When I put the ram in with the ewes last November, I calculated gestation, marked my calendar and planned for lambs in the mid dle of April. But, I re cently discovered that Finnsheep, the breed …

Before I submitted my first column, before I ever even thought of publishing a book, back when the only writing I’d done was in private journals and song lyrics, I adopted two orphan lambs and …

In a coffee house close to Mandan’s Main Street, Bill Porter and three other gentlemen discuss matters of the day over coffee. The weather outside is cold and wet, but this is far from the most …

Daryl M. Wolf, age 81, of Fridley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in the company of his loving wife of 60 years, Linda, and his three daughters. Daryl will be deeply missed and …

The new Mandan High School has already been met with wide spread approval by stu dents, parents, and staff members- but many city residents are still not quite ready to say good bye to the old …

In the rooms near the back of the State Heri tage Center and Muse um on the state capital grounds in Bismarck, people in suits sat in meeting rooms to dis cuss legislation. In these committees, the …

A musician I used to tour with once introduced me by saying, “She writes quiet songs in a loud time. I think we need more quiet songs.” I remember being surprised–it was like catching sight of myself in a mirror I thought was a window, and I didn’t recognize myself at first. I’ve thought a lot about the comment over the intervening years, marveling at what an interesting thing that was to say, and also wondering if it is true. I have done more than a decade of creative work since then …

Marvin Schulz, 92, of New Salem, ND, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Elm Crest Manor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 28, 2025, at United Church of Christ, 1200 …

High school senior and musician Aashur Olson is a self-taught violinist and composer who is homeschooled in New Salem, ND. With vi olin in hand, Olson has now managed to win at least two separate …

The majority of this week’s Mandan City Commission meeting focused on reviewing a series of ordinances and both old and new grants, as well as celebrating the dedication of some of the …

We made it! This week, we officially crossed over from winter into spring, a rite of pas sage that’s always worth celebrating. And while that passage means dif ferent things in different parts …

Following their per formance at the Division B District 8 Basketball tournament this year, the New Salem-Almont Boys Basketball Team ended a tumultuous season filled with ups and-downs. The largest …

The New Salem-Al mont Public School facilities and neighbor ing Peace Church were filled with students ready to compete on Friday, March 14, for a speech meet. A speech meet is a series of academic …

Mandan High School students are gearing up to graduate in May, and in most cases, they would receive their di plomas during an event at Mandan’s Starion Sports Complex. “The old MHS gym …

March 16th marks the birthday of former President James Madison, an outspoken advocate for government transparency- and to honor his beliefs, the day has also been christened National Freedom of …

On Monday, March 10, the Almont Rural Volunteer Fire De partment was called to respond to a fire caused by a controlled burn pile from two weeks prior. According to the Almont Rural Volun teer Fire …

I woke up the other night from a dream that seemed so import ant I couldn’t go back to sleep. “I have to remember this,” I told myself. Usually, my dreams fade before morning. …

According to a recent Facebook post by the New Salem Volunteer Fire Department, they responded to a call near Judson after 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 3. The post detailed that three units were …

Donna Lou Robinson, age 86, former resident of Lakota, ND, died peacefully on Wednes day, March 5, 2025 at a nursing facility in Eure ka, MO, while surround ed by her loving family. Donna was born on …

Orlene Emma Hen ke, 97, of Hannover, ND passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Elm Crest Manor, New Sa lem, ND. Services will be held at 11:00 AM CDT on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at St. Peter Luther an …