Watch & Learn: Why Are Teens So Moody?

Got a kid who’s approaching his or her teenage years? Are you already in the throes? Are are you a teenager yourself and wondering why your parents are always rolling their eyes and saying ‘teenager’? A little scientific understanding may help everyone understand just what’s gong on. Watch and learn below. AsapSCIENCE AsapSCIENCE (uploads) on

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Fargo researchers working on first-ever genetic bank for bees

Researchers in Fargo are working to make sure current honey bee genetics are preserved until the end of time — in case we need them then. The goal: make sure that if there is a future shock to the population we can wind back the clock.

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Honey Bees & Monarch Butterflies Get Habitat Boost from Federal Project

A public-private partnership program announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture hopes to incentivize building habitat that’s good for honey bees and monarch butterflies. The program will provide seed for putting land into habitat friendly plants and flowers as well as land rental.

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North Dakotan trade mission to Israel first of its kind

North Dakota officials were in Isreal and Egypt recently making inroads for the state’s agriculture and technology products. Of note was meeting on a joint project between an Israeli company and North Dakota UAS interests focused on agriculture.

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Saskatchewan Leads Canada in Agriculture and Food Exports

Our Provencial neighbor to the north is also Canda’s leading food exporter. Saskatchewan exports more than $15 billion (Canadian dollars) in agriculture and agri-food products.

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One Minot Family has Deep Legacy in College Hockey

From officiating to playing the Schmitt family has nearly all the bases on college hockey covered. Check out this local interest article from the American Sports Network by former MDN sports writer Dave Dondoneau.

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State has vision for harmony on Missouri River

An infusion of money into the State’s Parks and Recreation department is providing for nearly a million dollars in improvements to 220 acres south of Bismarck. Parks Directo Mark Zimmerman is hopeful the property will be in use by the fall of 2016.

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Recreation of Elkhorn Ranch Cabin Planned

Teddy Roosevelts Elkhorn Ranch is in the news again, but this time, there’s no controversy. A replica of the ranch building is planned on the campus of Dickinson State University and supporters hope construction starts this summer.

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Growing Demand for Food Good for North Dakota, Regulatory Over Reach Bad

North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring spoke at last month’s KMOT Ag Expo. His message: changing world markets are an opportunity for North Dakota growers, but regulatory burdens in the form of the waters of the U.S. rule will create headaches.

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Hallock Distillery Expands Distribution Network

A craft distillery located outside Fargo is growing quickly enough to expand distribution well outside the region. Far North Spirits, boutique distillers of whiskey, rum, gin, and vodka has expanded their distribution network to include California.

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Vodka made from Red River Valley sugar beets Debuts in Twin Cities

Creative entrepreneurs in the eastern part of the state are starting to catch on to the opportunity in adding value to our homegrown agricultural products and converting them to spirits and beer. Here’s one of their stories.

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Roesler ready to chase spot in Summer Olympics

A Fargo athlete has hopes of representing the U.S. at this summer’s Rio Olympics. Laura Roesler is a former Fargo South track standout and will be running hard for a spot on the women’s track team while competing in the 800-meter race.

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Getting Active in Nature is Great for Your Health

The theory is new and far from proven, but research indicates that exposure to biodiversity like forests and oceans is good for us. And it may not simply be the perception of getting away from things, there may be actual physical factors in the environment contrubting.

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11 North Dakota Attractions You Can Visit for Free

North Dakota requires you off the beaten path to find the hidden gems. Troy Larson has been taking pictures of the prairie for years, and this article features a few of the natural wonders and historic landmarks you can see for free.

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2015 a banner year for bison industry

With customer demand growing and historically growing and recently stable prices, now is the best time ever to be in the bison production business.

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Wheat farmers look at how to win a world wrestling match with economics

With prices lower than they’ve been in the recent past, this growing season is likely to be tougher for area farmers. And growers will have a better chance of coming out on the right side of things if they’re applying new information learned from crop science.

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