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For over forty years, the Mandan Fire Department has hosted an annual Fire Prevention Open House to serve as the grand finale for fire prevention month. When the weather is nice, the number of visitors can exceed three-thousand people.
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Mandan Fire Department hosts Fire Prevention Open House

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Individuals arrested in association with Bismarck fatal crash

Two individuals have been arrested on charges associated with the fatal crash October 2, 2026 in Bismarck. Arrest warrants were issued for Cameron Schestler, 19, and Sidney Seidel, 19, after a judge …

New Salem City Council lifts burn ban within city limits

The New Salem City Council voted and approved a lifting of the burn ban within city limits during their most recent meeting on Tuesday, October 13. In August, the Morton County Commission declared a …
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SPORTS
Kendall Erhardt (#10) reaches out to hit the ball back towards the Glen Ullin Bearcats’ side.

Lady Holsteins split final two home games of regular season
Holsteins quarterback Brayden Thiel (#11) leaps as he attempts a pass downfield to Caleb Lausch (#1).

Holsteins shutout by Wolves in season finale

In their final game of the 2026-2027 season, the New Salem-Almont Holsteins varsity football team suffered a 58-0 defeat to the Kidder County Wolves on Friday, October 16. Friday evening’s contest …
The Mandan-St. Mary’s Boys’ soccer team finished third in the state tournament this past weekend. It was the first state tournament appearance since 2019 and the best finish in program history for the Braves.

Braves Soccer takes third at State

In its first state tournament appearance since 2019, the Mandan- St. Mary’s Braves boys’ soccer team finished with its best finish in program history, placing third in the state tournament. In …

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Mandan Cross Country prepares for State

The Mandan Braves boys’ and girls’ cross country teams will be competing at the state meet at Jamestown’s Parkhurst Campground/Pipestem Reservoir on October 24. Following the WDA Championships, …

Braves Volleyball gains two wins

The Lady Braves are now 5-9 in conference play and 12-14 overall after three close games this past week. The Braves swept St. Mary’s in three sets (25-23, 25-19, 25-14) on Tuesday, October 13. The …

Public Notices
New Salem City Council Proceedings
NEW SALEM CITY PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, 6:30 p.m. City Auditorium These minutes are being published subject to review and revision by the New Salem City Council. …
New Salem/Almont School Board Proceedings
New Salem-Almont School Board Minutes September 21, 2026 | Immediately following Budget Hearing at 7:00 p.m. High School Conference Room President John called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. John, …
Morton County Commission Proceedings
MORTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 22, 2026 The Morton County Commission Regular Meeting was called to order on September 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM by Chair Boehm at the Morton County …
Almont City Council Proceedings
Minutes of Almont City October 5, 2026 Present: Russell Kramer, Andrew Heinrich, Kaity Olson-Brett, Seth Feland, Kirby Dittus, and Lynne Jacobson. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes …
Morton County Commission Proceedings
MORTON COUNTY COMMISSION JOINT MEETING September 21, 2026 The joint meeting of the Morton County and Burleigh County Commissions was called to order on September 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM by Burleigh …
Obituaries
Benjamin "Ben" Moch
Benjamin “Ben” Moch, age 17, of Mandan, passed away on October 5, 2026, at Sanford Health, Bismarck, from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 11, …
Taylor Fisher
Taylor Rebecca Fisher, 16, of Mandan, North Dakota, was taken from us in a tragic accident on October 2, 2026. Taylor was born on April 26, 2010, in Bismarck, North Dakota to Billy and Sue Fisher. …
Adeline Thiede
Adeline Thiede, 92, of Bismarck, passed away on September 12, 2026. Adeline was born on August 28, 1934, in Sims, North Dakota, and grew up on the Larson Ranch southwest of Almont. She attended her …
Gloria Doll
Gloria N. (Hansen) Doll, 92, passed away on September 13, 2026, at her home in New Salem. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 25, at Almont United Lutheran Church in …
Gary Bahr
Gary Willard Bahr, 82, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at his home in Hopkinsville, KY. Gary was the second child born to Willard and Enita (Sharff) Bahr on July 15, 1944 in Mandan, ND. …

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