The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform issued a report this past Thursday on the Waters of the U.S. Rule. The report was critical of administrative procedures in crafting the rule among other things. Following it’s release, Congressman Cramer issued the following statement. “This oversight report is further evidence the Waters of the U.S.
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If you’ve been procrastinating your yard and garden cleanup, fall has been kind to you. There’s still time to make the best moves as we head into winter so everything comes back strong next spring. Check out the checklist in this article from the Grand Forks Herald.
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A gathering to celebrate the annual goose migration and all the fun that comes with the goose hunt is in its 28th year. Make your way up for a chance to win prizes, taste the chili in the cookoff, and take part in shooting events.
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The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and North Dakota State University Extension Service advise farmers to scout new conservation plantings for Palmer amaranth, a very aggressive weed that has plagued cropland production in the South and Midwest. Palmer amaranth is a type of pigweed that has devastated crops in many states. In some areas, herbicide
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What does the future of grain production look like? One research institute in Kansas is selectively breeding a type of perennial wheat to enhance the food production qualities. It’s called Kernza, and When successful, it means no plowing and no planting. It will grow back each spring after harvest. Image: courtesy of The Land Insitute
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UND Hockey is going high tech with its data gathering. One of the new metrics coaches are using — heart rate data of the players. The information informs coaches on how hard the players are working and how quickly they’re able to recover.
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The video was posted to Facebook Lloyd Pruet. It does not require words to describe it. Watch below.
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If you’re looking for a chance to catch an NDSU football game, the setting on August 31, 2019, looks to be a unique one. The Bison will kick off the 2019 season against Butler; the game will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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This election cycle got you down? Maybe you just need an escape. A New York Times travel writer got away from it all to Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area and wrote an impressive how to do it yourself guide as well. If you’re looking for an adventure yet this fall or next summer, check it
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A committee appointed by UND President Mark Kennedy recommended keeping all 20 athletic programs currently sponsored by the University. One program, men’s golf, will be contingent on the on its own ability to reach fundraising targets. Full details from the Grand Forks Herald.
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Minot’s Domestic Violence Crisis Center is now clear of a significant financial burden. With the help two generous benefactors and many others in the community, the center was able to payoff debt remaining from 2013 construction of an expanded campus. Jill Schramm of the Minot Daily has the full story.
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One of the many North Dakota hometowns I claim is LaMoure, in the southeastern part of the state. The James River runs by just off the western edge of town, and it was there, at a popular fishing spot called the James River Dam site, that some of the first Asian carp in the state
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Even with more places to fish, boat and enjoy the water than ever before in North Dakota, the increase in opportunity also means an increase in anglers, boats and personal watercraft. It’s a unique combination that can lead to isolated problems at boat ramps when everyone has the same idea: Get on the water sooner
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A Minot woman won the Fargo Marathon over the weekend. Semehar Tesfaye ran the event in the record time of 2 hours, 37 minutes, 27 seconds. Read the full story on the Fargo Forum.
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It doesn’t take a biology or chemistry degree to understand fish need water, and it’s no secret the expanded wet cycle since 1993 was the key ingredient in creating a modern version of the good old days in terms of fishing in North Dakota. But reduced snowpack and consequently less fresh spring run-off the last
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We’re very excited to tell everyone about a new organization that’s formed in Minot. Friends of the Souris River is a grassroots group with the mission of making the Souris River in Minot a point of community pride. We’re planning a river cleanup this coming Saturday headquartered out of Roosevelt Park, and we’ll be advocating
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