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Rising mediation cases signal deepening financial stress for Minnesota farmers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) — The president of Minnesota Farmers Union says while the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is welcome, ag producers don’t want to rely on ad hoc payments from the government. “Farmers want their money from trade, they don’t want it from aid,” Gary Wertish said. Minnesota’s farmer mediation program helps producers dealing with difficult financial situations. Wertish…

Holiday week blizzard threatens travel in Dakotas, Minnesota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s another gust of snow traveling through parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. As both a Winter Weather Advisory and a blizzard warning stay in effect. “As those winds pick up, I think the latest report from Fargo is one or two inches. Which is going to be enough to probably lead to those blizzard conditions…

Health Experts recommend being safe and consistent to those working on New Year’s resolutions

FARGO — As the new year rounds the corner, health professionals want to make sure you are staying safe and consistent with your goals. While the most common goals are to eat healthier, start exercising, and lose weight, jumping straight into it can stress the body. Effects can vary from sore muscles, fatigue, and reduced performance. One family medicine physician…

North Dakota Capitol Christmas display turns 90 this year

North Dakota’s Capitol is lit up for Christmas on Dec. 22, 2025. The light display turns 90 this year, according to research by the State Archives. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — For 90 years, the North Dakota Capitol’s window-lit Christmas tree has been an annual holiday staple. The Christmas tree design in…

‘There are options that will work.’ Man credits Churches United for the stability to keep sober

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Scott Dunfee, a 58-year-old resident, has been living at Silver Linings for the past six months. But prior to moving here, he said he feared that the stress of being homeless would make him relapse to drinking. “It was teeter tottering at that point in time. I was very, very broken to say the least and really…