A Breckenridge, Minnesota, man charged with killing his toddler son entered a guilty plea to second degree murder Friday, July 19 in Wilkin County District Court.
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Casey Stevan Crompton, 43, of Borup, Minnesota was arrested in Wilkin County on charges of b…
Thousands of people will gather in a rural Lidgerwood, North Dakota, pasture, caught up in t…
1 Mosquito Spraying: The City of Wahpeton plans to ground spray for mosquito control from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Thursday, July 18. More info on A2.
Capable of holding 500, the Wahpeton Event Center opened its doors Tuesday, July 16.
1. Borderline Chalkfest: Wahpeton native and artist Shawn McCann is bringing a new street chalk art festival to the Twin Towns this weekend. More than 20 artists will be here to create original pieces on the street. Come out and check out the temporary public art.
A developer’s plan to build at least two twin homes in Breckenridge, Minnesota, was given the green light this week.
If you have been watching the news as of late, you have most likely heard that some politicians in Washington want to allow boys who identify themselves as girls to use women’s bathrooms and showers.
Accusations of racism are so inflammatory that they should always be made cautiously and carefully. But when President Trump told four congresswomen of color to “go back” to where they came from, his comments were not only blatantly racist, they were also sexist, xenophobic and intensely cynical.
It is miraculous to consider how much access and exposure we have to information through our computers, televisions, radios and newspapers. Unfortunately, we need to be on guard because too much of this buzz can be false information.
The 14U Riptide, which is made up of Twin Town athletes and a pair of Tintah, Minnesota, players, entered the North Dakota State Softball Tournament with only three games under their belts on the year. Anybody watching them wouldn’t have a clue how few games they played as the Riptide advanc…
It was the final game at John Randall Field for eight seniors on Wahpeton’s Post 20 roster. After digging themselves into a hole against Casselton, North Dakota, Wahp went out on a high note by edging a 7-6 victory on Tuesday, July 16. Along with giving the veterans a proper sendoff, the win…
After falling to LaMoure by five runs earlier in the season, Wahpeton had to wake up the bats if they were going to compete this time around. Post 20 came through with 14 hits on their way to an 8-6 road win on Monday, July 8.
When I was in high school, I was always intrigued by the Breckenridge-Wahpeton Blades hockey team. I played basketball in the winter and had teammates that I thought of as brothers, but a hockey family always seemed to take it to another level. That closeness from players who were best frien…
We asked for your summer fun photos last week, and we received these from Mother Madonna, of a frisbee game at the Carmel of Mary’s monastery cloister garden, taken Friday, July 12.
If you are blessed with having an equine in your life, there comes a time when you realize there is a big horsey world out there just calling you and your horse’s name. It’s time to travel with your horse.
The weather has warmed up and we’re busy with summer activities all around the region. Share your summer recreation photos with us — including fishing, camping, viewing nature, youth sports, vacations and any other fun activities you’re taking part in — for a chance to be featured in print.
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If you have been watching the news as of late, you have most likely heard that some politicians in Washington want to allow boys who identify themselves as girls to use women’s bathrooms and showers.
Accusations of racism are so inflammatory that they should always be made cautiously and carefully. But when President Trump told four congresswomen of color to “go back” to where they came from, his comments were not only blatantly racist, they were also sexist, xenophobic and intensely cynical.
It is miraculous to consider how much access and exposure we have to information through our computers, televisions, radios and newspapers. Unfortunately, we need to be on guard because too much of this buzz can be false information.
Ultraviolet light has been implicated in many diseases as a cause or at least a contributing factor. Damaging light exposure to the eyes is thought to be cumulative-meaning damaging light that enters a young person’s eyes today may cause problems years down the road. To protect the eyes in p…
Mosquito spraying planned for Wahpeton
Can a candidate who is leading the field by 12 points be weak? That’s the question of Joe Biden’s run for the Democratic presidential nomination.
My farm is not in District 25 and I do not live in Wahpeton. However, I did spend a fair amount of time in Bismarck during the last legislative session and I feel compelled to share some of what I observed there; even though I am from the opposite end of the Red River Valley.
North Dakota won’t enforce new abortion law until judge issues ruling
The worse it gets, the more I need baseball. The worse what gets? Well, what have you got? Watched the evening news lately? Some days, the promise of a three-hour break from what novelist Philip Roth called “the indigenous American berserk” draws me like a fountain in the desert.
Whenever my son comes with a black box, I know I’m going to be pressured into a new electronic gimmick the learning of which, considering a human’s normal lifespan, can’t be amortized in my schedule. And I’ll have to learn more than I want to know about something.
Schedule recreation into your life to ensure you benefit from its many positive attributes. Life is crazy and it works best to be organized so your time can be prioritized.
Information is confirmed about an escaped convict’s apprehension in Wahpeton.
July is National Grilling Month. Send us your photos of your backyard grill-outs, barbecues and cooking over campfires for a chance to be featured in print.
If you’ve driven by the former Eagles Club building recently, you’ve maybe noticed that the building is slowly but surely going away.
With summer’s extended daylight hours, it may be tempting to stay up if there is daylight to get just one more project finished and then wake up at the crack of dawn to begin another day. Research from the National Sleep Foundation shows it’s important to put a good night’s sleep at the top …
The eye is the only place on the body where veins and arteries can be seen without advanced imaging. The appearance and quality of these blood vessels can give a lot of clues as to the health of the cardiovascular and other critical systems of the body.
Summer offers runners many opportunities to compete and it’s a good time to look at how to fuel your run.
BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Better Business Bureau® of Minnesota and North Dakota is warning consumers of a seasonal scam that tends to pop up in warmer months – asphalt paving schemes.
In 2015-2016 there was a herd of 17 Republican candidates for U.S. President who negated each other by sharing campaign funding, diluted votes in the primary and elected and established the least qualified candidate for President. We now suffer with a president who does not understand the wo…
I hope the Fourth of July was everything you hoped it would be. Whether you celebrated at a lake, ball field, zoo or park, I trust is was a good time. There were many flags flown and fireworks shown. During it all, it was grand to see many families observing Independence Day for what it is.
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It is miraculous to consider how much access and exposure we have to information through our computers, televisions, radios and newspapers. Unfortunately, we need to be on guard because too much of this buzz can be false information.
Back pain is a very common problem in people of all ages. Back pain has many causes including muscular, intervertebral disc degeneration and herniation, as well as arthritis.
Ultraviolet light has been implicated in many diseases as a cause or at least a contributing factor. Damaging light exposure to the eyes is thought to be cumulative-meaning damaging light that enters a young person’s eyes today may cause problems years down the road. To protect the eyes in p…
St. Catherine’s Living Community of Wahpeton is a skilled rehab nursing facility that offers short term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, home health care, and long term care.
HATCH A PLAN. A slight cool down will help you get outside and on to some summer things. Whether that’s fishing or hunting prep is up to you. We take a look at how things are shaping up in today’s Outdoors Roundup. Featured Photo: THE DRY PATH. A pheasant hen and two of her chicks...
FLASHY. Another night of thunder and lightning added some flash to the sky in the early morning hours, bringing with it a bit of a cool down for the weekend. We check that out and get psyched for some salmon fishing in today’s Outdoors Roundup. Featured Photo: BLING! Flashers are ready to go for...
DRY OUT DAY. With westerly winds picking up, last night’s rain and rumbles will be blown eastward and things will begin to dry out. We’ve got the tips for fixing tips and getting ready for autumn with your late-summer hunting prep in today’s Outdoors Roundup. Featured Photo: SIDE PROFILE. A buck in velvet strikes a...
By Doug Leier, NDG&F Outreach Biologist As much as North Dakotans enjoy their home-grown local fisheries, the statistics show the big waters of Devils Lake, Sakakawea, Oahe and the Missouri River outweigh the others when it comes to number of anglers, fishing trips and hours of angling. But the importance of these big...
Thousands of people will gather in a rural Lidgerwood pasture, caught up in the excitement of mud running this weekend.
The noise of children fills the halls at Tiny Tykes Inc. in Wahpeton.
Jess Krump is celebrating her 10th anniversary with Cares for Cancer, a grass-roots organization that provides financial assistance to people who have a serious illness. The only requirement is they live within 40 miles of Hankinson, this service organization’s home base. People can apply fo…
Lidgerwood’s Cruise Night is coming up — stay with the News Monitor to see exactly when this annual event fills Wiley Avenue and antique car collectibles... In the spirit of preparing mind, body and spirit for this classic car show, take some pictures of your own cars — collectibles, hobby c…