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University of Mary

Sister Thomas Welder began her ministry at Mary College in the early 1960s. As part of the faculty as a music instructor directing the choirs, she also taught piano lessons. After thirteen years, she transitioned into mission advancement and fundraising, and ultimately assuming presidency in 1978 until 2009. Now, she serves on a part-time basis…

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Bismarck Rural Fire Department

The mission of the Bismarck Rural Fire Department is to provide skillful fire suppression services that protect life and safeguard property, professional emergency medical care to maintain a good quality of life for all people, and participate in educational and safety related community programs that foster friendly partnerships designed to improve the well-being of all…

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Jahner Family

On December 18, 2008, Matthew Jahner was first diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Over Christmas break during his senior year of high school, Jahner went into the doctor for some rib pain. Not thinking much of it, because he had been playing much racquetball and chalked it up to a strained muscle or rib…

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Apple Creek School

Most likely named from a stream nearby, Apple Creek School is located east of Bismarck just off of Apple Creek Road and 93rd Street SE. With the school district’s roots dating back to 1878, Apple Creek School #1 is the only school that remains out of the original three. Starting as a one room school,…

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New Leipzig Fire Department

In a town that means “a settlement by the lime trees,” New Leipzig was established in 1896. Nearly 125 years later, the New Leipzig Fire Department is one of many services that the community still has to offer. The department is made up solely of 32 volunteers, ranging from men in their 20s to their…

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Night for the Stars

As the first hospital in the Dakota Territory, CHI St. Alexius Health has been serving central and western North Dakota for 135 years as of May 2020.  Their Benedictine values, specifically to ‘let all be received as Christ’ is the root of who they are. It has been their guiding value throughout their 135 year…

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Dakota Community Bank & Trust Ballpark

Home to Dickinson Babe Ruth leagues, Dickinson Roughrider Legion and Jr. Legion teams, Dickinson High School, Dickinson State University, and the Badlands Big Sticks, Dakota Community Bank & Trust (DCB&T) Ballpark is the vehicle for providing family entertainment and strong community involvement all year round. Located at 240 2nd Street NE, the newly renovated ballpark…

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Bowman Regional Public Library

With an idea started in 1913 by the Women’s Federated Study Club for a library, the first Bowman Regional Public Library was built in 1915. In 2005, the library moved from the historic 1,400 square foot building to the city’s old grocery store. Upgrading to 6,000 square feet is not the only upgrade that the…

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Mandan Rodeo Days

This year, 2020 marks the 141st annual celebration of the Mandan Rodeo, making it the oldest and largest rodeo in North Dakota. Put on each year by the Mandan Progress Organization (MPO) and the Mandan Rodeo Days Committee (MRDC), the rodeo is also the third largest rodeo in the Badlands Circuit. The MDRC is a…

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Hebron Lions Club

The Hebron Lions Club was established October 28, 1928 with 21 charter members and received its charter from the International Association of Lions Clubs on November 14, 1928. For many years, the club sponsored the town’s annual Santa Claus Day and provided financial assistance to prom parties, athletic tournaments, Close-Up trips, music camps, and more.…