Cattle group raises money for North Dakota ranchers

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association says $18,000 in donations will be given to ranchers hurt by blizzards and spring flooding.

The group said the money comes from the National Cattlemen’s Foundation and donations from North Dakota and six other states.

Officials said the money is to be used by ranchers to repair “fences, facilities and infrastructure.”

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