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Rugby Ag Program recognized with national honor

The Rugby Agricultural Education Program has been named the National Association of Agricultural Educators Region III Outstanding Middle/Secondary School Program, recognizing five years of achievement, growth and community support. The program, led by agriculture instructors and FFA advisers Kristi Tonnessen and Isaac Ripplinger, advanced from the state level in May before earning the regional honor. The program will be recognized at the NAAE Convention in New Orleans in December. The award recognizes agriculture programs at the middle and high school levels that create exceptional ...

Local Sports

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lucas Wentz, Golf

Junior Lucas Wentz led the Panthers to their fourth place finish in the 2026 NDHSAA Boys State B Championship. Wentz finished the tournament tied for seventh place with an individual score of one under par.

Obituaries

Ellen Kay Ellis

Ellen Kay Ellis, the daughter of Arthur “Art” and Lois (Mackey) Engeland was born on December 16, 1942 in Rugby, North Dakota. She died at the age of 83 years on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, North Dakota. Ellen was raised in Rugby and graduated ...

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Freedom 250 traveling Mobile Museum coming to Rugby

As communities across the country begin preparations for the United States’ 250th anniversary, Freedom 250 is bringing its traveling Mobile Museum, known as “Freedom Trucks,” to Rugby in June. The mobile museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the nation’s history through ...

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District Court

Pierce County July 22-July 29 Meriah Mae Davis, 22, Belcourt, possession of CS-tetrahydrocannabinol-less than two grams (infraction), deferred imposition of sentence: six months, violate no criminal laws: six months, unsupervised probation: six months, fees: $250.