Cowboys torch Tigers in section road win

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Charlie Kratcha lines up a triple | Photo by Carol Colby The Breckenridge Cowboys ran their unbeaten streak to six games Tuesday after handing the Rothsay Tigers just their second loss of the season. Breckenridge led from

Gilbertson plays holiday hero in buzzer-beater victory

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Jack Gilbertson elevates for a game-winning jumper vs. Fergus Falls Coming off a 25-point loss to Henning, possibly the best team in Minnesota’s Class 1A, the Wahpeton Huskies needed to regroup quickly Tuesday against a Class 3A

Jean Gast, 80

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Jean Gast, 80, Kent, MN, passed away at her home on December 27, 2025. A memorial service led by Fr. Leo Moenkedick will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Kent, MN,

USDA Accepting Applications for Trade Mission to the Philippines

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(NAFB.com) – The USDA is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to the Philippines, taking place April 13–16, 2026. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in the Philippines’ thriving market and rapidly growing economy must

Beef Prices Predicted to Keep Climbing in 2026

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(NAFB.com) – Beef prices are projected to continue increasing in 2026 as U.S. beef production continues to decline, with no obvious signs of a rebuilding cattle herd. That comes from John Lovett of the University of Arkansas

AFT Announces New Initiative to Empower Farmers and Ranchers

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(NAFB.com) – During the Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Viability in Idaho, American Farmland Trust announced a new initiative called “Thriving Farms and Ranches” during the event. The Governor’s Summit explored the challenges of balancing the growth of

Baldwin Calls for Rejecting Rail Industry Mega Merger

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(NAFB.com) – Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the Surface Transportation Board to reject the merger application filed by Union Pacific to acquire Norfolk Southern. If approved, the merger would greatly reduce competition in Class I rail

Wednesday, December 31st Weather

        WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 9AM FOR NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHERN MINNESOTA   TODAY:  CLOUDY THIS MORNING WITH PERIODS OF LIGHT SNOW AND SOME FREEZING DRIZZLE.  FALLING TEMPERATURES, COLD WIND CHILLS.  DOWN TO