Reprinted, with permission, from North Dakota Water magazine January 2026. When University of North Dakota freshman Talli Eaton sat down to write an essay about the water industry, she …
Custer Elementary may be small, but it occupies an important place in downtown Mandan as both a landmark and school for the city’s youngest residents. But soon, a new decision by Mandan Public …
Earlier this year, Mandan High School’s previous location was sent out with a bang- but even after the detonation, rubble and remnants of the building have continued to take up space in our …
The 2025-2026 New Salem-Almont Holsteins wrestling program may not have seen their dual teams or any individual wrestlers become state champions, but the Holsteins have plenty of reasons to be …
Renovations to the Morton County Fairgrounds in New Salem aren’t as cost effective as hoped, but that isn’t stopping the Morton County fair’s Capital Improvements Committee from improving the …
With National FFA Week taking place last week, New Salem FFA celebrated by hosting several events around town, including their annual Pie Social and a tractor parade all while preparing to compete in …
When Andy Roehl first stepped into the former bowling alley in New England, the space summoned his artistic whimsy as he immediately envisioned a new home for his business, Graphic Attic. Roehl has …
Candidates who are interested in serving in a local government position have until 4 p.m. Monday, April 6, to file documents to be placed on a county, city or school district ballot. The primary …
The New England Area Community Foundation (NECF) will hold two grant rounds in 2026 for organizations who provide services to the New England area. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt …
The 2026 State Spelling Bee will be conducted March 23 at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck. The State Spelling Bee is co-sponsored by the N.D. Council of Educational Leaders, N.D. Association of …
In January of this year, Grace Church in Beach made the final payment on their mortgage. To celebrate, Pastor Ben Baker and members of the congregation lit the mortgage paperwork on fire during their …
Nearly 130 people came out to the Beach Community Center on Feb. 22 to support Golden Valley Manor in Beach. Their annual spaghetti dinner and pie/craft auction was once again sponsored by St. …
North Dakota State Superintendent of Instruction Levi Bachmeier visited Beach Public Schools on Feb. 19 to learn more about the district and hear directly from students and staff. Bachmeier said he …
It’s not that often you get to combine fine dining with cowboy hats, bolo ties, boots and stylish dresses, but with Dickinson State University’s Cowboys & Candlelight there’s all that and …
For area residents 55 and older who are looking to fill their calendars with some fun activities, the Belfield Senior Activities Center – located at 212 N. Main Street – is encouraging folks to …
Now heading to their fourth consecutive year, the Silver Spurs and Badlands 4-H clubs will host the Pre-Calving Community Supper on Sunday, March 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Prairie Elementary school …
An x-ray technologist by morning and track and field coach by afternoon Sarah Patteson, Night Hawk head coach, is starting the track and field season with plyometrics which are specific exercises …
Head, Heart, Hands, Health - the 4 H’s that our East Adams Rough Rider 4-H group trusts in were on full display this month when the club visited the Five Counties Nursing Home in Lemmon. They …
The board of Hettinger Public School met in regular session on Wednesday, Feb 25 with board members Allison Clausen, Lanae Kristy, Jordan Christman, Ben Laufer and Patrick Kilzer present along with …
This past weekend the Grant County 4-H Judging Teams competed at Bowman and Killdeer. They traveled to Bowman on Friday, February 20, 2026 for the Badlands Judging Contest. The Junior 4-H Livestock …
