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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Mandan City Commission discusses special elections

The Mandan City Commission discussed both special elections in its meeting on October 6. Mandan City Administrator Jim Neubauer discussed both special elections that were called by petitions from …

Fire Prevention Week sees students visit local fire hall

Synonymous with the early weeks of October, National Fire Prevention Week (FPW) took place Sunday October 4 through Saturday October 10. As a way to celebrate FPW, New Salem’s volunteer fire …
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County Commission approves projects
The Morton County Commission approved two projects while completing the first reading of a resolution to lift the moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities during its meeting on …
Mandan Police Report
The Mandan Police Department responded to 73 cases the week of October 5-11. The MPD responded to the following cases on Monday, October 5: driving with suspended license, failure to display current …
New Salem FFA prepares for National Convention
In a week’s time, members of New Salem FFA will be in Indianapolis for this year’s National FFA Convention. It will be a familiar experience for some members. For others, like certain members of …
Mandan School Board approves budget
The Mandan Public School Board expressed its condolences to those affected by the fatal car crash on October 2 as well as approving the 2027 budget during the meeting on October 5. At the beginning …
New Salem-Almont School Board to host special election
On Tuesday, November 3, the New Salem-Almont School District will hold a special election regarding the makeup of the school board. The reason for the special election is the ongoing difficulty of …
SPORTS

Braves Cross Country takes on WDA

The Mandan boys and girls cross country team competed in the WDA Championships on October 10 with both teams placing fourth. Mandan girls cross country coach Greg Brown said that the team ran well, …

Braves Soccer punches ticket to state

The Mandan Braves soccer team ended the regular season with a three-game week where Mandan went 1-2-0 losing to Bismarck (2-3) and Minot (0-6), but the Braves secured a spot in the state tournament …

Holsteins split matchups

The New Salem-Almont Lady Holsteins volleyball team managed to recover from an early week loss last Tuesday to split their two road matchups. Beginning their week with a trip to Flasher on Tuesday, …

Braves Football gain win

The Mandan Braves football team returned to the win column with a 42-16 win over the Williston Coyotes on October 9. The win came after the Braves lost 36-26 to Bismarck High School on October 1. …

Public Notices
Morton County Commission Proceedings
MORTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 22, 2026 The Morton County Commission Regular Meeting was called to order on September 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM by Chair Boehm at the Morton County …
Almont City Council Proceedings
Minutes of Almont City October 5, 2026 Present: Russell Kramer, Andrew Heinrich, Kaity Olson-Brett, Seth Feland, Kirby Dittus, and Lynne Jacobson. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes …
Morton County Commission Proceedings
MORTON COUNTY COMMISSION JOINT MEETING September 21, 2026 The joint meeting of the Morton County and Burleigh County Commissions was called to order on September 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM by Burleigh …
New Salem Park District Proceedings
New Salem Park District Board Meeting August 10th 2026 Members Present: Rob Boehm, Keith Fitzgerald, Blaise Olson, Cadee Goetzfridt, Andrea Mathern Guest: Don Kautzman Cadee made a motion to approve …
Morton County Commission proceedings
MORTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 10, 2026 The Morton County Commission Regular Meeting was called to order on September 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM by Chair Boehm at the Morton County …
Obituaries
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 …
Gary Bahr
Gary Willard Bahr, 82, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at his home in Hopkinsville, KY. Gary was the second child born to Willard and Enita (Sharff) Bahr on July 15, 1944 in Mandan, ND. …
News and Features from around the web
Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …
10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026
TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.
Instacart's Halloween report: Reese's is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume
Instacart reports that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the top Halloween candy in 40 states, with regional quirks like HI-CHEW in Montana.