Wahpeton School Board to hold special meeting Dec. 17
The Wahpeton School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 17. The meeting will be part of a statewide discussion with N.D. Superintendent Kirsten Baesler regarding the ND Health Return to Learning update. The meeting
Lorraine Jean (Polivka) Krause, 88, Breckenridge
Lorraine Jean (Polivka) Krause, age 88, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away at St. Catherine’s Living Center, Wahpeton, ND, on December 10, 2020. The funeral service will be at 11 AM, Monday, December 14, 2020, at Joseph Vertin
Wilkin County Emergency Services Issues Christmas Safety Tips
Wilkin County Emergency Services director Breanna Koval reminds residents to “think safety first” when it comes to Christmas decorations and Christmas trees. “Be sure to inspect your Christmas lights when you unpack them” said Koval. “Check to
Local Salvation Army In Need of Bell Ringers
The local Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers this holiday season. Salvation Army spokesperson Jean Freden said that the Salvation Army is ringing bells locally at Econofoods in Wahpeton and at Econofoods in Breckenridge. Bell
Wahpeton announces winter sports restrictions
Wahpeton Public Schools announced their restrictions for the 2020-2021 winter sports season today. For varsity, junior varsity and C-squad events, wristbands will be provided for each player and the number of wristbands will depend on venue and
December WASDE Shows Lower Soybean Ending Stocks, Corn Supplies Steady
Chad Smith, NAFB News Service The USDA released its December Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. USDA dropped soybean ending stocks down to 175 million bushels, 15 million bushels lower than
Holstein Association USA Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards
Holstein Association USA Brattleboro, Vt. December 11, 2020 — Nominations are now open for the 2021 Holstein Association USA annual awards including the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership awards. The Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder
FCA Board Receives Quarterly Report on Conditions in Agriculture and the Farm Credit System
Farm Credit Association McLEAN, Va., Dec. 10, 2020 — At its monthly meeting today, the Farm Credit Administration board received a quarterly report (PDF) on economic issues affecting agriculture, together with an update on the financial condition
OTA Asks Court to Delay Animal Welfare Suit Against USDA
Chad Smith, NAFB News Service The Organic Trade Association requested the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to issue a stay of proceedings. The Hagstrom Report says that means they’re calling for a
Rule Fails to Protect Farmers from Discriminatory Practices, According to Farmers Union
National Farmers Union WASHINGTON – Due to unchecked corporate consolidation in the livestock industry, family farmers and ranchers have been subject to unfair and anticompetitive practices. But a new rule finalized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) falls