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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 …

Haunted Fort is returning to Morton County

There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are starting to turn golden, and school is back in session. Halloween will soon be upon us, and the Haunted Fort is coming with it. The Haunted Fort is a …
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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 make it two straight wins with win over Hettinger 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.

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 …

Public Notices
Elgin City Council Proceedings
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 Proceedings
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 Proceedings
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 Proceedings
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
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 …
COMMUNITY UPDATES
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, …
Elgin & New Leipzig Senior Meals Menu
Fri., Oct. 2: Smothered pork chop, baked rice, glazed carrots, fresh fruit, milk, coffee. Mon., Oct. 5: Meatball sundae, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, applesauce, milk, coffee. Tues., …
Mott Health Care Center activities
Upcoming activities at the Mott Health Care Center: Sunday, Oct. 4 10 a.m. – Chair exercises in solarium 2 p.m. – Community quarter bingo Monday, Oct. 5 National Be Nice Day 10 a.m. – …
Roosevelt School News
 Activities     Thur., Sept. 24: JH Volleyball at New Salem, 5:00 p.m.; Elementary Girls' Basketball at Elgin, 5:00 p.m.  Mon., Sept. 28: JH Football at Lemmon, …
Carson Senior Meals Menu
Thur., Sept. 24: Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, peas, mixed fruit, whole wheat bread, milk, coffee. Fri., Sept. 25: Hot ham & cheese, macaroni salad, carrots, chilled peaches, whole wheat bread, …
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 …
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How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot
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Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?
Rocket Lawyer reports that small business owners often sacrifice time and income for flexibility and control, but these sacrifices can become permanent if not reassessed.
Sequoia Grove Winery’s playbook for elevating game day entertaining
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Unwrapping Holiday Shopping: What 44 Billion Emails Reveal About When Consumers Really Buy
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(NewsUSA) - Analysis of more than 44 billion emails and 83 million text messages uncovers surprising patterns in when holiday shoppers buy, and what brings them backBlack Friday and Cyber Monday …
Protect Yourself and Others This Flu Season
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(NewsUSA) - Several seasonal celebrations are nearly upon us, but an unwelcome time of year also awaits—flu season.The “flu,” short for influenza, is a viral respiratory illness that often …