Bowwow bling catches on

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Pets stylish in unique collars
Tina Hallada and Karen Jensen were tired of plain, boring dog collars. “We like to keep our dogs stylish,” said Jensen of West Fargo.

Seek nutrition information from qualified sources

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“The doctor will see you now. I’m a nurse,” my 4-year-old daughter said as I walked by her bedroom.

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Ag ‘bubble’ may burst Minn.’s economy

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Minnesota farmers face a “bubble” that potentially could devastate the state’s economy, a new report says.

Congress still struggling to finish farm bill

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WASHINGTON – Struggling lawmakers had hoped to finish farm bill legislation this week so a final version could be debated on the House and Senate floor next week. But following a meeting that lasted until early Friday morning, some key issues, including the size of payments to wealthy farmers, remained unresolved.

Ron Williams

Bowls crafted with hope

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Artist crafts vessels for faith show
When thousands gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, for the opening communion service at the 2008 United Methodist general conference, a little piece of Moorhead was also present.

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Don’t let spoiled food ruin a party

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“I’d like to make an egg bake for a brunch, but I won’t have time the night before the event. Can I make it a couple days ahead of time?” my friend asked.

This July 2007 photo shows corn growing on a farm near Worthington, Minn. Corn gets a lot of attention from biotechnology companies and as a result, has had a number of genetic modifications which make corn plants resistant to insects, disease and specific herbicides, thus cheaper to insure, which can save farmers and taxpayers money.

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Modified corn may save money

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Use of genetically altered crop may result in lower costs for farmers, taxpayers
MOORHEAD – Corn gets a lot of attention from biotechnology companies and as a result, has had a number of genetic modifications which make corn plants resistant to insects, disease and specific herbicides.

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Dairy decline

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Region’s dairy industry loses ground, hopes to rebound
The region’s dairy industry isn’t what it used to be. Whether that’s good or bad, or somewhere in between, depends on who you talk to.

Barnesville farmers grapple with tough decisions on horizon

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BARNESVILLE, Minn. – Jake Thompson has been milking cows since he was a boy. The 26-year-old Barnesville farmer would love to continue milking them for the rest of his working life. That’s probably not going to happen.

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Prominence of bigger dairy operations grows

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LAKOTA, N.D. – Kent Swenson knew he wanted to keep milking cows. He also knew that meant getting bigger. “That’s the way our industry has been going,” he said.

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Postcards peek into past

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Man donates historical collection
Dr. Ronald Olin is no stranger to the North Dakota State University Institute for Regional Studies.

Active lifestyle could add years

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“Mom, I need new shoes. It’s been two years since I had new shoes!” my 9-year-old daughter exclaimed as we walked around our neighborhood.

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Take care in disposal of electronics

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Our increasing dependence on electronic devices means we need to be more aware of their effect on our environment when we replace them, says Carl Pedersen, North Dakota State University Extension Service energy educator.