Dickinson Press

The Dickinson Press is a daily publication based in Dickinson, North Dakota. Commonly referred to as "The Press," it serves as the official newspaper for Stark County and has a reasonable readership in the southwestern part of the state. The newspaper is owned by Forum Communications.

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Meschke, Phillips lead charge as Dickinson dominates Last Chance Meet

1 day ago | thedickinsonpress.com | Gaylon Parker

DICKINSON — It’s best to be hitting stride heading into the postseason, and the Dickinson High School girls track and field team did just that with a 107-point finish and a victory in the Last Chance Meet at the Biesiot Activities Center on Monday, May 12, 2025. The boys placed fifth with 65.5 points, earning several state-qualifying spots along the way. Mandan, Bismarck Century, Bismarck High and Watford City finished ahead of the DHS boys, while the girls edged Mandan by just six points.
Cougars swept in home finale as regular season closes

2 days ago | thedickinsonpress.com | Gaylon Parker

BELFIELD, N.D. โ The regular-season doubleheader finale on Friday, May 9, was unkind to Heart River, as the hosts were caged by the Beulah Miners in both the 8-2 opener and the narrow 3-1 nightcap.
Area teams off to the races at various area meets

2 days ago | thedickinsonpress.com | Gaylon Parker

DICKINSON — After a truncated beginning to the 2025 North Dakota prep track & field season — due to inclement weather and a few minor snags — the last 10 days have seen an unbelievable number of local meets as the athletes and teams attempt to qualify for the Class A and B state finals from May 22-24, while also turning in their repetitions and round out their stamina and endurance with all eyes set towards the form and technique necessary to excel and progress.
Jaguars multi-sport standout joins Blue Hawks

5 days ago | thedickinsonpress.com | Gaylon Parker

DICKINSON — More and more athletes are joining Dickinson State University teams across multiple sports — on the court, track and field, and even the diamond. Grant County/Mott-Regent standout Samantha Greff could be the latest to do it all. Greff earned a scholarship to play basketball at DSU but is also excelling in track and field, and she’s keeping that door open for her collegiate career. Greff played a key role in the Jaguars’ recent run to the North Dakota Class B State Basketball Tournament.
Five undrafted players to keep an eye on at Vikings rookie minicamp

6 days ago | thedickinsonpress.com | Dane Mizutani

Though the Vikings entered the 2025 NFL Draft with fewer picks than any other team, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah still managed to fill some holes while simultaneously adding depth across the board. The draft picks included Ohio State offensive guard Donovan Jackson, Maryland receiver Tai Felton, Georgia defensive tackle Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Penn State linebacker Kobe King and Pittsburgh tight end Gavin Bartholomew.
Joe Ryan’s illness shuffles Twins’ rotation plans

6 days ago | thedickinsonpress.com | Betsy Helfand

As soon as Joe Ryan started feeling sick this week, the Twins started making contingency plans for his scheduled start Thursday afternoon. An off day Monday meant that they could work around it without having to make a roster move, bumping up both Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack a day and still pitching them on normal rest.
Dickinson Press Sports Show for May 8, 2025 w/ the Heart River diamond crew

6 days ago | thedickinsonpress.com | Gaylon Parker

DICKINSON — Heart River is currently dominating the Class B diamond, so Handsome Rob & Gaylon asked Cougar head softball coach Emily Henson and catcher Abby Conery if they could join them — and bring along head baseball coach Kurt Silbernagel while they were at it. The three break down the very successful seasons for Heart River sports as the playoffs are just around the corner for both teams.
Heart River bumps past .500 with sweep of Shiloh Christian

6 days ago | thedickinsonpress.com | Gaylon Parker

BISMARCK — Nothing cures a rough start like a winning streak, and the Heart River Cougars are proving that with a run of impressive performances, including a road sweep of Shiloh Christian on Tuesday, May 6. After splitting with the Skyhawks on April 17 in Belfield, the Cougars claimed both games of the doubleheader this time around, winning 8-2 in the opener and 9-3 in the nightcap. Senior righthander Mason Kessel was dominant on the mound in game one, striking out seven batters.
Area track stars have field-day with numerous state qualifiers

1 week ago | thedickinsonpress.com | Gaylon Parker

DICKINSON — While area teams are sprinting to the "finish-line" of the 2025 North Dakota prep track & field season, a trio of meets set the table for an abundance of state-qualifying performances in the rounds at Bowman County, Killdeer High School and Watford City, as every squad was in action trying to get into shape and raise the bar in everything from the 100m dash to the pole-vault.
John Syminow Jr.

1 week ago | thedickinsonpress.com | RubyAnn Stiegelmeier |Pamela Knudson

Nov. 24, 1930 - May. 04, 2025 GLENDIVE, Mont. - John Syminow Jr., 94, Belfield, N.D. died Sunday, May. 4, in Eastern Montana Veterans Home. Johnny’s Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Belfield Lutheran Church with Rev. Mike Pretzer as officiant. Military Honors will be provided by the Belfield American Legion William C. Blair Post 144. Interment will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.