Fire destroys shop in Christine; no injuries reported

Officials were called to a structure fire late Wednesday afternoon in Christine. Home owner Jeff Bernhardt reported a fire to his shop. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is being investigated by
Sheyenne boys, Century girls continue to lead N.D. A polls

The West Fargo Sheyenne boys and Bismarck Century girls remained the top picks in this week’s N.D. AP Sportscasters and Sportswriters Class A boys and girls basketball polls releaded Wednesday. Sheyenne outdistanced Minot for the top spot
Walz says students can start returning to class rooms full-time starting Monday

Minnesota Governon Tim Walz said on Wednesday that plans are to let high school and middle school students return the classroom for in-person learning starting Monday. Minnesota elementary students are already open with safety precautions in place.
Waseca, New London Spicer hold down top spots in Minn. 2A polls

The Waseca boys and the New London Spicer girls are on top of this week’s Minn. Basketball News rankings. Waseca is followed by Minneapolis North, Caledonia, Stewartville and Melrose in the top five in Class 2A boys.
NDSU Extension Survey Detects Potential Canola Insect Pest in N.D.
FARGO, N.D. (AgNews890.com) – An NDSU Extension trap survey detected a new insect called the canola flower midge (Contarinia brassicola) in canola fields in northern North Dakota during 2020, says Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension
Swap Shop: Feb. 17
DAKOTA VETERINARY HOSPITAL PET PATROL PET CARE TIP FOR THIS WEEK: As the winter season continues, or you rearrange your living space, take a look around to see that you’re providing your pet with a safe, cozy
Bipartisan Push Seeks More Farmers and Ranchers Eligible for PPP Loans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NAFB) – Lawmakers seek clarified terms to ensure more farmers and ranchers are eligible for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. The request was in a letter to the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration.
Huskies beat Hi-Liners for 4th straight win

Tyler Tollefson hit the 30-mark for the second game in a row, pouring in 33 points for Wahpeton in an 83-65 road win over Valley City on Tuesday. Tollefson was joined in double figures by Munizero Desire
Cowboys fall to Yellowjackets on the road

The Perham Yellowjackets built a 15-point halftime lead on their way to a 57-40 home win over the Breckenridge Cowboys on Tuesday. The Cowboys bested the Yellowjackets 59-46 on Jan. 30 as Breckenridge has now lost three
Hi-Liners too much for Lady Huskies on Tuesday

The Wahpeton girls basketball team struggled to keep up with Valley City in a 77-55 home loss to the Hi-Liners on Tuesday. Scout Woods and McKena Koolmo were each in double figures for the Huskies with 14