North Dakota
Rosters announced for 50th annual North Dakota Shrine Bowl
FARGO — Rosters for the 50th annual North Dakota Shrine Bowl were announced Wednesday.
More than 120 senior players from North Dakota and western Minnesota were invited to play in this year’s all-star football games, set for Saturday, June 22 at Jerome Berg Field on the campus of Mayville State University.
Festivities kick off with the 9-man game at 4 p.m. followed by the 11-man game at 7 p.m.
Players will report to practice at Mayville State on Tuesday, June 18, and will participate in an array of activities leading up to game day.
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The weeklong event is hosted by the El Zagal Shriners and Kem Shriners. First contested in 1974, the North Dakota Shrine Bowl was created with the goal of honoring high school football athletes who excel both on and off the field and display high character, to raise awareness and funds for the Shriners Children’s nonprofit, and to inform the public about the organization, according to its website.
Teams are split into East and West. This year’s 9-man East roster consists of 26 players while the 9-man West roster featurs 25. Both 11-man squads feature 38 players per side.
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Although primarily a North Dakota event, rosters feature a handful of Minnesota players as well. Shrine Bowl began inviting student-athletes from western Minnesota to play in the games in 2006 as both the El Zagal Shriners and Kem Shriners’ membership spans east of the Red River and also allows those players exposure they may not otherwise get on the western side of the state.
The East topped the West 21-0 in the 11-man game during the 2023 Shrine Bowl while last year’s 9-man contest was called off during the first quarter due to a severe weather threat with the East leading 8-0.
For a full schedule of events, tickets and more information, visit ndshrinebowl.com.
This year’s rosters are:
11-man East
Brock Jungels, Carrington
Ethan Miller, Valley City
Tray Kuntz, Grand Forks Central
Jack Simmers, Grand Forks Central
Leo Strandell, Grand Forks Central
Tyler Whalen, Grand Forks Central
Jake Hennings, Bottineau
Carson Haerer, Bottineau
Mario Garza, Oakes
Trey Skoglund, Oakes
Max Walock, Oakes
Hudson Hodous, Devils Lake
Drew Hofstad, Devils Lake
Jim Miller, Fargo North
Peder Haugo, Fargo North
Peter Davis, Fargo North
Joe Rose, Fargo North
Jordan Zander, Fargo North
Damarion Semanko, Fargo South
Brody Anderson, Fargo South
Trey Hoffert, Fargo South
Dilon Filler, Kindred
Mason Romfo, Langdon-Edmore-Munich
Rayce Worley, Langdon-Edmore-Munich
Cole Welsh, Langdon-Edmore-Munich
Cam Ahlers, Fargo Shanley
Sam Ovsak, Fargo Shanley
Landon Meier, Fargo Shanley
Luke Rogen, Fargo Shanley
Keyton McGregor, West Fargo
Isaac Wisnewski, Central Cass
Marcus Biffert, Central Cass
Andre Werk, Fargo Davies
Zach Oehlke, Grand Forks Red River
Lawson Lotysz, Grand Forks Red River
Cameron Spaeth, Ada-Borup West
Charlie Zok, Detroit Lakes
Ethan Larson, Barnesville
Coaches
Jake Schauer, Grand Forks Central
Eric Burgad, Kindred
Greg Dobitz, Oakes
Todd Lambrecht, Devils Lake
11-man West
Logan Rist, Des Lacs-Burlington
Ty Hughes, Des Lacs-Burlington
Keaton Cole, Nedrose
Phoenix Delorme, Turtle Mountain
Roman Fossum, Bowman County
Carter Henke, Bismarck
Luke Dockter, Bismarck
Quin Hafner, Bismarck
Preston Lemar, Bismarck
Bridger Owens, Bismarck
Simon Buchfinck, Beulah
Riley Moulton, Beulah
Gavin Lill, Bismarck Century
Austin Smith, Bismarck Century
Alex Vyska, Bismarck Legacy
Ethan Halverson, Dickinson
Cole Skabo, Dickinson
Jamison Rime, Velva-Garrison-Drake-Anamoose
Coy Okeson, Bishop Ryan
Jack Hynek, Stanley
Ethyn Jessen, Stanley
Tyler Gjellstad, Stanley
Isaac Emmel, Shiloh Christian
Noah Schuette, Shiloh Christian
Cayden Neurohr, Killdeer
Martin Waggoner Jr., Watford City
Gage Glaser, Dickinson Trinity
Ty Dassinger, Dickinson Trinity
Carter Knutson, Southern McLean
Hunter Corbin, Mandan
DeJarius Jones, Minot
Lucas Beeter, Minot
Derrick Arivett, Minot
Michael George, Minot
Colter Azbell, Williston
Zach Jeuch, East Grand Forks
Mike Gapp, Polk County West
Drew Harris, Lake Park-Audubon
Coaches
Mark Kennedy, Williston
John Odermann, Dickinson Trinity
John Tuchsherer, Dickinson
Andrew Cook, Killdeer
9-man East
Nick Wulfekuhle, Richland
Havlin Delong, North Prairie
Blake Mattson, North Prairie
Carter Casavant, North Prairie
Parker Simon, North Star
Luke Martinson, Sargent County
Josh Wittich, Sargent County
Nick Hansen, Sargent County
Kolten Kadoun, Sargent County
Grady Wehlander, Sargent County
Tyler Brandt, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
Levi Kackman, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
Jared Quam, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
Parker Huberg, Hankinson
Cooper Boll, Hankinson
Zachary Gibson, Nelson County
Ross Thompson, Nelson County
Jaxon Baumgarn, Nelson County
Connor Knatterud, New Rockford-Sheyenne-Maddock
DJ Mudgett, New Rockford-Sheyenne-Maddock
Logan Maddock, New Rockford-Sheyenne-Maddock
Macyn Olson, New Rockford-Sheyenne-Maddock
Jonathon Leonard, St. John
Blase Isaacson, LaMoure-Litchville-Marion
Connor Dahl, Maple River
Ryan Kangas, Win-E-Mac
Coaches
Josh Keller, North Prairie
Jason Monilaws, Hankinson
Scott Strenge, Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
Daniel Grande, North Star
9-man West
Ethan Amundson, Surrey
Nash Wollenzien, Towner-Granville-Upham
Ty Schmidt, Towner-Granville-Upham
Hunter Davis, Tioga
Braden Jahner, Hettinger-Scranton
Maddox Pierce, Hettinger-Scranton
Weston Zacher, Grant County-Flasher
Trevor Miller, Kidder County
Collin Zimmerman, Kidder County
Maddox Juntunen, Westhope-Newburg-Glenburn
Colin Goettle, South Border
Connor Kosiak, South Border
Trevor Schmidt, South Border
Clay Jacob, South Border
Ethan Maier, New Salem-Almont
Jace Jochim, Linton H-M-B
Riley Richter, Linton H-M-B
Matthew Huether, Hettinger County
Jaren Rafferty, Hettinger County
Tallen Binstock, Hettinger County
Cris Peppard, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood
Lucas Sims, Central McLean
Von Irwin, Central McLean
Keaton Wehrman, Alexander
Alex Churness, Clearbrook-Gonvick
Coaches
Evan Mellmer, South Border
Ben Wollenzien, Towner-Granville-Upham
Tim Schaffer, Tioga
Kurtis Walls, Linton-H-M-B
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DICKINSON — Property tax bills are arriving, and as inflation, taxes and property values continue to rise, many North Dakota homeowners are feeling the strain of higher household expenses.
Two state programs — the primary residence credit and the homestead property tax credit — aim to ease that burden by reducing, and in some cases eliminating, property taxes for eligible homeowners.
The primary residence credit provides a flat credit of up to $1,600 for qualifying homeowners, regardless of age or income. The homestead credit, meanwhile, reduces the taxable value of a home for seniors and individuals with disabilities, significantly lowering or eliminating their tax bill.
Eligible households may apply for both credits, further reducing the amount owed.
Primary residence credit: Who qualifies and how much is available
The primary residence credit was originally capped at $500 in 2023. In 2025, lawmakers increased the credit to $1,600 after Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1176 into law on May 3, 2025.
To qualify, a homeowner must own and occupy a home in North Dakota as their primary residence. Eligible properties include houses,
mobile homes
, townhomes, duplexes and condominiums. Homes held in trust also qualify. There are no age or income limits, and only one credit is allowed per household.
The credit may be applied up to the amount of property tax owed.
“We’re asking the public to take just a few minutes — please come to us, tell us who you are,” State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus said during a press briefing at the Capitol on Dec. 19. “That is the difference between applying the credit across the board and diluting it for everyone or having a larger credit amount of $1,600.”
Armstrong also highlighted the impact of the expanded credit in an
opinion column
.
“Since we more than tripled the credit to $1,600, the number of households paying no property taxes in 2025 has increased to 50,000,” he wrote.
Homestead property tax credit: Using health expenses to qualify
Unlike the primary residence credit, the homestead credit reduces the taxable value of a qualifying home.
To be eligible, applicants must be 65 or older or have a permanent or total disability, own and occupy the home as their primary residence, and have a household income of $70,000 or less. There is no age requirement for individuals with disabilities. Only one spouse may apply if a married couple lives together.
Households earning $40,000 or less may qualify for a 100% reduction in taxable value, up to $9,000. Those earning between $40,001 and $70,000 may qualify for a 50% reduction, up to $4,500.
Out-of-pocket medical expenses can be deducted when calculating household income. Eligible expenses include unreimbursed medical costs paid during the prior year for the homeowner, spouse or dependents. Subtracting those expenses may move applicants into a lower income tier or help them qualify.
Stark County Auditor and Treasurer
Karen Richard
said the credit has eliminated tax bills for many approved applicants.
“Out of the 725 approved homestead credit applications, there were 355 applicants who had a zero-dollar tax bill just from receiving the homestead credit,” Richard said.
She added that participation remains low.
“There are most likely many more seniors who qualify but do not realize the homestead credit exists,” Richard said. “Any way possible to get the word out could really help individuals living on fixed incomes.”
Applying for both credits
Some households qualify for both programs. The homestead credit is applied first, followed by the primary residence credit.
“By applying for and receiving both credits, an additional 149 applicants received a zero-dollar tax bill,” Richard said. “Out of 725 approved homestead applicants, 504 owed nothing for 2025 property taxes.”
It’s also important to note that either credit applies to special assessments, which may still result in a balance owed.
Applications for both credits must be submitted to a local assessor or county director of tax equalization between Jan. 1 and April 1 of the year the credit is requested. For 2026 taxes, the deadline is April 1, 2026.
Sarah Ruffin, who processes homestead and veterans credit applications for Stark County, encouraged seniors to seek assistance if needed.
“If you are over 65, own your home and earn under $70,000 per year, come talk to me about the homestead credit,” Ruffin said.
Homestead credit applications are available at
tax.nd.gov/homestead
.Primary residence credit applications must be completed online at
tax.nd.gov/prc
.
“The pen is mightier than the sword.”
As a professional writer with more than 10 years of experience, Kelly lives by these words. With a bachelor’s degree in communication, majoring in broadcasting and journalism, and a fiery passion for writing that began in childhood, she uses the power of words to make an impact in the community — informing, educating, and entertaining a wide range of audiences.
As a journalist, what Kelly loves most about her job is the ability to bring unique stories to the public and give people a voice that can be heard around the world. Whether through print or digital platforms, her goal is to share stories people enjoy reading while spreading valuable information that supports the welfare of southwest North Dakota and its people.
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