House fire in Fairmount causes second-floor damage

The Fairmount Fire Department, along with assistance for the Hankinson, Dwight and Wahpeton Fire Departments, responded to a house fire Tuesday morning in Fairmount. The house fire was at 302 3rd Street in Fairmount, located about two
2021 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo Goes Virtual

The National Biodiesel Conference and Expo is going virtual for the 2021 event January 18-21. The event is going online to share the latest biodiesel and renewable diesel industry news, highlight key speakers, and showcase industry
Study: COVID-19 Present Opportunity for Online Agricultural Retailers

COVID-19 is having a huge impact on farmers’ purchasing practices, according to new research by leading global consultancy, McKinsey & Company. The survey of financial decision-makers at farms across Europe reveals that 95 percent of farms
AEM Announces Sustainability Council

The Association of Equipment Monday announced a Sustainability Council. The council is comprised of leaders from AEM member companies. The council will help advance AEM member-efforts in addressing issues of sustainability and provide a framework for
U.S. Dairy Advances Journey to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Monday unveiled the Net Zero Initiative. The industry-wide effort will help U.S. dairy farms of all sizes and geographies implement new technologies and adopt economically viable practices. The initiative is
Cowgirls postpone season opener

Breckenridge Athletic Director Chad Fredericksen informed Cowgirl volleyball fans in an email that all of the high school volleyball matches scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13 have been postponed. Breck was set to host Barnesville, Minnesota, and Fredericksen
Troy “Chike” J. Wilke, age 60, Wahpeton
Troy “Chike” J. Wilkie, age 60, of Wahpeton, ND, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at CHI St. Francis Hospital. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020, from 1 PM to 2 PM followed by
Semi rollover near Hankinson spills corn onto County Road 1

The North Dakota State Highway Patrol said Monday that a man towing a trailer loaded with corn was injured in a rollover Monday near Hankinson. Jeremiah Medenwald of Hankinson was making a turn Monday morning on County
Tuesday, October 13th Weather
TODAY: MOSTLY SUNNY AND WINDY. HIGH: MID TO UPPER 50S. WIND: WEST/NORTHWEST 15 TO 25, GUSTING TO 35 MPH. A FEW CLOUDS IN THE WEST LATE DAY. TONIGHT: CLOUDY, WINDY AND RAINY. LOW: LOW 40S.
Campbell-Tintah Schools looking for part-time kitchen and custodial help

Campbell-Tintah School Superintendent and Principal Kyle Edgerton said Monday on KBMW that the school system has not had any positive cases of COVID-19 since school starting, with only a few students needing to quarantine due to having