The sun is hot in the air, sweltering for the people below. Families, friends, and fellow competitors gather at the Bismarck State College Community Resources Bowl, ready to tackle one of the largest mud runs in North Dakota, and mentally prepare themselves for the physical challenge that is Medieval Rush. Many are eager to push themselves to the limit, while others are there to get outside and build comradery with their team. No matter who they are, one thing is certain—ev

Jim (Jimmy, Jimelton, Jimothy) died on the Fafard Farm on Jan. 19, 2026 after multiple seizures, though he was surrounded by his fellow cats and Yvan Fafard, who was home at the time. Jimmy was born some time in September of 2025 along with his brother, Bob, and another unnamed sibling, who died after a cold night in the Fafard Farm Barn. Jimmy’s mother, Emerald, raised Jimmy and Bob in the Fafard Farm Barn until moving into the Fafard Steel Shed, where Jimmy and Bob were fou

Bismarck State College Student Alexis Ritzman received recognition for her involvement in the Future Business Leaders of America club on Dec. 10, 2025, at the Advanced Technology Center in the Live Event Venue. Ritzman was named the Outstanding Business Education Student for Region V from the Association for Career and Technical Education. CTE Director and Executive Officer Wayde Sick presented the award to Ritzman as a small audience attended the award ceremony. Ritzman’s d

In a world of fake news and evolving artificial intelligence, it can be difficult to discern lies from truth as people scroll through endless amounts of content. Social media acts as an echo chamber for media consumers, causing divisions between people to grow. The answer to mitigating these issues might be found in the most traditional media outlet; the local newspaper. North Dakota Newspaper Association Executive Director Cecile Wehrman leads an initiative titled Read Loca

the app, of course Dating has never been more different than it is now. In our modern world, not only do we have dating apps such as Tinder and Hinge, but our access to social media has allowed us to have a round the clock connection with friends, family, and even strangers. Apps like Snapchat or Instagram have created another way to find a partner or fling with features like quick add or the “suggested for you” column on Instagram. It is no wonder that it can be hard to jud