The votes are in

Editor’s Note: All of the 2026 election results are unofficial until certified by the canvassing board on Nov. 16. The Nov. 3, 2026, election saw some nationwide intrigue in the form of U.S. Senate …

Three seats, one last time

The Billings County Commission’s regular Nov. 5 meeting was the final one to feature a three-member board after the Nov. 3, 2026 elections saw two new members added as a result of a ballot measure …

Science in action

Belfield science students have been mixing, creating, experimenting and discovering as they put their classroom lessons into action through a variety of hands-on activities. From spooky Halloween …

The show must go on

For the last few years, Belfield students have been hitting the stage for a variety of one-act plays, which they rehearse in preparation for North Dakota High School Activities Association …

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Hoops, Heart and Hustle

Brogan Boltz (13) is a returning Eagle who earned All-District 7 Team honors last season.

While the volleyball team is embroiled in the 2026 Region 4B Tournament in Bismarck this week, the South Heart girls’ basketball team is in something of a holding pattern. Many of those same …

Digging into greatness

Head coach Alicia Buckman addresses the Bantams during the District 7 Tournament.

With a 9-13-2 overall record and a postseason appearance in the Class B/Region 4/District 7 Tournament in their wake, the Belfield Bantams have their sights set on bigger things in coming years. …

Building beyond the game

Going through a winless season in any sport is tough on the coaches, players and fans alike, but even though Heart River ended the 2026 campaign at 0-8 head coach Jerome Hoffman can see some silver …

One step from gold

South Heart has yet to suffer a loss in Class B/Region 4/District 7 during 2026, and with not only a regular-season title but now a District 7 Tournament title – the first in school history for …

Unbeaten and unstoppable

The South Heart Eagles clawed their way through 2026 with a senior-heavy squad that rewarded fans with a perfect, 9-0 record in Class B/Region 4/District 7 and will next face the Bulldogs in the …

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Working smarter, not harder

There's an old saying that goes something like this: The harder you work, the more you get don. I'm beginning to question that theory. Some days, I feel like I work from the minute my feet …

Merrily Along

No regrets

I am the oldest daughter. My behavior proves it. I am the stereotypical blueprint. I am independent. I like you, but I will never need you. I carried everyone’s mental load. Asking for help feels …

Life Under the Northern Lights

The benefits of ill-preparedness

In life, do you have to be prepared for everything? The answer is no. And the truth is you never will be. I take comfort in knowing that, because sometimes I wonder if I’m prepared for …

Jody Arthaud

Funeral Liturgy for Jody Arthaud, 66, of Dickinson will be 1:00 pm, Friday, September 18, 2026 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson with Deacon Ron Keller celebrating. Visitation for Jody will …

Lowell Lindbo

Funeral services for Lowell Lindbo, 90, of Fryburg, were held at 1:00 pm Thursday, August, 27th, 2026 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson with Chaplain Kent Sperry and burial followed at the Medora …

Bruce Northrop

Funeral Service for Bruce Northrop, 93, of Medora, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the Medora Community Center in Medora, ND. Burial will follow at the Medora Cemetery. …

Helen (Neurohr) Connell

Helen (Neurohr) Connell, 100, passed away May 31, 2026 at the Wibaux County Nursing Home just four days short of her 101st birthday. She was born June 4th, 1925, in Dodge, ND, to John C. and Anna …

Norma Myers

Funeral services for Norma Myers, 100, of Medora, were held, Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Old Town Hall in Medora with a lunch following at the Roughrider Hotel. Norma passed away …

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The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic

SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.

What research shows about studying techniques and recall

Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading.

Money-saving energy tips to brave the cold months

Intuit TurboTax reports energy-saving tips for winter after Daylight Saving Time, including bundling up, using space heaters, and sealing drafts.

5 ways to manage minor aches and pains to keep running this fall

(BPT) - Fall is arguably one of the best seasons for running. The crisp, cool air brings runners a much-needed reprieve after a summer of sweaty miles and serves as a reminder to make the most of the …

American AI Models Must Become the Global Default

(NewsUSA) - Leadership in artificial intelligence may come down to adoption: technological leadership matters only if American AI becomes the default choice for governments, companies, and …