MARTY MARTIN IS SURROUNDED BY ELGIN/NEW LEIPZIG STUDENTS who love to see him in the kitchen and benefit from his many years of culinary training as they go through the lunch line.

A lifetime of service one meal at a time

For Marty Martin, a career in the military was never necessarily part of a lifelong plan. What began as a way to find new opportunities and receive help paying for college eventually turned into a …

JMHCC annual meeting November 19

A report on the past and a plan for the future will be shared at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center’s (JMHCC) annual meeting, as leaders share news about JMHCC’s six-month growth trend and …

Dahl considering acceptance of sheriff position

A former deputy with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Austen Dahl, defeated incumbent Terry Dillon in the race for Grant County sheriff, with Dahl gathering 656 votes and Dillon with 326 votes in …

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SIOUX COUNTY PRESIDENT Pat Becker addresses a packed room.

Sioux, Grant County Farmers Unions hold annual conventions

Sioux and Grant County Farmers Union members gathered recently for their respective annual conventions, featuring legislative updates, organizational business and community activities. The Sioux …

Poll: North Dakotans worry data centers will strain power, water

Worries over how adding new data centers in the state could impact the electric bills of residents and strain local water systems are high, the latest North Dakota Poll has found. When …

THE ROWDY RANCHERS 4-H CLUB OF FLASHER chose a patriotic theme for their hay bale display this year, inspired by the 250th birthday of the United States. The tradition of painting hay bales by the highway was started in the year 2020.

Rowdy Ranchers paint the town red, white and blue!

Anyone who has traveled through Flasher has likely noticed a set of hay bales along the south side of the highway, across from Fitterers Gas & Oil. Each year, the Morton County Rowdy …

Bahm steps into new role at JMHCC

Courtney Bahm is Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center’s (JMHCC) new social services designee, sharing her smile and expertise with patients and their families. In her role, she coordinates …

THE CAR WINDOW was shot out by a pellet gun.

Pastor's home, vehicle damaged in suspected pellet gun incident

Local Reverand of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig, John Amundson and his wife, Velma were left unsettled after discovering damage to their vehicle and home following what appeared to be a …

2026 FLASHER BULLDOGS WITH THEIR 2nd PLACE TROPHY. Team members include: Brooklyn Hepper, Mady Bohl, Piper Schmidt, Brynn Janisse, Kinley Eckroth, Jocelyn Rossow, Brenna Eckroth, Casy Hartman, Carrie LaDuke, Payton Omlid, Carlee Weinberger, Brinley Meyer, Jaycee Koenig, and Leighton Zenker. Coaches Jerlyn Gabrielson and Allison Cofer

Bulldogs fueled by grit heading into tournament

The Flasher Bulldogs may have fallen short of a district volleyball championship, but their season is far from over. After dropping a 3-0 decision to Central McLean in the District 8 …

Local teams receive scholar award

The North Dakota High School Activities Association, in its continued interest in education, is proud to announce the continuation of the “North Dakota Team Scholar Award” program. Every …

More than the scoreboard

The scoreboard told one story, but the smiles on the faces of the Grant County Coyotes told another. As the Coyotes battled through the third set of their final regular-season home match against …

Bulldogs carry momentum, confidence into District 8 Tournament

The Flasher Bulldogs have plenty to be proud of as they head into the District 8 Volleyball Tournament, wrapping up their regular season with just two match losses and earning the No. 2 seed.But for …

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 …

North Dakota Narratives

There is no doubt in my mind that if you are a tourist, this is the best time to be in North Dakota. Those long, boring Interstate drives aren’t so bad in late July. Why? Because there is so …

Grant County School News

Schedule of Events Fri., Nov. 13: Northern Plains Music at DSU. Sat., Nov. 14: JH girls' basketball at New Salem/Alont, 10:00 a.m.; Elementary boys' basketball at Lemmon at 9:00 a.m.; …

Elgin & New Leipzig Senior Meals Menu

Fri., Nov. 13: Chicken fried steak mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, chocolate mousse, milk, coffee. Mon., Nov. 16: BBQ ribs, baked potato, pea and cheese salad, applesaue cake, milk, …

Grant County School News

Schedule of Events Sat., Nov. 7: Elementary boys' basketball at Flasher Tournament at Flasher, TBA. Sun., Nov. 8: Open swimming, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.; Adult Water Aerobics 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. …

Elgin & New Leipzig Senior Meals Menu

Fri., Nov. 6: Scalloped potatoes with ham, squash, biscuit, fresh fruit, milk, coffee. Mon., Nov. 9: Cracker Barrel Meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, coleslaw, ice cream sundae, milk, coffee. Tues., …

Grant County School News

Schedule of Events Sun., Nov. 1: Open swimming, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.; Adult Water Aerobics 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 3: Open swimming, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wed., Nov. 4: Adult Water Aerobics …

Ruby Will

Ruby Ethel (Grosz)Will passed away at the age of 98 on Saturday October 17, 2026 at Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin, North Dakota. Ruby was born December 1, 1927 on a farm north of New …

Kathryn Rose Schock

Kathryn Rose Schock left this earth at the glorious age of 77 for her Heavenly Home this last week. She has joined many family members that have gone on before including her parents, two brothers, …

Ruth Beede Agar

Ruth Beede Agar passed away peacefully on September 27, at the age of 99, at her son’s home in Viola, Wisconsin. She is survived by family: her sons and their wives, Will and Mary, Ben and Julee; …

Mark Sheldon Schaible

Mark Sheldon Schaible was born on Decemer 10, 1959, Moorhead, MN, to Marvin A. Schabile and Doris A. (Bauer) Schaible. Mark's younger years were spent in Wapato, WA. In 1969, the family moved to …

Lenora Mosset

Lenora K. (Bonagofski) Mosset, 83, Selfridge, died suddenly on September 8, 2026, as the result of a traffic accident. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, …

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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

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

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American AI Models Must Become the Global Default

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