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🌱 How will Alexander challenge Trenton’s red-hot, tournament-winning Tigers next week?

Alexander, North Dakota Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Alexander! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Alexander challenge Trenton’s red-hot, tournament-winning Tigers next week?
  • What really happened with the firearm found on Alexander school grounds?

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 43.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Trenton Tigers hoist New England tournament trophy (willistonherald.com) — Trenton’s volleyball team will host Alexander next week in a key home matchup, giving local fans a chance to see their squad take on a regional rival. The Tigers just repeated as New England Invite champions and remain undefeated in Region 3 and District 5 play, riding strong momentum into those home games.
   

• Alison's Top Bakken Stories - Friday, October 2, 2026 (blogspot.com) — Two Alexander-focused stories stand out in this Bakken news roundup: an active investigation after a firearm was found on Alexander school grounds, and the restoration of a rare 1963 crop sprayer originally built in Alexander. Alongside broader energy and political headlines, these items highlight both a serious safety concern and a piece of the town’s agricultural heritage.
   

📸 Around Alexander

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alexander

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    Tuesday October 6
  • VB ALEXANDER @ TRENTON - JH/JV/V
    Alexander Public Schools Trenton, ND 58801, USA
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday October 8
  • VB TIOGA @ ALEXANDER - JH/JV/V
    Alexander Public Schools, 601 Delaney St, Alexander
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sunoco, LP posted a job opening for Warehouseman - Driver in Watford City. Apply here.
  • Oneok, Inc. posted a job opening for Pipeline Operator - Associate (Alexander, Watford City or Williston, ND) in Watford City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alexander here.

🗞 Nearby News

Williston

  • Bismarck Airport fire station, AARP advocacy, moose in Williston (kxnet.com)
  • Williston man charged with sexually extorting children, bond set at $1 million (kxnet.com)
  • Williston residents discuss data center benefits, risks at public forum (willistonherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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