Local News

Donation from area couple gives fire department new truck

After receiving a $100,000 donation from Jim and Gerd Tuchscherer of Balta last year, the Rugby Volunteer Fire Department searched and found the right vehicle to purchase. “We used it to purchase a new grass rig, replacing a 1978 Suburban. The donation is greatly appreciated,” Joel Berg, fire chief, said. “This allows the rural fire board to look at replacing other equipment that may be needed in the future.” Berg said the truck is nearing completion and will be in service for the 2026 grass fire season. The Tuchscherers said they enjoyed seeing the fire truck the ...

Centenarian using computers for many years

Former Army nurse recalls time spent in military service

Developer pulls out of row home project

Local Sports

Braves earn first win of new season at home

The Bottineau-Rugby Braves boys’ ice hockey team earned their first win of the season against the MayPort Area Ice Dawgs 4-2 last Saturday, Nov. 29, in their season home-opener. The Braves had a tough start to the new season when they faced off against the Devils Lake Firebirds on the road ...

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: The Rugby High School Volleyball Team

Panthers fall in region semifinals

Panthers prevent shutout to end regular season

Obituaries

Joseph Fritel

Aug. 27, 1939-Nov. 28, 2025 Rugby Joseph Fritel, 86, was called to his heavenly home on November 28, 2025, at the Heart of America Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Joseph was born on August 27, 1939, in Orrin, North Dakota, the first of eleven children born to Rudolph and ...

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Helen Kremer

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Features

Rugby cozies up for fall

Rugby continues to cozy up for fall

Plains are alive with sound of music

Man traveling to every ND town stops in Rugby

Schools

Rugby High School DECA completes annual Food Drive

3rd graders learn citizenship, history of Silva Schoolhouse

Rugby math teacher earns national, county honors

Rugby Homecoming 2025

Letters to the Tribune

Standing for transparency, rights of Eddy County citizens

Larry Danduran New Rockford As many readers know, I have been described as a “vocal critic” of the proposed wind conversion project in Eddy County. However, my actions are not rooted in opposition to renewable energy. They are driven by a duty to protect the people of this county from ...

Thank you to local representative

No word on missing phone booth

Letter

Courts

Northeast District Court Nov. 18

Pierce County Nov. 18 Makayla R. Turnbo, 21, Minot, failure to appear as witness or to produce information (Class A misdemeanor), 180 days in the Heart of America Correctional and Treatment Center, 180 days suspended, 360 days of unsupervised probation, $325 in court fines and fees.