Reuben Zacher, a graduate of the Elgin High School Class of 1946, is marking a special milestone as 2026 celebrates his 80th high school reunion. Reminiscing on his time in school all those …
The Grant County Historical Society is important.....an answer to the question “What history should be preserved and presented?” And this answer is a solid one! “All of it. The good. The bad. …
A federal agency officially granted the Dakota Access Pipeline a permit to cross under the Missouri River’s Lake Oahe reservoir, ending a six-year environmental review to determine whether the …
The North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board has for the past three years declared critical shortages in all teaching areas. The shortage prompted former Gov. Doug Burgum in 2023 to …
While a candidate for Grant County state’s attorney appears on the ballot for the first time in at least a decade, that vote will parallel another vote on the same ballot in the June 9 primary …
Voters will cast their ballots during the primary, city and school district elections Tuesday, June 9, by either going to the polls or by ensuring their absentee ballots have arrived on time to be …
As it nears its $55,000 goal, the Elgin-New Leipzig School District is now planning to place new playground equipment at the school. The district recently received a $17,000 donation from the New …
With 13 agricultural education teaching positions being advertised within the state on the North Dakota FFA Association’s website, a statewide shortage of teachers is having a local impact, with …
I’ve written about my family tree in the past, and this will most likely be the last time I do write about it, but some exciting news happened on Tuesday that I feel I have to share with readers. …
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office activity for April includes 10 calls for service in Carson, 72 in Elgin, eight in New Leipzig, 89 in Grant County, one at Lake Tschida and nine other calls. …
As Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center’s (JMHCC) new radiology director, Ryan Hager relishes returning to rural health care. Hager is at the helm of JMHCC’s imaging department, which handles …
Two local rural healthcare advocates have been named as North Dakota’s Outstanding Rural Health Volunteer and Rural Health Legislator of the Year. Matt Hager, who serves as chairman of the Jacobson …
It’s time to start planning for North Dakota’s largest rummage sale event, the annual Highway 21 Treasure Hunt, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Friday and Saturday, June 19-20. “Now is the …
For two Roosevelt students, a trip to Washington, D.C., will be a highlight of their 2026 summer break as they make history of their own in the nation’s capital. Kiara Stewart and Ellie …
For your reading pleasure I will now present a brief history of my elbows. You’re probably thinking you’d rather read the history of elbow macaroni and you’re not too keen on that either. But …
With experience on their side and unfinished business ahead of them, recent Flasher High School graduate Adison Vetter and Grant County High School junior Elijah Ottmar are preparing to return to the …
Due to the generosity of several donors, Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center (JMHCC) now has the capacity to expertly treat patients who have been exposed to hazardous materials. JMHCC received …
The Western Grant Ambulance District announces a special election to ensure the continued availability of emergency medical services for the area. To address a significant funding gap and ensure the …
Blooming north of Carson, where the fields roll farther than the eye can see, Taylor Skretteberg has grown something extraordinarily beautiful. Within the walls of her greenhouse are rows of …
Graduation season has arrived across the area as seniors at Grant County High School, Flasher High School, Selfridge Public School, and Solen Public School prepare to celebrate years of hard work and academic achievement during upcoming commencement ceremonies. Families, friends and community members will gather over the next two weeks to honor the Class of 2026 and recognize the accomplishments of this year’s graduates. Grant County High School at Elgin/New Leipzig Public School will hold commencement exercises for eight graduating seniors on Sunday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. MT in the R.G. Beede Auditorium in Elgin. Leading the class academically are …
