North Dakota
ND Military Gallery design unanimously approved
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This architectural rendering shows the interior of a portion of the North Dakota Military Gallery to be built onto the North Dakota Heritage Center. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2025.
BISMARCK – In a significant milestone for the North Dakota National Guard, the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission unanimously approved the architectural design development drawings for a new military gallery addition on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The military gallery will be located on the south side of the N.D. Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.
The approved design includes a 20,000-square-foot military gallery, a N.D. National Guard regimental room, an expanded food service area, and an outdoor courtyard and amphitheater space, all within the approximately 60,000-square-foot addition. With this approval, the planning team is now ready to proceed with the development of construction documents.
“This gallery stands as a testament to our shared commitment to honoring the past, inspiring future generations, and educating all who walk through its doors,” said Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber, deputy adjutant general, N. D. National Guard.
The project, authorized by the 2023 state Legislative Assembly, is funded through a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota for up to $20 million. Additional funds will be raised through a N.D. National Guard Foundation capital campaign. Construction of the military gallery is scheduled to begin in fall 2025 and be completed by fall 2027.
“We are grateful for the planning commission’s approval of this project,” said State Historical Society director Bill Peterson. “This has been a collaborative effort with the North Dakota National Guard, spanning three years. Our shared vision is to create a gallery that honors our active military personnel and veterans, educates and preserves history, and inspires our citizens. This addition to the State Museum will be a true gem.”
The gallery will showcase the military and the personal stories of North Dakotans serving in all branches of the armed forces. It will also give visitors the opportunity to learn about the first Native American military societies, acts of bravery, conflict-based missions, humanitarian aid and pivotal moments in history.
“This is another milestone in our pursuit of excellence in North Dakota,” said Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, adjutant general, N.D. National Guard. “This has been a discussion for 50 years and we are now making it happen. Together, we will honor our rich military history and those who have served, and educate and inspire future generations.”
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BRECKENRIDGE — Coaches, teammates, friends and family gathered in the south parking lot of Breckenridge High School for another state tournament sendoff.
Corbin Abner Lee / Wahpeton Daily News
This year, it was Troy Berndt taking the ceremonial convertible ride. He is headed to St. Michael-Albertville High School for the Minnesota Class A State Track and Field Meet on June 4-6.
Corbin Abner Lee / Wahpeton Daily News
He will be running in the third heat of the 400-meter prelims, scheduled for 4:52 p.m. June 4. There are seven athletes in each heat, 21 total, and nine will advance to the finals at 6:20 p.m. June 5.
The top two finishers in each heat advance, along with the next three best times. Berndt’s personal best time of 50.67 has him seeded 13th, but the 10th-, 11th- and 12th-seeded runners are less than five hundredths of a second ahead of him. The eighth- and ninth-seeded runners are also close, at 50.33 and 50.39, respectively.
Berndt dropped nearly seven-tenths of a second from his previous personal best at the Section 6A West Subsection Meet on May 21, running 51.35, and shaved another 0.68 seconds off at the Section 6A Championships on May 28 with a time of 50.67. If he keeps lowering his time, he will have a shot at reaching the podium against the best runners in Class A.
Corbin Abner Lee / Wahpeton Daily News
Results and photos will be available online immediately following the race June 4 and in the June 10 print edition of the Wahpeton Daily News.
Corbin Lee is a sports reporter for the Wahpeton Daily News and Richland County News-Monitor. Corbin can be reached by calling (701) 291-3551 or emailing corbin.lee@wahpetondailynews.com.
On this day in 1971, Rugby repeated as North Dakota’s high school sand greens golf champion behind medalist Dwight Stempson’s winning performance.
Here is the complete story as it appeared in the paper that day:
Rugby Repeats As Sand Greens Golf Champion
RUGBY, N. D. — Rugby repeated as North Dakota high school sand greens golf champion here Wednesday, posting a four-man total of 293 strokes for 18 holes.
Led by medalist Dwight Stempson’s medalist 36-35 — 71, the Panthers were eight strokes ahead of runnerup Stanley, which had a 301. Following were Garrison 311, Beulah 315, Leeds 322, Ashley 323, Bottineau 328, Pembina 329, Tioga 332, Parshall 341 and Hettinger 342.
Stempson and teammate Bruce Carlson each had one-under par 71s, but Carlson was unable to be at the regional and wasn’t qualified for individual honors.
Rounding out the Rugby totals were Delwin Wilson 40-37 — 77 and Dennett Hutchinson 35-39 — 74. Gary Kirchoffner, 41-39 — 80, was Rugby’s fifth entrant with the best four-of-five scores counted.
Runnerup Stanley was led by Steve Springan’s 34-38 — 72 and Joe Springan’s 36-38 — 74. Their two-man total of 146 strokes was good enough for the doubles title. Two strokes back with a 148 was the duo of Stempson and Wilson. Stan Saathoff and Mike Stepina of Garrison each had 76s for a 152 total and the Ashley combo of Steve Maier (76) and Dave Kretschmar (78) was fourth with a 154.
Stempson was the driving contest winner with a distance of 280 yards. Chris Knutson of Garrison headed the pitch and putt competition.
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