Winter weather strikes across N.D. Nov 7, 2008
TOM STROMME/Tribune Winter finally arrived in Bismarck and Mandan with near whiteout conditions at mid-afternoon on Thursday with rapidly accumulating snowfall driven by strong, and cold north wind ... At 6 p.m., I-94 was closed from Mandan to Dickinson, and Highway 83 from Minot south was closed ... No travel advisories were issued later Thursday for Highway 2 from Minot to Devils Lake, I-94 from Jamestown to Mandan, and all roads from state Highway 1 west to the Montana border excluding the... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Timothy Byrne Nov 7, 2008
Interment will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, with military honors provided by the Veterans Drill Team following the funeral service. . (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Basketball: Kielpinskis reunite ... as opponents Nov 6, 2008
The Kielpinskis helped start an unprecedented run of Class A state titles in Mandan, which began in 2003 ... They squared off in practice when they both played high school ball for Greg Amundson in Mandan ... They experienced friendly competition in a Mandan alumni game. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Living the dream Nov 3, 2008
So, for the former Mandan resident, it will not be a ring or a trophy, but rather a CMA award for being the best on-air personality in his market. Gary, whose real name is Brian Flaa, graduated from Mandan High School in 1984, and on Nov. 12, he, along with his partner, will accept the award for Small Market Personalities of the Year by the Country Music Association ... His parents are Gary and Darlene Flaa of Mandan. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Farewell to the bridge of our youth Nov 2, 2008
"Someone must have told me about the Missouri River at Bismarck, North Dakota," he wrote, "or I must have read about it. In either case, I hadn't paid attention. I came on it in amazement. Here is where the map should fold. Here is the boundary between east and west. On the Bismarck side it is eastern landscape, eastern grass, with the look and smell of eastern America. Across the Missouri on the Mandan side, it is pure west, with brown grass and water scorings and small outcrops. The two sides... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Political Notebook Oct 31, 2008
Mandan s Democratic-NPL party will hold its annual pancake and sausage breakfast on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eagles Club, 1400 Collins Ave. in Mandan. The event, which also features a used book sale, will feature Democratic candidates for statewide office and the District 34 legislative candidates. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Memorial Bridge is history Oct 30, 2008
The final two spans of the old Liberty Memorial Bridge came down Wednesday morning at 11:02 CDT with thousands of people watching from various vantage points in Bismarck and Mandan ... Kopp said in this blast, charges were detonated on the Bismarck side first, followed by the other blasts toward the Mandan side. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
It's official: North Dakota ranked as top places for hunting and fishing Oct 30, 2008
I was surprised Mandan didn't make the list, too. But, as with most things, it's relative. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Wahpeton loses to Shanley Oct 30, 2008
Last Updated on Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008 - 12:03:34 pm CDT. by Scott Sorum Daily News Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 12:03 PM CDT. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Coyotes cross-country second at state Oct 28, 2008
1, Bismarck 34; 2, Williston 114; 3, Bismarck Century, 138; 4, West Fargo 153; 5, Minot 154; 6, Jamestown 160; 7, Grand Forks Central 178; 8, Fargo South 201; 9, Dickinson 213; 10, Fargo North 238; 11, Fargo Shanley-Oak Grove, 257; 12, Turtle Mountain 372; 13, Grand Forks Red River 388; 14, Devils Lake 455; 15, Valley City 458; 16, Mandan 485; 17, Wahpeton 656 ... West Fargo 81; 3, Dickinson 107; 4, Minot, 112; 5, Fargo South, 137; 6, Bismarck Century, 147; 7, Wahpeton, 230; 8, Jamestown 247; 9,... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Special Olympics holding bowling tourney Oct 27, 2008
All competition will be held at Midway Lanes, Mandan. The tournament schedule includes. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Farm Credit Services offers agriculture scholarships (4) Oct 26, 2008
The independent Farm Credit Services associations headquartered in Fargo, Mandan and Minot, with branch offices in various locations throughout North Dakota and Minnesota, will award 32 scholarships ranging from 500 to 1,000 to high school seniors who plan to enroll in college next fall. Recipients must be from an actively farming and/or ranching family, or be planning to pursue a career in farming or some other aspect of agriculture. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Theel moves to highway Oct 26, 2008
In Mandan, Schlosser Home Contracting is in the process of securing a new building to renovate into office and leasable retail space. The space is on 604 First St. N.W., currently a small house that Schlosser plans to demolish once they've closed on the property. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Jamestown bound: Devils Lake trekkers race at State Tourney Oct 25, 2008
From the west, comparing times and placing, if we can beat Mandan and Turtle Mountain that would be nice too. (For a complete sports story see Friday, October 24, 2008 Journal) 10/24/08. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Business people Oct 25, 2008
Greed is the catalyst, for sure, but the root cause is Americans' insatiable penchant for self-actualization through the accumulation of stuff. Take Primary Mortgage Insurance (PMI), for example. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Remembering a legend: Tony Dean Oct 25, 2008
Dean, whose real name was Anthony DeChant, was raised in Mandan and later moved to Pierre, S.D.. He graduated from Mandan High School and attended Bismarck Junior College. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
It was Frank being Frank Oct 25, 2008
Five-year-old Roy Morsette of Twin Buttes, referring to retiring Mandan language teacher Edwin Benson. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Blue Hawks flying high Oct 24, 2008
n James Schanandore of Mandan placed eighth for North Dakota State at the Jim Drews/Tori Neubauer Invitational in West Salem, Wis. The senior led all Bison runners with a time of 25:17. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Billings n Final results from the NILE PRCA Rodeo (62) Oct 24, 2008
84; 7/8/8 Chris Roundy, Payson, UT; Zack Elliott, Thatcher, UT; and Cole Hermanson, Mandan, ND, 78, 411. 52 each. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Measure seeks funds for tobacco control Oct 22, 2008
"When we signed the agreement, we were very excited because we thought North Dakota would for the first time have the resources that were necessary to invest in a tobacco control program that works," said Heitkamp of Mandan. Those settlement dollars, however, were never allocated by state lawmakers for that purpose. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Heavy-hitting historians coming here Oct 21, 2008
The Dakota Institute is a spin-off of the the Lewis Fort Mandan Foundation ... That's what the Custer home, Fort Mandan, Fort Union and Medora are all about ... The prince was an observant note-taker and his journals are full of firsthand observations of the life at Fort Clark and among the Mandan and Hidatsa people. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Car-van crash kills three, including infant Oct 19, 2008
The patrol said the van driven by 56-year-old Randolf Lonefight of Mandan crossed into the wrong lane and struck the car head-on. Lonefight and two passengers, 59-year-old Harold Bolman of Mandaree and 47-year-old Cornelius Everett of Underwood, were taken to Minot's Trinity hospital with severe injuries, the patrol said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Four state offices up for grabs Oct 19, 2008
Schmidt lives with her husband in Mandan. They have four sons. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
'Not a flat spot on it' Oct 19, 2008
We ve come to this part of the North Dakota Badlands to ride the Maah Daah Hey Trail, named after a Mandan Indian phrase meaning land that has been here a long time. Has it ever. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Final Memorial Bridge blast set for Oct. 29 Oct 18, 2008
The west span on the Mandan side of the river was demolished with 43 pounds of explosives at 10:07 a.m. Oct. 6. Onlookers crowded both sides of the river to get a glimpse. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Coyotes prep for playoff push Oct 18, 2008
Mandan is trailing the Coyotes for the fourth spot in the WDA, one game behind at 2-3. WHS would only fall to the fifth spot with two losses and two Mandan wins. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
How to fix the economy Oct 17, 2008
mike from mandan wrote on Oct 17, 2008 4:33 AM:" Excellent letter Paul. You, like so many of us are outraged at this whole idea of a bailout, but are helpless to do anything about it. The politicians do what they want without the publics input, or direction. We could throw the bums out, but we keep re-electing the same bums back in. I don't know who coined the phrase "sometimes, a revolution is a good thing", but a revolution seems kinda appropriate now. Keep it up, there is a lot of us out here... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Positive outlook for river, reservoir users Oct 17, 2008
He said that because the river here has silted in over the years, it used to take 70,000 cubic feet of water per second released though Garrison Dam to see flooding in Bismarck and Mandan. The number now is 57,000 cubic feet per second. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
School districts avoiding economic ills Oct 16, 2008
"When we look in general, it is not a huge impact at this point in time," Mandan Superintendent Wilfred Volesky said ... 1 million addition to Mandan Middle School ... Mandan, for example, could charge a fee or eliminate in-town busing because it would be beyond the minimum state requirement for busing. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Morning Kickoff Oct 16, 2008
High school football: Mandan at Jamestown, 7 p.m.; Bismarck sophomores at Shiloh Christian at Hughes Field, 7 p.m. ... High school volleyball: Mandan at Turtle Mountain, 7:30 p.m.; Bismarck at Williston, 7:30 p.m.; Minot at St. Mary's, 7:30 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Lorin Bud Ehlert, 85 Oct 16, 2008
Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, N.D., with Military Honors. Copyright. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Police release surveillance video of bank robbery Oct 15, 2008
LOADING Oct 15, 2008 - 04:05:22 CDT By JENNY MICHAEL Bismarck Tribune Police have released surveillance video of a bank robbery last week in Mandan. Around 5 p.m. Friday, an armed man robbed Starion Financial Bank, 109 First St. N.W. in Mandan ... Officers from the Mandan Police Department and Morton County Sheriff's Department arrived in less than a minute but were unable to locate anyone matching the description of the robber. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
NDDOT working together with cities Oct 15, 2008
The NDDOT, cities of Bismarck and Mandan, and federal agencies worked together on providing funding for the new Liberty Memorial Bridge ... The cities of Bismarck and Mandan should be commended for moving forward with the Liberty Memorial Bridge project to enhance transportation in their communities. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hazel Sandstrom Oct 15, 2008
She is survived by her four children, Cheryl Lingenfelter and husband, Jim, Lane Sandstrom and wife, Dani, all of Williston, Ward Sandstrom and wife, Debbie, of Mandan, and Trudy Martinez and husband, Octavio, of West Palm Beach, Fla;; one sister, Margaret Eikren of Alexander; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Kendal Nepstad of England and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Melvin; sister, Evelyn Mahlen; half-brothers... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Obama is the one we need Oct 14, 2008
LOADING Oct 14, 2008 - 04:05:17 CDT By BRYAN KOCOUREK Mandan From Teddy Roosevelt 100 years ago to Bill Clinton's presidency, when American presidents traveled the world, they were met with cheering crowds. When our current president travels the world, he is met with riots and chaos in the streets. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mandan's taxes keep on rising Oct 13, 2008
LOADING Oct 13, 2008 - 04:05:17 CDT By WAYNE PAPKE Mandan Mandan grows again - its taxes that is. The Mandan School board voted Oct. 6 to increase the schools budget 2,357,723 ... Our year-over-year consumer price index is up 4 percent, yet Mandan school district tax payers are now asked to spend 9 percent more in just one year. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Justice conference to be held Oct 13, 2008
LOADING Oct 13, 2008 - 04:05:17 CDT The North Dakota Department of Human Services, the attorney general's office, Legal Services of North Dakota and the State Bar Association are co-sponsoring an Elder Justice Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Seven Seas Hotel in Mandan. Legal professionals, advocates for the elderly and other interested individuals are welcome to attend. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rocket wreck too pricey Oct 13, 2008
Mandan is making improvements in its water treatment plan for 4. 5 million and adding a southside water reservoir for 8. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
North Dakota in need of a quality school of journalism Oct 13, 2008
That process, sad for some, is nearly complete here with the demolition of a beloved old bridge and the rebuilding of a new one to span the Missouri River and connect Bismarck and Mandan. With all due respect, the new bridge is better; the only advantage held by the old one is memories. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Stephen James Oct 13, 2008
sons, Robert (Karen) Childers of Mandan, and Reginald (Kay) Childers of Billings, Mont. daughters Regina (Tony) Scott and Jessica James both of Williston; brothers, Thomas James of Elk River, Minn. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Woman sentenced for bank theft Oct 11, 2008
In sentencing the 45-year-old McDonald, federal Judge Daniel Hovland recommended she serve four months at the Centre, Inc., halfway house in Mandan, followed by four months of home confinement. She was ordered to repay 18,452. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Eminently Quotable: 'Heading for a meltdown' Oct 11, 2008
- Bismarck Mayor John Warford announcing a Mayors Economic Development Advisory Group to develop plans for Bismarck-Mandan. He made the announcement with Mandan Mayor Tim Helbling. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Wishek Sauerkraut Day draws crowds Oct 10, 2008
The members, most of whom live in Bismarck and Mandan, rode the 100 miles to the town in two charter buses. "I don't eat a lot of it, but I love it," said Bev Schaner, Mandan, of the sauerkraut. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Hovland leads young Demons into regional Oct 10, 2008
"Where the Demons were with Hovland was in the thick of the West Region race, finishing just a single point behind regular-season champion St. Mary's.The Demons will now put that behind them and focus on qualifying for state, as one of six teams playing for four spots at this weekend's West Region tournament in Mandan. Bismarck opens against Jamestown at 11 a.m. today.Though the Blue Jays are 0-14-2, Bismarck is well aware that Jamestown pulled an upset and kept St. Mary's from going to state... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
North Dakota Branded Beef to close Oct 10, 2008
Best Of Luck wrote on Oct 10, 2008 11:39 AM:" This is a very sad story and an unexpected ending to a great place in which to buy naturally processed and organically produced beef. I purchased all my steaks, roasts and hamburger from this wonderful store. Now we are stuck with, a poorer quality choice of beef products from our greedy corporate grocery establishments which means less healthy meat. I will truly miss the finest meat products available in the Bismarck/Mandan area. Best of luck to the... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Robert Baker Oct 10, 2008
Robert B. Baker, 57, Minot, died Monday, Oct. 06, 2008, in a Mandan hospital, following a courageous struggle with diabetes. Visitation is Friday Oct. 10, 2008, from 1-6 at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
We all have a right to speak Oct 7, 2008
LOADING Oct 07, 2008 - 04:05:25 CDT By AMY WALKER Mandan We certainly shouldn't act "just because," but it is sometimes for that very reason we must speak - especially when it comes to making our voices heard. As a journalism instructor and strong supporter of free speech, one of my favorite historical quotes comes from Pastor Martin Niemoller (1892-1984), a Holocaust survivor. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Video, photos of the Memorial Bridge demolition Oct 7, 2008
Twice a day, in fact, working at NISC in Mandan. Since retired, Friedig said he can remember back when the bridge deck was all steel, before it was replaced with steel and concrete. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Look up info on courts, lawsuits Oct 7, 2008
I received an e-mail note shortly after the column ran from Cliff Daring of Bismarck, who runs the Bismarck Mandan Blog site (www. bismarckmandanblog. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Drug testing company expands to Williston Oct 7, 2008
Although the main location opened in Mandan 15 years ago, the business has grown to include five locations throughout the state ... The Williston and Dickinson offices require appointments, but the locations in Mandan, Minot and Fargo do not. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Bailing out 'big bidness' Oct 5, 2008
LOADING Sep 28, 2008 - 04:05:13 CDT By WADE FORSTER Mandan It is so interesting and ironic that the current administration in Washington, long in favor of deregulation with little or no congressional oversight, must now witness the unraveling of financial institutions under its watch. Certainly many American consumers with shaky credit histories foolishly entered into sub-prime mortgages in order to reach the American dream of home ownership. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Motorcycle fatalities increase along with increase in riders Oct 5, 2008
WILL KINCAID/Tribune Motorcycles for sale on the showroom floor at Rough Rider Harley Davidson in Mandan on Wednesday. LOADING Oct 05, 2008 - 04:05:20 CDT By JENNY MICHAEL Bismarck Tribune (Reach reporter Jenny Michael at 250-8225 or jenny. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Is the U.N. becoming irrelevant? Oct 4, 2008
We build the new UN in Mandan, North Dakota ... And Mandan is a much smaller town ... But they will have that big nice all steel building in Mandan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Mandan approves budget Oct 4, 2008
3 million budget cleared the Mandan City Commission for fiscal year 2009 on Tuesday, but it was met with a few challenges ... Beehler asked why Mandan's water rates were comparible to Bismarck's when it was so much smaller ... 6 million south side water reservoir project in Mandan, and that project's water transmission line and sewer improvements. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Refinery should make diesel Oct 4, 2008
John Berger, manager of the Tesoro Corp. refinery near Mandan - which is North Dakota's only oil refinery - said the process of forecasting whether a refinery could be profitable was tricky. "It's all about somebody trying to figure out, 'How does all of this go together? How do alternative fuels fit in? How do the carbon (dioxide storage) issues fit in?'" Berger asked. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Williston boys win home invite Oct 4, 2008
Next for Williston is the WDA meet in Mandan on Oct. 11, and then finally the state meet in Jamestown on Oct. 25. Coming into the year, it didnt look like wed have a shot at being a top five team in the state, Thompson said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Schmidt seeks another term as state treasurer Oct 4, 2008
Schmidt and husband Chuck have four sons and live in Mandan. Copyright. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Lights are changing too quickly Oct 3, 2008
Live there wrote on Oct 1, 2008 10:11 PM:" maNDanJim - there are all kinds of red light runners in Mandan. Sit at either the light at Mandan Ave & Main or Twin City Drive and Main and you will see all kinds - especially during the 8:00am or 5:00pm rush hour, " ... GARRY wrote on Oct 1, 2008 11:39 AM:" Some 40 yrs. ago i lived in Salem,Oregon for a yr.,& a half. The traffic lights wereset on some of the main,or busiest streets,Soif you drove the speed limit,you would get green lites all 18 miles... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Supporting life the No. 1 issue Oct 3, 2008
" Mandan wrote on Sep 30, 2008 12:03 PM:" to real guy I missed your previous comment about prolife being about innocent and weakest among us and you bringing in the disabled, sick and elderly ... " Mandan wrote on Sep 30, 2008 11:52 AM:" To real guy: your list of bad choices only points at women and why is that ... " Mandan wrote on Sep 29, 2008 12:30 PM:" Mitzel there are way more important problems in this time than YOUR OPINION on a law that is already on the books That is not going to... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Locals call bailout plan a 'joke' Oct 3, 2008
Mandan resident Chris Schneider, 31, sums up his position simply It s a joke. The burden is on the back of the taxpayers, Schneider said, noting most people do not expect the federal government to help them if their business fails. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Beatrice Viall Oct 3, 2008
Gayle (Harvey) Keeney of Mandan, and Lorraine (Stan) Brautman of Tucson, Ariz. a daughter-in-law, Joyce Viall of Ray; six grandchildren, Scott (Leslie) Sorlien, Gregg Sorlien, Bret Keeney, Kezia (Marty) Zander, Eric and Brian Viall; four great-grandchildren, Preston and Parker Zander, Brandy Unterseher and Olivia Garrison. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Williston tennis heads to state Oct 3, 2008
No. 7 West - Jess Kist/Carson Kunz (Mandan) VS No. 2 East - Luke Brodeur/Adam Gustad (Fargo South) ... No. 3 East- Dhilhan Marasinghe/Phil Yunker(Grand Forks Red River) VS No. 6West Jacob Wanner/Jon Wanner (Mandan). (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Splichal pursues state auditor post Oct 3, 2008
Splichal lives in Mandan with wife, Mary, and they have two children. Copyright. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Williston swimming defeats Mandan Sep 25, 2008
The Williston Coyotes girls swim team defeated Mandan at home on Tuesday by a ascore of 111-75. Three Coyotes swimmers posted new state qualifying times. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Obama stands for equal pay Sep 24, 2008
LOADING Sep 24, 2008 - 04:05:28 CDT By PEGGY JOHNSON Mandan Today, the cost of living is going up. Earlier this summer, gas prices were over 4 a gallon. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
