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A bridge is over a bone-dry small creek on the Stark-Hettinger county line along State Highway 22 on Friday outside New England.

‘Scary’ drought in N.D. persists through scattered weekend moisture

BISMARCK — Jim Diepolder says the drought gripping most of western North Dakota isn’t just serious. He calls it eerie, scary even.

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Renowned author Dr. Douglas Brinkley addresses the 2008 graduates at DSU’s Commencement exercises on Saturday.

DSU holds 88th commencement

Dickinson State University held its 88th commencement exercises at Scott Gymnasium on Saturday.

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Helen Heiser shovels off her steps Saturday following a five-inch snowfall overnight in Dickinson.
 

DSU expects jam-packed campus housing in fall

Dickinson State University anticipates that campus housing will be pushed to capacity in the fall, said Hal Haynes, vice president for student development.

North Central Conference prepares to shut down

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — It’s last call in the North Central Conference. The league served its final championship trophies this weekend and all that remain are memories.

Dressler gets a shot with CFL’s Roughriders

GRAND FORKS — Weston Dressler picked up his degree in management Saturday during University of North Dakota’s graduation ceremonies in the Alerus Center.

Speedway start moved to 4 p.m. Sunday

Rain on Friday night, snow on Saturday morning and forecasted cold weather pushed the season opener for the Southwest Speedway to 4 p.m. Sunday.

DSU looks for NAIA softball tourney bid today

The Dickinson State softball team will learn today if its season will continue at the NAIA national championships.

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