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Colling files motion to dismiss case

A candidate for Grant County state’s attorney in the primary election has filed a motion to dismiss her case against five Grant County officials related to a ballot measure which asked voters to …

Mott crime opens dialogue about trafficking

Two men have been arrested after a Hettinger County deputy found a missing teenager in a Mott apartment, and the Hettinger County Sheriff’s Office shares some tips for local communities to …

1976 champions to be honored

Fifty years later, the hardware still gleams in the trophy case and black-and-white newspaper pages tell the story. Fifty years ago, they were champions. In 1976, the Elgin Dutchmen battled through …
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SPORTS
#10 FOR THE BULLDOGS CARRIE LADUKE responds to a serve during the game vs. Standing Rock.
Bulldogs keep undefeated season rolling
The Flasher Bulldogs have yet to find themselves on the losing side of a volleyball match this season, but their perfect record hasn't come without a few tests. One of the biggest came against …
Coyotes search for consistency
The Grant County Coyotes showed flashes of the volleyball they know they are capable of playing this week, but consistency continued to stand between them and the win column. Grant County …
STORM FRESHMAN #4 CASON FUCHS maneuvers himself around the Hettinger County Huskies defense to keep the ball in motion and advance down the field.
Storm make it two straight wins with win over Hettinger County
The Grant County/Flasher Storm appear to be finding their stride at just the right time. One week after picking up a victory over New Salem-Almont, the Storm went on the road Friday night and …
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Grand River Roundup

Casey and Taz helped Bill Holt move his cows across Highway 79 Monday morning. Reub and I went to Hettinger early Tuesday morning for both of our eye appointments with Dr. Kludt. We went over to …

Grand River Roundup

Casey and Taz went up to help preg testing at Jenson’s Monday morning in that cool 70 degree weather. Reub was having trouble with the brakes on his red pickup so we took it up to Hettinger …

Grand River Roundup

Last Monday was Labor Day and I went to Buffalo to watch the parade, eat BBQ and go to the rodeo. Reub decided not to go, but he sure missed seeing our grandson Trig and Dakotah Olson and their …

Rosebud News

Marilyn Schwartz-bauer arrived at the Frey ranch Thursday afternoon. Wade and Noel Miller arrived at the ranch later that evening. Friday, Wade, Noel and Lynn made a trip to Hettinger. Friday …

Rosebud News

ROSEBUD Lynn Frey, with help from four others gathered bulls Friday and hauled them home Saturday.  Susan Gunn traveled to the Black Elk Catholic Retreat center Sunday and spent a …

Rosebud News

ROSEBUD Tuesday, Lynn Frey made a trip to Dell Rapids and Madison, SD for a Towns and Townships Quarterly meeting. Tuesday evening, he drove to Brandon, SD to spend the night with Wade and Noel …

From my Soapbox to Washington

If you have ever read my editorial before, chances are you have heard me whine and complain about the United States Postal Service. If you haven't, I'll give you the abbreviated version of what all …
Public Notices
Regular Meeting September 3, 2026 The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. September 3, 2026 by Mayor Ronald Bartz. Pledge was recited. Public in …
New Salem-Almont School Board Meeting Minutes July 20, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. High School Conference Room President John called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members John, Gilstad, Hoovestol, …
New Salem-Almont School Board Meeting Minutes August 17, 2026 6:00 p.m. High School Conference Room President John called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members John, Barclay, Messerschmidt, …
SENTINEL BUTTE CITY COUNCIL Unofficial Minutes Subject to Council Approval September 14, 2026 Sentinel Butte City Council held a regular meeting at city hall on Sept. 14, …
BEACH CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Published Subject to the Governing Body’s Review and Revision September 21, 2026 A regular meeting of the Beach City Council was called …
HETTINGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING August 19, 2026 Board Members Present: Patrick Kilzer, Allison Clausen, Jordan Christman, LaNae Kristy, Ben Laufer …
Obituaries
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 …
Karl Schauer
Karl “KJ” Schauer, 46, of Mitchell, S.D., died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, at Reunion …
Kenneth Hauck
Kenneth Joseph Hauck, 83, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on September 19, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and so much more. A Mass of …
Adeline Thiede
Adeline Thiede, 92, of Bismarck, passed away on September 12, 2026. Adeline was born on August 28, 1934, in Sims, North Dakota, and grew up on the Larson Ranch southwest of Almont. She attended her …
Gloria Doll
Gloria N. (Hansen) Doll, 92, passed away on September 13, 2026, at her home in New Salem. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 25, at Almont United Lutheran Church in …
Agriculture

Controlling wild pigs can work if it’s a group effort

Feral swine are found in at least 35 states in the U.S.
Teaming groups of private landowners with federal efforts yielded measurable success, at least in terms of defending cornfields.