University of North Dakota announces fall 2025 President's Roll of Honor

Nearly 1,300 University of North Dakota (UND) students were recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 fall semester President's Roll of Honor. To qualify for the UND President's Roll of Honor, a student must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.

University of North Dakota announces fall 2025 Dean’s List

More than 1,900 University of North Dakota (UND) students were recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 fall semester Dean's List.

Walhalla firefighters to host 79th annual oyster stew and ham feed

The community is invited to gather for food, fellowship, and fundraising as firefighters host the 79th annual Firemen’s Oyster Stew and Ham Feed on Friday, March 6.The long-standing tradition will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.

Spring flood risk remains low across region

spring flood outlook Thursday, indicating that the overall risk for moderate or major flooding remains low across the region.According to the report, belowprecipitation last fall allowed much of the soil to dry before the winter freeze.

University of North Dakota announces winter 2025 graduates

Nearly 900 students graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) at ceremonies on Dec. 19, 2025, at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center on campus. Host UND President Armacost and keynote speaker and alumna Jill Cholewa delivered powerful messages of gratitude and congratulations.

City of Grafton to crack down on underage drinking

The Grafton City Council is looking to crack down on liquor establishments found to be serving alcohol to minors.

Pembina State Museum to host Red River oxcart craft event

“Make Your Own Red River Oxcart” has been set for Saturday, Feb.28, at the Pembina State Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to make a model oxcart with popsicle sticks to take home, and learn about the Métis, oxcarts, and the Red River Valley fur trade.

Project Kindness Scholarship available

Maverick 105 and its family of radio stations and newspapers owned by Simmons Multimedia are making scholarships available to students on both sides of the border with Project Kindness.Qualifying candidates should be high school seniors who will be starting college in the fall.

Area students advance to regional and state spelling bees

The 2026 Pembina County Spelling Bee was held on Wednesday, Feb.11, in the Farmers Room of the courthouse. Area schools hold a local spelling bee, with the top three students advancing to the County Spelling Bee.

Electronic posting system for private land available

Landowners interested in posting private land electronically for the 2026-27 hunting season can log into “My Account” on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website: gf.nd.gov.New this year, landowners have the option to electronically post their land from Aug. 1-July 31 (entire season); Aug.