After the threat of a typical North Dakota winter storm in March, prom went on with slight adjustments for the Beulah students to dance the night away. According to Prom Coordinator Jocelyn Simpfenderfer, Midnight Masquerade went over well with 124 student participants attending March 23. “The members of the prom committee worked hard to create a nice experience for everyone,” […]
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4H Club updates
Star Equestrian Hippology 4H ClubOn March 16, the hippology club traveled to Winter Show Hippology Contest held in Valley City. This was our sixth contest of the year. Our group included both Mercer and Burleigh Hippology youth. We currently have 12 members in Mercer County. The highlight of the trip was enjoying studying with both groups of youth and meeting more people who are […]
Prairie Fare: Consider usingreusable grocery bags more often
I noticed a plastic bag high in the tree outside my home. I wanted to hire a squirrel to get it out of the tree. Squirrels are not very helpful, unfortunately. As we drove around doing errands, I was tuned into the presence of plastic bags. I saw plastic bags trapped in bushes and against fences and buildings. I saw […]
Dakota Datebook
Chess Champion Yanofsky March 26, 2024 — Daniel Yanofsky was the first Grandmaster of the British Commonwealth. He was born in Poland on this date in 1925, and grew up in Winnipeg, where his talent as a chess player emerged during the Great Depression. He was only 11 years old when he took part in his first professional competition – […]
With advancements, EVs could make more sense for rural North Dakota
Technology, infrastructure coming, potentially generating other commercial activityFor Ryan Taylor, the pros of owning and operating an electric Ford Lightning F150 Lariat truck outweigh the cons, even without the promised expansion of charging stations federal programs aim to address. Splitting time between Bismarck and his ranch near Towner, the former state senator said the electric truck has cut his fuel costs by an average of $1,400-$1,500 per […]