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State program teaches preserving personal photographs

Arts and Entertainment

BISMARCK — The North Dakota State Archives will offer “Preserving Your Photographs,” a free educational program focused on caring for and preserving personal photograph collections. The virtual and in-person program is recommended for ages 10 and older. Photo Archivist Matt Ely will provide practical guidance on identifying common preservation issues and protecting photographs for long-term care. Those attending in person are encouraged to bring five to 10 photographs for discussion and questions. The program will be offered virtually Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. on the State ...

Tentative 2026 season opening dates

Outdoors

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates to help hunters prepare for hunting seasons. Hunters should note the opening date for the regular waterfowl season is still under discussion. Dates become official when approved by the governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2026 include: – Spring turkey: April 11. – Dove: Sept. 1. – Deer and pronghorn bow, mountain lion: Sept. 4. – Sharptail, hun, ruffed grouse, squirrel: Sept. 12. – Youth deer: Sept. 18. – Youth waterfowl: Sept. 19. – Early ...

Contest entry deadline nears

Outdoors

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual Earth Day Patch Contest is an effort to heighten awareness about the environment. Students who participate will develop a patch design using five colors incorporating an aspect of Earth Day, such as environmental awareness, respect Earth, water quality, wildlife or habitat conservation in North Dakota. The contest is open to students in grades K-12. Winners are chosen from four grade categories (K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12). Each winner will receive an outdoor kit, which includes a pair of binoculars and field guides. The grand prize ...

Oil, gas lease sales generate $8 million-plus in revenue

Business

BILLINGS, Mont. — The Bureau of Land Management announced it has leased 19 parcels totaling 4,116 acres in Montana and North Dakota for more than $8.65 million in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state where parcels are located. The lease sale was conducted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which resets the royalty rate for new federal onshore oil and gas production to a minimum of 12.5%, reversing the 16.67% rate set by the Inflation Reduction Act. By lowering the ...

PrairieFare: A New Year’s resolution for an old friend

Home and Garden

I had a conversation with an old friend of mine on Zoom. I have known him since childhood when I’d leave him a couple of spritz cookies and a glass of milk every year. “Did you find your gift under the tree?” he asked. “Yes, thank you! You know I collect dachshund figurines. I liked ...

B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification

Local News

Editor’s Note: Minot Air Force Base and Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, have B-52 bombers. ARLINGTON, Va. – A B-52 Stratofortress recently completed its ferry flight from the Boeing Company’s San Antonio facility to Edwards Air Force Base, California, following the installation of a new, ...