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Articles from the May 18, 2020 edition


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  • LWCF would bring post-COVID jobs & outdoor access

    John Bradley, oor Access By John Bradley,|May 18, 2020

    Numerous vulnerabilities in our economic and healthcare systems have come to light the last few months during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the crisis has also highlighted just how much Americans love-and need-to connect with nature on our public lands. Across the country, people have been flocking to local, state, and national parks – so much so that many parks had to be closed because social distancing could not be practiced. North Dakotans are lucky that we can responsibly find peace outdoors o...

  • Circle Up

    Nick Simonson|May 18, 2020

    In the era of catch-and-release a number of tools have come to the forefront in ensuring the successful turn back of big fish to be caught again: rubberized nets, mesh cradles, and elongated needle nose pliers help make short work of landing, caring for and releasing fish while limiting damage to the slime coat, gills and gullets of many species. One of the smallest but most effective ways of aiding a fast release with minimal injury, particularly when engaged in bait fishing, is through the use...

  • EMS Week: Ready Today. Preparing for Tomorrow.

    Amy Wobbema|May 18, 2020

    May 17-23 is EMS Week across the country. This week we express our appreciation to the EMS professionals on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis–planning, adapting and responding every day to take care of citizens and communities. The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians developed the EMS Strong campaign to recognize the selfless calling that makes EMS so vital. This year's EMS Week theme is Ready Today. Preparing for Tomorrow. This theme, which was developed some time ago, i...

  • Poaching ring to be charged with 41 counts

    Nick Simonson|May 18, 2020

    Criminal charges are expected to be filed against six Barnes County men for their involvement in the illegal taking of big game and other wildlife-related violations in recent months throughout the county, which allegedly includes the poaching of a number of whitetail deer. Combined, the complaints against the individuals are anticipated to allege 41 criminal charges in North Dakota’s Southeast Judicial District Court. At the center of the group of six alleged poachers and abettors is Jakob A...