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Dogs Know When We Are Lying

We all know how perceptive dogs are to emotion, but it turns out their a lot more perceptive than we realize. The reality, if you lie to your dog, they’ll probably pick up on and stop trusting you. Details on the research[...]

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North Dakota has Around 145 Active Bald Eagle Nests.

Last week driving near the Fargodome in north Fargo, I was scanning the road ahead and I spotted a bald eagle. Then another. Then another. One of my kids noticed it, but the others in the car didn’t seem too interested. We[...]

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ND Ag Commissioner: EPA Wrong on State Pesticide Inspection

Some strong language in an EPA report on North Dakota’s handling of pesticide inspections has Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring a bit bewildered. Full story from WDAZ. [...]Read More... from ND Ag Commissioner: EPA Wrong on State Pesticide Inspection

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Starting the Conversation About Farm Ownership Transitions

It’s an issue near-to-heart hear in North Dakota where the family farm is equal parts cherished memories and working business. Developing a plan so both the finances work and the family remains intact is often challenging. Here’s a good starting point resource.[...]

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YouTube is Launching an Android App for Children

YouTube will release a new app designed for kids on Monday, the Google-owned video service has confirmed to The Verge. The app — called YouTube Kids — will reportedly offer original episodes of TV shows aimed at youngsters, in addition to videos from child-centric[...]

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How Parents Should Deal with High School Senioritis

Got a high school kid that’s losing motivation as we approach graduation? Here are some tips from a parent who witnessed an extreme case of senioritis. [...]Read More... from How Parents Should Deal with High School Senioritis

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Leier: Possible record-high ice fishing activity in ND

Low gas prices, mild weather, and good fish count have made this the perfect winter for Game and Fish to measure how many people are out on the ice and where they’re coming from. [...]Read More... from Leier: Possible record-high ice fishing[...]

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Little Missouri Bridge Plan Moved Away from Elkhorn Ranch

A proposed bridge over the Little Missouri river north of Medora that draw criticism due to its location near Elkhorn Ranch is being re-sited to a less controversial location. [...]Read More... from Little Missouri Bridge Plan Moved Away from Elkhorn Ranch

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Yet Another Reason to Love Your Pet

It turns out that the dirt, dust, hair and grime that comes with having a pet is actually good for us. The idea is that all those little imperfections help us build immunity to the right kind of bad cells. But you[...]

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Ag Week: Big Decisions, Drones, and Auctioneers

Deadlines and decisions related to the farm bill, a competition for auctioneers, and drones in the field. Catch all of them on this weeks edition of AgWeek. [...]Read More... from Ag Week: Big Decisions, Drones, and Auctioneers

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Nearly a Billion Monarchs Butterflies Have Vanished

Since 1990, monarch butterfly counts have shown a decrease by nearly a billion insects. Is this a canary in the coal mine? I don’t know, but I can say that I notice fewer of them around than in years past. More from[...]