Scammers are target ing the residents of Mor ton County once again, and this time, they are targeting elderly res idents in an unusual approach- claiming to be their grandchildren. According to a …

It was an evening of festivities for The Secu rity First Bank Of North Dakota, which celebrat ed its 100th anniversary at the New Salem Audi torium Friday, June 6. Originally known as First Security …

If you happened to drive up and down the streets of New Salem on Saturday, June 7, you might have stumbled upon residents participating in rummage sales. The annual Old Red Trail Rummage Sale, now in …

First launched in 1993, Buggies-N-Blues seeks to bring people together through classic cars, live music and fami ly-friendly activities. The 32nd annual Bug gies-N-Blues event took place this past …

One of the challeng es of crafting a weekly newspaper column is writing for a reader who may know your work well and one who may never have read your work before. That being said, I think it is good …

Raymond Holle, New Salem-Almont High School graduating class of 2025, was selected as one of thirty national scholarship award win ners by the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). These $2,500 scholar …

The NDHSAA class A and B state track and field meet was held May 22-24 at the MDU Resources Community Bowl in Bismarck, ND. Mandan Girls 4x200m- Prelims- 3rd place 1:42.46 Q, Ari anna Lindsley, …

The Almont American Legion Post 261 was one of many to host a Memorial Day program on May 26. At 10:00 a.m. they began their program in the Almont American Legion hall with the intentions of driving …

Located near the outskirts of Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, the Mandan Veterans Cemetery is a place of solemn reflection that stands out even amongst the quiet outdoor spaces nearby. Here, neatly …

Road construction projects, as well as the blockades they create, are already putting the squeeze on traffic around Mandan, or plan on doing so in the near future. For those who dislike the detours …

The far wall near the exterior door of the Prairie View Elementary School gymnasium is lined with stacks of boxes filled with shelf safe food, all ready to be picked up on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to …

During the May 27 Morton County Commission meeting, commissioners were presented with official ND Cares Road Signs in recognition of the Coun ty’s ongoing support of North Dakota’s …

On May 26, just before 3:00 p.m., Jon Young, a member of the New Salem American Legion Post 91 called for the attendees of the New Salem Memorial Day program to partake in the national moment of …

Mandan’s annual Buggies -n- Blues event was first launched in 1993 as a car show with a simple mission, to bring people together through antique auto mobiles and great mu sic. It has now …

Four years ago this weekend, my friend and her daughter arrived for a visit from Seattle. Ini tially, the weather was bright and sunny, but Seattle missed them, and almost immediately, the dry heat …

Ron R. Waliser, of Garrison, passed away peacefully from this life on May 16, 2025, af ter a gradual decline in health following a courageous battle with cancer and heart dis ease. Immediate crema …

Spring usually means a welcome break from the freezing temperatures and wet roads that are found during the state’s colder months, but the wind and rain covering Mandan in recent weeks are far …

Earlier this year, I wrote that instead of a cake, candles, party, or presents, I told my hus band all I wanted for my birthday was a camper. This was back in Feb ruary, but I was already dreaming of …

As of May 19, 2025, five student athletes from the New Salem-Al mont Holsteins track and field varsity team will be competing in events during the ND State Track Meet on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The …

Roger William Kle misch entered into eter nal life, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at CHI St. Alexius Health Cen ter in Bismarck, after a 3-month battle with ad vanced liver cancer. He was 71. His …