural research and education in the state.
Laraya Shackelford is a fifth grader at Munich Public School. She is the daughter of Sharon Shackelford. About her piece, she said, “Art is not talent, it's practice.”

Laraya Shackelford is a fifth grader at Munich Public School. She is the daughter of Sharon Shackelford. About her piece, she said, “Art is not talent, it's practice.”

December Art Student of the Month

Body December Art Student of the Month
This week was a wonderful story about Dasher, the reindeer. Joan Chaput did a great job with the kids. They made reindeer out of construction paper, and they had cupcakes from Michelle for snack. Thank you, ladies, it was a great turnout. Photo by Deb Brusseau.

This week was a wonderful story about Dasher, the reindeer. Joan Chaput did a great job with the kids. They made reindeer out of construction paper, and they had cupcakes from Michelle for snack. Thank you, ladies, it was a great turnout. Photo by Deb Brusseau.

Walhalla Public Library news

Body Walhalla Public Library news

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: A Community Christmas in Bismarck, 1922

Body On this date in 1922, children in North Dakota knew exactly where Santa Claus was – he had arrived by train in Bismarck that afternoon on the No. 8 train, having abandoned sleigh and reindeer for the modern convenience.
Families who receive child care assistance from North Dakota may see reduced subsidies or encounter a waitlist due to a budgeting shortfall. (Photo by Maya Smith/For Kansas Reflector)

Families who receive child care assistance from North Dakota may see reduced subsidies or encounter a waitlist due to a budgeting shortfall. (Photo by Maya Smith/For Kansas Reflector)

Budget shortfall will reduce North Dakota child care assistance for some families

Body State implements waitlist for families, cuts some bonuses for high-performing early childhood programs The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is reducing some of its child care subsidies for working families as the program faces an unexpected $35.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Hail Warrants

Body North Dakota farmers are all too familiar with crop damage caused by hail. In 2013, Governor Dalrymple declared an agricultural disaster in 31 hail damaged counties. A severe thunderstorm the following year also inflicted extensive damage from hail.