Western Plains Public Health (WPPH) is joining organizations across the country to recognize National Public Health Week, April 6-12, 2026. This year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Action!” highlights …

Teacher and Educator of the Year awards are always present in our school districts, but there are also some dedicated to specific fields of education, and there are few examples of this better than …

Any community should aim to keep their town and city thriving, and there are many ways to do so even without contributing money to local causes. One of the simplest and most well-known ways is by …

New Salem-Almont’s Junior Acalympic team, consisting of students in grades 7-9, defeated 20 other schools to finish in first place at the Acalympic competition in Richardton on Friday, March 27. …

Agricultural operations in North Dakota have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help …

We tend to think of libraries as little more than places to read books or host community events, but this is far from the case. Books are of course still a major part of their business, but libraries …

The streets of downtown Mandan are full of local businesses, and one of them is Cake Dreams: a cake and cupcake shop specializing in custom designs. For over a decade, it has delighted locals and …

After months of studying, practicing, and competing, New Salem-Almont’s FFA chapter hosted a one-night celebration banquet on Thursday, March 26 in the NSA High School Gym to honor and recognize …

A two-vehicle crash which took place in the morning hours of Thursday, March 26 approximately 15 miles north of Glen Ullin on State Highway 49 claimed the life of a seven-year-old New Salem boy and …

50 years of time with one employer may seem like forever, but for Lynn Keller, her time spent working at Elm Crest Manor has flown by fast. Summarizing the last half century isn’t an easy task, so …

Mandan’s Memorial Highway Reconstruction project is a long and intense one, which will no doubt cause trouble for those who need to traverse the area. Thankfully, the ND Department of …

The following students athletes have earned the distinction of WDA Academic All-Conference for the 2025-2026 winter sports season. To be named to the WDA Academic All-Conference students must be a …

New Salem-Almont High School’s 2025-2026 speech team doesn’t boast the same number of participants as in recent years, but the achievements of those involved remain strong. With just a few weeks …

Spring brings another season of Track and Field to the New Salem-Almont school district, and the program is ramping up efforts for the season’s start. Under the watchful eye of co-head coaches Camy …

Mandan has been growing, but so has the number of emergencies that take place there. Thankfully, so is the Mandan Fire Department (MFD). Hot off the heels of a federal SAFER grant, the fully-staffed …

In the last two years, Mandan has undergone several infrastructure changes, and many more (including renovations to Memorial Highway) are already underway. However, with any major project comes a …

Under the direction of Jacob Wanner, the NSA Junior High and High School choirs and bands performed on Tuesday evening, March 17 in the high school gym. Pictured above is the New Salem-Almont High …

There are so many things going on in the world. You can’t turn on the news, open any social media page and not see all the things happening in our world. We read and see visions of war, watch as …

North Dakota Highway Patrol: On Friday, March 20 at 9:37 a.m., a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling eastbound on I-94 near mile marker 97 when the driver lost control. The vehicle entered the …