The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to its lowest level in more than 75 years, and some industry experts warn that another major beef packing plant could shut down as a result. Years of …

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is weighing new rules for four-day-a-week K-12 schools, but some educators say the proposed changes would unfairly burden rural schools. Under the …

North Dakota will activate 50 National Guard troops to assist with activities celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, including the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt President Library.  …

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories pertaining to preparations to welcome tens of thousands of visitors to Southwest North Dakota for the Independence Day Holiday and the …

With the 97th North Dakota FFA State Convention now in the books after a June 1-4 marathon at North Dakota State University in Fargo, Belfield and South Heart high schools pulled in some significant …

With the possibility of a future housing area up for debate, which would be located on a space currently on US National Park property, the Billings County Commission approved the language contained …

Voters are reminded that polling locations will be open for the North Dakota Primary Election on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Polling places will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the following …

During a special meeting of the Billings County Commission on May 26, 2026, up for discussion was a proposed land swap deal, and whether the commissioners would sign a letter of support for creating …

The District 4 members of the North Dakota Cattle Women (NDCW) recently donated over 700 pounds of federally-inspected ground beef to seven food pantries in Southwest North Dakota. Food pantries …

Last-week’s temperatures soared into the 80s and low-90s, and with the onset of summer comes a little bit of fun thrown into the mix. The Belfield Public Pool is open, as of last weekend on May 30, …

At the North Dakota FFA’s Horse Judging Evaluation Career Development Event at Twin Buttes fairground in Halliday, Belfield and South Heart students turned in some solid results as the state …

Several educators and community members from the local area learned how to promote school, community and  personal healthy lifestyle concepts at the 40th annual ND Roughrider Health …

While Billings County, Medora and the surrounding area are expecting to see in excess of 25,000 visitors over the Independence Day holiday – with the pending opening of the Theordore Roosevelt …

Memorial Day is a solemn occasion that gives Americans time to reflect on those military servicemembers who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield on behalf of freedom, and each year the …

The community’s American Legion William C. Blair Post 144 has a variety of upcoming events on the Memorial Day calendar, and the organization always offers a full slate of activities to honor …

Sunday, May 24, 2026 is going to be a busy day for Belfield and South Heart students, their parents, relatives, family and friends as they officially take that walk across the stage and subsequently …

The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame has nearly 300 inductees – with about a dozen per year so-honored with the distinction – and every spring, recognition of the new members is one of the …

Numerous area students have earned the privilege of continuing their educations and athletic careers at the next level. South Heart golfer Megan Robb will be heading to Black Hills State University …

The Future Farmers of America program has seen increased attention over the last few years—and for good reason. With its connection to the local agriculture industry and a growing emphasis on …

The students below were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester at the University of Jamestown. Christine Palahniuk, Fairfield, North Dakota. Kaitlyn Sitter, Medora, North …