2021-10-22

2021-10-22 E-Edition

Bulldogs stun top ranked Miners with 34-8 win


The undefeated Miners came into Friday’s showdown with an undefeated 8-0 record and ranked as the best 11B football team in the state. However, it was the Bowman County Bulldogs who changed that with a 34-8 upset on the Miners’ home field. The Bulldogs’ victory knocked the region into a three-way tie with Shiloh Christian’s narrow 35-28 win over Killdeer […]

Local riders make mark at Headless Horseman competition

Several local riders placed in events during the two-day Headless Horseman over the weekend at the All Seasons Arena at the Bowman County Fairgrounds. In Saturday’s youth division, it was Carlee Miller placing third Saturday in the 1D competition. She also placed fifth overall in the two days of the youth competition. In the 1D races Saturday, Saylor Wilson on […]

Mayor resigns during Rhame ‘fireworks’ at city council meeting



When the Rhame City Council met for its October meeting in the American Legion Hall some fireworks were expected as local citizens were facing uncertainty over their water bills and a series of problems including having no auditor or city attorney which seems to be dividing the community and council. But the biggest of the fireworks may have been when […]

Scranton Lions serve up spooky treats with their breakfast fundraiser



The Scranton Lions held a fundraising breakfast Sunday with just a touch of spookiness. The Lions had a regular breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage and pancakes in the town’s community center. But they also had a touch of seasonal spookiness, thanks to goblins, skulls and eyes on skewers as part of the bake sale held at the same time. The […]

Death Notice

Rodger Allen Bangs, 78

Rodger Allen Bangs, 78 of Tolley, ND passed away at his residence, October 14,2021; surrounded by his family. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Springan Stevenson Funeral Home of Stanley is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on our funeral home website at www.fulkersons.com.

North Camp Crook News

Oct. 11 - Oct. 17, 2021

What a week! Not meaning to repeat last week’s exclamation, but it was! Monday the clouds came in and Tuesday it started to snow and snowed like crazy in our area. Wednesday it was still snowing here like crazy and we had quite an accumulation – at least 8 inches. Late that afternoon a person had to slog through snow […]

Deer Hunters in Need of Replacement Tag

Deer hunters who can’t find their deer license should contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department soon to make sure they have their tag before the season opens. The Game and Fish Department must be contacted by phone at 701-328-6300, or email ndgf@nd.gov, to authorize the online purchase of a replacement tag. Printable applications are not available. The deer […]

GUEST COLUMNIST

Why I cannot watch the NFL

I used to be a Vikings football fan. Mostly my wife was, but I enjoyed relaxing Sunday afternoons with some fun snacks, watching the game, and calming her down after they bungled the game. That ended last year with the whole social justice, virtue signaling debacle that rippled through professional sports. We were sick of it and all it represented, […]

News from the Walking X Ranch

Basic kidmanship

It might surprise you to learn that I’m kind of an old fuddy duddy in some ways. I’m a non-spoiler of children, my grandkids included. The only thing that might not support that statement is that I don’t believe there is ever a bad time for ice cream. I hold strong on that belief. Thinking back to when my boy […]