NORTH DAKOTA — The small grain harvest is wrapping up across much of North Dakota. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly crop report says the spring wheat harvest is 94 percent complete. That’s on pace with last year but ahead of the five-year average of 84 percent. Barley is 96 percent harvested, near last year’s pace of 98 percent….
NORTH DAKOTA — Pheasant numbers in the Dakotas are down to some of the lowest levels on record. Biologists say the drop is blamed largely on the worst drought to hit the states in decades. North Dakota’s roadside pheasant survey conducted in late July and August shows the number of birds is down 61 percent from last year. A…
FARGO, ND — Groups from around the area are competing against one and other to see who can pack up the most food in the fastest time. It’s all part of the Great Plains Food Bank as part of Packathon and there’s still time for you to get in on the action. It’s about fighting hunger in the Red River…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gov. Burgum is in Washington, D.C. seeking a presidential disaster declaration for the drought. He met with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to talk about drought relief efforts for North Dakota farmers and ranchers. The latest drought monitor survey shows nearly half of the state is still experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional…
MANDAN, ND — In his first visit to North Dakota as president, Donald Trump gave his speech on tax reform in front of a crowd of 700 invited guests in Mandan. The backdrop was the Andeavor Corporation Oil Refinery, formerly Tesoro. Every high-ranking North Dakota politician was in attendance including our Democratic U.S. Senator. An audience of North Dakotans from…
BISMARCK, ND — The Bismarck Police Department is seeking guidance after a religious ceremony at an apartment building. Authorities say they were called to an apartment building where a Muslim couple was slaughtering sheep in the parking lot of an apartment building. They say it was a religious ceremony and while the police say they want to be respectful…
FARGO, ND — Prairie Roots Food Co-Op in downtown Fargo is celebrating its grand opening. They are inviting you to come out to their store and try an array of different produce and organic items from local farmers. This week, the co-op is offering free activities including yoga, Zumba, acupuncture, massages, and cheese tasting. The stores marketing coordinator says they…
MANDAN, ND — President Donald Trump gave a speech to a crowd of hundreds in Mandan about his proposed tax reform. It was his first time being in the state since his inauguration. During Donald Trump’s first visit to North Dakota as president, he praised the state, saying it is a role model for the economy he wishes to see…
BUFFALO, ND — The North Dakota Supreme Court approved permits for a hog facility near Buffalo, North Dakota. Several people living there have spent more than a year trying to keep it from being built, saying it can heavily pollute the area. In the 2016 election, nearly 76 percent voted “no” to corporate dairy and swine farming. This leaves neighbors…
ROLLAG, Minn. — With the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion wrapping up its final day, you may have noticed that this year there was no shortage of women doing the work. In fact, more women are participating in this year’s reunion than in years past. Don’t let the big tractors and moving machinery fool you, When it comes to the heavy…
