JOHN JAMES WANEK, 86, OF BRECKENRIDGE

John James Wanek, 86, of Breckenridge passed away on Wednesday, July 20, at the Leach Home in Wahpeton. A private, family graveside service will be held in the coming days at S. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Breckenridge.
Richland County Commissioners vote to endorse pipeline

The Richland County Board of Commissioners voted to support a natural gas pipeline in Richland County. The 4-0 vote was to endorse the “Wahpeton Expansion Project” proposed by WBI Energy. The pipeline would travel from Mapleton to
Advocates Claim Deere Right-to-Repair May Violate Clean Air Act
Consumer advocates claim that John Deere may be violating the Clean Air Act by limiting repairs on the emission control systems of its machines. Such repairs are only authorized to certified John Deere dealers. Politico says the
NCGA Call-To-Action to Protect Atrazine
The National Corn Growers Association launched a call-to-action asking advocates to submit comments to the Environmental Protection Agency in response to the agency’s announcement that they are revising the registration for atrazine. The EPA says it’s amending
Farm Bill Listening Session in Northfield, MN
Northfield, MN – Today, the House Agriculture Committee held the fourth in a series of listening sessions entitled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Perspectives from the Field” at Far-Gaze Farms in Northfield, Minnesota. Two Members of
Monday, July 25th Weather
TODAY: SUNNY MORNING, THEN INCREASING CLOUDS THIS AFTERNOON. COMFORTABLY WARM. HIGH: 75 TO 80. WIND: LIGHT SOUTHERLY, INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH THIS AFTERNOON. THIS EVENING INTO TOMORROW MID DAY: SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY A