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Conservation funds available for ag producers

BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in conservation on agricultural lands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a result of the conservation funding provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. While NRCS accepts applications year-round, interested agricultural producers in North Dakota should apply by Sept. 18 to be considered for fiscal year 2027 funding. Programs include the following. – Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP): The Agricultural Land Easement component of ACEP enables producers to protect ...

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ND water experts say ‘if in doubt, stay out'

North Dakota officials are monitoring dozens of lakes and reservoirs for harmful algal blooms and are asking residents to be on alert during recreational activities. Lake Tschida in Grant County and at least seven other bodies of water are under active advisories. Laxmi Prasad, assistant ...

Free suicide intervention training offered

A free suicide intervention skills training will be offered in Minot Sept. 2-3. This training is valuable for educators, healthcare professionals, first responders, law nforcement, social service professionals, faith communities, college students, community leaders and anyone who wants to feel more prepared to help someone experiencing a suicide crisis. The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) will be held from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. both days at the Sleep Inn and Suites in Minot. The training is free thanks to the sponsorship of ND HOPES. ASIST is a two-day interactive ...

Historic bridge to be studied for rehab

A historic walking bridge in east Minot that has been deteriorating with age is being considered for rehabilitation. The Minot City Council on Aug. 3 approved negotiating with AE2S of Grand Forks to conduct the preliminary engineering on the Eastwood Park Bridge to determine the extent of the ...

Three killed in Belcourt crash

BELCOURT – Three individuals were killed and one seriously injured in a crash on the Turtle Mountain Reservation Sunday, Aug. 9, according to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. At about 2:50 a.m., BIA Dispatch received the report of a motor vehicle crash north of Belcourt. Preliminary reports indicated the driver and sole occupant of one vehicle, a 27-year-old female, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second vehicle was occupied by three individuals. Two occupants, a 24-year-old female and a 30-year-old male, also were pronounced deceased at the scene. The third occupant, a ...