There are a lot of jobs I’d be too afraid to do: lion tamer, smokejumper, elementary school teacher. Last week I was reminded to add veterinarian and veterinary technician to the list. I’ll spare …

Months and countless hours of practice by the New Salem-Almont Drama Team were put on display this past weekend at the New Salem Auditorium as Mean Girls Jr, the program’s spring musical, hit the …

A trip to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park brings many things to mind- sprawling hills, massive blockhouses, the traditional On-A-Slant Village, and one of the final homes of general George A. Custer. …

Improvements to some in-town attractions have been at the forefront of the New Salem Park Board’s plans for quite some time, and almost two years ago, their plans were aided, albeit as a surprise, …

The Mandan Police Department responded to 51 cases the week of April 27- May 3. The MPD responded to the following cases on Monday, April 27: runaway/attempt to locate; information; hit and run …

Morton County’s bridges, like any others, play an important role in helping residents get where they need to be, even during heavy rains and difficult travels. As such, it’s important to keep …

The New Salem City Auditorium is approaching its centennial. In the early 1920s the people of this community began planning, raising money, and constructing this building. Its formal opening was on …

For a second year in a row, sophomore students at New Salem-Almont High School participated in a mock interview event last Wednesday, April 29 at the New Salem Auditorium as a wrap up to their …

Mandan’s police officers are already supported by the community, but at times, some of their greatest achievements are those that the public does not see. To show their recent progress, both old …

The National FFA Organization is one that encompasses middle and high school students across the United States, and aims to help prepare them for careers in agriculture ranging from livestock judging …

As volunteers of both the Ambulance and Fire Departments, emergency service members for the town of Almont don’t typically seek the appreciation of the communities and people they serve. The act of …

A decision has been made on the pending activities co-op between the Glen Ullin and New Salem-Almont school districts by the NSA school board during their regular monthly meeting held on Monday, …

As part of their tour across the state of North Dakota, the Military Gallery Caravan associated with the State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation made a stop in New Salem at the Golden …

The Mandan Police Department responded to 41 cases the week of April 20 through April 26. Data from Friday, April 24, Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 was not available at the time of …

WRT recently awarded $2,000 Scholarships to each of WRT’s seven districts, and to the dependent of a WRT employee. $3000 Scholarships were awarded to students pursuing a technology-related degree. …

The Mandan and New Salem FFA organizations received superior chapter awards for 2026. The chapters have been recognized for their outstanding achievements across leadership, community service, and …

New Salem American Legion Post 91 is pleased to announce the names that will be honored on the high school heroes memorial. Honored on the memorial will be; Corporal John Repsdorf, Private Edward …

New Salem FD- On Monday evening, April 20th, New Salem Fire Department was paged just before 5:30 pm for a report of a structure fire northwest of New Salem off of 25th Street Southwest in Oliver …

The new school year will see plenty of changes for Mandan Public Schools- including the closure of Custer Elementary- and the same is true for its staff members. Starting with the Fall 2026 semester, …

Does anyone remember a TV commercial in which a Native American was paddling his canoe and he came across a polluted river? When he saw that, he shed a single tear. It was called the “Crying …