First day at PBJ

School is in session!

Courtesy Jacobson Studio. Mayville State University’s new freshmen, President Dr. Brian Van Horn, Mayville State Peer Leaders and residence hall assistants gather for a group photo on the lawn in front of Old Main.

Farmers Bowl 2022 set for Sept. 17

By Beth Swenson • beth.swenson@mayvillestate.edu Plans for the Mayville State University Farmers Bowl 2022 festivities are well underway. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, the day-long festival celebrates the proud agricultural heritage of the area. The MSU Foundation coordinates the  event annually. Many community volunteers and MSU supporters work together to make sure this event is successful year after year. Farmers […]

Tiny Town Learning Center not so tiny

By James R. Johnson • news@tctribune.net You can imagine that a child care center would need lots of room- or lots of rooms- for 39 registered youngsters. Tiny Town Learning Center in Mayville has that much space and more. An open house was held Thursday, Aug. 18 for parents and residents to become familiar with the layout in the Mayville […]

TCEDC targets ‘Recruiting Blueprint’

By James R. Johnson • news@tctribune.net Traill County Economic Development directors look forward to “The Recruiting Blueprint,” a visit from recruiting and retention expert Rikka Brandon. Up to 18 different business owners and leaders are registered for Brandon’s three-hour keynote and breakout session from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 in the Luckasen Room of the Mayville State University […]

Kjelland group discovers human remains

By Beth Swenson • Beth.swenson@mayvillestate.edu Dr. Michael Kjelland, Assistant Professor of Biology at Mayville State University, enjoys a variety of interests and pursues a diverse repertoire of activities when not in the classroom. These range from genetics related to cattle production, to cancer research and paleontology. Kjelland is president of Fossil Excavators, a non-profit organization devoted to cross-disciplinary research collaborations […]

The effects of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act

By Sheri Pearlstein • Veterans Corner Q: How does the Camp Lejeune Justice Act affect our veterans? A: Contained in the PACT Act, Section 804, was a provision entitled the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 which will have a profound effect on our veterans and their dependents who suffered ill effects caused by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. […]

Should you aerate your lawn?

By Jill Murphy • Traill County Extension Notes Almost all lawns will benefit from aeration, and a great lawn demands it. That said, most lawns do not need it. Lawns suffering from heavy foot traffic, excessive thatch (less than 1” thick), or grown on heavy soils will benefit most. What are the benefits? Aeration will: • Invigorate roots and stimulate […]

…about ‘cat-itudes’

By Myrna Lyng • Random Thoughts Awhile back I offered some thoughts about what a dog would say if it could talk. Dogs live to serve, right? So they are inclined to be somewhat more reticent about what they would say to their humans if they could. But cats? Actually, they really don’t need to be able to vocalize. Their […]

What’s between the bread?

By James R. Johnson • news@tctribune.net Insider.com recently listed “The Most Famous Local Sandwich from Every State.” Some, including Minnesota’s Jucy Lucy, Kentucky’s Hot Brown, Georgia’s Fried Chicken Sandwich, and Maine’s Lobster Roll, come as no surprise, and there are some I haven’t tried and would like to… maybe. According to Insider, North Dakota’s Most Famous Local Sandwich is one […]