The Journal

06/19/2026

From the North Dakota Monitor: State lawmakers adopted an official cost estimate for a free school meals ballot measure that voters will consider in November.

North Dakota lawmakers on Thursday adopted an official cost estimate for a free school meals ballot measure that voters will consider in November. The Department of Public Instruction estimates the cost to implement the free school meals ballot measure would range between $124.3 million to $134.3 mi...

06/19/2026

Commentary: A book I’ll never finish reading.

Do you like to read? I do. I read a lot. And I always have a book waiting in the wings for when I finish the one I am currently reading. I sneak a chapter in here and there during the day when I can’t wait to learn what happens next. But most of my reading is in bed at

06/19/2026

The Ray City Commission has approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance banning the herbal supplement kratom.

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The Ray City Commission has approved the first reading of an ordinance banning the herbal supplement kratom. The proposed ordinance prohibits the sale, distribution and possession with intent to sell kratom products within the city of Ray. Commission President Troy Kupper and Commissioner Eric Barma...

06/19/2026

Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative has addressed the last of its infrastructure improvements related to the destructive 2022 blizzards, General Manager Jerry King said.

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Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative was able this past year to address the last of its infrastructure improvements related to the destruction caused by blizzards back in April 2022. Jerry King, general manager, and David Sigloh, president of the board of directors, presented co-op members with the hig...

06/18/2026

From the North Dakota Monitor: North Dakota will receive roughly $28 million from the federal government in compensation for costs the state incurred during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests.

North Dakota will receive roughly $28 million from the federal government in compensation for costs the state incurred during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests as part of a settlement announced Thursday. The amount is the same as was awarded to North Dakota in 2025 by U.S. District Court Judge Dan...

06/18/2026

Ray school district voters split on a $29 million facility plan, approving new elementary classrooms while rejecting a multipurpose addition.

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Ray school district voters split on a $29 million facility plan June 9, approving a $23 million classroom expansion while rejecting a $6 million multipurpose addition, according to unofficial results. A bond measure to replace several old elementary school classrooms and renovate the cafeteria passe...

06/18/2026

Commentary: Togetherness in the body of Christ.

In the Bible, some people are called to “equip the saints” (Ephesians 4:12). If you’re not used to church language, that might sound like handing out armor or training superheroes. But the idea is simpler — and much more human. It means no one is meant to sit on the sidelines of a meaningful...

06/18/2026

Voters filled city council and commission seats across Divide County, northern Williams County and western Burke County on June 9.

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The unofficial results of other June 9 elections in Divide County, northern Williams County and western Burke County: Divide County Ambrose -- City council: Travis Ness and Richard Sortland were elected to the council with four and three votes, respectively. Fortuna -- Mayor: Gary Rust was reelected...

06/18/2026

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06/17/2026

🎯🎯 Due to the weather this event is being moved to the Community Center/Andrist Arena!!
Please share away we hope to have a good turn out