Colling files motion to dismiss case

A candidate for Grant County state’s attorney in the primary election has filed a motion to dismiss her case against five Grant County officials related to a ballot measure which asked voters to …

Mott crime opens dialogue about trafficking

Two men have been arrested after a Hettinger County deputy found a missing teenager in a Mott apartment, and the Hettinger County Sheriff’s Office shares some tips for local communities to …

1976 champions to be honored

Fifty years later, the hardware still gleams in the trophy case and black-and-white newspaper pages tell the story. Fifty years ago, they were champions. In 1976, the Elgin Dutchmen battled through …

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#10 FOR THE BULLDOGS CARRIE LADUKE responds to a serve during the game vs. Standing Rock.

Bulldogs keep undefeated season rolling

The Flasher Bulldogs have yet to find themselves on the losing side of a volleyball match this season, but their perfect record hasn't come without a few tests. One of the biggest came against …

Coyotes search for consistency

The Grant County Coyotes showed flashes of the volleyball they know they are capable of playing this week, but consistency continued to stand between them and the win column. Grant County …

Storm make it two straight wins with win over Hettinger County

The Grant County/Flasher Storm appear to be finding their stride at just the right time. One week after picking up a victory over New Salem-Almont, the Storm went on the road Friday night and …

From my Soapbox to Washington

If you have ever read my editorial before, chances are you have heard me whine and complain about the United States Postal Service. If you haven't, I'll give you the abbreviated version of what all …

North Dakota Narratives

There is no doubt in my mind that if you are a tourist, this is the best time to be in North Dakota. Those long, boring Interstate drives aren’t so bad in late July. Why? Because there is so …

Grant County School News

Schedule of Events Fri., Oct. 2: Varsity football vs. Kidder County at Elgin, 600 p.m. - Grant County Homecoming and Senior Night. Sat., Oct. 3: 8th Grade VB Tournament at New Salem-Almont, …

Elgin & New Leipzig Senior Meals Menu

Fri., Oct. 2: Smothered pork chop, baked rice, glazed carrots, fresh fruit, milk, coffee. Mon., Oct. 5: Meatball sundae, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, applesauce, milk, coffee. Tues., …

Grant County School News

Schedule of Events Fri., Sept. 25: No School; Varsity football vs. Hettinger County at Mott, 6:00 p.m. Sat., Sept. 26: Elementary GBB at Flasher Tourney; JH VB at Glen Ullin, 9:00 a.m.; JV …

Elgin & New Leipzig Senior Meals Menu

Fri., Sept. 25: Lasagna, garlic toast, green beans, ice cream, milk, coffee. Mon., Sept. 28: Cracker Barrel meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, pea and cheese salad, fruit cup, milk, coffee. Tues., …

Grant County School News

Schedule of Events Fri., Sept. 18: Varisty football vs. New Salem/Almont at Flasher, 6:00 p.m.; Lyceum K-12, 2:15 p.m. Sat., Sept. 19: Elementary GBB vs. New Salem/Almont at Glen Ullin 9:00 …

Mark Sheldon Schaible

Mark Sheldon Schaible was born on Decemer 10, 1959, Moorhead, MN, to Marvin A. Schabile and Doris A. (Bauer) Schaible. Mark's younger years were spent in Wapato, WA. In 1969, the family moved to …

Lenora Mosset

Lenora K. (Bonagofski) Mosset, 83, Selfridge, died suddenly on September 8, 2026, as the result of a traffic accident. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, …

Larry Ternes

Larry (Hilarian) Ternes Sr., 95, Bismarck, passed away August 31, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, September 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of St. Anne. Visitation was held …

Vernon Veitz

Vernon Veitz, 94, Bismarck, ND, formerly Elgin, ND, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at a local hospital. Funeral Services were held on Monday, August 24, 2026, with visitation the hour before at …

Barry Striegel

Barry Striegel, 74, died on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck, from a long battle with bladder cancer. Barry Duane Striegel was born Sept. 4, 1951, to Duane and …

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