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The schools in North Dakota will remain closed for the remainder of the spring semester, the governor announced Friday. In his daily press conference, Gov. Doug Burgum announced the schools would stay closed while at the same time the state moves to reopen and lessen some of the restrictions placed on businesses more than a month ago. Schools stay closed When it came to schools, the governor said that the state knew there needed to be a quick and early closure in North Dakota. “North Dakota has been a shining example of distance learning,” he said, adding that he wanted to give credit to the schools for keeping up the nutrition and special education missions during the closure. “They have continued to educate students across the state with combinations of online instruction, use of good old fashioned books and homework.” He also thanked the parents for their role in education since the closure began. “We are going to continue with school distance leaning for the rest of the year. The decision to remain with distance learning was made after much deliberation. With the size and scale of this, we are talking about over 135,000 who will be affected directly. It doesn’t count family members and parents. “Parents of school kids work in nursing homes. Parents and grandparents of kids that go to school are about 20 percent of the North Dakota vulnerable population. “We had tremendous input, side-by-side and step-by-step with the superintendent of the DPI (Department of Public Instruction), the North Dakota Department of Health and its physician advisory board, school administrators, the teachers’ union, school board members, legislators and par-

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state will have the opportunity for a stronger and better capability to protect its most vulnerable citizens. It addition, the state will be able to better manage any outbreaks that may occur. “That is going to be really helpful. We think the risk right now, relative to a few weeks; versus spending that time building our capability.... we think that we would be taking our capacity for testing and contact tracing from those most vulnerable. “Opening up businesses also involved risks, but there was an economic risk to leaving them closed,” he said. Another factor in the decision was that there wasn’t an economic factor against distance learning, the governor explained. “If we had decided to reopen for the last couple of weeks of school, there would have been an enormous burden on our 175 school boards,” he said, noting it would have caused weeks of school board meetings and angst from parents over the safety of returning the children to school. “We are much better taking that energy to focus on making the distance learning experience as productive and as positive for those students for these last remaining days. It is also going to free up capacity planning for those administrators, school boards and teachers to plan for summer programs and to focus on the special needs for students who

lack the skills, the tools or the access to participate fully. “It will allow time to plan for in-person classroom instruction for next fall because there is no replacement for face-to-face learning between the teachers and students,” the governor added. He also said that it will provide an opportunity to upgrade the distance learning experience with upgrades and improvements. “We know now what works and what doesn’t work.” The decision also provides the schools, faculty and parents with certainty for the remainder of the school year, he said. Unprecedented changes According to the State Superintendent of Schools, Kirsten Baesler, the pandemic has caused an unprecedented disruption in the traditional way that school was provided in the state. Education did not stop when the school doors closed to the buildings, she explained during the press conference Friday in Bismarck. “Record amounts of innovation and transformation in education have been produced during this time and they were developed and planned for in a record matter of days,” she said. “North Dakota has led the nation in demonstrating the agility and the

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ents. They all provided input into this decision,” the governor said. “It is an emotional decision to make, particularly given how emotionally connected we are to our schools, our communities and our teens. We know that reopening for this short period of time would have required at least a week of planning. We have gone through the analysis. Our schools in North Dakota... their last day is May 13 and others are done May 20 or by Memorial Day, depending on the school week, so the schools has one week left, two weeks left or three weeks left. “We know the final few days of school were probably not the highest learning days of the year,” he said, recalling his own school recollections as well as those of when his children were in school. “The risk associated with bringing everybody back in terms of potential outbreaks, including in communities where we haven’t been hot spots and could become one because of school interactions. It is not only about protecting the students, but protecting the whole community and the number of communities that have long-term care and other facilities. “We’re thinking about the whole ecosystem here.” By keeping the schools closed, the decision will also allow administrators to plan for both summer school and the start of school in the fall, in addition to have healthy and safe ways to hold graduation ceremonies, he explained. “It is a way to manage risks. It is not that the virus has gone away. It has not. It is not that it is still not contagious. It is not that it is still not deadly to people with underlying health conditions, but we have been able to reduce risk, building the capacity around testing and contact tracing and targeted isolation,” the governor said. Looking ahead to the fall, the governor said the

The North Dakota governor has asked for state agencies to come up with budget cuts. With the request, announced May 1, Gov. Doug Burgum joined with municipal and county governments throughout the state, including in Bowman County. The governor announced that the agencies should come up ways to cut between five and 15 percent from their budgets in addition to identify methods to improve efficiency – all in response to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of oil prices on the world market. According to the governor, the larger agencies will need to come up with the larger cutbacks. The only programs spared from the requested cutbacks will be public schools and Medicaid. The move mirrors the actions of the City of Bowman and Bowman County, as well as most of the state’s smaller governments. According to the state’s oil regulator, approximately one-third of the oil wells in North Dakota are not active because of the drop in oil demand attributed to the stay-athome battles with the pandemic in addition to a battle over oil between Russia and Saudi Arabia. The governor is requesting that the agencies come up with suggested cutbacks by July 15, in addition to requesting the state legislature come up with ways to meet the new economic realities. The governor, who has kicked off the phased reopening of businesses with certain restrictions, explained at his daily press conference that there is an economic risk in-

volved. “Some of it has to do with economic risk and some of it has to do with … testing and contact tracing. We are in the position, based upon our healthcare capacity – using less than two percent for hospitalization – we can dial up more risk,” he said. “By opening up businesses which were economically impaired because we mandated their closure are a way to help relieve stress and help get that part of the economy going again.” Unlike with businesses, the governor said that there was more of a contact risk if the state allowed the reopening of the schools. Bowman County In Bowman County, local commissioners are already looking at ways to come up with ways to trim the budget because of the oil revenue drop and the pandemic closures also causing a drop in tax revenues. According to Sandra Tivis, the county auditor, Bowman County is in a good position for the present. However, the county commissioners and county departments are working to identify ways to cut back and economize, she said. “At our last meeting, the commissioners had the department heads and elected officials in the meeting. They did ask the people to go through their budget and bring a revision back with some reductions in different areas where they feel they can expenses. They’ll present it at the meeting tomorrow (May 5),” she explained Monday. Once the county received the submitted recommendations, the county auditor said she will probably come up with a revised budget. The North Dakota Association of Coun-

ties arranged for an online meeting between county, city and state officials throughout the state, she added. “They visited with the governor on different issues but I don’t know what the results of that meeting was. That meeting may be one of the subjects tackled in the meeting Tuesday,” she explained. The county may be able to get some assistance from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). “That is available to us. We just have to upload to their website. We get the expenses in batches.” In addition, the county also has to submit expenses and costs incurred which are not covered by the FEMA guidelines. “That is through the CARES Act at the federal level,” she added. The county auditor also said that Bowman County is still in a good place economically. “We have sufficient to meet this year’s budget that was approved last fall. We are just looking ahead. It is not like we are going to have to close down the government. We have sufficient revenues (because of) the due diligence of our commissioners’ planning to meet all of our expenses this year. “But, with all the reductions in the revenues, we are just trying to get a handle on it. We don’t know what kind of carryover we are going to start next year with,” she added. City of Bowman According to Lyn James, the president of the city commission, Bowman is still in the process of identifying ways to cut expenditures as much as possible. “We’ll probably start our budget corrections at the next meeting (later in May),” she explained Monday.

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Economy reopening in time for Mothers Day

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North Dakota is reopening its business economy, just in time for Mother’s Day. The annual day to honor family matriarchs will be May 10, on Sunday. For Lasting Visions’ Lyn James, a Bowman florist, it was perfect timing. She has Mother’s Day shoppers already in her store early Monday morning. “We are following all of the guidelines and welcoming people in, as appropriate under the North Dakota guidelines. The people are very happy to come in and shop,” she explained. The first Mother’s Day observance started in West Virginia more than a century ago. Now, it is observed on the second Sunday in May. Florists are not the only businesses which are reopening under the state’s Restart campaign, announced by the governor. Gov. Doug Burgum announced that some of the businesses which had been closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic would be able to reopen, as long as they maintained social distancing and cleaning guidelines. There still will be restrictions on capacity for businesses like bars and restaurants, which will be limited to half capacity. In addition, there are requirements that servers, barbers and cosmetologists wear facial masks.

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Obituary Darlene Hansen,

Darlene Lorraine Davis was born Sept. 21, 1933 in Black River Falls, WI. She was the second daughter born to Ruth and Harley Davis. Her early childhood years were spent in Wisconsin going to school and helping out on the family farm. And although Norma always jokingly claimed that Darlene played and dawdled more than she helped, they picked strawberries, green beans and other vegetables in the fields where their parents made a living growing food during the Great Depression. No one was able to prove or disprove Norma’s theory of Darlene’s childhood work ethic but we know that she was a little girl who loved the outdoors, adored her dog and excelled at making snow angels. When Darlene was 13 years old the family moved back to ND and lived in the Amor Township. It was shortly after their arrival here that she met a young man and neighbor named Vernon Hansen. Their friendship blossomed as they talked over the fence and rode bicycles together but they each had an education and a life’s work to consider. She graduated from high school at Sheyenne River Academy in Harvey, ND, and while there she enjoyed singing soprano in the choir, contributing to the school newspaper and taking part in other school activities. After attending Union College in Lincoln, NE, Darlene continued her education at Dickinson State University earning her teaching certificate. She began her teaching career at the Haley school in 1952 and was, by this time, engaged to marry Vernon. It was during this first year of teaching, while she and her students were presenting their Christmas program, that Darlene became ill. As she was playing the piano for her pupils, her hands began to shake so badly that she was unable to continue. Her condition deteriorated rapidly and she was ultimately

diagnosed with polio at the age of 18. After weeks of being critically ill and narrowly missing being placed in the iron lung, she was told that she would never walk again. But, she was determined to walk down the aisle to marry Vernon and she did just that, a few months later, on June 2, 1953. Darlene and Vernon started their married life on a farm north of Rhame, ND. While they lived there they welcomed their first son, Rocky, but tragically lost him to leukemia at the age of two. The family then moved south of Bowman and farmed in the Minnehaha Township and Harding County, SD. Some years later, they purchased the Brian Fiest place and built the home where they have lived to present day. They raised three children there, Pam, Scott and Brad. Darlene loved being a farm wife and mom. She enjoyed cooking, baking bread and believe it or not.... doing laundry! She drove combines and grain trucks, put up vegetables from the garden and had a special knack for hospitality. She enjoyed having guests whether for supper or for the summer. High school students were often summer boarders while they learned about farm life and enjoyed Darlene’s delicious meals. She was an active member of the Bowman SDA church. For many years she taught children’s classes, played the piano, planned special programs and arranged flowers for the church

service. In later years when she was unable to be more mobile she loved to spend time on her iPad, shopping online, keeping up on Facebook and playing games. Wordscapes was her recent personal favorite and anyone who came into her hospital room would be invited to play with her. She would often enlist the assistance of the hospital staff at WRRMC when she was playing, sometimes turning on her call light when she couldn’t figure out a word and the staff kindly obliged. Darlene was known for her smile. She always had one! Even as she became more and more disabled with post polio syndrome she continued to fight and refused to give up, meeting each obstacle with determination, grit and her characteristic smile. Family who will miss her include Vernon, her husband of 67 years, Bowman, ND; her children: Pamela (Timothy) Taylor, Brighton, CO; Scott (Becky) Hansen, Bowman, ND; and Brad Hansen, Harwood, ND; grandchildren: Brock (Ashley) Hansen, Wyatt Hansen, and Truxton Hansen; one great-grandchild: Elsie Ruth Hansen. She was preceded in death by her son, Rocky, her parents and her sister, Norma, who passed away just 3 1/2 days before Darlene. Her family believes that she is resting now, waiting for Jesus’ return. When that day comes she will run and sing - celebrating in a perfect body and enjoying a new life with Him.... forever! Due to COVID-19 our family is planning a private graveside service to lay Darlene to rest. Later this spring/summer we would like to invite you to a celebration of her life at a memorial service. Details will follow when we are able to make the arrangements and comfortably assure that our guests will remain healthy and safe.

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Marvin Braaten, 92

Marvin Braaten, 92, of Rhame, ND, passed away on April 21, 2020 at the Southwest Healthcare Medical Center in Bowman. Private family services will be held. There was a public visitation for Marv on April 23, 2020 at the Krebsbach Funeral Home Chapel.   John Marvin Braaten, was born on Dec. 11, 1927 at Mrs. Lukes’ house in Bowman to John and Marie (Soreide) Braaten. His parents both came from Norway and Marvin was proud of his Norwegian heritage. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church. He was reared on the family farm/ranch south of Rhame and attended Nebo School through eighth grade. He married Patsy McGee on Dec. 17, 1952. They made their home on the John Braaten Farm. Marvin and Patsy raised their four sons (Ron, Rick, Robin and Sheldon) here, instilling his good work ethic to them all. Marvin worked off the farm for Melvin Miller where he helped move buildings, build roads and dams. He

also hauled uranium out of the Cave Hills to Griffin, delivered fuel for Shuck’s Standard Oil, and drove school bus for Morrell McGee, Bill Coutts and Gary Van Daele. He took pride in keeping his school buses exceptionally clean. Marvin enjoyed reading. He read his daily paper from front to back. The boys looked forward to him reading “Snuffy Smith” in a cartoon voice to them. Marvin loved comedian Red Skeleton and the TV show “All in the Family”. He enjoyed being outside tinkering and fixing things. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, boating, dancing and talking about ‘days gone by’ over a cup of coffee with his friends and neighbors.

His barn cats would come on the run when he stepped out his door. He helped his sons with farming and cattle until he was in his 90’s. He was a quiet man but loved to play jokes and was always willing to help his neighbors. He is survived by his wife of 67 years - Patsy. Sons: Ron (Suzette), Rick (Laurie), Robin (Laurie) and Sheldon (Becky). Fourteen grandchildren: Ryanna (Chance) Turbiville, Shane (Ginger) McCarthy, Kirbi (Tate) Brengle, Paden (Hailey), Daulton, Colter, Chandler Braaten, Dylan (Abby), Brady, Cody (Hannah) Braaten, Alisha (Austin), Hunter (Kim), Ellie and Walker Braaten. Six great-grandchildren: Sylvia, Sofia, Evie, Willow, Boone and Piper. Brother-in-law, Jr. McGee (Theresa); sister-inlaw, Betty McGee; brotherin-law, Larry Traynor. Several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents; his brothers: Ervin (infant), Robert and Kenneth Braaten; sisters: Mina Hanes, Maye Steig and Clara Hill; and granddaughter, Kaydee Sue Braaten.

Joanne Lorge, 90

Joanne Lorge, 90, of Bowman, ND, passed away on April 22, 2020 at the Southwest Healthcare Medical Center in Bowman. Joanne was born to Max and Mabel Bender in New England, ND on Dec. 16, 1929. Shortly after, the family moved ten miles south of New England to the Alfred Strehlow farm in Strehlow Township. Joanne grew up here with her younger brother, Ronald. Their grandfather Alfred Strehlow lived with them. Growing up Joanne’s best friend Marvis lived just down the road. They were friends growing up, and later they both married men from Slope County. Joanne graduated from New England High School in May 1947. After high school, she worked at the Red Owl grocery store for about a year. Joanne went to Dickinson College for a summer taking a secretary course, but never pursued that career. Joanne then went to Rochester, MN to work for her cousin at the Three Sister’s

clothing store. She returned home to attend college for another summer to become a teacher, and taught school until Christmas. She returned to New England, ND where she met Gene Lorge. Gene and Joanne were married on Oct. 9, 1953. They farmed and ranched southwest of Amidon. They raised five children Patrick, Michael, Janel, Dale and Amy. For two years, during the school year Joanne lived with the kids in New England until Patrick and Michael graduated from high school. During this time, Joanne worked at Zueger’s Drug store. To be closer to Gene, the family moved to Bowman where Janel, Dale and Amy graduated from high school. For 15 years Joanne worked at Bennett Drug store, and retired in 1997 to help care for her mother. In 2010 Joanne moved to Bismarck to be closer to her grand children. In 2019 due to failing health, Joanne returned to Bowman to the Southwest Healthcare nursing home. Joanne en-

joyed sewing, baking, camping, reading, playing cards, and especially spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her son Patrick (Denise) Lorge of Amidon, son Michael (Carolyn) of Black Hawk, SD, son-in-law Terrance Freih of Bowman, son Dale Lorge of Billings, MT, daughter Amy (Keven) Oler of Bismarck, ND. Grandchildren Maxwell (Cameron) Lorge, Tara (Charlie) Heringer, Peter Lorge, Christina (Scott) Thelen, Sarah (Ryan) Kroetch, Dyan (John) Eppen, Kayla (Nick) Hollenbeck, Laura Lorge, Madison Lorge, Jeremiah Lorge, Kelsey Oler, Logan Oler, and many great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Gene Lorge, daughter Janel Freih, parents Max and Mabel Bender, brother Ronald Bender, father-in-law Lee Lorge, and mother-in-law Elsie Lorge. The grandchildren and great grandchildren are honorary pallbearers.

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Pastor’s Corner Is state bankruptcy waiting in wings?

Who is in Control?

By Pastor Ed Kvaale

Feel like life is spinning out of control? We will have at times, but maybe even more the last few weeks. I like schedules, I like to-do lists, and I like to plan. I sincerely believe that why this epidemic and quarantine has been so difficult for so many is that it awakens us anew to the reality that we are not in control as much as we think or want to be. Especially, that greatest of enemies to those who are not a Christian, death. We can impose curfews, stay at home, wear masks, and take medication, but we cannot make people whole? We each can affect the economy as individuals, but we cannot control what others do. The apostle James reminds us, that

our lives are pretty much like grass, “For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls and its beauty perishes, so also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits” [James 1:11]. We will die. We will not be able to spend all that we have accumulated. We certainly can enjoy nature, the sunrise, the rain fall etc., but we cannot control it. We cannot control what will happen to the national or global economy even if we do everything right with our personal finances. In fact we cannot control hardly anything. If we think we can and should that is a huge loss. If we realize that we cannot, but can still trust the one who does, Jesus, than we are ready to face whatever comes including our own mortality, because as we remembered recently at Easter Jesus has defeated death and sin forever with His death and resurrection. No matter how crazy or scary the world may seem right now, just remember Jesus has always been, and will always be the one in control! Let us put our trust in Him today anew or for the first time

Letter to the Editor

Beadle is Best Pick for State Treasurer For the first time in 16 years; the State Treasurer is an open seat in North Dakota. We need someone who understands the state budget and is well qualified to serve on multiple state boards. Thomas Beadle is my choice. He’s been a State Representative since 2010 and sits on the appropriations committee. From my time as Governor, I knew Beadle as a detail-oriented and data driven person but most importantly I trust his judgment. During these uncertain economic times, it’s important to have someone like Thomas Beadle who knows the state’s finances, and can hit the ground running on day one. He will team up very well with Governor Doug Burgum and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. I’m proud to support Thomas Beadle for State Treasurer. Jack Dalrymple ND Governor 2010-2016 Casselton, ND

By Lloyd Omdahl

The Founding Fathers, mostly Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, didn’t expect that a by-product of federalism would be state bankruptcies. But that is what could happen if we adopted U. S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s suggestion that states buried in debt because of the virus should declare bankruptcy. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 15 states have identified new holes in their budgets, which by state constitutional provisions must be balanced. Moody’s Analytics predicts that our shrinking economy could result in state revenue drops of 18 to 23 percent. North Dakotans may think they’re immune from these losses but they will take it in the coffers with the rest of the country. Virus hits North Dakota North Dakota payrolls have been cut; Main Street has been closed; tax collections have nose-dived and manufacturing curtailed. While the North Dakota Legacy Fund, now bulging with over $6 billion, may look like a solution, raiding the fund would require an impossible two-thirds vote in both houses of the legislature. Even in the face of tremendous needs in states rising out of the coronavirus, McConnell alleges that they should solve the problem themselves without getting bailout

Commercial pesticide certification exams North Dakotans who want to become certified for commercial, public or dealer pesticide application now have an option for an in-person exam. “This proctored exam is required only for people who want to become certified for commercial, public or dealer application or whose commercial certification has lapsed,” says Andrew Thostenson, North Dakota State University Extension pesticide program specialist. “People who want new private certification can complete the online training through their county NDSU Extension office and don’t have to take a proctored exam. “For those already certified but whose certification lapsed April 1, Gov. Doug Burgum issued an executive order that suspends the expiration for the duration of the public health emergency,” Thostenson says. “However, state law requires that people who want new commercial, public or dealer certification or whose commercial certification has lapsed must complete the exam proctored in person.” North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says: “I encourage those needing a re-

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Producers will have an opportunity to learn more about soil health during a series of webinars North Dakota State University Extension is hosting. The dates of the webinars and topics that will be covered are: •April 30 - cover crops for wet field conditions •May 5 - a history of phosphorus export from North Dakota •May 7 - how to select a cover crop according to my cropping system •May 12 - rejuvenating pastures and adding value to perennial grass mixes •May 14 - soil salinity and sodicity challenges All of the webinars will run from 11 a.m. to noon CDT. Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/soil to sign up for the webinars.

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money from the federal government. That is easy for him to say because his highest office before election was as a county official. He never had state experience. Fund restrictions In the first place, states have been bastions of frugality, saddled with scores of restrictions on taxing and spending accumulated through the years. Most states have constitutional or statutory restrictions that reduce their ability to respond to a sudden crisis. Almost half of the states have provisions for proposing and amending statutes by citizen petition. Under these provisions, citizens can impose restrictions, thereby reducing options at the state level. North Dakota citizens have the initiative and referendum as well as the power to amend the state constitution. Poverty budgets Because of all of these fiscal controls, governors and legislatures have kept their budgets on the edge of poverty. Even North Dakota policymakers will look at the $6 billion Legacy Fund while claiming poverty. In my 60 years of policy observations, there never has been a legislative session in which we weren’t close to bankruptcy. In addition to the virus pandemic, North Dakota is experiencing a collapse of the oil industry, which is no small matter in a state that ranks second to only Texas in oil production. Associated Press Writer James McPherson

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reports that the legislature estimated oil at $48 per barrel for the present biennium. The market has been as low as $10 and $25. Big oil losses According to McPherson’s report, Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger estimates that price and production cuts could cost the state $288,000 in daily tax revenue. There is little doubt that the legislature will be making draconian cuts in the state budget when it meets in Bismarck this winter. Basic government services will be funded but social service, health programs and education will be on the chopping block. For years North Dakota has had some citizens who favor reducing the number of universities and colleges in the state higher education system. In the anticipated budget crunch, the smaller colleges will not escape changes. Close colleges? Some will propose closing Mayville, Bottineau, Williston and Devils Lake for starters. If not closing, a strict realignment of programming will alter the missions of various institutions. With every state program in jeopardy, it would be wise to invest your government stimulus check in Bismarck hotels for the session. They should be very profitable. North Dakota won’t go bankrupt but it will go frugal. More than usual, that is.

stricted-use pesticide certification to take advantage of this opportunity to do your testing in either Bismarck or Fargo in the next two to three weeks.” Exams will be offered in Fargo and Bismarck in large rooms so applicants and proctors practice physical distancing, Thostenson says. Each room will be sanitized between groups, and other Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations will be carried out. Thostenson encourages people to order the study materials and register for an exam time at https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/pesticides. Exams will be offered to May 15 on the NDSU campus in Fargo and at the Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. “Applicators and dealers who were certified through April 1, 2020, do not need to do anything now because Gov. Burgum’s executive order extended their deadline to recertify,” Thostenson says. “This in-person exam is required only for new or lapsed commercial, public and dealer certifications.”

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effectiveness in moving rapidly among all the school districts – not just some of the school districts or some that were poised – but all of our districts to deliver education with distance teaching and learning,” she explained. “During this uncertain time, we are heartened by the dedication, focus and resolve by educators across this great state,” she said. “They have planned for the distribution of food to their students and moved classes and whole districts online. They have spent hours at home, reaching out to their students and to the student families with educational resources and sometimes offers of comfort. We are reminded of their wisdom and strength that they bring everyday. “In normal times, teaching is enormously complex and challenging work. These teachers have entered the profession because of their empathy, their intellectual curiosity and their motivation,” she said, noting that families have taken on a different role during the closure. She also said that the week of May 4 through May 8 is Teacher Appreciation Week.

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Cattle Mineral Program

Minerals are a small but critical component of beef cow diets. â€œProviding the correct mineral supplement is necessary to ensure optimal health, performance and reproduction,â€? says Janna Block, Extension livestock systems specialist at North Dakota State Universityâ€™s Hettinger Research Extension Center. The costs of mineral supplementation vary widely, but most estimates are from $20 to $50 per cow per year. â€œDue to the importance of minerals and the investment required, it is imperative for producers to develop a good understanding of mineral supplement options to choose the best products for an individual ranch,â€? Block says. â€œHowever, mineral supplementation can be a confusing and complex issue,â€? she adds. â€œFor example, supplementation is complicated by factors such as interactions among certain minerals that can affect requirements and the ability of the animal to utilize available minerals.â€? Extension professionals in North Dakota and South Dakota are offering an educational program focused on beef cattle mineral nutrition to assist producers in developing effective and cost-efficient mineral programs based on individual production situations. The core components of this program include workshops, ranch visits, individual follow-up consultations and tools to help producers critically evaluate their mineral program and modify it if necessary. The program typically consists of a one-day workshop in May, followed by sample collection and ranch visits during

the summer and a final one-day training in October. This year, due to social distancing restrictions, content that typically would be presented at the initial meeting in May will be split into four sessions that will be delivered to participants via live webinar. Dates and topics for the webinar series and the presenters are: â€˘May 19, 6-7:30 p.m. MDT/78:30 p.m. CDT - Diagnostics of mineral issues in North and South Dakota, Jeffery Hall, Utah State University, licensed veterinarian and board certified in veterinary toxicology â€˘May 21, 6-7:30 p.m. MDT/78:30 p.m. CDT - Mineral program options and basic mineral nutrition, Block * May 26, 6-7:30 p.m. MDT/78:30 p.m. CDT - Reading mineral tags and monitoring consumption, Adele Harty, South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension cow-calf field specialist â€˘May 28, 6-7:30 p.m. MDT/78:30 p.m. CDT - How animal grazing behavior impacts mineral intake, Ken Olson, SDSU Extension beef specialist One of the most important components of this program is collection and analysis of forage, other feedstuffs and water samples for mineral content. Forage is one of the main mineral sources for the majority of beef cattle herds; however, few producers have used mineral analysis in grazed or harvested forages or other feeds. Instructors will discuss proper sampling methods and help producers interpret and utilize their information when evaluating mineral programs. Tools will be provided to monitor mineral consumption throughout the summer to deter-

mine whether cattle are consuming mineral at the appropriate level. Presenters will provide tips and tricks to troubleshoot consumption challenges. During the summer, SDSU and NDSU Extension personnel plan to conduct ranch visits to focus on specific needs of each producer. The final workshop session in the fall may be presented via webinar or in a face-to-face format. That session will include additional information about applied mineral nutrition, including suggestions for managing mineral consumption problems. Sponsors of the program are Micronutrients, a Nutreco company, and Ward Laboratories Inc. The registration fee for this program is $130 per operation. This helps cover costs for materials, mileage and ranch consultations. Program participants will receive one free forage analysis and one free water analysis, with all subsequent samples at a discounted rate for being part of the program. This discount is good for a 12-month period to allow for analysis of a year-round feeding program. To register, go to https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/beef-cattle-mineral-nutrition-program. Registration will be open until May 18. For more information, North Dakota producers should contact their local NDSU Extension agent or Block at 701-567-4323 or janna.block@ndsu.edu. South Dakota producers should contact Harty at 605-441-5870 or adele. harty@sdstate.edu.

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Drinking Water Week May 3-9 Dickinson, ND: Southwest Water Authority (SWA) along with water systems across the United States and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) are reaching out to bring public awareness to our most precious resource, water, during National Drinking Water Week, which is May 3-9, 2020. This yearâ€™s theme is â€œThere When You Need It.â€? â€œWe celebrate National Drinking Water Week each year because drinking water is an invaluable part of our lives and it deserves our full focus and attention.â€? said SWA Manager/CEO Mary Massad. â€œOn behalf of SWA, I would like to express our gratitude to those who make the dream of quality water a reality for the citizens of North Dakota. This includes the Governor Burgum and his staff, the North Dakota State Legislature, the North Dakota State Water Commission, the State Engineer, our Congressional delegation and their staff, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and USDA-Rural Development, the United States Bureau of Reclamation, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, North Dakota Water Users, North Dakota Water Coalition and North Dakota Rural Water systems Association. A special thank you to the Southwest Water Authority dedicated staff, Board of Directors, and consultants who make this pos-

sible.â€? For more than 35 years, AWWA and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week â€“ a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. SWA is planning for the future of southwest North Dakota by increasing capacity utilizing strategic hydraulic improvements, increasing both raw and treated water capacity to serve the region. SWA remains hopeful and optimistic for continued funding to allow continued construction to bring water those who wait. Visit SWAâ€™s website at www. swwater.com and like them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/swwater to learn more about the celebration of Drinking Water Week. Since 1986, the Southwest Pipeline Project has been constructing an efficient network of pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, and treatment facilities to bring quality water to the region. To date, 33 communities, more than 7,270 rural service locations, 21 contract customers, 22 raw-water customers, two rural water systems, three crew camps and two raw water depots are served by the Project. Reaching rural areas where people continue to wait is dependent on everyoneâ€™s support. Southwest Water Authority continues its mission Quality Water for Southwest North Dakota.

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BOWMAN, N.D. â€“ (May 1, 2020) â€“ In recognition of nurses everywhere who are putting themselves on the frontline to treat and protect the vulnerable as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, Western Governors University (WGU) is kicking off National Nurses Week â€“ which runs from May 6 through May 12 â€“ with a new Nurse Appreciation Scholarship for nurses who are interested in furthering their education. The fully online, nonprofit university is offering $100,000 in scholarships to new students wishing to pursue a CCNE-accredited BSN or MSN degree, or a bachelorâ€™s or masterâ€™s degree from WGU in specialties that include healthcare management, health information management and more. Applications can be submitted online at www.wgu.edu/financial-aid-tuition/scholarships/ general/nurses-appreciation now through June 30. â€œWe at WGU are incredibly proud of our nurses and are inspired by the sacrifices they are making to keep their patients, families, communities, colleagues and facilities safe during this unprecedented time,â€? said Dr. Angie Besendorfer, Regional Vice President of Western Governors University. â€œNursing is more than a job, itâ€™s a calling. We want to show our appreciation by offering this scholarship to nurses who are interested in advancing their careers. We hope

this scholarship can also help those that are inspired by nurses and are interested in a nursing career of their own to make the leap to further their education and explore rewarding careers in the healthcare field.â€? Each Nurses Appreciation Scholarship is valued at up to $2,500 and applied at $625 per six-month term for up to four terms. New students are invited to apply for these scholarships through June 30. To be eligible, scholarship applicants must be officially admitted to Western Governors University, complete the scholarship application and be interviewed by a WGU scholarship counselor. Recipients will be selected based on academic records, financial need, readiness for online study and current competency, among other considerations. Multiple scholarships will be awarded. WGUâ€™s CCNE-accredited BSN and MSN programs; as well as its CAHIIM-accredited B.S. Health Information Management, Master of Health Leadership and ACBSP-accredited MBA in Healthcare Management programs, are the perfect fit for the unpredictable and demanding schedules of healthcare professionals. In most cases, students complete courses on their schedule, with 24/7 online access to learning materials and the ability to take tests as soon as they master the material. This competency-based approach al-

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The West River Student Services Unit is providing notice to pantrons in regards to destruction of special education records. West river defines records for destruction as those records that have been retained for five years after the student has exited services. Notice is hereby given that such records will be destroyed on July 1, 2020, and an individual wishing to obtain a copy of their records should request, in writing, to West River Student Services, P.O. Box 1575, Dickinson, ND 58602 before the date of destruction. A permanent record containing the student’s name, address, phone number, record of grades, years of enrollment, courses completed will be kept by the individual school districts. West River Student Services Unit serves the school districts of Beach, Belfield, Billings County, Bowman County, Golva, Halliday, Hettinger, Killdeer, Marmarth, New England, Richardton/ Taylor, Scranton, South Heart and Twin Buttes. _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 8, 2020 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOWMAN COUNTY, BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on April 7, 2020, with the following present: Pine Abrahamson, Rick Braaten, Lynn Brackel, Josh Buchmann and Jerry Jeffers. Chairman Brackel called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Pastor Renee Johnson shared an opening prayer via telephone conference. Brackel asked for corrections or additions to the agenda Abrahamson made motion to approve the agenda, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. The following April 7, 2020 vouchers were approved by a motion made by Abrahamson, with Braaten seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. 8558-8597MarchPayroll $112,588.12;32316AccuSource $102.79; 32317 Ameripride $111.10; 32318 Arkadin Inc. $36.00; 32319 A2Z Printing $648.29; 32320 Bowman Auto Parts $51.54; 32321 Bowman County Treasurer $25.38; 32322 Brosz Engineering $6,242.50; 32323 Bullet Trailer by ShirAul $386.17; 32324 Cerberus Security $1,752.00; 32325 City of Bowman $129.42; 32326 Country Media $241.56; 32327 Consolidated $1,505.48; 32328 Dacotah Paper $153.38; 32329 Double EE Service $318.31; 32330 Dakota Western Insurance $50.00; 32331 Eido Connect $677.90; 32332 Flower Nook $35.00; 32333 Frontier Travel Center $22.00; 32334 Galls $196.02; 32335 ITD $584.85; 32336 John Deere Financial $1,152.14; 32337 Matthew Bender & Co. $64.83; 32338 MCI $189.75; 32339 MDU $2,662.97; 32340 MGM Welding $2,090.93; 32341 ND Association of Counties $2,144.35; 32342 ND State Radio Communications 10,463.16; 32343 ND State Treasurer $5,721.76; 32344 Newby’s Ace Hardware $585.47; 32345 Northwest Tire $306.65; 32346 OMG National $137.00; 32347 Paystubz $170.47; 32348 Randy’s Welding $639.63; 32349 RDO Equipment $930.65; 32350 Relx, Inc. $57.93; 32351 SBM $404.73; 32352 SW Crime Conference $40.00; 32353 SWMCCC $760.00; 32354 Kevin Thompson $2,330.96; 32355 Tom’s Auto Body $171.53; 32356 Shaine Towe $50.00; 32357 Woodley Construction

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NOTICE Bids Accepted for Leasing of Hay Land At Bowman Regional Airport Bids for leasing of hay at the Bowman Regional Airport east of Bowman, North Dakota are being accepted by the Bowman Airport Authority. The area being leased is the hay land inside of the fenced boundary at the Bowman Regional Airport. Estimated acres 230.00 +/- payable. Hay shall be harvested and removed by July 15. Only one cutting is permitted. Bids should be in writing and submitted to Bob Morland at P.O. Box 331,Bowman, North Dakota 58623. All bids must be accompanied with a check in the amount of said bid. The Airport Authority will return checks to the unsuccessful bidders and will retain and deposit the check of the successful bidder. The Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids must be submitted prior to bid opening on the last Monday of May. For additional information contact Rodney Schaaf- 701 275 6352.

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Supply $432.42; 32358 Wild & Weiss Law Office $1,250.00; 32359 West Plains Inc. $13.44 Jeffers made a motion to approve the following minutes: March 17, March 19, March 20, March 23, March 25, March 27 and March 31, 2020, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Bowman County Treasurer Anita McLaughlin met to present the March 2020 Treasurer’s Report Daily Cash Settlement/Bank Reconciliation report. Jeffers made a motion to approve, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Braaten made a motion to appoint the Chairperson of the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF) Board of Directors, as the Bowman County proxy holder to vote on the NDIRF Board nominee profile for 2020, with Abrahamson seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Bowman County Tax Director, Dean Pearson, met to provide an update on the reappraisal of the vacant Kinder Morgan Plant. TY Pickett and Co representative Bob Lehn, will not be available for a site visit until 2021. Pearson has contacted the North Dakota State Tax Department to discuss the options provided by Mr. Lehn. Bowman County IT Coordinator Karla Germann met to discuss the redesign of the shared website utilized by the cities, county, chamber of commerce and economic development corporation. The cost estimate, provided by K2Bold, is approximately $5,000 to $7,500. At this time the economic development corporation and tax and tourism board will pledge $2,000 each, with the chamber of commerce and the City of Bowman Park and Recreation board potentially pledging $500 each. Germann inquired if the county would consider $1000 to $1,500. The commission provided support of the project and requested that Bowman County’s share be taken from the 2020 IT Budget. Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs, Brosz Engineering representatives Gary Brennan and Lucas Doerr, North Dakota Association of Counties Executive Director Terry Traynor and North Dakota Department of Transportation Local Government Engineer Bryon Fuchs met via telephone conference to discuss the county bridge inspection process. Bryon Fuchs explained the inspection process and the contracts that the state has secured with engineering firms. Brosz Engineering has submitted a proposal to provide the inspections in Bowman County. Mr. Fuchs will submit the projected costs of the inspections that Bowman County will be required to cost share. Upon receipt, the commissioners will review both proposals and make their decision. Bowman County State’s Attorney Andrew Weiss joined the meeting at 1:30 PM. City of Gascoyne Mayor Garth Logdson joined the meeting via telephone conference to discuss the water well located in the City of Gascoyne. Weiss also serves as the City of Gascoyne Clerk. The city is in need of a new water well and unable to provide funding for the entire project. They inquired if a loan or a donation pledge would be available for the shortfall. Upon receipt of the cost estimates, they will make a decision. Bowman County Highway Superintendent Shane Biggs returned to

present a township request for a culvert. Buchmann made a motion to approve Adelaide Township’s request for 1- 60-foot x 72-inch culvert. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members voting aye. Motion carried. Buchmann made a motion to eliminate the gravel cost share for townships, effective April 6, 2020. The townships will be responsible for 100% of the purchase of the gravel. Abrahamson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried. Abrahamson made a motion to approve the Recorder and Sheriff’s March 2020 Revenue Collection reports, with Buchmann seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously Braaten made a motion to approve the March 2020 BLM report, with Jeffers seconding the motion, and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Buchmann made a motion to execute a letter of support for the Bowman County Economic Development Corporations grant application to the United States Department of Agriculture for laptops to be available for the educational classes held in Main Space meeting/class room. Braaten seconded the motion. and upon a vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Jeffers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:01 PM, with Abrahamson seconding the motion, and upon a vote the motion was carried unanimously.

ested persons of the Estate of Jerry Germann, aka Jerry D. Germann, aka Jerry Dale Germann, Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that a hearing on a PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE in the above-entitled case will be held before the presiding Southwest District Court Judge, at the Bowman County Courthouse, Bowman, North Dakota, at 8:30 A.M. on June 11, 2020. Dated this 29th day of April, 2020.

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Lynn Brackel (s) Chairman Board of Bowman County Commissioners ATTEST: Sandra K. Tivis (s) Bowman County Auditor _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 8, 15, & 22, 2020 Andrew J. Q. Weiss, #07205 WILD & WEISS LAW OFFICE, P.C. 20 East Divide St PO Box 260 Bowman, North Dakota 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701.523.3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2019-PR00027 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY GERMANN, AKA JERRY D. GERMANN, AKA JERRY DALE GERMANN, Deceased. AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING TO: All heirs, devisees or other inter-

WILD & WEISS LAW OFFICE, P.C. ss/ Andrew J. Q. Weiss Andrew J. Q. Weiss 20 East Divide PO Box 260 Bowman, ND 58623 701.523.3112 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com E\5292-019.2 _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 8, 15, & 22, 2020 Steven J. Wild, #04091 WILD & WEISS LAW OFFICE, P.C. 20 East Divide St PO Box 260 Bowman, North Dakota 58623 swlawpc@ndsupernet.com 701.523.3112 Attorney for: Personal Representative Case No. 06-2020-PR-00017 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BOWMAN COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHY E. KREBSBACH, AKA KATHLEEN E. KREBSBACH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned have been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Richard A. Krebsbach, the personal representative of the estate, at PO Box 285, Bowman, ND 58623, or filed with the Court. Dated this 30th day of April, 2020. Richard A. Krebsbach PO Box 285 Bowman, ND 58623 WILD & WEISS LAW OFFICE, P.C. PO BOX 260 BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA 58623 Attorney for Personal

Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 8, 2020 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER: The Scranton City Council met Wednesday, March 11th, 2020, at Scranton City Hall. Robb Pierce called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. In attendance were Aldermen: Brent Sanford, Ryan Schumacher, John Truetken, Jason Anderson; Auditor: Kari Ruggles; PWS: Tony Dillon; Visitors: Lucas Doerr, Jordan Fisher. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Brent Sanford made a motion to approve the February minutes, John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. AGENDA APPROVAL: Ryan Schumacher made a motion to approve the agenda for March, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote, MC. FINANCIAL REPORTS: Brent Sanford made a motion to approve the financial reports for March 11, 2020 with a balance for the city of $1,336,427.44, Parkboard General $19,512.67, Parkboard Improvement $10,648.34, John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. BILLS PRESENTED: John Truetken made a motion to pay all bills presented for February, Ryan Schumacher second, roll call vote, MC. AUDITOR/PARKBOARD REPORT: Parkboard coaches have been contacted. They will be Paul Mausehund and Brad Dobitz again this year. Plans for the All School Reunion are moving along very well. It was the decision of the council that 20 more foldable picnic tables need to be purchased. PWS REPORT: Tony is working on cleaning out manholes. He is also working with the water board regarding the mowing of the top of the dike. Tony is watching the dump closely as the pit is filling up with refuse. He also wants to avoid any forbidden refuse. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The Hutzenbiler property has been demolished and filled in and posted for sale. Robb will call the fire marshal to have rundown houses inspected and declared abandon if necessary. Kari will get some proposals for new Welcome signs for Scranton and have them at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Lucas Doerr, representing Brosz Engineering, informed the council that there is a new process to slip line water lines. This would be similar to the

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NOTICE BOWMAN COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING TO MEET AND NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN: That there will be a meeting of the Bowman County Planning and Zoning Commission May 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM per Teleconference using #’s 669-900-9128 or 346-248-7799 from your cell phone or if using landline please use 888-475-4499 Meeting ID 938 4407 6723, then Password 899044. This meeting will include a Conditional Use Application from Municipal Shale, LLC to change Agricultural land to Commercial Land.In the NE ¼ Section 26, T132, R104 for the purpose of a Cell Phone Tower.

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tection District for 2020/2021 , John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. A tax abatement has been approved for the Betty Biel property for 2019 in the amount of $408.08. Jordan Fisher attended the meeting regarding aggressive dogs running at large. He will file an affidavit. The city discussed a cleanup week for June. Ryan Schumacher made a motion to close NDPDES permits regarding the North Butte Addition, Brent Sanford second, roll call vote, MC. ADJOURN: Brent Sanford made a motion to adjourn at 8:32 pm, John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. The next city council meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2020.

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This would be similar to the sewer slip lining that was done in Scranton. The council is very interested in getting more information regarding this process. Horse manure has been spotted on the golf course. This cannot continue. New greens have been installed at the course and horses could ruin them. Brent Sanford approved an Off Premise Liquor Application from Next Door Pizza, for the Scranton Golf Course, John Truetken second, roll call vote, MC. Ryan Schumacher made a motion to approve Gaming License Applications for the Friends of Scranton Fire Pro-

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EFT IRS $1,214.70; EFT Blue Cross $1,924.36; 7925 Tony Dillon $3,557.05; 7926 Scranton Booster Club $1,000.00; 7927 AHOY $1,000.00; 7928 Parkboard $6,717.48; 7929 Kari Ruggles $1,477.60; 7930 Parkoard $3,000.00; 7931 Scranton Golf Course $1,000.00; 7932 Domestic Violence $500.00; 7933 Scranton Fire Dist. $1,500.00; 7934 Bo. Co. Devel. Corp. $6,000.00; 7935 Sunrise Youth Bureau $500.00; 7936 Flower Nook $35.00; 7937 Country Media $198.47; 7938 Southwest Water $2,663.66; 7939 Thrivent Financial $215.00; 7940 Consolidated Telcom $111.84; 7941 Super Valu

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DISSOLUTION OF CENTRAL ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #32

The State Board of Public School Education, of the State of North Dakota hereby gives notice that a public meeting will be held Thursday, May 28, 2020. The meeting will begin at 1:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible at the Pioneer Room, State Capitol, Bismarck, North Dakota. Additionally, the meeting can be accessed remotely with the following information - Microsoft Teams Meeting, 701-328-0950 Conference ID: 136 289 50#. For consideration at this meeting is whether to approve the Slope County School Reorganization committee’s dissolution plan for Central Elementary Public School District #32. This meeting is held in accordance with Section 15.1-12-27 of the North Dakota Century Code. Dated at Bismarck, North Dakota, this 4th day of May 2020. By order of the State Board of Public School Education. Kirsten Baesler, Executive Secretary, State Board of Public School Education

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INSURANCE LEGALS INSURANCE LEGALS INSURANCE LEGALS INSURANCE LEGALS INSURANCE LEGALS INSURANCE LEGALS Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 66044 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Midland National Life Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 60,416,250,451 Total Liabilities 56,563,818,475 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 25,49,439 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 837,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 618,927,235 Unassigned funds 2,393,955,301 Total Capital and Surplus 3,852,431,975 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 60,416,250,450 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 25,587,249 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 29,548,447 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 7,899 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 276,986 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 66168 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Minnesota Life Insurance Company In the state of MN Total Assets 56,377,324,162 Total Liabilities 53,228,459,120 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 118,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 216,540,267 Unassigned funds 2,809,324,774 Total Capital and Surplus 3,148,865,041 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 56,377,324,161 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 46,451,110 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 19,216,776 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 1,529,918 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 578,263 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019

conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 82538 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE National Health Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 87,247,122 Total Liabilities 56,283,429 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 4,011,870 Common Capital Stock 2,270,963 Preferred Capital Stock 230,000 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 32,734,585 Unassigned funds -8,283,725 Total Capital and Surplus 30,963,693 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 8,724,122 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 4,074 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 382,644 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 19,976 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020)

Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 67466 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Pacific Life Insurance Company In the state of NE Total Assets 145,661,154,773 Total Liabilities 135,151,553,954 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 138,567,931 Surplus Notes 1,730,101,977 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,185,788,610 Unassigned funds (surplus) 7,425,142,302 Total Capital and Surplus 10,509,600,820 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus

145,661,154,774 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 47,425,865 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 17,774,605 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCEI, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 84506 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE PacifiCare Life Assurance Company In the state of CO Total Assets 17,937,835 Total Liabilities 7,081,398 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 567,370 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 6,483,769 Unassigned funds 805,298 Total Capital and Surplus 10,856,437 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 17,937,835 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 0 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL)

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 61271 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Principal Life Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 209,684,961,378.09 Total Liabilities 204,491,590,885.97 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds -129,916,821.56 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 2,157,601,855.41 Unassigned funds 3,163,185,458.27 Total Capital and Surplus 5,193,370,492.12 Total Liabilities, Capital 0 And Surplus 209,684,961,378.09 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 10,618,077.28 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 6,732,355.67 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 4,500,262.3 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 2,354,006.67 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hav hereunto set my hand and affixed he seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 68195 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Provident Life & Accident Insurance Company In the state of TN Total Assets 7,893,439,986 Total Liabilities 7,234,575,318 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 43,501,205 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 11,774,228 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 271,208,526 Unassigned funds 332,380,709 Total Capital and Surplus 658,864,668 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 7,893,439,986 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 811,255 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 165,200 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 888,371 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 479,613 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD

Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 79227 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Pruco Life Insurance Company In the state of AZ Total Assets 130,478,925,010 Total Liabilities 128,813,565,876 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 226,105,091 Unassigned funds (surplus) 1,436,754,043 Total Capital and Surplus 1,665,359,134 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 130,478,925,010 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 27,405,316 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 18,145,026 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) 68381 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 15,902,859,022 Total Liabilities 14,385,730,423 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 765,001 Common Capital Stock 6,003,113 Preferred Capital Stock 50,000,000

Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 100,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 227,876,387 Unassigned funds 1,132,484,098 Total Capital and Surplus 1,517,128,599 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 15,902,859,022 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 412,315 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 2,075,234 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 441,432 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 431,818 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) ____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 12575 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE SilverScript Insurance Company In the state of TN Total Assets 2,875,304,609 Total Liabilities 1,747,075,061 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 62,900,000 Common Capital Stock 2,750,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus Unassigned funds

0 124,750,000

937,829,548 Total Capital and Surplus 1,128,229,548 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,875,304,609 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Premiums Earned 12,993,315 Total Ammounts Incurred 11,466,218 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at

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Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 60919 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Standard Insurance Company In the state of OR Total Assets 26,665,363,624 Total Liabilities 25,221,678,604 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 3,462,997 Common Capital Stock 423,838,694 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 250,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 71,132,832 Unassigned funds 695,250,497 Total Capital and Surplus 1,443,685,020 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 26,665,363,624 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 13,163,880 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 4,986,170 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 7,455,899 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 4,731,942 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 68985 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Starmount Life Insurance Company In the state of ME Total Assets 110,154,995 Total Liabilities 61,116,575 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 4,330,882 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 54,580,000 Unassigned funds -12,872,461 Total Capital and Surplus 49,038,421 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 110,154,996 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 3,843 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 50,000 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 2,406,805 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 1,203,524 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD

bowmanextra.com Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 69108 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE State Farm Life Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 78,649,703,815 Total Liabilities 66,289,436,877 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 21,846,419 Unassigned funds 12,335,420,519 Total Capital and Surplus 12,360,266,938 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 78,649,703,815 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 14,121,572 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 9,789,975 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 80802 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada In the state of ONT Total Assets 19,515,462,286 Total Liabilities 18,527,789,038 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 3,637,397 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds -425,964,149 Surplus Notes 1,410,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds 0 Total Capital and Surplus

987,673,248 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 19,515,462,286 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 1,099,972 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 1,717,395 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 2,288,323 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 1,476,223 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 69329 FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Surety Life and Casualty Insurance Company In the state of ND Total Assets 12,997,411 Total Liabilities 7,918,546 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,082,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,620,221 Unassigned funds 2,576,645 Total Capital and Surplus 5,278,866 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 13,197,412 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 614,177 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 256,561 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 565,372 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 349,835 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD

Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 76236 FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE The Cincinnati Life Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 4,674,763,761 Total Liabilities 4,470,941,574 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,000,000 Unassigned funds 199,822,187 Total Capital and Surplus 203,822,187 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 4,674,763,761 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 1,714,047 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 3,368,292 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 7,318 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 7,419 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 86231 FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Tr a n s a m e r i c a L i f e I n s u r a n c e Company In the state of IA Total Assets 130,191,349,520 Total Liabilities 123,630,599,903 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 195,433,911 Common Capital Stock 6,761,900 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 2,610,712,954 Unassigned funds 3,747,840,852 Total Capital and Surplus 6,560,749,617 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 130,191,349,520 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 18,395,233 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 32,896,176 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 10,641,319 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 23,380,770 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its

state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 66281 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 52,514,951,859 Total Liabilities 50,207,465,060 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 1,334,024 Common Capital Stock 10,137,150 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 60,000,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,057,861,323 Unassigned funds 1,178,154,302 Total Capital and Surplus 2,307,486,799 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 52,514,951,859 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 2,193,631 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 3,568,722 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 1,882,350 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 1,601,958 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 60227 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Trinity Life Insurance Company In the state of OK Total Assets 315,194,043 Total Liabilities 302,742,206 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 250,000 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 14,374,564 Unassigned funds -3,672,727 Total Capital and Surplus 12,451,837 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 315,194,043 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY

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FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 0 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 70408 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Union Security Insurance Company In the state of KS Total Assets 2,608,475,680 Total Liabilities 2,484,836,996 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 18,309,254 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 79,886,253 Unassigned funds 20,443,177 Total Capital and Surplus 123,638,684 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 2,608,475,680 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 722,782 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 5,228,045 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 658,704 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 1,166,978 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

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(May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 65269 FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE United Benefit Life Insurance Company In the state of OH Total Assets 31,162,276 Total Liabilities 41,707 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 18,820,665 Unassigned funds -17,246,096 Total Capital and Surplus 3,074,569 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 3,116,276 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 0 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 42129 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE United Security Assurance Company of Pennsylvania In the state of PA Total Assets 39,720,850 Total Liabilities 27,966,680 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 105,552 Unassigned funds 8,248,618 Total Capital and Surplus 10,854,170 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 38,820,850 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 359 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 731,248 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 354,343 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

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bowmanextra.com STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 79413 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company In the state of CT Total Assets 20,997,100,708 Total Liabilities 12,461,621,975 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 816,668,315 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 558,595,764 Unassigned funds 7,157,214,654 Total Capital and Surplus 8,535,478,733 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 20,997,100,708 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 79,022 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 25,000 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 26,687,782 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 20,316,654 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 62235 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Unum Life Insurance Comapny of America In the state of ME Total Assets 22,429,844,712 Total Liabilities 20,664,069,377 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 7,449,861 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus

Unassigned funds

1,097,211,213

656,114,260 Total Capital and Surplus 1,765,775,334 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 22,429,844,711 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 11,217,825 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 6,317,562 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 13,522,770 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 7,030,576 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 78093 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Upstream Life Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 64,938,052 Total Liabilities 36,279,677 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 29,372,391 Unassigned funds -2,214,016 Total Capital and Surplus 28,658,375 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 64,938,052 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 1,480,854 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 16,217 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at

Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) ____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 10155 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE WellCare Prescription Insurance Inc In the state of FL Total Assets 953,473,846 Total Liabilities 719,910,980 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 47,600,000 Common Capital Stock 250,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 37,500,000 Unassigned funds 145,962,864 Total Capital and Surplus 235,562,864 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 953,473,846 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 0 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 10,058,237 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 5,894,815 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 85189 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Western United Life Assurance Company In the state of WA Total Assets 1,225,139,160 Total Liabilities 1,144,909,776 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,500,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 47,107,002 Unassigned funds 30,622,382 Total Capital and Surplus 80,229,384 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 1,225,139,160 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 11,468,476 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 18,585,081 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 543,522 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 261,465 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 31325 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Acadia Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 160,220,111 Total Liabilities 105,005,960 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 48,301,000 Unassigned funds 1,913,151 Total Capital and Surplus 55,214,151 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 160,220,111 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 345,081 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 41,198 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 22667 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE ACE American Insurance Company In the state of PA Total Assets 23,962,471,676 Total Liabilities 18,963,131,345 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 119,974,535 Common Capital Stock 5,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 4,123,742,393 Unassigned funds 750,623,403 Total Capital and Surplus 4,999,340,331 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 23,962,471,676 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019

Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 5,498,946 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 6,398,163 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 161,065 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 83,002 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 20702 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE ACE Fire Underwriters Insurance Company In the state of PA Total Assets 103,746,487 Total Liabilities 21,834,801 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 4,250,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 8,529,527 Unassigned funds 69,132,159 Total Capital and Surplus 81,911,686 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 103,746,487 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 87,486 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 293 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020)

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_____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 20699 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE ACE Property and Casualty Insurance Company In the state of PA Total Assets 11,986,620,581 Total Liabilities 8,982,146,085 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 10,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,261,674,995 Unassigned funds 1,732,799,501 Total Capital and Surplus 3,004,474,496 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 11,986,620,581 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 121,674,208 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 76,010,299 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 14184 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE A C U I T Y, A M u t u a l I n s u r a n c e Company In the state of WI Total Assets 4,599,989,884 Total Liabilities 2,368,582,532 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 19,771,000 Common Capital Stock 0 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 0 Unassigned funds 2,211,636,352 Total Capital and Surplus 2,231,407,352 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 4,599,989,884 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 24,543,551 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 14,406,891 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance

bowmanextra.com STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 19186 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Alliance Insurance Company Inc In the state of KS Total Assets 27,209,777 Total Liabilities 14,513,539 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 1,516,466 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 758,660 Unassigned funds 10,421,116 Total Capital and Surplus 12,696,242 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 27,209,781 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 1,244,851 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 1,334,320 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 10127 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Allied Insurance Company of America In the state of OH Total Assets 124,146,095 Total Liabilities 109,312,615 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 10,000,000 Unassigned funds 1,833,480

Total Capital and Surplus

14,833,480

Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 124,146,095 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 669,604 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 270,960 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 42579 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Allied Property and Caualty Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 301,559,578 Total Liabilities 241,100,920 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 44,206,348 Unassigned funds 13,252,310 Total Capital and Surplus 60,458,658 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 301,559,578 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 9,753,073 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 5,723,220 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL)

JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 19240 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Allstate Indemnity Company In the state of IL Total Assets 114,893,148 Total Liabilities 11,775,585 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 4,200,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 98,135,873 Unassigned funds 781,690 Total Capital and Surplus 103,117,563 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 114,893,148 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 257,690 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 249,997 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 19232 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Allstate Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 52,940,982,971 Total Liabilities 33,829,861,266 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 23,840,366 Common Capital Stock 3,882,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 3,301,977,518 Unassigned funds 15,781,421,821 Total Capital and Surplus 19,111,121,705 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 52,940,982,971 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 14,019,495 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 7,122,758 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 17230 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company In the state of IL Total Assets 221,692,402 Total Liabilities 19,806,584 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 4,200,00 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 196,412,462 Unassigned funds 1,273,356 Total Capital and Surplus 201,885,818 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 221,692,402 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 3,257,649 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 2,806,781 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020 19100 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE AMCO Insurance Company In the state of IA Total Assets 688,452,532 Total Liabilities 469,673,751 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 3,000,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 177,486,674 Unassigned funds 38,292,107 Total Capital and Surplus 218,778,781 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 688,452,532

The Bowman County Pioneer

NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 6,361,314 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 3,535,411 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020) _____________________________ Published in Bowman County Pioneer May 1, 8,& 15, 2020

12548 ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019 OF THE American Agri-Business Insurance Company In the state of TX Total Assets 709,801,824 Total Liabilities 674,411,143 Aggregate write-ins for special surplus fund 0 Common Capital Stock 2,700,000 Preferred Capital Stock 0 Aggregate write-ins for Other Than Special Surplus Funds 0 Surplus Notes 0 Gross paid in and Contributed Surplus 1,619,277 Unassigned funds 31,071,404 Total Capital and Surplus 35,390,681 Total Liabilities, Capital And Surplus 709,801,824 NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS ONLY FOR THE YEAR 2019 Total Life and Annuity Premiums Written 40,647,351 Total Life and Annuity Direct Losses Paid 65,463,272 Total Accident and Health Direct Premiums Written 0 Total Accident and Health Direct Losses Paid 0 STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE I, Jon Godfread, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true Abstract of Statement, as officially filed by the Company in this office. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bismarck, the first day of May, A.D. 2020 (SEAL), JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the above corporation duly organized under the laws of its state or country of domicile, has filed in this office a sworn statement exhibiting its condition and business for the year ending December 31, 2019 conformable to the requirements of the laws of this State regarding the business of insurance and WHEREAS, the said company has filed in this office a duly certified copy of its charter with certificate of organization in compliance with the requirements of insurance law aforesaid, NOW THEREFORE, I, JON GODFREAD, Commissioner of Insurance of the State of North Dakota, pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do hereby certify that the above named company is fully empowered through its authorized agents and representatives, to transact its appropriated business of authorized insurance in the state according to the laws thereof, until the 30th day of April, A.D. 2021. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Bismarck this first day of May, A.D., 2020 (SEAL) JON GODFREAD Commissioner of Insurance (May 1, 8,& 15, 2020)

The Bowman County Pioneer

May 8, 2020

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Be strong. T H A N K Y O U F O R B E I N G N O RT H D A K O TA S M A RT Since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in North Dakota on March 11, we have learned much about this disease and about ourselves. Over the past six weeks, I challenged all of us to let go of being “North Dakota tough” and embrace being “North Dakota smart,” and you have answered the call. In every county, every tribal nation and every corner of our state, you have demonstrated the power of individual responsibility in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The vast majority of North Dakota’s economy remained open through this crisis. Our success hinged on a low-mandate, high-compliance approach, and North Dakotans have done their part. We encourage you to embrace the North Dakota Smart Restart plan as a roadmap to a better, safer and healthier tomorrow for employers, employees and customers alike. In the coming weeks, we will continue to visit with industry leaders to plan for reopenings in a smart and collaborative manner. Despite our ongoing challenges, I remain optimistic that North Dakotans will draw upon our state’s deeply engrained values of personal responsibility, common sense and caring for our fellow residents. We will move forward as one North Dakota – in liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable – and emerge stronger than ever.

Governor Doug Burgum

99%

of North Dakotans report they are social distancing

best state for total tests per 100,000

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lowest state case fatality rate

ND Smart Restart led by more than sixty volunteers and seven industry associations

Smart protocols and guidance will allow phased reopening of all North Dakota businesses

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