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Helping Hands Harvest event set

Local News October 30, 2026

FARGO – Helping Hands Harvest benefit dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6-10 p.m. at the Avalon Events Center, Fargo. The deadline for tickets is Sunday, Nov. 1. Contact Farm Rescue for ticket information at info@farmrescue.org or 252-2017. The event is an evening of food, fellowship and raising funds to support farm and ranch families facing unexpected challenges. Featured speakers include a farm family assisted by Farm Rescue sharing their personal journey, reflecting on the challenges they faced, what receiving assistance meant to them and how they are doing ...

Couple celebrates 70 years together

Local News October 30, 2026

On Friday, Oct. 30, Jack and Matilda Lawson will celebrate 70 years together. The couple began dating as teenagers in Donnybrook before marrying four and a half years later in 1956, building a life together through farming, family and time. After her father's passing, Matilda Lawson's family ...

Native American Club celebrates heritage

Local News October 30, 2026

On Oct. 6, Gov. Kelly Armstrong proclaimed Oct. 9 as First Nations Day and November as Native American Heritage Month. The proclamation encourages the continued cooperation and relationship between the state and tribal nations, according to the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission. Amberlee ...

Methane rule rollback proposed

Local News October 30, 2026

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s congressional delegation has welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement this week that it plans to end a Biden-era rule aiming to cut emissions of methane from oil and gas field operations. The delegation has raised concern about the rule’s impact on ...

Ornaments sought for Capitol tree

Local News October 30, 2026

BISMARCK – The Office of North Dakota's First Lady is inviting members of the public to submit handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree, which will be displayed in Memorial Hall at the state Capitol starting with a tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 29. First Lady Kjersti Armstrong has selected “Kindness” as the theme of this year’s State Christmas Tree. Submitted ornaments can vary from traditional to contemporary arts. Items that are commercially produced or made from kits are not eligible. Designers are free to create ornaments in any shape or medium ...

Smart with My Money scholarship available

Local News October 30, 2026

BISMARCK – North Dakota students have chances to win one of two $1,500 Smart with My Money Scholarships through the Bank of North Dakota this month. The bank is providing one $1,500 scholarship to North Dakota high school juniors and seniors and one $1,500 scholarship to college students who are North Dakota residents or attending a North Dakota school. The scholarships will be awarded through a contribution to a College SAVE 529 Plan account that can be used toward qualified higher education expenses, including tuition. Starting Nov. 1, students who register for a free account at ...