Valerie West receives State Farm’s “Good Neighbor” award
Valerie West received the “Good Neighbor” award presented by local State Farm Agents Matt and Amanda Frederick. Valerie was nominated by multiple people attesting to her willingness to “watch the neighborhood and look after her neighbors.” Valerie
Chahinkapa Zoo construction moving along
Construction at Chahinkapa Zoo is moving along at a great pace. Zoo Director Kathy Diekman told KBMW that the gazebo at the zoo has been moved to the playground in Chahinkapa Park to make room for a
CDC GUIDELINES SAY RICHLAND SHOULD MASK UP AGAIN
Richland County is continuing to see an increase in COVID-19 cases. Kayla Carlson Health Services Director informed the Richland County Commission on Tuesday, August 3rd. The Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) changed it’s COVID-19 guidelines
NDSCS NOT PLANNING A MASK REQUIREMENT, BUT WILL PROVIDE MASKS
North Dakota State College of Science with locations in Wahpeton and Fargo, will not plan to require that students, staff and faculty wear masks. Individuals may wear them if they feel comfortable or would like to follow
Martha M. Manikowski, Age 100, of Wahpeton
Martha, M. Manikowski, 100, of Wahpeton, passed away on Wednesday, August 4 at CHI St. Francis Health in Breckenridge, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton from 10-11 am, Wednesday, August 11, followed
Georgia “Mae” Walker, Age 73, of Breckenridge
Georgia “Mae” Walker, 73, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away, after a short, courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021,
Study: U.S. Pork Industry Needs More Access to Foreign-Born Workforce
(NAFB) – A new study says the U.S. pork industry needs access to more foreign-born labor to remain sustainable. The study, authored by Iowa State University economists, was recently updated to reflect the current state of the
USDA Extends Beef Checkoff Petition Drive Deadline
(NAFB) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week granted an extension to organizers of the National Beef Checkoff Petition Drive until October 3, 2021. The extension grants extra time for organizers to collect the necessary signatures on
Grassley, Smith Introduce Healthy Dog Importation Act
(NAFB) – Senators Chuck Grassley and Tina Smith Wednesday introduced the Healthy Dog Importation Act. The Iowa Republican and Minnesota Democrat say the bill would expand USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services program by providing additional
Union Raises Concerns Over Tyson Vaccine Mandate
(NAFB) – A meatpacking union representing 24,000 Tyson Foods workers is concerned over the new Tyson vaccine mandate. United Food and Commercial Workers International President Marc Perrone says, “While we support and encourage workers getting vaccinated against