After plenty of discussion regarding the matter, New Salem’s city council approved and updated their public comment policy at the most recent city council meeting held on Monday, Feb. 9. Senate …
More than 1,900 University of North Dakota (UND) students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 fall semester Dean’s List. The UND Dean’s List …
Great Plains Food Bank is thrilled to announce another successful Giving Hearts Day, made possible by the incredible generosity of our community. More than $1 million was raised for the Great Plains …
Nearly 900 students graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) on December 19, 2025. The following area students were among the graduates. Hebron- Cody C Schumacher, Doctor of Nursing …
New Salem-Almont junior-high and high school students will have a new extracurricular opportunity to participate in after the school board approved the competitive and organized video gaming known as …
District 31 Republicans gathered Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Elgin Community Center for their endorsing convention, drawing 115 voting members along with several guests for an evening of candidate …
When most think of the groups that play major roles in their counties, their first thoughts turn to school boards, sheriffs, and city commissions. However, there are plenty of other organizations …
Through commitment and devoted efforts to provide and care for their residents, New Salem’s very own assisted living & skilled nursing facility Elm Crest Manor recently received high …
In 2024, Mandan residents began receiving letters asking them to check the material of their water service lines as part of an ongoing campaign to remove and replace lead piping. This year, city …
The Mandan Public Schools Foundation for Education is offering over 63 scholarships to Mandan High School seniors this year. Additionally, students pursuing a graduate degree in instrumental music …
When we return from visiting family in Colorado, my Judy and I often take the roads less traveled. In September 2023 we took the Albion, Montana to Marmarth road. It was a wonderful drive on about …
After being announced in October 2025 as one of 23 tourism projects that would share roughly $15 million in grants by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, ND Country Fest have made the decision …
When Mike Bitz retired from his position with Mandan Public Schools, the school board began its search for someone else to take his place. Thankfully, they did not have to look very far for a perfect …
A yearlong statewide research effort examining the health and future of local news in North Dakota affirms an industry at a crossroads––one facing mounting challenges, but also significant …
In 2006 thirty individuals from Dickinson, Gladstone, Taylor, Richardton, Hebron, Glen Ullin, Almont, New Salem, and Mandan began the process of developing the Old Red Old Ten Scenic Byway (OROT). …
Commission meetings play an integral part in shaping our communities, and this is especially true at the start of a new year. In many cases, the first gatherings of committee members often outline …
The board of a Scandinavian heritage festival in North Dakota with a nearly 50-year history announced Thursday it has ceased operations and will not host a festival in 2026.The nonprofit board of …
Between Memorial Highway and downtown, much of Mandan has undergone major construction in the last few years- but in other parts of the city, old pipes or damaged roads can pose a genuine threat to …
The Mandan Fire Department is one of the city’s largest first responder groups, assisting its community in various ways. Soon, in what is shaping up to be an extremely productive year, they will be …
The City of New Salem is working towards a plea agreement with the owner of the mobile homes which have sat vacant in the lot directly next to the Arrowhead Inn. The homes, which …
