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Michael Acterling and Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor|Oct 7, 2024

Weekend wildfire damage approaches 50,000 acres, Burgum says by Michael Achterling and Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor October 7, 2024 Vawnita Best said it was a battle to bring in cows grazing on federal land back to the ranch near Watford City as strong winds whipped up a grassland fire Saturday. "You could hardly stay on your horse," she said. On Monday, the wind had shifted directions blowing smoke onto the ranch and raising concerns about the health of cattle and horses the ranch relies... Full story