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North Dakota Game & Fish updates

Body Hunters should be aware of early ice The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is warning hunters to be wary of ice conditions. In some parts of the state, there are smaller waters that show the appearance of safe ice.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The resignation of Dr. Albrecht

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The resignation of Dr. Albrecht

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The resignation of Dr. Albrecht

Body Nov. 17, 2025 – Herbert R. Albrecht was born in 1909 in Wisconsin. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin- Madison with his doctorate, he served on the faculty of Auburn University.
Meredith Romfo was one of 25 students honored with scholarships during the Harvest Bowl program on Nov. 14 and 15. (NDSU photo)

Meredith Romfo was one of 25 students honored with scholarships during the Harvest Bowl program on Nov. 14 and 15. (NDSU photo)

Calvin native honored during 51st annual Harvest Bowl

Body The 51st annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University will be held Nov. 14 and 15.
Munich resident one of six elected directors of Stockmen’s Association

Munich resident one of six elected directors of Stockmen’s Association

Munich resident one of six elected directors of Stockmen’s Association

Body North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) members re-elected 22-year member and Rugby, N.D., cow-calf producer Randy Schmitt as their president at the organization’s 96th Annual Convention & Trade Show, “Think Big, Achieve More.
From (L-R) Shanda Peterson, Landrey Peterson, Carol Clark, Bill Zeller, Kristi Kasprick and Susan Karel. Photo by Melanie Thornberg

From (L-R) Shanda Peterson, Landrey Peterson, Carol Clark, Bill Zeller, Kristi Kasprick and Susan Karel. Photo by Melanie Thornberg

Just follow the Yellow Brick Road…

Body Toto and Dorothy, along with the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Glinda the Good Witch, the Wicked Witch of the West, and the Scarecrow, made a one-night-only appearance at the Walla Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 8.
State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said the pause in SNAP funds will not affect students’ ability to access free and reduced-price meals at school for the remainder of the school year.

State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said the pause in SNAP funds will not affect students’ ability to access free and reduced-price meals at school for the remainder of the school year.

Baesler:

Body BISMARCK, N.D.– State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said free and reduced-price meals in North Dakota’s schools will not be affected by the stoppage of federal food aid. Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which began Oct.
Blake Hannesson

Blake Hannesson

Cavalier resident faces luring minor charge

Body An 18-year-old from Cavalier is facing a single charge of luring minors by computer. Blake Allan Hannesson was allegedly in communication with a 13-year-old girl and had solicited explicit photos from her on his device.
Romanian woman faces charges after illegally crossing border with group

Romanian woman faces charges after illegally crossing border with group

Romanian woman faces charges after illegally crossing border with group

Body A Romanian woman is facing federal charges after crossing the border illegally near the Maida Port of Entry. According to court records, security cameras spotted the vehicle operated by Simona Gunici, 45, while driving across an open field on the morning of Oct. 4.