The last North Dakota National Guard World War II (WWII) Soldier known to be residing in North Dakota died in Bowman on April 3, just weeks shy of his 97th birthday. Douglas P, “Doug” Burtell, who served in the famed 164th Infantry Regiment, was the last original member of the unit residing …

The North Dakota Pesticide Control Board, acting in accord with recently signed legislation, HB 1338, is taking action due to the logistical problems associated with the declared Covid-19 emergency.

Hope can be a tricky emotion. It can open us up to the greatest anticipation, but can also lead to the greatest disappointment. This might be why parents or elders advise their children, “Don’t’ get your hopes up” in an attempt to save them from the crushing hurt of disappointment. After too…

The challenges of the past year have impacted all jobs and North Dakota game wardens were no different.

It sounded like a train crash to Gerald Hanson.

March 29 is something special to a generation of military servicemen and women.

March 31, tickets for the 2021 North Dakota State Fair went on sale! Tickets became available beginning at 8 a.m. at ndstatefair.com.

The Bowman County FFA Livestock Judging participants completed on Feb. 27, 2021 in Killdeer.

Matthew Kvaale of Bowman picked up a first place in the recent North Dakota Junior Duck Stamp art competition. He was competing in the K-3 division and was with the winning group that included two students from Bismarck.

Hundreds of people flooded the Butte View Campground Saturday for an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the ABATE District 12 club.

The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (NPHHH) located in New Windsor, NY is a New York State owned and operated facility.

It will be a gun show weekend at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman, starting Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. and won’t be over until Sunday.

A new CDC study provides strong evidence that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infections in real-world conditions among health care personnel, first responders, and other essential workers. These groups are more likely than the general population to be ex…

The 18th annual ABATE District 12 Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 3 at the Butte View Campground.

ABLE Inc. will be accepting aluminum cans for one day – April 22 – as part of a celebration of Earth Day.

The ‘Rock the Block’ is back and scheduled to take over downtown Bowman for the evening July 29 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.

The students dressed up and dancing

Calf abortions can be a major concern for cattle producers.

Wildfire season has started early this year.

We are finishing up day 53 here at the Capitol. The light is slowly showing at the end of the tunnel, and the end is starting to come into sight. It sounds like the Legislature’s goal is to finish up around April 23rd, which would leave us enough days in December to work on redistricting, wh…

“This would make a good column,” my husband announced as he walked into the kitchen clutching a handful of papers.

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) announced Friday that the state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout would reach Phase 2 on Monday, March 29, opening access to the vaccine to the general public. Providers in certain areas may reach Phase 2 prior to March 29.

At a recent meeting of the Bowman Community Chorus Scholarship and Steering Committee, funds from the 2020 Christmas Concert were distributed to local entities.

West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health for 2021.

Seasonal load restrictions were placed on all remaining North Dakota highways, March 19, at 7 a.m. CST.

This years ND Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grant winners had 19 members that each received a National SAE Grant of $1,000 plus we have 17 members that will each be receiving $1,000 SAE Grant from the ND FFA Foundation.

One of the nationwide hunting and fishing agency priorities is referred to as R3.

1. Over half of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle. Most of the time, the car or truck driver, not the motorcyclist, is at fault. There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and some drivers don’t “recognize” a motorcycle - they ignore it (usually uni…

Have you ever thought changing jobs?

“A Clear Path Forward”

Windy’s Bar and Grill will be hosting a Pub and Grub Comedy Night April 3.

There will be a free breakfast for veterans Monday March 29 at Kruger’s Kitchen in Rhame.

Black Hills State University has released the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. A total of 712 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. Students are listed by hometown or current place of residence.

The 18th annual ABATE District 12 Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 3 at the Butte View Campground.

More than one year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly all travel plans, many Americans are eagerly awaiting their next chance to get out once again and explore. Whether planning a trip for spring break or summer, or dreaming of a trip later on, AAA Travel experts advise would-be trav…

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is reminding healthcare providers that COVID-19 vaccination of out-of-state residents must be limited to only those who live (college students, temporary residence) or work in North Dakota.

Wildfire season started early in North Dakota this year.

Due to continued warm weather patterns, seasonal load restrictions may be implemented on North Dakota state highways as early as next week. Depending on weather conditions, these restrictions typically remain in effect until roadbeds have stabilized enough to carry normal traffic.

Backyarding is the new trend that’s emerged during the pandemic.

Recruitment is underway for a youth advisory council to provide voice, insight and vision to North Dakota’s energy and agricultural interests. Three of the state’s largest associations - The Lignite Energy Council, the North Dakota Farm Bureau and the North Dakota Petroleum Council – are par…

Amy Lybeck and other bowlers

My former neighbor did not have a green thumb.

On the behalf of the Dickinson State University Department of Teacher Education, I would like to thank all of the cooperating teachers and their schools and colleagues for mentoring our teacher candidates this semester. The student teaching experience is vital in preparing our student teache…

Ron Palczewski, President & CEO of Dakota Western Bank, has announced employee promotions effective Jan. 1, 2021. Katina Heinrich has been promoted to Operations Officer and an officer of Dakota Western Bank.

A semi-annual blood drive drew approximately 30 people to donate blood Sunday at the Four Seasons Pavilion on the Bowman County Fairgrounds.

Dear Heartwarming Givers at Dakota Western Bank:

The 95th Little International was organized by the NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club and held at Shepperd Arena on the NDSU campus.

Last summer we heard the prediction that by the end of 2020, we would have a safe, effective vaccine to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which had only been discovered, of course, in December 2019, before causing countless deaths and mayhem in the world as we knew it. I must admit, I was skeptical.

The North Dakota Game Wardens Association and the Ray Goetz Memorial Fund are sponsoring scholarships for graduating high school seniors or current higher education students interested in majoring in wildlife law enforcement or a related field.