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Foote Rodeo bigger and better than ever
What do you do when your family rodeo is already one of the biggest events in the area? Well, if you are Blaine Foote, you make it bigger and better.

A lot of class
Sunday’s graduation ceremony took a bit longer than usual, but nobody minded because the reason was that a record number of graduates crossed the stage at the New Town School gymnasium to receive their diplomas.

Droning on into the future
Students at New Town High School got a glimpse of the future that is starting today as they witnessed a demonstration of unmanned aircraft, or drone technology, Tuesday.
Mandaree excited for beginning of new school project
There were many excited people gathered last week near the Mandaree Rodeo Grounds where a new school will be built.

Striding into the future
Seventeen college graduates and seven GED recipients strode across the stage for Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College’s Spring Commencement ceremony at the 4 Bears Event Center Friday
Memorial Day observances around the region
Memorial Day observances continue to be popular events in area communities. As in the past, many area options are available. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 27 this year.

Flipping for gymnastics
The sport of gymnastics is one that is near the top in developing mind and body. There are incredible feats that the ones who perform in front of a rapidly growing fan base across the world.
New Town man charged with murder, arson
Donovan White Owl, 34, of New Town, was charged in federal court this week with murder and arson. He charged with using gasoline to set fire to a house in Mandaree in early April.
Crews battle storm to restore power
Just as farm equipment was readied for the field, Mother Nature furiously pounded an extensive area of Northwestern North Dakota.

Exploring the Amazon – in New Town
First graders at Edwin Loe Elementary can talk about everything from Brazilian wandering spiders to tarsiers.