North Dakota
Grand Forks Red River rallies from 2-0 deficit, tops Bismarck Century to return to state semifinals
FARGO — The Grand Forks Red River boys hockey team found themselves down two goals with about eight minutes left to play in the second period against West No. 3 seed Bismarck Century in the North Dakota state quarterfinals Thursday at Scheels Arena in Fargo.
It took just 34 seconds in the middle of the second for the Roughriders to tie the game. Five minutes later, Red River, the No. 2 seed in the East, took the lead, one they wouldn’t give up in Red River’s 5-2 win over Century.
Ryan Wasvick started the scoring with a backhand goal, and Griffen Haagenson tied the game with a tap-in off Century goaltender Hoyt Ubl’s foot.
Defenseman Thomas Peterson scored from just in front of the blue line to give Red River a 3-2 lead.
“That line has been really good for us lately,” coach Tim Skarperud said of the second line of Wasvick, Haagenson and Keegan Buckley. “It’s because (they are) hard-nosed, get to the net. Both of those goals were within a foot or two feet from the net. We talk about getting around that net and getting around the puck, and they were rewarded for that. It’s all those little things that win championships.”
The final two periods of the quarterfinal were a 180-degree turn from how Red River started the game. The Riders struggled to stay in their offensive zone early, but went back to their blue-collar style of play and got pucks on the net in the latter half of the game.
Mason Ray and Grant Gardner scored for the Riders in the third to extend the lead. Red River almost had another goal added to their total: Early in the second period, a puck went in between the legs of Century goalie Ubl. Red River fans thought the puck went in, but when Ubl stood, the puck sat on the red line.
Gardner and Buckley, who assisted on Haagenson and Peterson’s goals, both ended with two points each in the win.
Red River goalie Tucker Hager had 27 saves in the win, including 11 in the final period. Kaden Roness and Haydon Eckart scored for Century in the first, and Ubl ended with 23 saves.
The Riders will play No. 4 Fargo South/Shanley in the semifinals Friday. Red River lost in triple overtime to South/Shanley in the state championship game last season. South/Shanley beat West’s No. 1 Dickinson 3-2 in the first quarterfinal Thursday.
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David Samson/The Forum
GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks man is working to overturn his conviction for killing his friend.
Donald Bartlette’s attorney, Kiara Costa Kraus-Parr, wants the North Dakota Supreme Court to declare a mistrial when he was found guilty of manslaughter in the October 2024 death of Tony Kiehl.
During a hearing Monday, June 22, Costa Kraus-Parr said prosecutors unfairly made jurors biased against Bartlette at trial in August of last year.
That includes referencing past drug use and testimony from a witness who called Bartlette a bully.
That testimony was objected to, and the objection was sustained.
Bartlette was found guilty of manslaughter and was later sentenced in December to 10 years in prison.
Bartlette, 46, maintains Kiehl, 49, came at him with a knife and he acted in self-defense.
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Funeral Mass for Delia “Dee” Sianghio, 91, of Dickinson, will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson, with Father Ryan Martire celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery.
Visitation for Dee will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Monday, June 22, 2026 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, with rosary and vigil taking place at 6:00 pm. Dee passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at her home. Delia was born on September 5, 1934 in Zambales, Philippines to Dr. Aqualino and Solita (Ortin) Edaño. The eldest of 5 children, Delia graduated college in 1958 from University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Delia met Dr. Gregorio L. Sianghio and married in 1960, having 3 children, Leyden, Homer and Lourdes. The family embarked on a great adventure and emigrated to the United States in 1971, ultimately settling in Dickinson, ND, where Dr. Gregorio practiced in Anesthesiology at St. Joseph Hospital. Much to Delia’s dismay, she experienced extreme cold, blizzards, and having to travel to West Fargo, ND for authentic Philippine ingredients for traditional food. Delia was an avid reader, history buff, and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. After her husband died in 1985, she became an active volunteer at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Dickinson and enjoyed exercising to step-aerobics. Delia is survived by daughter Dr. Leyden Sianghio-Reamer (Joe Reamer), Boerne, TX; son Homer Siañghio (Cindy M. Steiner-Siañghio), Kent, WA; and daughter Lourdes E. Sianghio, TX/ND; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Delia is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Aqualino and Solita Edaño of Zambales, Philippines; husband Dr. Gregorio Sianghio of Dickinson, ND; sisters Aqualina and Susan; and brothers Aqualino Jr. and Lino, all from Zambales, Philippines. Remembrances and condolences can be shared at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
BISMARCK — The public is invited to the opening of the State Historical Society of North Dakota’s new exhibit, “North Dakota 250 Road Trip: Our American Story,” with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.
Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, visitors can enjoy light refreshments, live music by Mythtickle, face painting, Scouting America Pinewood Derby races and opportunities to visit with agency curators, archivists and community partners until 1 p.m.
Developed as part of the America250 commemoration, the free exhibit explores North Dakota’s significant role in the American story through themes of travel, migration, innovation, and community. Visitors can explore highlights of how North Dakota has influenced the nation and how the nation has shaped us, beginning with stories dating back to the 1770s from tribal nations.
“We designed this exhibit as a road trip through North Dakota’s past, present, and future,” Exhibitions Manager David Newell said. “We are encouraging people to discover new stories and explore places they haven’t visited yet.”
Visitors can plan their own road trips, contribute to the state’s story on a kiosk, research longtime owners of Centennial Farms and learn how to explore your roots.
“This exhibit is an American story, a North Dakota story, and a personal story,” Audience Engagement & Museums Director Kimberly Jondahl said. “We invite people to dive into their own family histories using State Archives resources in the genealogy area. Do you know where your own people were in 1776?”
These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.
The North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, located at 612 E. Boulevard Ave. in Bismarck, is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free.
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