BILLINGS

Medora - The Billings County commissioners will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. Aug. 5 in the Billings County Courthouse in Medora on a request to issue $3 million in MIDA bonds for the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation's renovation of the Rough Rider Hotel in Medora. The bonds are a limited-obligation finance mechanism for the county. Also, a Billings County housing study meeting for Fairfield, Fryburg and Medora will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30 at the Medora City Council meeting room.

- Billings County Pioneer

BOWMAN

Bowman - Bowman's 2008 Summer Fest will be held Saturday with a three-on-three basketball tournament played on downtown parking lots. Registration ends at 4 p.m. today by calling 523-5880. A $45 entry fee includes T-shirts for the team.

- Eido Connect

DUNN

RURAL DUNN COUNTY - Volunteers are needed to help with restoration of The Hutmacher Farm Friday through Sunday and again Aug. 1-3. Anyone willing to pitch in with hands-on stone and earthen roof reconstruction should call Dale at 764-2763, or visit www.prairieplaces.org.

- Dunn County Herald

EMMONS

Strasburg - A co-ed softball tournament will be held Sunday in Strasburg to benefit the Larry Leier family. Any team interested in participating can still contact Jolene at 336-7510, or Crystal at 254-4068 today.

- Emmons County Record

GOLDEN VALLEY

Beach - The annual Golden Valley-Wibaux counties crop tour will begin at 3 p.m. July 28 at the Soil Conservation District's quarter two miles each of Beach.

- Billings County Pioneer

GRANT

Carson - District 6 Cattlewomen need chili cooks for a cook-off from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Carson. The Cattlewomen will furnish contestants with 2 pounds of hamburger and will award prizes for the best-tasting chili. Call Gloria Payne at 522-3432, or Nancy Maier at 584-2291 for information.

- Grant County News

HETTINGER

Mott - Mott's annual Tractor Fest will be held Aug. 23 and includes a show of pedal and antique tractors and a tractor parade, along with games for kids, a talent show and a rubber duck race on the Cannonball River at Mott. For information, call 824-2605.

- Eido Connect

KIDDER

Steele - A four-person golf scramble to benefit Dual Credit Scholarships will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cottonwood Golf Course in Steele. Cost is $30 and includes prizes on every hold. For information, call the golf course at 475-2416.

- Steele Ozone and Kidder County Press

LOGAN

Napoleon - A street dance will be held starting at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1 on Napoleon's Main Street to raise money for the upcoming 125th celebration. Back Stage Pass will provide music for $5 and people are asked to bring chairs and enjoy concessions.

- Napoleon Homestead

MCINTOSH

McIntosh County - Farm Service Agency County Committee elections for McIntosh County are being conducted and nominations are being accepted until Aug. 1. Anyone in McIntosh County interested in having a seat on the committee can go to www.fsa.usda.gov for nomination forms and information.

- The Wishek Star

MCKENZIE

Watford City - The Farmer's Market must go on, despite the havoc caused by road construction in Watford City. Sales of garden produce, flowers, baked and canned goods will be held in the Western Cooperative Credit Union this morning and every Monday morning through Sept. 22. The credit union is giving away eco-friendly grocery totes, too.

- McKenzie County Farmer

MCLEAN

RURAL WILTON - A trail ride to benefit the Bismarck Cancer Center will be held starting at 9 a.m. Aug. 9 at the wildlife creek area of the Erickson farm, 11 miles northeast of Wilton. For questions or to pre-register, call 734-6581, or go to lila@;bektel.com. Lunch will be provided and there will be a suggested donation per person.

Washburn - A public hearing to gather comments on proposed improvements to the Washburn Municipal Airport has been postponed until further notice because of project revisions. A revised Environmental Assessment will be available 30 days prior to the new hearing date.

- Leader-News

MERCER

Stanton - The Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site will hold its 27th annual Culture Fest Saturday and Sunday at the site north of Stanton. The free event includes cultural and musical presentations and demonstrations on beadwork, bow-making, and quill work. Children's activities will be available, including games and painting. For information, call 745-3300. Also, a reunion picnic for all workers from the former Glenharold Mine near Stanton will be held at noon Saturday at the Stanton Park. Bring chairs, refreshments and a dish to share.

- The Hazen Star

MORTON

Glen Ullin - A "Pasture Walking for Solutions" workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29 at the Glen Ullin Memorial Park log cabin on the west side of Glen Ullin. Participants will learn from Wayne Burleson, a land management consultant, how to manage pastures through good observations of nature's laws and ecological principles. Ranch families are invited and the Morton County Soil Conservation District will serve lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Call 667-1163 by Wednesday to attend.

- Glen Ullin Times

MOUNTRAIL

New Town - New Town New Bethel Lutheran Church will hold its annual rummage sale from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 and Aug. 6, with a bag sale the final day. The church also will serve coffee and bars during the rummage sale dates.

- New Town News