When I signed on to take over the community garden plot on the edge of town, I had a pretty good idea that I was bit ing off more than I could chew. And I mean that literally–I knew it would be …

Volley Dollars Lince Sanitation has pledged a $25 donation, Paisley Prints has pledged a $25 donation, Elgin Lions Club has pledged a donation, R Family Market & Floral has pledged a $25 …

Two New England men accepted a plea agreement last week after being initially charged with setting fire to another person. Jaren Rafferty and Daniel Dewall were originally charged with endangering by …

Mott’s main street was a pile of dirt last week, as construction began on the first phase of a $3.5 million water and sewer improvement project. Phase 1 of the project has begun, as Tand …

An 11-year-old girl with local connections is recovering from a gunshot wound to her neck after a mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minn. A GoFundMe account has been …

This week, Millie, one of the ewes we’d bred to be a fall lamber, had a set of twins. She is a bit shy and often hangs back when some of the other, more social ewes crowd around to greet me. …

The New England Public School kicked off the new academic year with a vibrant and memorable Back to-School Night that drew families, staff and community members together in celebration. This …

The Hettinger County Huskies opened the season with a rough-and-tumble Region 4 Rumble, facing the Kidder County Wolves during a day of football Saturday, Aug. 23. During the day, the 10 teams in …

The Regent Co-op Store has tweaked its hours and added two members to its board of directors as it strives to continue operations. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 …

There are hints autumn will arrive early this year and that winter might be long and hard: a few yellowing leaves high in the canopy of the cottonwoods, an abun dance of chokecherries and wild plums, …

When senior quarterback Jordan Jung takes the snap from senior center Tucker Bock this season, Jung will be positioned behind an entirely new offensive line for the Hettinger County Huskies other …

Six years ago, I buckled my two-year-old daughter and four-year old son in their carseats and started driving east. We were heading to Duluth so we could meet their brand new baby cousin. What ensued …

During its regular meeting Aug. 11, the Mott City Council discussed selling city property north of the golf course, approved its 2026 budget and scheduled an inspection of a main street property. The …

The city of Mott has awarded a contract to complete a $3.5 million water and sewer improvement project. Bids were opened June 5 for the water and sewer improvement project, but the council was …

The Mott-Regent School District will start classes Tuesday, Aug. 19, with an expected enrollment of 220 students, a new music teacher and a newly equipped weightroom. “I’m looking forward …

The New England School District will start classes Wednesday, Aug. 20, with a new principal and a new dean of students welcoming everyone back to school. “I feel really proud of the progress …

Spring is the time for babies; babies in the barn, babies in the brooder, babies in the field, baby seedlings sprouting in the green house, and in the soil. It is an embarrassment of riches. But, …

Our little town is the county seat, so every year at this time, we host the county fair, a weekend full of prize produce, antique trac tors on display, not to mention sheep, chick ens, calves, and …

T he kaleidoscope of colors blooming alongside Highway 8 in Mott has caught the attention of residents and those passing through Mott, including both people and pollinators. The pollinator garden on …

The city of Regent held a public input meeting last week to gather comments about a Main Avenue reconstruction project slated for 2026, which will change the appearance of the business district. The …