Our little town is the county seat, so every year at this time, we host the county fair, a weekend full of prize produce, antique trac tors on display, not to mention sheep, chick ens, calves, and …

North Dakota State University (NDSU) recently hosted a field day at the Hettinger Research Extension Center in Hettinger, where local farmers could learn about the research being conducted at the …

Toiling under the summer sun, volunteers pry the worn shingles from the clubhouse roof as they restore the facilities at a shooting range near New England. After being abandoned for two decades, the …

I f only those old barn boards could whisper their history. They would speak of a barn cat meowing for milk as the dairy cattle contentedly stood during milking time. Even a barn dance, with lively …

I woke up a little after five am to the feeling of something crawling across the back of my outstretched legs. I was in the middle of a dream about riding in the back of a bus hur tling down a very …

The Hettinger County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is planning a public event and a golf scramble to raise funds for the continued care and training of its K9 unit, Lyon. At 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, …

Final adoption of an amended ordinance regarding chickens and an update on city projects were on the agenda during the New England City Council’s regular meeting July 7. The New England City …

We’ve reached the part of the year that is as close to a vacation as we ever get on the ranch. The garden is in, and the plants are established enough not to require the intensive care of new …

Anne Marie Miller, age 101, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, passed away peacefully July 2, 2025, at her oldest daughter’s home in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Services for Anne were held July 9, 2025, at …

The Mott-Regent Community Foundation (MRCF) Advisory Committee awarded $30,000 in grants to local nonprofits during its spring grant round. The grant recipients were: • Mott Health Care Center: …

When the storm clouds began gathering, some were finishing an afternoon of fishing. Others were readying for haying season. Residents still remember a deadly tornado that twisted through Hettinger …

Two summers ago, we brought home a POA yearling named Sally. POA stands for Pony of America, a breed that was created in the 1950s. The foundation stallion of the breed was an Arabian/Appaloosa/ …

The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) is excited to announce its 2025 Stars of Williston. The Stars of Williston Annual Awards banquet was held on Friday, June 20th, 2025, at The Grand …

From bouncing to the beat of live music to a 4-H’er proudly parading a pet and even a little bit of magic, there’s plenty of fun under the summer sun during the Hettinger County Fair July …

The community of Regent is celebrating the Independence Day weekend with a pickleball tournament and fireworks on Saturday, July 5. The Regent Fire Department and city of Regent will continue a …

I have been trying for years to stop calling weeds weeds. Instead, I’ll try saying, “plants grow ing where I don’t want them to be…”, “plants I didn’t …

A storm that moved through the state Friday, June 20, left little damage in Hettinger County, says Kyle DeMark, the county’s emergency manager. “We haven’t had any reports made to …

The Mott-Regent class reunion committee met June 10 at the Mott Care Center with 12 people present. Reports were given by the secretary and the treasurer. Committees reported on their areas. Contacts …

The New England Area Community Foundation (NECF) Advisory Committee awarded $47,900 in grants at a presentation June 10 at Burgers in the Park in New England. The NECF is a permanent endowment from …

As the newest deputy with the Hettinger County Sheriff’s Office, Richard Ledman is currently completing law enforcement training through August. “I am looking forward to having Richard …