Rediscovering the town of Timmer, N.D.

Rediscovering the town of Timmer, N.D.

Dustin White Editor Once known as one of Morton County’s liveliest towns, Timmer had a promising future. Today, nearly only the memories remain.  As Morton…

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Rediscovering the town of Breien

Rediscovering the town of Breien

Dustin White Editor Unlike many of the other entries in this series, the town of Breien is a community that has continued to survive. While,…

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Rediscovering the town of Harmon, N.D.

Rediscovering the town of Harmon, N.D.

Dustin White Editor Located just 10 miles north of Mandan, a small community flourished in the early decades of 1900. While only short lived, the…

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Rediscovering the town of Huff, N.D.

Rediscovering the town of Huff, N.D.

Dustin White Editor As the railroad pushed further into North Dakota, with it reaching Edwinton, what would later be called Bismarck, in 1873, excitement was…

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The Tale of Cloverdale: An Icon is Born

The Tale of Cloverdale: An Icon is Born

Dustin White Editor Just half a decade after a tiny community became the city of Mandan, a child was born in the eastern part of…

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After a long way, Family Wellness Center opens its doors

After a long way, Family Wellness Center opens its doors

Dustin White Editor It’s been over half a decade since talks began about bringing a YMCA to the city of Mandan. At times, it seemed…

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A new project: Documenting Mandan

A new project: Documenting Mandan

Dustin White Editor Over the last year, I’ve worked hard to get the Midwestern Scout off the ground. It has been a thrill to create…

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Remembering History: A Facelift for Main

Remembering History: A Facelift for Main

A Past Restored Dustin White The early 1900s say a major change in Mandan, and the surrounding community; the introduction of the automobile. As its…

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Local Marines celebrate a year of success

Local Marines celebrate a year of success

Dustin White Editor It was nearly three years ago that the Dakota Leathernecks Deatchment  no. 1419 began in the Bismarck-Mandan area. Over those years, they…

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This Day in History: Feb. 28-March 10

This Day in History: Feb. 28-March 10

February 28: 1878: Taking refuge in Canada, it was reported that Sitting Bull’s band was nearly starving. It was expected that they would surrender if…

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