An onboard generator produces electricity that runs to the front of the boat. The electrical field produced goes down about 6 feet into the water. Fish are attracted to the electrical field and are temporarily stunned, allowing fisheries personnel to capture them with long-handled dip nets.

Nelson’s unique stature is a byproduct of the Milton R.

Top to bottom: Gabe Jensen’s San Mai blade demonstrates the untouched forged layer along the top of the blade.  This Damascus hunting knife has a frame handle construction with resin scales.  Gabe Jensen crafted this Damascus chef’s knife with a handle of purple dyed wood.  This was Gabe Jensen’s first Damascus knife after taking a class with American Bladesmith Society master David Lisch. This knife’s handle is made of boxelder burl scales.

Just 17 years old, Gabe has also forged his own business, Cracked Anvil Blade Smithing, melding metal, muscle, fire and expertise to create hunting

Jason's Super Foods Manager Tracie Thompson helps customer John Mundt in his search for coffee filters in small-town Westhope. Photos by NDAREC/Liza Kessel

Many factors outside of Thompson’s control will determine if she can oblige Mundt’s request. Price. Supply. Distribution. Allocation.

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Some of the people affected by the cancellation of spring sports were the seniors.

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The scholarship applications listing the students’ accomplishments and goals were all impressive.

Photo by NDAREC/Clarice Kesler

Don Kinzler, a lifelong gardener and NDSU Extension Horticulturist for Cass County, answered some of our burning landscape questions.

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Frustrated, but as politely as possible, I approached again and said, “My husband and I are paying for this reception, could you please play some o

Cokey Conant’s three great-granddaughters, Lydia, Adeline and Ivy Mueller, can still make him smile from a social distance. The Mueller sisters have had some car time with their mom, Brandi Mueller, this spring, as she photographs families for her Front Porch Project.

“Social media can cause conflict and be viewed in a bad light, but this project has brought so much joy,” she says.

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SHARING LUNCH

Lindsey Solberg Herbel signs for Gov. Doug Burgum during a COVID-19 press conference. Photo courtesy N.D. Department of Transportation

While their stories intersect today because of their jobs in a worldwide pandemic, there is clear distinction between the two.