Harvest roundup in Dakotafire region: Early, and surprisingly good
Harvest in several towns in the James River Valley is not only well under way, it’s nearly done in some parts of the region—and it’s just mid-October.
In Faulk County, row crop prospects look grim without rain
It has been many days since Faulkton weather observer Tom Bartholomew has recorded significant moisture (0.11 on July 5, 0.07 on July 9 and 0.01 on July 11). What he has recorded are plenty of very hot days (101 on July 2, 101 on July 15 and 99 on Monday) with wind to match.
Savings from closing post offices ‘not even a drop in the bucket’ for USPS budget
Rural communities facing the loss of their post offices may be more greatly affected by the change than more urban communities would be, according to a February Reuters report, and a former postmaster general says the closings won’t provide any significant cost savings.