Mountrail County Record News
From India to the North Shore
Teji John Thanippilly came to Parshall’s St. Bridget Catholic church three years ago to serve as the parish. He didn’t just show up there, he was called to his position.
Polar plungers brave the ice to fight cancer
Most North Dakotans think they are pretty hardy folks just because they take our typical winters in stride. But more than 30 people took it a giant step further for a good cause by diving into the icy waters of Lake Sakakawea in the second annual MHA Nation Polar Plunge.
Community helps school plan for future
More than 30 community members packed the Parshall High School library for an informational and planning meeting to look at the future of the buildings that serve the Parshall School District.
Giving the gift of time … and life
Lexi Taft has a very special grandfather clock. It was given to her by her parents to honor her for her donation of one of her kidneys to her father, Karmon. Engraved on the clock are some special words. They read “A gift of life, a gift of time. Love, Mom and Dad.”
Motor vehicle deaths decreased in 2016
According to the National Safety Council, 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year. That marks a six percent increase over 2015, and a 14 percent increase over 2014 - the most dramatic two-year escalation in 53 years.
Going all out for sales
Some kids might not think it would be fun to be on the ice in the middle of the winter selling Girl Scout cookies, but nine year old Erica Littlefield is not one of them. Erica took her load of cookies out to the recent Bite the Ice event on Lake Sakakawea and did what she has learned to do well.
More input wanted on swimming pool
The Parshall City Council’s determination to get a new recreational opportunity up and running ran into a snag at the most recent council meeting.
Six decades of valentines
If you are looking for a good Valentine’s Day story, there is one right here in Parshall. You know this couple as Marilyn and Kent Hudson.
Fishing tournament overcomes good weather
The organizers of the 11th Bite the Ice on the Hook Ice Fishing Tournament had an unusual concern in the weeks running up to the event. The weather was too nice.
Plaza students attend inauguration events
High school students from North Shore Plaza witnessed what their government instructor described as “being in the heart of government to experience the peaceful transfer of power.”
