Financial relief is coming to North Dakota farmers who were affected by last year's feed transportation costs.

The number of commercial and backyard flocks with confirmed avian flu increased by 36 percent in the past week.

Burning fossil fuels at current rates is expected to produce mass extinctions and other catastrophic outcomes, but a brighter future is possible if large-scale action is taken within the next three years.

At least two dozen states are seeing the bird flu virus quickly spread through commercial flocks on poultry-producing farms.

Hazel Irene Krueger

February 17, 1924 – April 8, 2022

Funeral services are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

The word “planet” came from the ancient Greek words that mean “wandering star.”

Caramelizing Vidalia onions brings out complex and delicious flavors. Mushrooms add meatiness without significant calories. Add these to risotto made with brown rice -- providing whole grains and a nutty flavor -- and you have a deliciously healthful dish.

Birthdays

April 11

• Adyn Hough
• Emily Gyurman
• Grayson Troy Hernandez

April 12

• Matthew Haskell
• Lily Phipps
• Michele Brown
• Lexi McCracken
• Morgan Thomas
• Sommer Lang Kelley
• Eddie Lang 
• Nathan McKnight

April 13

• Zachary Ramsay
• Mona Walker
• Adam Conrad
• Alicia James

April 14

• Brenda Ramirez
• Kimber Rittgers
• Jacob Dake
• Connie Shotton

April 15

• Monica Peil
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It’s unusual for someone to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit one of its decisions. It’s very rare for that to happen almost immediately after the ruling was issued.

The college savings plan known as a “529” is often touted as a smart way to save for a child’s college education. But these plans involve more than just putting away money for college.