Vol. 3 - Issue 20
June 14, 2023
A Community Newspaper a Serving N orthwest North Dakot “WE HAVE TO BE ABLE TO ENVISION WHAT’S POSSIBLE.” - MICHELLE OBAMA, THE LIGHT WE CARRY
Divide County Rodeo 2023
Ensuring Community
3 Days of Action-Packed Family Fun Safety: By Michelle Svangstu Rodeo isn’t new to the Divide County Fair, but this year’s fair will be filled with fast-ridin’, calf-ropin’ and barrel-racin’ action! Dan Maier from the DC Rodeo Committee says “We really wanted to take a look at what it takes to get people to the fair, and even more important, what does the future of rodeo look like for Divide County?” It was those questions that drove the committee to expand their rodeo offerings in 2023, offering exciting, family-friendly activities all three days of the fair. Friday night, says Dan, fans can come out and cheer on their favorite cowboys and cowgirls during the 1st Annual “Ag Olympics.” Contestants will compete to see who tosses the highest hay bale, test their strength in a T-Post Pounding contest, and see whose boots can scoot the fastest in the wheelbarrow race. The committee has teamed up with the DC FFA to help run and organize the event,
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CRAFTS-4-U and the FFA also built the bar for the hay bale toss. “There is no entry fee and anyone age 13 and older is welcome to compete,” notes Dan. “We’re hoping this event is one-more step towards getting people, especially youth, excited about western sports.” The top winner in each event will take home a $100 cash prize. Following the Ag Olympics, the ladies will
take the arena by storm for the ND05 NBHA Barrel Race. Shares Dan: “The Barrel Races are open to anyone. There are 4 Divisions, and even if you don’t have the fastest horse of the night, there is an opportunity to win in one of the other divisions. The prizes are a cash deal – all of the entry fees are pooled and the cash is split between the winners according to division at the
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TRAP SHOOT A FAMILY AFFAIR By Alyssa Stromberg Learn more about the Orland Stringer Memorial Trap Shoot in Medicine Lake. Page 6 FIRST LADY, DOLLY PARTON ANNOUNCE STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF IMAGINATION LIBRARY PRESS RELEASE Partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will provide free books to Montana children from birth to age five in every Montana zip code. Page 7 DAKOTA GARDENER: DO NOT BUY LADYBUGS By Tom Kalb, NDSU Instead of buying sleeping lady beetles from CA, it makes more sense to provide an environment that is inviting to our local lady beetles. Page 10 BURGUM WELCOMES APPROVAL OF $68M IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CAREER ACADEMIES North Dakota Governor’s Office Press Release
ND receives funding for 13 career academies across the state where students can pursue high-demand careers in the trades, health care, technology and other sectors to help meet workforce needs. Page 14