The Mandan Eagles Club was one of the places people could vote on election day on November 3.

General Election held

The General Election was held on November 3, 2026. Statewide, 239,057 North Dakotans casted ballots. That is 39.82% of North Dakota’s eligible voters. In Morton County 10,363 residents casted a …

Heartland Hardwood Supply owned by Shane and Missy Weltikol provides local woodworkers with high end products as well as a place to socialize and network with each other.

Heartland Hardwood Supply brings woodworking expertise to Mandan

Heartland Hardwood Supply is a new woodworking store in Mandan. It is owned and operated by Shane and Missy Weltikol, a local husband and wife duo who both practice woodworking. The store had a soft …

The 76th Annual Almont Lutefisk and Lefse Supper was held in Almont Legion Hall on November 7, 2026. Visit our Facebook for more photos!

Lutefisk and Lefse supper tradition continues in Almont

It’s been 76 years since the first Lutefisk and Lefse Supper was held in Almont. Synonymous with the town’s strong tradition, hundreds visited the Legion Hall this past Saturday afternoon, …

The Mandan Refinery was one of two refineries sold by Marathon to CVR Energy in a sale announced on November 3.

Marathon sells Mandan Refinery

Marathon Petroleum Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to sell two oil refineries, including the Mandan Refinery, and midstream assets to CVR Energy Inc. for $4.2 billion plus inventory. In a …

New Salem-Almont proposed School Board seat amendment passed by voters

Following last Tuesday’s special election by the New Salem-Almont School District, area voters approved a proposed amendment to change one of the Almont/Sims District school board seats to an …

Mandan School Board holds executive session

The Mandan School Board held an executive session to discuss the negotiation strategy on the sale of school district property at the end of its meeting on November 2. Mandan School Board Member …

New Salem Merchants Club announces Parade of Lights

The New Salem Merchants Club has announced a new event designed to celebrate Thanksgiving/Black Friday Weekend and ring in the Christmas Holiday within the town of New Salem. Titled “Parade of …

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Mandan Middle Schoolers raise money for Disabled Veterans

While patriotic music played, Mandan Middle School students planted outdoor American flags at the front of the school on November 4. The flags were a result of the $1,198 raised by students and …

Operation Green Light shows support for Veterans

Morton County chose to honor veterans through its participation in Operation Greenlight. Since November 4, green light has been displayed at the Morton County Courthouse, NDSU Extension Office and …

Regina McLain, director of music at the Church of Saint Joseph, is starting a children’s schola. Students will learn about Gregorian chant and have the opportunity to sing at Mass.

Regina McLain starts children’s schola at the Church of Saint Joseph

Regina McLain, the director of music at the Church of Saint Joseph, recently announced that she will be starting a children’s schola. It will be open to all children aged eight to fourteen, even if …

Mandan City Commission awarded families during its meeting on November 3 as part of the 2026 Beautification Program.

Mandan City Commission Meeting

The Mandan City Commission approved the amendment to the water supply contract with Missouri West Water System and a rental assistance pilot program during its meeting on November 3. The Mandan …

Mandan traffic changes to busy intersection

Since November 3, vehicles heading eastbound from Mandan Avenue onto Main Street have two left-turn-only lanes when heading towards Bismarck. To help with the change in traffic, the center lane has a …

Kinsley Ulberg (#15) hits the ball past Jamestown defenders during the game on November 3. Ulberg had three kills during the game.

Braves Volleyball ends regular season

In their final home game and regular season match up the Braves took on the Jamestown Blue Jays who were ranked number two in the conference. The Braves lost in three set 22-25, 23-25 and 16-25. With …

The 2026-2027 District Eight All-District Team consisted of several local Morton County Athletes, including New Salem-Almont’s Zoe Robinson and Keely Norton alongside Flasher’s Piper Schmidt, Carrie LaDuke, and Jocelyn Rossow.

Norton and Robinson named to All-District Team

Following conclusion of last week’s District Eight Volleyball Tournament, New Salem-Almont seniors Zoe Robinson and Keely Norton were both named to the All-District Team. It’s the second time in …

Braves Boys Soccer Coach resigns

Mandan Braves boys soccer coach Aaron McElwee resigned from his position on November 5. McElwee has led the boys program since the 2020 season. His final season led to the Mandan Braves boys soccer …

Braves season ends with 38-26 loss

The Mandan Braves football team lost 38-26 to the West Fargo Packers in the NDHSAA Division AAA quarterfinals on October 30. After Mandan entered the fourth quarter leading 26-24, West Fargo scored …

Sport's Notebook

Offseason of sports

Over the weekend, my friend told me she was surprised I finished a book after I had started reading it the week before. She said it takes me a while to finish books. She is right. It takes a while …

Morton County Commission Proceedings

MORTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING October 8, 2026 The Morton County Commission Regular Meeting was called to order on October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM by Chair Boehm at the Morton County Courthouse, …

Mandan School Board Proceedings

MANDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Mandan, North Dakota August 17, 2026 S C H O O L B O A R D M I N U T E S A regular meeting of the Mandan Public School Board was held on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:30 …

Mandan School Board Proceedings

MANDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Mandan, North Dakota August 3, 2026 S C H O O L B O A R D M I N U T E S A regular meeting of the Mandan Public School Board was held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5:30 …

Mandan School Board Proceedings

MANDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Mandan, North Dakota September 8, 2026 S C H O O L B O A R D M I N U T E S A regular meeting of the Mandan Public School Board was held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at …

Mandan School Board Proceedings

MANDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Mandan, North Dakota August 17, 2026 S C H O O L B O A R D R E T R E A T M I N U T E S A school board retreat of the Mandan Public School Board was held on Monday, …

Karl Holle

Karl Holle, 36, of New Salem, ND passed away peacefully from heart failure on November 4, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, November 10 at 10:30 AM at the Church of St. Joseph, …

Benjamin "Ben" Moch

Benjamin “Ben” Moch, age 17, of Mandan, passed away on October 5, 2026, at Sanford Health, Bismarck, from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 11, …

Taylor Fisher

Taylor Rebecca Fisher, 16, of Mandan, North Dakota, was taken from us in a tragic accident on October 2, 2026. Taylor was born on April 26, 2010, in Bismarck, North Dakota to Billy and Sue Fisher. …

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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