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Scientists lifted three sandstone blocks with fossilized T-Rex footprints from Little Missouri National Grasslands (near Marmarth) in early October; the 23-foot trackway dates back 66 million years and was transported by helicopter to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for study.

Former NDSU player Jedre Cyr now drives for the Bison in their inaugural FBS season, tallying 14,520 miles and planning a 1,264-mile trip to Albuquerque this week.

He shares the ride with his younger brother (following family livestock hauling traditions) as he adjusts his schedule for the long drives.

Officials proposed a fourth rink at Maysa Arena to improve ice access for local skaters, with plans set to move forward soon (pending budget approval).

Bottineau County Veterans hosted a pancake breakfast (raising $1,500) to fund three $500 nursing scholarships for DCB students at Dakota College, part of the Dakota Nursing Program that partners with centers in Bottineau, Minot and Valley City.

Nine high school students from eight schools have enrolled in a yearlong hybrid military course run by the Central Regional Area Career Tech Center and the National Guard.

The course combines online classes and three in-person skills days to show them different military roles in a pressure-free setting.

New Town’s Kade Lambert will run the final 5K of the Class B cross country race this Friday at 2 p.m. in Jamestown + he aims to build on his strong regional win and personal best during the season.

The Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron began its annual Search and Rescue training during a three-day session at Lake Audubon, where 18 cadets and seven volunteer adults practiced land navigation, emergency medicine, and teamwork.

Cadets will continue classroom training over winter to complete the program next spring.

Treaty Oak Revival is set to perform as the first entertainer for next year's ND State Fair in Minot.

The band will take the stage on Thursday, July 29, 2027, with the fair scheduled for July 23 — 31.