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Cornerstone Bank celebrates Rugby location

Cornerstone Bank is set to celebrate its new Rugby location with a grand opening on Tuesday, July 15, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The new location at 235 Highway 2 Southeast in Rugby offers a full-service bank with drive-up banking and drive-up ATM, which is available 24 hours a day. Cornerstone ...

Youth explore conservation through culture at day camp

BELCOURT – Students from across the region came together June 25 at the Anishinabe Learning, Cultural and Wellness Center for a hands-on introduction to conservation. Hosted by Rolette County Soil Conservation District and the Anishinabe Center, with support from the Natural Resources ...

Council approves Enterprise Fund Rates

The Rugby City Council swore in a new Ward 4 representative Michael Santjer at its regular meeting on Monday to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former council member Maurus Brossart. Santjer’s appointment was approved unanimously by the rest of the council to finish out the ...

Rugby Fire Department celebrates 125 years

The Rugby Volunteer Fire Department is marking its 125th anniversary this year with a free community picnic at the Pierce County Fairgrounds on Monday. The event, hosted by the Rugby Fire Department Auxiliary, will begin at 6 p.m. and will run until all the food is gone. “Hopefully, ...

Rugby airport receives FFA funding

BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration announced an award of more than $4.48 million through the Airport Improvement Program for projects at several airports across North Dakota, according to U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND. Rugby Municipal Airport ...

Pierce County Fair delivers summer spirit

RUGBY — Beneath a summer sun and a wide blue sky, the Pierce County Fair came to life once again in Rugby this past week, drawing crowds from across North Dakota — and far beyond — for four days of celebration, community and pure, unfiltered fun. From the moment the gates opened, the ...

Kathy Kirchofner recognized for 30 years in Lions Club

Kathy Kirchofner, a longtime Lions Club member, was recognized for her 30 years of dedication to the club and the town of Rugby on June 4, during the opening night of the Lions Club’s Music in the Park. Kirchofner has been a part of the Music in the Park event since its inception. Bringing ...

Commission adopts public comment policy

The Pierce County Commission officially adopted a public comment policy at its regular meeting on Tuesday. The policy is borne from Senate Bill 2180, which requires political subdivisions to offer public comments at regular meetings. According to the policy, a public comment agenda item will ...

ND law update benefits adult foster homes

TOWNER – When Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1460 into law on April 28, it was both a victory and a sense of relief for Jessica Nelson, who provides adult foster care at Prairie View Inn near Towner. Attempting for three years to address labor issues associated with adult foster ...

Library in full swing with summer reading programs

The Heart of America Library is in full gear for summer with a slate of reading programs aimed at engaging young readers and rewarding their efforts. According to library director Mandie Medalen, the annual “Read for a Wristband” program has seen strong participation from area students in ...