2021-03-03 E-Edition

Ice Fishing Tournament held

Kidder County

The ice was thick enough to hold Kidder County Sportsmen’s 3rd Annual Ice Fishing Tournament at Alkaline Lake Saturday, Feb. 27th. ‘It was a great success’, said KCSA’s president Jim Simmers, ‘we had about 400 fishermen and about 100 fish were brought in to be weighed, Simmers adds. The pictures taken for the tournament told the tale…it was a overcast, […]

Deadline to remove fish houses

Anglers are reminded unoccupied fish houses must be removed from all waters beginning March 15 until ice-out. Fish houses may be used after March 15 if they are removed daily. Anglers are advised to use caution while accessing area lakes because mild weather conditions can quickly result in unstable ice conditions that can make removing a fish house with a […]

ND DOT installed self-help kiosk in KC

The North Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles installed nine new kiosks around North Dakota. Mid February, they installed one In Steele at the Coffee Cup Travel Plaza. With this kiosk, you can print your new vehicle tabs and registration card or get a 90-day tag. Payments are made via debit or credit cards. You can bring in your renewal notice […]

Weather

Feb. 22-28, 2021

HLP Mon., Feb. 22 48 25 Tues., Feb. 23 42 23 .07 Wed., Feb. 24 36 26 Thurs., Feb. 25 43 13 Fri., Feb. 26 48 24 Sat., Feb. 27 34 8 Sun., Feb. 28 31 1

Coming events

Steele Mar. 4 – Steele Fire Department meeting – Board, 6 p.m., Firemen, 7:00 p.m. Mar. 8 – City Council meeting, 7:00 p.m. Mar. 10 – K.C. School Board meeting, 4:00 p.m.

Savvy Senior

How to Choose a Quality Nursing Home During a Pandemic

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on how to pick a good nursing home in the COVID era? My mother had a stroke a while back and can’t use her legs any longer. I’ve been taking care of her at home, but her health has declined to the point that I absolutely can’t do it any longer. […]

BCBSND opens special enrollment period

Following an executive order put in place by President Joe Biden on January 28, 2021, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) will offer a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) from February 15 – May 15, 2021. The SEP will provide North Dakotans with an opportunity to enroll in health coverage or make changes to their current coverage, without a […]

Off the Bookshelf

UNWRITTEN

Katie Quinn is one of the most sought after film actresses in the business. She is at the peak of her success, recognized wherever she goes and making more money than she knows what to do with. Katie Quinn is also a Hot Mess. She has no family and no lasting relationships. She is rude and difficult to work with, […]

From the Heart

Successes and failures, wins and losses are part of life. That doesn’t mean that the negative side is always bad, but we often have to experience that in order to really appreciate the better times in our lives. This year marks a milestone for Golden Manor. Their doors opened as a basic care facility on Feb. 23, 2011, so this […]