Sometimes, you don’t have any choice. It comes from the soul, and it needs to come out. It is a gift; not everyone has it, but if you do, you will know. Arlene Stedman knew from a very young …

I should have pre dicted this. My youngest son has always had little fear, been a daredevil, never one to walk away from a challenge, and been curi ous about everything. When he was young, he found …

Several educators and community mem bers from the local area learned how to promote school, community, and personal healthy lifestyle concepts at the 39th annual ND Roughrider Health Promotion …

Southwest Water Authority (SWA) has released its 2024 Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR), confirm ing that the drinking water provided to res idents and businesses across southwest North Dakota …

Elsie Soule Neuens, age 87, of Morris, Connecticut, passed away May 18, 2025, after a short illness. Elsie and her twin sister Jacklyn, were born in Alpine, Texas, to Jack Neuens of Medora, North …

May 19 - Happy Birth day wishes went out to Colleen Monday morn ing as she celebrated her special day. A Hymn Sing was held in the afternoon with Liz and Melissa. Melissa shares her musical talents …

When you got out of bed this morning there’s one thing that you knew for sure and that is this: Ultimately you have no idea what might happen that day.   For example, in the summer between …

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security over the weekend took down a public list of cities and jurisdictions that the Trump administra tion labeled as “sanctuary” cities, after a sharp …

Four years ago this weekend, my friend and her daughter arrived for a visit from Seattle. Ini tially, the weather was bright and sunny, but Seattle missed them, and almost immediately, the dry heat …

These days, scrolling through social media can feel like flipping through a magazine full of perfect lives. Every one seems to have that f lawless filter on their photos – smooth skin, perfect …

Seven students grad uated from Billings County School District on Wednesday May 21st. With nervous energy in the air, the seven anxious eighth graders walked to the stage on Wednesday evening to …

Roosevelt Custer hosted the first State of Region 8 that brought together legislators, state officials and local leaders with the intent to highlight the unique needs of rural commu nities and …

Students at BCSD Prairie Elementary were treated to a day of fun in the sun on the last day of school this year. End-of year student awards were handed out in the morn ing. Then the afternoon kicked …

The 2025 graduat ing class of Belfield High School students had a beautiful day on Sunday May 25th to cel ebrate the end of their time at BHS. Welcome was giv en by Mrs. Shannon Meier, High School …

We celebrated the retirement of our son, Loren, from the military. He served for 37 years. Yes, 37. Putting it into per spective, it is a long time for a soldier and a blink of an eye for a parent. …

May 12 - Happy Monday. May 13 - Exercises were done in the activity room on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. In the afternoon we held a birthday party for our residents who celebrate a May Birthday. Those cele …

How much do you know about horses?  I ask that because I thought I knew a lot, but you’re never too old to learn.   Now, you must un derstand that I tell peo ple that my best friend …

With voices rough and hearts so true, They spin a world, for me and you. Their tales are told in rhyme and verse, Remember the past and history first. With rustic charm and lyrical grace, They paint …

As I write this col umn, it’s Memorial Day. I have just returned to the office from attending the second program put on by our local American Legion and Auxiliary organizations. For many, …

Like my husband says in German, “im mer etwas” - always something. The weather has been an example of my life lately. You never know what is going to happen next. My debit card has been …