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DAKOTA VETERINARY HOSPITAL PET CARE TIP FOR THIS WEEK: Some dogs love to gnaw on electrical cords around the house. With additional cords around this holiday season, make sure to keep them out of harm’s way. Wrapping
MSHSL board approves possible winter sport starts

The Minnesota State High School League board of directors approved three winter/spring calendar models Thursday afternoon. According to MSHSL Media Specialist John Millea, if the state shutdown is not extended, winter sports will start practice Dec. 21.
Breckenridge school system will resume in-person learning

The Breckenridge Public School system announced on Thursday that all grade pre-kindergarten through grade 12 will return to in-person learning as planned on Monday, Dec. 7. The school made the decision after consideration and communications with Minnesota
Wheat Industry Welcomes Final Congressional Passage of the Grain Standards Reauthorization Act
National Association of Wheat Growers & U.S. Wheat Associates Washington, D.C. (December 2, 2020) – (Wednesday), the House of Representatives passed the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act (GSA) of 2020, S. 4054. The National
NDSU Extension to Launch Monthly Agricultural Markets Webinar Series
Image and content provided by NDSU Extension Agricultural producers, agribusinesses and others who want to know more about current and expected market conditions and their impact on North Dakota’s economy will be able to participate
Biden Won’t Immediately Drop Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Chad Smith, NAFB News Service President-elect Joe Biden says he won’t immediately rescind the tariffs that President Donald Trump placed on many Chinese imports or break Trump’s Phase One trade deal with China. ABC News
Holstein Association USA Board Holds Fall Meeting
Holstein Association USA Brattleboro, Vt., December 2, 2020 — The Holstein Association USA, Inc. (HAUSA) board of directors met in Hartford, Connecticut for the fall meeting November 18-19. President Corey Geiger led the proceedings. The board
Soy Transportation Coalition Elects ND Soybean Council Director Chris Brossart as Vice Chair
Soy Transportation Coalition Ankeny, Iowa – The Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) elected its officers and established its strategy and agenda for 2021 during the organization’s annual meeting on November 30, 2020. Due to COVID related restrictions and challenges
U.S. Poultry Provides Over Two Million Jobs: Economic Impact Growing
Chad Smith, NAFB News Service The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, the National Chicken Council, the National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers released an updated study on the economic impact of the poultry industry.
Singapore Will Allow Sale of Cultured Meat
Chad Smith, NAFB News Service Singapore is the first country in the world to approve lab-cultured meat for commercial sale. On Wednesday, the Singapore Food Agency said that the cultured chicken produced by the San