Wahpeton receives votes in first Class AA poll

The North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters released their weekly polls for North Dakota high school football on Monday. In Class AA, Bismark St. Mary’s picked up 11 of the 16 first-place votes to take the
Man arrested in Wahpeton for fire arm discharge

Wahpeton Police Chief Scott Thorsteinson said Monday that a suspect arrested for a misdemeanor charge of discharging a firearm within the city was still in jail as of Monday. Wahpeton police were called to a domestic dispute
Swap Shop – Monday, August 31
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USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020

USDA (Washington, DC, August 31, 2020) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities through as late as December 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer
SD Governor Merges Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Departments

Chad Smith, NAFB News Service South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced the merger of the state’s Departments of Agriculture and the Environment and Natural Resources. She says the merger will make for a streamlined South
National Farm Safety Week is Sept. 20-26

Image and content provided by NDSU Extension Agriculture, which includes crop and livestock production, continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. “According to the most recent statistics from the U.S.
Conservation Compliance Final Rule Falls Short

Chad Smith, NAFB News Service The American Farm Bureau says farmers will remain powerless in the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation Final Rule made public last week by the USDA. Farm Bureau advocated for
Emerging Farmers Working Group Seeks Members

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Minnesotans interested in making it easier for new and emerging farmers to create or sustain an agricultural business are encouraged to apply to join a legislatively created Emerging Farmers’ Working Group
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 75 Million Boxes

Chad Smith, NAFB News Service The USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed more than 75 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by COVID-19. President Trump recently announced
James A. Prochnow, 68, Hankinson, ND
James A. Prochnow, 68 of Hankinson, ND passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m.