Century Remains On Top Of AA Hoops Poll Despite Loss; Minot Girls Still Clear #1

Even after a stunning loss, there was not the first big change of the season in the AA basketball polls. Century remained on top of the boys poll, released Monday by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters
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Smithfield Foods to Build New State-of-the-Art Processing Facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD, February 16, 2026 — Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced it has initiated the approval process to build
USDA Unveils Plan to Cut Red Tape and Legal Pressures on Farmers

(NAFB.com) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday launched the Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework — a policy initiative designed to shield producers from what the department calls politically motivated legal actions and regulatory overreach. Secretary
Peterson Announces 2026 Cup of Agronomy Series Across the Region

Prosper, N.D., Feb. 16, 2026 — Peterson is kicking off its 2026 Cup of Agronomy series, bringing local, in-person agronomy discussions to communities across the region. Cup of Agronomy events are designed to give growers a chance
Thompson Unveils ‘Farm Bill 2.0’ to Ag Groups’ Positive Reaction

(NAFB.com) – Agricultural and conservation groups said they are cautiously optimistic after House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson introduced a new Farm Bill proposal Friday afternoon aimed at restarting stalled negotiations in Congress. Thompson, a Pennsylvania Republican,
Monday, Feb. 16 Weather
Washington’s Birthday Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as
Monday, February 16th Weather
WINTER STORM WATCH FOR TOMORROW NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING ALONG AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 2 ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA – BUT NORTH OF HIGHWAY 200 IN NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHERN