Bottineau News

“One guy was trying to find what isn't available there”

A strong Canadian dollar traded Friday at $1.07 against the U.S. dollar, bringing new optimism to business owners in North Dakota's border communities. via Minot Daily News

Larissa Klitzke, four-year-old daughter of Allen and Melissa Klitzke of Powers Lake, recently donated her long blonde hair to the Locks of Love organization in memory of Karlee Edwards. via CNDNEWS

“This is the problem. This is the best (corn) crop we've ever had”

Clyde and Brenda Reimche are harvesting the best corn crop they've ever taken off the field but they wondered as they combined last week if they will seed 900 acres next year. via Minot Daily News

Prosecutors dismissed a felony conspiracy charge against two top executives of North Dakota's workers compensation agency, days before they were to appear in court to make their pleas. via Insurance Journal West

“We're taking a look at kids and people at all levels who are interested. There's real opportunities here for teachers - not on the problem, but on how people can help, and scientists will be the best sources on the issue.”

By MARVIN BAKER, Staff Writer mbaker@minotdailynews.com Across the northern Great Plains, average temperatures have risen more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the past century with increases of up to 5.5 degrees ... via Minot Daily News

“What I'm saying is we need more help from the state.”

By MARVIN BAKER, Staff Writer mbaker@minotdailynews.com While an autumn drought has quickly pushed the 2007 soybean harvest to near 70 percent complete in northwestern North Dakota, and has filled some ... via Minot Daily News

Residents in Bottineau County are under a burn ban this week. County officials issued the burn ban on October 2nd. via KFYR-TV Bismarck

A proposed ballot measure would return control of North Dakota's workers' compensation bureau to the governor, bypassing a board of directors that now employs the agency's top manager. via Insurance Journal West

“That's very important that we know the seed source if we want to grow hardy trees for North Dakota.”

Towering trees of several varieties now look down on the sandy soil below, the only clue to what once resembled a lifeless desert in the very heart of North Dakota. via Minot Daily News

Farmers who raise durum are seeing a big bump in prices. The wheat type used in pasta is selling for more than $12 per bushel at North Dakota elevators. via KFYR-TV Bismarck

“We appreciate the opportunity we've had to join in these community events over the past years and hope to continue being part of the team”

Local Good Samaritan Center celebrates 30 years of service ...doing the Tailgate Tour", says Tyler Engstrom, Loan Officer in Minot with Farm Credit Services. via CNDNEWS