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Adams County Record
As the temperatures begin to dip and the first hard frost of the season threatens to put an end to summer's colorful display, one local husband wanted to make sure his wife's beautiful yard received …
Billings County Pioneer
Young educators enter the classroom with an abundance of passion and hope. New Prairie Elementary School math teacher Lexi Buresh recently moved over to the school from South Heart, and she seems to …
Hettinger County Herald
Voters will cast their ballots in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election by either going to the polls or by ensuring their absentee ballots arrive to be counted.  Polling locations for Hettinger …
Carson Press/Grant County News
Halloween is just around the corner, and the Elgin Community Betterment Club is inviting the entire community to help make this year's Trunk or Treat a fun-filled evening for local children. The …
Golden Valley News
At the 2026 North Dakota School Boards Association Annual Convention, held in Bismarck Oct. 8-9, members of the Beach School Board and the Lone Tree School Board were recognized. Carrie Zachmann, …
Morton County News Journal
In commemoration of 120 years of history, city organizers in the town of Almont announced plans to recreate a community celebration from 1906 on the evening of Wednesday, August 12. The celebration, …
SPORTS
MORE THAN JUST TEAMMATES, THEY'RE FRIENDS. Storm seniors Jaxton OIson, Kelton Friesz, Tiernan Fleck, and Elijah Ottmar share a laugh as they reflect on the years wearingt the Grant County/Flasher Storm uniform. It's not just the wins and losses they'll remember, but the friendships, laughter and memories made along the way.
More wins than losses
There was plenty to celebrate on the football field Friday night as the Grant County/Flasher Storm closed out its season with a commanding 50-14 victory over the Hettinger/Scranton Night Hawks. …
Kendall Erhardt (#10) reaches out to hit the ball back towards the Glen Ullin Bearcats’ side.
Lady Holsteins split final two home games of regular season
As the district tournament looms, the New Salem-Almont Volleyball team hosted their final two home games of the regular season last Tuesday and Thursday against the Wilton-Wing Miners and Glen Ullin …
Holsteins quarterback Brayden Thiel (#11) leaps as he attempts a pass downfield to Caleb Lausch (#1).
Holsteins shutout by Wolves in season finale
In their final game of the 2026-2027 season, the New Salem-Almont Holsteins varsity football team suffered a 58-0 defeat to the Kidder County Wolves on Friday, October 16. Friday evening’s contest …
The Mandan-St. Mary’s Boys’ soccer team finished third in the state tournament this past weekend. It was the first state tournament appearance since 2019 and the best finish in program history for the Braves.
Braves Soccer takes third at State
In its first state tournament appearance since 2019, the Mandan- St. Mary’s Braves boys’ soccer team finished with its best finish in program history, placing third in the state tournament. In …
PUBLIC NOTICES
Grant County Commission Proceedings
Budget Hearing September 9, 2026 Commissioner Zenker opened the September 9, 2026 Grant County 2027 Budget Hearing at 9:04 a.m.  Present were Chairman Zenker, Commissioner Hochhalter, …
Grant County Commission Proceedings
Regular Meeting September 2, 2026 Chairman Zenker called the September 2, 2026 meeting of the Grant County Commissioners to order at 9:02 a.m.  All present honored our nation by …
New Salem City Council Proceedings
NEW SALEM CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, 6:30 p.m. City Auditorium These minutes are being published subject to review and revision by the New Salem City Council. …
New Salem/Almont School Board Proceedings
New Salem-Almont School Board Minutes September 21, 2026 | Immediately following Budget Hearing at 7:00 p.m. High School Conference Room President John called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. John, …
Beach City Council Proceedings
BEACH CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Published Subject to the Governing Body’s Review and Revision October 5, 2026 A regular meeting of the Beach City Council was called to …
COMMUNITY UPDATES
Grant County School News
Schedule of Events Fri., Oct. 23: No School - Education Conference. Sun., Oct. 25: Open swimming, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.; Adult Water Aerobics 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 26: Varsity VB …
Elgin & New Leipzig Senior Meals Menu
Fri., Oct. 23: Sweet and sour chicken, rice, tossed salad, fruit cup, milk, coffee. Mon., Oct. 26: Elgin - Hot beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, mied vegetables, apple dessert, milk, coffee. New …
Roosevelt School News
Activities     Thur., Oct. 22: No school. Fri., Oct. 23: No school. Tue., Oct. 27: Elemtary Boys' Basketball at Flasher, 6:00 p.m.   All times …
Carson Senior Meals Menu
Thur., Oct. 22: Chicken tortilla soup, tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, oranges, whole wheat bread, milk, coffee. Fri., Oct. 23: Country sausage, buttered noodles, peas, chilled peaches, whole wheat …
Mandan Police Report
The Mandan Police Department responded to 64 cases the week of October 12-18. The MPD responded to the following cases on Monday, October 12: stolen property offences, all other larceny-theft; lost …
Opinion
Editorial
I feel like every time I'm in a group setting, whether it's a celebration, a reunion, or just a gathering of friends, the conversation eventually circles back to "the good old days." You know, …
Life Under the Northern Lights
Does your life seem like a pile of random experiences, problems, events, hopes, highs and lows? If that’s the case, you’re probably under the age of 50. And you’ve still got some ground to …