Susan Beehler and Sheila Froehlich held another press conference to announce that they got signatures for a special election on an ordinance that would ban data centers over 25 megawatts in city limits.

Mandan residents submit petition to City of Mandan

Susan Beehler and Sheila Froehlich submitted a petition to ban data centers over 25 megawatts with 706 signatures to the city on September 22. The petition is to have a special election on an …

Make Up Your Mind 35,000 Times

According to an ad I heard on the radio today, we make an average of 35,000 decisions every day. No wonder I’m so tired. That’s a lot—if it’s true. Ever the cynic, I wanted to know who …

The Haunted Fort experience includes four distinct themes, all available with the purchase of only one ticket. This year’s themes are: Jack Attack, House of Krampus, Carnievil of Nightmares, and Dr. Slaughter’s Gulch.

Haunted Fort is returning to Morton County

There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are starting to turn golden, and school is back in session. Halloween will soon be upon us, and the Haunted Fort is coming with it. The Haunted Fort is a …

Morton County Commission approves budget and more

The Morton County Commission approved the county budget and accepted a contractor’s low bid for the Mork Bridge during the meeting on September 22. Morton County Auditor Dawn Rhone gave a general …

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Homecoming Court from left to right Aiden Bogner, Zachary Schanadore, Jared Christen, Benjamin Allan, King Kellen Beneke, Queen Parker Melhoff, Tatum Radke, Adrianna Kautzman, Reagan Grubb and Avrey Walker

Mandan celebrates Homecoming Week

The Mandan High School celebrated homecoming last week. Planning for homecoming began about a month and a half ago with meetings between the student council. The week included the a pep rally and …

Morton County Planning and Zoning discusses new infrastructure

The Morton County Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a proposed ethanol production plant and a wind energy facility during its meeting on September 23. The proposed ethanol production facility …

Mandan Police Report

The Mandan Police Department responded to 77 cases the week of September 21-27. The MPD responded to the following cases on Monday, September 21: welfare check; simple assault; assist other agency; …

Park Board president shares insight into potential pool renovations

The warm summer months may be in the rearview mirror, but the New Salem Park Board is looking to continue their pursuit of renovations and upgrades for the town’s main summer attraction, the …

Savanna Barrett had a poke a pumpkin as one of the games part of the fall festival for Sweet Briar on September 27.

Sweet Briar school hosts Fall Festival

The Sweetbriar School building was filled with families celebrating as part of the Sweet Briar Fall Festival on September 27. Mary McHugh, a teacher at Sweet Briar, said the event has been going on …

The Braves boys tennis team competed on September 24 with matches against Bismarck Legacy High School.

Mandan Tennis finishes regular season undefeated

The Mandan Braves boys tennis team finished the regular season with an undefeated record with wins over Williston High School and Bismarck Legacy High School. Mandan won all nine matches against …

Western Morton County Girls’ Golf team sends one to State

When the 2026-2027 golf season started back in early August, Western Morton County Girls’ Golf head coach Jordan Kautzman said he wasn’t entirely sure how the season would play out. Instead of …

Senior Parker Mehlhoff was honored at the beginning of the Mandan Invite as it was her final tournament in Mandan.

Mandan Girls Golf finishes first

The Mandan Braves Girls Golf team won the Mandan Invite tournament as Isabella Hale, Mandan’s number one golfer, finished second in the tournament on September 22. Bismarck Legacy golfer Rawni …

Homecoming overtime win for the Braves

The Mandan Braves’ 43-42 win over the Bismarck Century Patriots on September 25 came from running back Tate Sailer getting into the end zone on the two-point conversion in overtime, giving the …

Lady Braves Swim and Dive takes fifth at home meet

To round out homecoming week the Lady Braves Swim and Dive team hosted their home meet where they took fifth place with a score of 271. “We are doing really well [this season]; the strong culture …

New Salem/Almont School Board Proceedings

New Salem-Almont School Board Meeting Minutes July 20, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. High School Conference Room President John called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members John, Gilstad, Hoovestol, …

New Salem/Almont School Board Proceedings

New Salem-Almont School Board Meeting Minutes August 17, 2026 6:00 p.m. High School Conference Room President John called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members John, Barclay, Messerschmidt, …

Mandan School Board Proceedings

MANDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Mandan, North Dakota June 22, 2026 A regular meeting of the Mandan Public School Board was held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Bosh Froehlich Room, Mandan …

Mandan School Board Proceedings

MANDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Mandan, North Dakota July 20, 2026 A regular meeting of the Mandan Public School Board was held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Bosh Froehlich Room, Mandan …

New Salem City Council Proceedings

NEW SALEM CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, 6:30 p.m. City Auditorium These minutes are being published subject to review and …

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. …

Joanne Walton

Joanne Walton, 90, formerly of the New Salem area, died September 10, 2026. According to Joanne’s wishes, she was cremated, and there will be no service. Joanne was born November 24, 1935, to John …

Glenda Kaelberer

Glenda Gladys Kaelberer, 91, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem on August 29, 2026. Glenda was a cherished mother, grandmother, and …

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