Heritage and happenings - Signs

In the book, ‘The Long Winter’ by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Laura talks about her life when they lived in southeast Dakota Territory. What intrigued me about this book were the different signs they’d see in nature that foretold a bad winter. In the book Laura notices a muskrat den one hot August day.

A Saint’s Shoutout: A joyful start to the 2024-2025 school year at St. Alphonsus School

As I walk through the busy halls of St. Alphonsus School, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement for the year ahead. The 2024-2025 school year is off to a truly great start, filled with energy, enthusiasm, and - most importantly - growth.

From the Pastor’s Desk:

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14) The verse above is good to memorize and repeat often as it is a simple prayer that our words and thoughts be acceptable to God.

Drayton man makes initial appearance

A Drayton man accused of recklessly driving through the city made his initial appearance in Northeast District Court on Monday.

Grafton police respond to domestic disturbance, altercation ensues

The Grafton Police Department was called out to a domestic disturbance at 1434 Lawler Avenue last Friday morning. A woman had called dispatch stating that her husband had purposefully caught a mattress on fire inside the home.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Banned Books Week

September 27, 2024 – 'Celebrate Your Freedom to Read' is the motto used in many libraries this week to promote Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is part of the American Library Association's goal to 'keep the concept of literary freedom at the forefront of Americans' minds.'

Homme Dam reports severe algae bloom, danger for recreation

The Homme Dam reservoir just west of Park River has been dealing with a harmful blue-green algae bloom for more than a month. Walsh County Three Rivers Soil Conservation District Manager Josh Anderson said the latest lab report for a water sample that was taken on Sept.

Patriots Day in Munich

To commemorate Patriots Day, the 6th grade class in Munich organized a 9-11 program, commencing with elementary students reciting the 'Pledge of Allegiance.' The 6th graders then delivered a presentation on the events of Sept.

Seventh annual Pembina-Walsh Youth Manufacturing Day to be hosted Oct. 2

The seventh annual Pembina-Walsh Youth Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) event is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 2.

2024 Caregiver Summit offers opportunity to learn, connect and prioritize self-care

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites N.D. caregivers to the 2024 Caring for the Caregiver – Caregiver Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Bismarck Public Schools Career Academy located at 1221 College Drive, Bismarck.