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Colonel Aaron Cheadle reflects on 40 years of military service in Minnesota.

From enlisted soldier to colonel, Minnesota man reflects on 40 years of service

In a small town in southwestern Minnesota, the legacy of service runs deep, and few embody it as profoundly as Colonel Aaron Cheadle. As he reflects on his 40-year military career, the 58-year-old Fulda resident recalls the moment he enlisted in the Army National Guard back in 1985. At just 18...

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A beautiful blue spruce tree in a Grand Forks backyard.

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Spruce trees dropping needles is perfectly normal

As the sun sets over Grand Forks, casting a golden hue across the landscape, Nicole H. stands in her backyard, watching her beloved blue spruce trees. She has nurtured these trees for five years, but this summer, something seemed amiss. The needles closest to the trunk were turning brown, and her...

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Matthew Donovan during rehabilitation therapy

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Injured QB Matthew Donovan making strides in recovery, father says

The air was thick with anticipation as Terry Donovan stepped into the rehabilitation gym, a place that had become a second home since his son Matthew's tragic injury. It was there, surrounded by the hum of machines and the soft encouragement of therapists, that Terry witnessed a moment he had...

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A vibrant perennial garden in autumn with colorful flowers and green foliage.

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It's time for the perennial garden chop and drop

As the first frost blankets the landscape, transforming vibrant gardens into a canvas of subdued colors, many gardeners find themselves at a crossroads. Do you clear out the remnants of summer's bloom or let nature take its course? For some, the answer is as clear as the crisp autumn air; for...

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Community members gather for North Dakota Game and Fish advisory board meeting

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North Dakota Game and Fish plans fall advisory board meetings

As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the North Dakota sky in hues of orange and pink, a small crowd gathered at the Sandhills Archery Club in West Fargo. Excitement buzzed in the air as local hunters, families, and conservation enthusiasts prepared to engage with Jeb Williams, the director...

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Grand Forks Red River football team in action during the game against Minot North.

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Minot North holds off Red River upset bid

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp Friday evening in Minot, North Dakota, the atmosphere was electric. A sea of red and white filled the stands as Grand Forks Red River faced off against Minot North in a highly anticipated state quarterfinal matchup. The tension was palpable, with fans...

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Cancer survivor Sarah Jensen shares her journey with the Sanford Strong program.

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Cancer survivor discusses Sanford Strong program

As the sun dipped below the horizon in Fargo, a quiet resilience filled the air. In a cozy corner of a local café, I met with Sarah Jensen, a vibrant woman whose laughter belies the battle she fought against cancer. Just a year ago, Sarah was in the throes of treatment, grappling with the fear and...

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Cory Pedersen terminated from North Dakota Department of Health position

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Port: Statehouse stalker terminated from North Dakota Department of Health position

In the quiet corridors of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, a cloud of tension and unease has been lifted following the termination of Cory Pedersen, a state employee whose troubling behavior had cast a long shadow over the agency. Colleagues had whispered about the...

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