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Couple celebrates 70 years together

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

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 ...

Shelter helps keep men off cold streets

It is no secret that North Dakota winters can be brutal, and that is why Men's Winter Refuge offers help. Executive Director Mike Zimmer has been working with the Men's Winter Refuge since February 2015, which came in the middle of the busy season at the homeless shelter. Open from November ...

Methane rule rollback proposed

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 ...

Helping Hands Harvest event set

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 ...

Ornaments sought for Capitol tree

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 ...