The Mandan Chiefs played a two-game series against the Dickinson Roughriders on Friday, July 17. It was to be the club’s last home series of the regular season and served as an early send off to an …

The New Salem Park Board met for their monthly meeting on the evening of Tuesday, July 14, where they discussed and reviewed updates on local attractions and park property. Having held their meeting …

The Mandan Police Department responded to 66 cases the week of July 13-19. The MPD responded to the following cases on Monday, July 13: criminal warrants; hit and run accident; burglary/breaking and …

A month after the Primary election in June, the New Salem City Council reconvened for their first meeting following the election on Monday, July 13. After approval of the June meeting minutes, …

PHASE 1 | EAST: Construction on Phase 1 of the Memorial Highway project is nearing completion between 32nd Avenue SE and 46th Avenue SE. Over the past several months, crews have completed major …

Johannes Friedrich Lieb (Friedrich) was born the fourth of eleven children to Johann Friedrich Lieb and Ursula Barbara (Bieyl) Lieb on June 17, 1841, in Dettingen (district of Wurttemberg), Germany. …

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” Not only have these Old Testament words impacted me on a deeply personal level, I believe these words out of the …

Mandan High School FCCLA recently traveled to the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. where they earned eight National Finalist Honors and five National Championships. Congratulations …

More than 1,800 students graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) at ceremonies held in May. The following area students were among the graduates. Huff: Cole J Graner, Bachelor of Science …

Nearly 1,800 University of North Dakota (UND) students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List. The UND Dean’s List …

There is no doubt in my mind that if you are a tourist, this is the best time to be in North Dakota. Those long, boring Interstate drives aren’t so bad in late July. Why? Because there is so …

My wife and I were talking recently about our next vacation and possible time hacks it would take to get someplace. In February and part of March we spent a month in Florida and rather than …

This past weekend, thousands of country music fans headed to New Salem for the ninth year of ND Country Fest. ND Country Fest is a four-day music festival that features over 20 music artists over two …

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park has had an active summer full of hikes, camping events, and tours. The park holds more than just natural beauty, though. It also holds a history as a military …

For 33 years the Cow Town Hoe Down has brought families, friends and outsiders to New Salem for a weekend of fun, excitement and even reunions. This Friday, July 17, New Salem’s annual in-town …

The Mandan Police Department responded to 51 cases the week of July 6- July 12. The MPD responded to the following cases on Monday, July 6: motor vehicle accident, following to close; …

The chance to perform at any music festival can be a big deal for up-and-coming artists. For Preston Cooper, the opportunity to take the main stage at North Dakota Country Fest in New Salem last week …

Area residents are among the 1195 students named to the 2026 Spring Semester Dean’s List at the University of Mary, in Bismarck. This number includes students in Mary’s undergraduate program and …

Before the daunting and sweltering hundred-degree temperatures began to set in, 32 individuals, young and old, participated in the first annual Aging in Community 5k walk/race on the morning of …

When you’re a few minutes early to a meeting people think you’re respectful and professional. But when you’re an hour early they think you don’t have much going on. Then they give you …