When one is happy in their job, it never feels like “work.” For new Billings County Schools Superintendent Danielle O’Brien – an educator with 12 years of experience in the district – the …
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 …
State officials announce several conservative strategies in southwestern and south-central North Dakota in response to a recent epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak in white-tailed deer to …
With state and national races set to be determined during the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, North Dakota counties also will choose who will represent voters for contests such as commissioner, …
The Billings County Commission approved the 2027 budget unanimously on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, during their budget hearing after roughly a three-hour regular monthly meeting in a marathon day of …
Editor’s note: This is one in a continuing series of stories devoted to South Heart’s and Belfield’s new teachers and staff. The field of education has become so targeted and specialized that …
Dozens of 4-H youth participants and their families got a chance on Sunday, Oct. 4, to appreciate all they accomplished over the course of the last year at the Stark-Billings County NDSU Extension …
With more than 20 years of experience in the education field, Angela Ott arrived at South Heart Public School from Killdeer over the summer, and since then has been working with a team of special …
Editor’s note: This is one in a continuing series of stories devoted to South Heart’s and Belfield’s new teachers and staff. Folks who grew up in Southwest North Dakota – particularly South …
Since July 31, 2026, Billings County has been under a series of burn restrictions, and after a special meeting hosted on Sept. 25, those requirements will remain in effect until further notice. The …
What better way to get ready for those colder temperatures than to celebrate autumn’s changing leaves on Belfield’s trees? With that in mind – plus a look ahead toward gathering more …
While the term “growing like a weed” isn’t technically what any agriculture teacher or FFA adviser wants as their students learn proper techniques for farming and ag-related business, it …
Without adequate communication skills, it’s nearly impossible to learn. With that understanding in mind, Jessie Shypkowski – the new South Heart speech and language pathologist – is assisting …
What exactly is a “paraprofessional?” For those who haven’t seen positions for the job listed on Facebook or school websites, these individuals provide aid to teachers and students, work in the …
Summertime has come and gone for area students, and with the start of the 2026-27 school year comes the opening of North Dakota FFA and 4-H career development and judging contests. Between Belfield, …
You’ve heard of those who “go to the ends of the earth” to do what they love. For Chelsey Storlie, it isn’t quite that extreme—with her living just under 58 miles away in Bowman—but she …
Moving from one rural environment to another might sound easy, but what makes it easier is having a team beside any teacher who is new to the area and school. Angelina Schweble is one of many new …
The State Board of Higher Education on Thursday voted to repeal a ban on TikTok for devices owned by North Dakota public colleges and universities. The move follows Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s action …
With an estimated 500 to 600 people coming to Medora for the 24th annual Medora Balloon Festival, the event provided a boost for local businesses while giving visitors a chance to watch hot air …
Both chambers of Congress return to Capitol Hill this week for a brief session before heading back to the campaign trail until mid-November. The House will be in for one week and the Senate for …
