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Dickinson Police Officer Chad Hopponen, left, skates with a young child in February of 2021 during the 2nd Annual Skate with a Cop at the West River Ice Center in Dickinson. As the event coordinator, Hopponen hopes that Skate with a Cop will boost community morale between law enforcement and citizens, showing that police officers know how to have fun too.

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Dickinson Police and West River Ice Center host fourth annual 'Skate with a Cop' Event

Residents of all ages and skill levels are invited to lace up their skates and join local law enforcement officers for a free evening of ice skating, food and drinks

Local

Ice Center to host NYE skating party

DICKINSON — The West River Ice Center will host a New Year’s Eve skating party from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31.

December 28, 2022 09:00 AM

Halloween In Flame - Burning Pumpkins On Wooden

Arts and Entertainment

Fall fright: Dickinson community offered Halloween fun

This Halloween season Western Edge residents will come together in continuation of an annual traditions of trunk-or-treating, ice skating, haunted houses and more.

October 17, 2022 01:53 PM

Lifestyle

West River Community Center offers fall fitness and family fun

Many exciting fall activities and events will be on offer at WRCC by Dickinson Parks & Recreation.

October 11, 2022 02:06 PM

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Kinzlee, left, holds close to her heart a teddy bear and quilt she was given by Iggy Weigel, right, who won the auction item during the Make-A-Wish North Dakota Benefit on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the West River Ice Center in Dickinson. Kinzlee, who is a wish child, is still awaiting for her wish to be revealed.

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More than 1,300 attend Make-A-Wish benefit in Dickinson

“It’s very special for those children to be standing on the stage and have all those people supporting them. To me, that’s the coolest part of the whole event is when they’re up there and they’re looking out, knowing that they have the support from an entire community," Dickinson Noon Lions President Kelly Braun said.

March 21, 2022 03:54 PM

By Jackie Jahfetson

Lifestyle

Dickinson to host USPA powerlifting competition March 26, 27

The Pit Strength & Fitness will host the United States Powerlifting Association's King of the North competitions on the weekend of March 26 and 27 at the West River Ice Center.

March 18, 2022 01:29 PM

By Jason R. O'Day

Children swarm to pet K-9 Norman, as he made his debut on the ice with his handler and Dickinson Police K-9 Officer Troy Machovsky, left, while fellow Officer Bailey Tulius, back right, looks on during the 3rd Annual Skate with a Cop Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the West River Ice Center. Nearly 400 skaters came out to participate in the community event with the Dickinson Police Department.

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Nearly 400 flock to ice rink for 3rd Annual Skate with a Cop

"We need more of these events," Kassie Machovsky said.

March 14, 2022 03:57 PM

By Jackie Jahfetson

Dickinson Noon Lions President Kelly Braun, right, introduces area wish children on stage during the 2021 Make-A-Wish North Dakota Benefit. On March 19, 2022, the Dickinson Noon Lions will host the annual Make-A-Wish North Dakota Benefit at the West River Ice Center to continue granting wishes for children with life threatening illnesses.

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'Healing process': Dickinson Noon Lions to host annual Make-A-Wish North Dakota Benefit

“I hope to see an event that's full of people that are enjoying themselves and bring their family out and (are) having a good time. I hope to see our area wish children — both past and present — to be smiling and knowing that the community is there for them,” Dickinson Noon Lions President Kelly Braun said.

March 07, 2022 04:39 PM

By Jackie Jahfetson

Local

Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports hosts sled hockey event in Dickinson

The non-profit group out of Minot gives youth and adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy recreational activities.

February 28, 2022 06:00 AM

By Race Archibald

Prep

Dickinson unable to score on Grand Forks

The Dickinson girls hockey team played their third home game of the season against the Grand Forks Knight Riders Friday night at the West River Ice Center. After a well-fought first period, it would become an unsightly affair with Knight Riders scoring four unanswered goals to make the final score 4-0.

December 11, 2021 05:00 AM

By Josiah C. Cuellar

Community

First responders fire up the grill in 9th Annual Bakken BBQ

The 9th Annual Bakken BBQ kicks off in the middle of June, with this year’s theme saluting area first responders. The Bakken BBQ Committee gets ready to host one of the biggest fundraisers for Make-A-Wish North Dakota while more than 35 companies and local first responders prepare for the ultimate cookoff.

May 28, 2021 02:28 PM

By Jackie Jahfetson

Community

Dickinson Noon Lions host annual Make-A-Wish benefit

The Dickinson Noon Lions hosted its annual Make-A-Wish North Dakota Benefit this past weekend, and revealed a boy’s wish that will soon come true.

May 24, 2021 04:15 PM

By Jackie Jahfetson

Community

Free community event ‘Touch-A-Truck’ coming to Dickinson

Children are often told not to touch expensive items, however, owners Tim Seiler and Susie Lefor of Infinity Real Estate Group are putting the rule aside just in time for Dickinson’s inaugural Touch-a-Truck taking place on May 15, from 11 a.m. and running until 4 p.m.

April 19, 2021 04:05 PM

By Caleb Amick