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  • Lewis & Clark Trail Alexander Haunted Museum, Oct. 27-28

    Oct 25, 2023

    The 3rd annual haunted museum in Alexander has two more days left to participate Oct. 27 and 28, from 5-10 p.m., with the entrance fee being a free will donation. From 5-6:30 p.m. this event is geared toward smaller children ages 10 and under. From 7-10 p.m. everyone else is welcome! Coffee and cocoa will be available to keep the chill out. The "Haunted Museum" is an event hosted by the Alexander FTC # 9963 robotics team. As a team, they spend a couple of months planning, what each of the rooms...

  • Books On Broadway To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Nov. 7

    Dianne Swanson|Oct 25, 2023

    Books On Broadway, the delightful bookstore at 12 ½ W. Broadway, Williston, was started 30 years ago by Robin and Williston native Chuck Wilder. Robin was the force behind the store from its beginnings in 1993 until her passing from cancer in 2000. She moved to Williston when she married her best friend and husband, Chuck, after a lengthy career with Bell Systems. Robin and Chuck began the process of opening up their bookstore. It took lots of time and sweat. They were fascinated by the...

  • Alexander Homecoming

    Oct 4, 2023

  • Alexander Old Settler's Day

    Sep 13, 2023

  • Alexander Celebrates Old Settlers This Week

    Katelyn Sponheim|Aug 30, 2023

    The 78th annual Old Settler's celebration in Alexander, ND, takes place this Aug. 31-Sept. 2, and is honoring locals Walt and Susan Link for 2023. Walter and Susan Link were both born and raised right in Alexander, and returned in 1972 to the Link family farm to operate it. Alongside Walt's brothers Marvin and Donald, they raised cattle, wheat, durum, and other crops. Susan ran her own beauty shop in town for several years, and were active members of the Lions Club, fire department, and Trinity...

  • Williston Basin Speedway WBRA Championship Night Results, Aug. 26

    Aug 30, 2023

    IMCA Hobby Stocks 1st Place: Kyler Satran, Minot, ND, 22 2nd Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E 3rd Place: Taylor Heaton, Baker, MT, 11H 4th Place: Jevin Damm, Epping, ND, 6T9 5th Place: Brennor Grinstead, Stanley, ND, 51X 6th Place: Logan Larsen, Williston, ND, 69X 7th Place: Ayden Bohannon, Williston, ND, 87A 8th Place: Matt Sorenson, Williston, ND, 110 IMCA Modifieds 1st Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 2nd Place: Wayne Johnson, Minot, ND, 4J 3rd Place: Justin Medler, Minot, ND, 75M 4...

  • Alexander Celebrates Old Settlers Aug. 31-Sept. 2

    Katelyn Sponheim|Aug 23, 2023

    The 78th annual Old Settler's celebration in Alexander, ND, takes place this Aug. 31-Sept. 2, and is honoring locals Walt and Susan Link for 2023. Walter and Susan Link were both born and raised right in Alexander, and returned in 1972 to the Link family farm to operate it. Alongside Walt's brothers Marvin and Donald, they raised cattle, wheat, durum, and other crops. Susan ran her own beauty shop in town for several years, and were active members of the Lions Club, fire department, and Trinity...

  • Patricia Joanne (Dwyer) Idler, 69, Reno, NV, formerly of Alexander, ND

    Aug 23, 2023

    Patricia Joanne (Dwyer) Idler was born Feb. 19, 1954 in Williston, ND, to Thomas (Lester) Dwyer and Edla (James) Dwyer. She went home to their farm five miles south of Alexander to join her three siblings Benjamin, Robert, and Elizabeth. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood growing up on the family farm, swimming in the stock dam and roaming the countryside with her dog and best friend Prince. She was active in 4-H in her formative years and participated in various oratorical contests. Her life was...

  • First Day of School in Alexander

    Aug 23, 2023

  • Patricia Joanne Idler, 69, Reno, NV

    Aug 16, 2023

    Patricia Joanne (Dwyer) Idler was born February 19, 1954 in Williston, North Dakota to Thomas (Lester) Dwyer and Edla (James) Dwyer. She went home to their farm five miles south of Alexander to join her three siblings Benjamin, Robert, and Elizabeth. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood growing up on the family farm, swimming in the stock dam and roaming the countryside with her dog and best friend Prince. She was active in 4-H in her formative years and participated in various oratorical contests....

  • First Ever Back To School Bash & Vendor Show Coming To Alexander

    Jaymi Mozeak|Aug 9, 2023

    Back to School Bash and Vendor Show will be held Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Lewis and Clark Trail Museum, Alexander, ND. Alexander has had a vendor show off and on for a couple of years, now. Cathy White, the director of the museum, thought of something better for the vendor show. She changed the name and part of the goal. For the first time, this year, there will be a school supply drive. She said, “I know of and have seen students in need and it’s not fair that the teachers have to purchase supplies for them.” With the Back to Schoo...

  • Bakken Rocks Cookfest Comes Full Circle

    Roger Riveland|Aug 9, 2023

    The Bakken Rocks Cookfest, which is in its 14th year, was held again this year in Killdeer, coming full circle. The Cookfest began in 2009, being held in the towns of Killdeer and Belden that first year. Over the next 12 years there would be two Cookfest's each year in various towns around the western third of North Dakota. The past fests were held at: 2009: Belden and Killdeer; 2010: New Town and Tioga; 2011: Crosby and Watford City; 2012: Belfield and Ray; 2013: Parshall and Powers Lake; 2014:...

  • Party on the Patio

    Aug 2, 2023

  • Williston Basin Speedway Racing Results WRBA Summer Series July 29

    Aug 2, 2023

    IMCA Hobby Stocks 1st Place: Kyler Satran, Minot, ND, 22 2nd Place: Jevin Damm, Epping, ND, 6T9 3rd Place: Logan Larsen, Williston, ND, 69X 4th Place: Brennor Grinstead, Stanley, ND, 51X 5th Place: Ethan Neu, Fairview, MT, 51E 6th Place: Ayden Bohannon, Williston, ND, 87A IMCA Modifieds 1st Place: Travis Hagen, Williston, ND, 14T 2nd Place: Justin Medler, Minot, ND, 75M 3rd Place: Philip Keller, Sidney, MT, 9 4th Place: Jeremy Sorensen, Williston, ND, 1HZ 5th Place: Jeff Bieber, Fairview, MT, 89 6th Place: Jake Nelson, Williston, ND, 10J 7th...

  • Montana Stockgrowers Association Meeting Held June 15

    Robyn Heck|Jul 5, 2023

    The Montana Stockgrowers Association met on Thursday, June 15 at the Sidney Livestock Company. Financial reports were given. Discussions were had on the Check Off beef system. Mark Voll reported on the North Dakota Stockman’s Association. He discussed how membership in these types of associations are important. “It is important for us to be a voice. This is the only way we, in eastern Montana and western North Dakota, can have a voice in DC. Our dues go to combat issues that we are constantly getting hammered with in the agriculture ind...

  • Can-Am Shootout

    Jun 28, 2023

    The Williston Basin Speedway held the Can-Am Shootout during the Upper Missouri Valley Fair June 23 - 24. On night one there was a $1000 prize for the IMCA Stock Cars and a berth at the B&B All-Star Invitational for the IMCA Super Nationals. Night two was a $1000 to win for the IMCA Modifieds and a qualifying berth for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational for the IMCA Super Nationals. Williston Basin Speedway Can-Am Shootout Results June 23 IMCA Hobby Stocks 1st Place: Kyler Satran, Minot, ND,...

  • Montana Stockgrowers Association Meeting Held June 15

    Robyn Heck|Jun 21, 2023

    The Montana Stockgrowers Association met on Thursday, June 15 at the Sidney Livestock Company. Financial reports were given. Discussions were had on the Check Off beef system. Mark Voll reported on the North Dakota Stockman's Association. He discussed how membership in these types of associations are important. "It is important for us to be a voice. This is the only way we, in eastern Montana and western North Dakota, can have a voice in DC. Our dues go to combat issues that we are constantly...

  • Watford City FFA Livestock Show Open To FFA Members From Any Chapter, June 16

    Meagan Dotson|Jun 14, 2023

    The second annual Watford City FFA Livestock Show will be held Friday, June 16 during the McKenzie County Fair, Watford City. Watford City High School FFA and Watford City Middle School FFA will be bringing livestock along with static exhibits to the fair. “Watford City Middle School FFA is officially the first middle school FFA charter in the whole state of North Dakota and we are very proud of this and what it will do for the future of North Dakota FFA as well as our community,” added Watford...

  • Watford City FFA Livestock Show Open To FFA Members From Any Chapter, June 16

    Meagan Dotson|Jun 7, 2023

    The second annual Watford City FFA Livestock Show will be held Friday, June 16 during the McKenzie County Fair, Watford City. Watford City High School FFA and Watford City Middle School FFA will be bringing livestock along with static exhibits to the fair. "Watford City Middle School FFA is officially the first middle school FFA charter in the whole state of North Dakota and we are very proud of this and what it will do for the future of North Dakota FFA as well as our community," added Watford...

  • Watford City FFA Livestock Show Open To FFA Members From Any Chapter, June 16

    Meagan Dotson|Jun 7, 2023

    The second annual Watford City FFA Livestock Show will be held Friday, June 16 during the McKenzie County Fair, Watford City. Watford City High School FFA and Watford City Middle School FFA will be bringing livestock along with static exhibits to the fair. “Watford City Middle School FFA is officially the first middle school FFA charter in the whole state of North Dakota and we are very proud of this and what it will do for the future of North Dakota FFA as well as our community,” added Watford...

  • "The Most Unlikely Pair" Book Signing At Page Turners, Fairview

    Dianne Swanson|May 31, 2023

    Readers are in for a treat on Saturday, June 3 as Page Turners, book store, Fairview, hosts Alexander author Sandy Rieker for a reading and signing of her book “The Most Unlikely Pair”. The reading will be at 1 p.m. followed by the book signing until 3 p.m. Rieker says she got her inspiration from watching her own farm animals and wrote the story about a chicken and a goat that become friends with one another after being adopted. Her intention is to teach kids that it’s okay to be different and to always be kind to one another. Amazing illus...

  • "The Most Unlikely Pair" Book Signing At Page Turners, Fairview

    Dianne Swanson|May 24, 2023

    Readers are in for a treat on Saturday, June 3 as Page Turners, the book store in Fairview, hosts Alexander author Sandy Rieker for a reading and signing of her book "The Most Unlikely Pair." The reading will be at 1 p.m. followed by the book signing until 3 p.m. Rieker says she got her inspiration from watching her own farm animals and wrote the story about a chicken and a goat that become friends with one another after being adopted. Her intention is to teach kids that it's okay to be differen...

  • Home Instead: New Healthcare Provider

    Robyn Heck|May 17, 2023

    There is a new home health care business called Home Instead that services Watford City, Alexander, Medora, and Dickinson. Home Instead, the world's leading provider of in-home care for older adults, has earned prestigious accolades for its leadership from Entrepreneur, Franchise Times, and the Canadian Franchise Association. This flood of recognition reinforces the company's standing among elite franchise opportunities. Entrepreneur included Home Instead in its inaugural Hall of Fame for being...

  • Missoula Children's Theatre to Perform "Rumpelstiltskin" In Alexander May 6

    Robyn Heck|May 3, 2023

    Alexander Public School will be hosting the Missoula Children’s Theatre team the week of May 1 with a production of “Rumpelstiltskin” on Saturday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Alexander Old Gym. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. All are welcome to attend. The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre, has been touring extensively for more than 40 years, and will visit nearly 1,200 communities this year with up to 44 teams of Tour Actor/Directors. A tour team arrives in a given town with a...

  • Iva "Ann" Cross Lagasse, 87, Sidney, MT

    Apr 26, 2023

    Funeral services for Iva "Ann" Cross Lagasse, 87, Sidney were held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Faith Alliance Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor Paul Turek officiating. Visitation was on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery, Alexander, ND. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with...

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