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June 17, 2024 4:00 AM

Robots with hoes show farmers possible future of weed control

Weeds are becoming resistant to herbicides used by farmers, leaving few good options for controlling unwanted plants that can quickly take over a field. This summer, weed-killing robots are patrolling fields near Moorhead, offering a glimpse of a high tech future on the farm.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 14, 2024 3:38 PM

Strand keeps seat as Turnberg unseats Preston on Fargo City Commission

Voters chose from seven candidates, including two incumbents, to fill the two open seats on the commission that governs the city of Fargo.

by Forum News Service

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June 14, 2024 3:32 PM

Voters select incumbent, newcomer for 2 seats on Fargo Park Board

Voters have selected incumbent Jerry Rostad and newcomer Zoë Absey to fill the two open seats on the Fargo Park Board.

by Forum News Service

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June 14, 2024 3:22 PM

Zundel, Jorgensen win West Fargo City Commission seats

The two longtime residents will serve four-year terms on the commission.

by Forum News Service

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June 14, 2024 1:25 PM

3 newcomers, 1 incumbent elected to Fargo school board

A total of nine candidates — two incumbents and seven challengers — were seeking one of four seats up for election on the board.

by Forum News Service

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June 14, 2024 1:10 PM

Vettel, Gohdes move on in Cass County Commission District 5 race in North Dakota

Joel Vettel of Fargo and Keith Gohdes of Mapleton will move on to November’s general election after receiving enough votes in the Tuesday, June 11, primary.

by Forum News Service

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June 12, 2024 10:49 AM

North Dakota voters say yes to age limits for Congressional candidates

A constitutional amendment approved Tuesday bars North Dakota politicians from Congress if they would reach their 81st birthday before the end of their term.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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June 12, 2024 7:08 AM

In North Dakota GOP primaries, U.S. Rep. Armstrong wins for governor and Fedorchak for House

U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong has won North Dakota's Republican primary for governor, while longtime public utilities regulator Julie Fedorchak has finished first in a rambunctious GOP race for the House seat he will vacate.

by The Associated Press

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June 12, 2024 4:00 AM

Food waste composting is cooking in Minnesota — and helping curb climate change

Americans waste about one-third of all available food. Tossed in the trash, unused food creates the potent greenhouse gas methane as it decays in landfills.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 7, 2024 4:10 AM

QA with Fargo school board candidates ahead of June 11 election

The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley hosted and moderated a forum with Fargo Public Schools Board of Education candidates ahead of the June 11 election.

by Amy Felegy

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