A LIFETIME ON THE LAND. Jeff and Audrey Dahners have shared 52 years of marriage and a lifelong dedication to ranching and conservation. The couple remains actively involved in Dahners Ranch near Almont, which recently received the 2026 North Dakota Environmental Stewardship Award.

Generations of stewardship

For Jeff and Audrey Dahners, caring for the land isn't simply part of running a ranch. It's a way of life that has been passed down through generations, rooted in a deep appreciation for the land, …

A lasting tribute to the Heinles

The phrase “Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog” means more than school spirit to those who have graduated from or taught at Flasher Public School. It represents a sense of community and belonging …

What to know for the general election

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 will be …

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#5 FOR THE STORM TIERNAN FLECK evades the Raider defense for a Storm touchdown on Friday night.

Storm rolls past Raiders, 46-30

The Grant County/Flasher Storm football team continued its late-season momentum Friday, traveling to Richardton and coming away with a 46-30 victory over the Richardton/Taylor-Hebron Raiders. A …

Coyotes focus on confidence as postseason nears

The Grant County Coyotes volleyball team faced a pair of tough opponents last week, falling 3-1 to both Hettinger/Scranton and Beach. Despite the losses, head coach Ashley Laub saw encouraging signs …

700 wins. One Bulldog legacy.

When Flasher volleyball coach Jerlyn Gabrielson looked into the stands during last week's celebration of her 700th career victory, she was puzzled to see her daughter and sons in attendance. …

Behind the Headlines

It's inevitable - bad things happen all the time. I won't pretend to have answers, or claim to know what to say when they do. All I know is that it feels like a sucker punch to the gut for those …

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., Oct. 16: Varsity football vs. Hettinger/Scranton at Scranton, 4:00 p.m.; JH vb at New Salem/Almont, 4:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 17: Elementary boys basketball at Flasher, …

Elgin & New Leipzig Senior Meals Menu

Fri., Oct. 16: Beef enchilada, spanish rice, tossed salad, fresh fruit, milk, coffee. Mon., Oct. 19: BBQ ribs, baked potato, green beans, lemon bar, milk, coffee. Tues., Oct. 20: Hamburger …

Grant County School News

Schedule of Events Fri., Oct. 9: Varsity football vs. Richardton/Taylor/Hebron at Richardton, 6:00 p.m.; JH vb vs. Flaher, 5:30 p.m.; College Application Day. Sat., Oct. 10: 7th Grade vb …

Elgin & New Leipzig Senior Meals Menu

Fri., Oct. 9: Chicken wrap, pasta salad, baked beans, blushing pears, milk, coffee. Mon., Oct. 12: Ham salad on a bun, hearty bean soup, relishes, zucchini brownie, milk, coffee. Tues., Oct. 13: …

Grant County School News

Schedule of Events Fri., Oct. 2: Varsity football vs. Kidder County at Elgin, 600 p.m. - Grant County Homecoming and Senior Night. Sat., Oct. 3: 8th Grade VB Tournament at New Salem-Almont, …

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, …

Larry Ternes

Larry (Hilarian) Ternes Sr., 95, Bismarck, passed away August 31, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, September 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of St. Anne. Visitation was held …

Vernon Veitz

Vernon Veitz, 94, Bismarck, ND, formerly Elgin, ND, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at a local hospital. Funeral Services were held on Monday, August 24, 2026, with visitation the hour before at …

Barry Striegel

Barry Striegel, 74, died on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck, from a long battle with bladder cancer. Barry Duane Striegel was born Sept. 4, 1951, to Duane and …

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How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

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Instacart's Halloween report: Reese's is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume

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