On Friday, Oct. 30, Jack and Matilda Lawson will celebrate 70 years together. The couple began dating as teenagers in Donnybrook before marrying four and a half years later in 1956, building a life together…
Native American Club celebrates heritage
On Oct. 6, Gov. Kelly Armstrong proclaimed Oct. 9 as First Nations Day and November as Native American Heritage Month.…
Shelter helps keep men off cold streets
It is no secret that North Dakota winters can be brutal, and that is why Men's Winter Refuge offers help.…
Methane rule rollback proposed
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s congressional delegation has welcomed the Trump administration’s announcement this week that it plans to end a…
Helping Hands Harvest event set
FARGO – Helping Hands Harvest benefit dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6-10 p.m. at the…
Ornaments sought for Capitol tree
BISMARCK – The Office of North Dakota's First Lady is inviting members of the public to submit handmade ornaments for…
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Local Elections
Incumbents seek reelection in Ward County
Three incumbents are seeking reelection to their Ward County offices in the Nov. 3 general election. Ward County Sheriff Robert Roed said he is seeking a third four-year term to the office. Ward County Commissioners John Fjeldahl, finishing 20 years on the board, and Jason Olson, finishing his first term, are seeking additional four-year…
Preserving North Dakota’s primary residence property tax credit while rightsizing the state’s budget are two items…
District 3 GOP candidates eye taxes, spending
Democratic-NPL candidates bring new faces and varied backgrounds to the District 3 legislative races to be…
Constituent communication is key for District 3 Dems
State government needs to return to the fundamentals of taking care of its citizens, according to…
Caring for citizens tops District 5 Democrats’ agenda
Local Sports
Sentinels conquer Coyotes 3-1 in home match
The Minot North Sentinels volleyball team closed out their final home game of the…
Five power play goals put Beavers over Marauders
The Minot High Majettes girls swim and dive team closed out their finals home dual meet…
Girls Swim & Dive: Majettes swimming wins final home meet of regular season
The Bismarck Century Patriots took top spots in both the Class A Boys 5000 meter and…
Patriots earn top spots in state cross country
Obituaries
Carol Hanson
June 11, 1939-Oct. 26, 2026 Clarkdale, Ariz. Carol Hanson, 87, Clarkdale, AZ, formerly of…
Arts and Entertainment
RETIREMENT’S COMIC RELIEF: Navigating political conversations isn't easy
A Second Look: Pioneer woman becomes real estate investor
A Second Look: Early Minot brought trade, real estate deals
Medora Christmas show coming to town
Military
SR-71 sculpture honors Hazen hero
Security forces squadron enhances training, readiness
Mission in Motion: Volunteers turn out for cross planting
Air Force leaders give update on cancer study
Home and Garden
Dakota Gardener: Growing Juneberries in the backyard
Prairie Fare: Abraham Lincoln’s legacy, Mary Todd’s almond cake
Dakota Gardener: Another normal fall
Prairie Fare: Inspiration from nature’s paintbrush
Editorials
Make plans to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday in ND
2025 is coming to an end and soon will be a year to look back on. Whether it was a good year or not, it is for you to decide. Now we can look ahead to 2026, a year that will mark the 250th birthday or U.S. Semiquincentennial of our nation. This major national…