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Good morning to you Dickinson! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which two Dickinson employers just ranked among the region's best?
  • What did leaders decide about Dickinson's growing housing crunch?
  • When does it actually pay to fly into Dickinson instead?

Also on today's calendar: Dickinson Regional Fall Gathering and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy with partial sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fisher Industries, Steffes among 50 best places to work in 2026 (thedickinsonpress.com) — Two major Dickinson employers, Fisher Industries and Steffes, have again been named among Prairie Business Magazine's 50 Best Places to Work, each extending decade‑long streaks on the list. Both companies, headquartered in Dickinson, emphasize strong workplace culture and are actively hiring, with Fisher listing over 50 openings and Steffes advertising 38 job opportunities across its locations.
   

2. North Dakota Housing Finance Agency hosts Community Housing Needs Forum to address housing concerns (thedickinsonpress.com) — Local leaders, lenders, and developers gathered in Dickinson for a Community Housing Needs Forum to tackle the region's growing housing shortage. Speakers shared data showing Southwest North Dakota may need 2,700 new units by 2034, discussed barriers like labor, regulations, and low inventory, and highlighted solutions ranging from senior housing projects to USDA loans and state-led blight removal efforts.
   

3. Badlands Flights Bismarck vs Dickinson: 184-Mile Drive Picks Winner 2026 (mightytravels.com) — If you're flying to or from Dickinson, this deep dive shows why many Badlands travelers save money by flying into Bismarck and driving, even though Dickinson is closer. It breaks down airfare, MileagePlus award costs, rental cars, winter road closures, and when severe weather or Sunday night arrivals make Dickinson's airport the smarter backup despite higher effective prices.
   

4. Best private high schools in North Dakota (voiceofalexandria.com) — Two Dickinson schools rank among North Dakota's top private options, with Trinity Catholic Schools and Hope Christian Academy both earning strong marks for academics and class sizes. Families can compare enrollment, grade levels, and student-teacher ratios across 15 leading private schools statewide, useful if you're weighing local choices against options in Bismarck, Minot, Fargo, and beyond.
   

5. Hazen's Jungers, Batke light up Southern McLean in blowout (centralnordak.com) — Hazen's football team is surging after a 54-20 win over Heart River, setting up a key upcoming test against Dickinson Trinity, which sits at 4-1. With playoff hopes still alive, Hazen's explosive passing attack will challenge Trinity's defense, giving local fans a meaningful matchup to watch in the coming weeks.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday October 2
  • Volleyball: JV Game vs Center-Stanton vs. South Heart School (Aw
    Center-Stanton High School
    4:30 pm
  • Volleyball: Varsity Game vs Center-Stanton vs. South Heart Schoo
    Center-Stanton High School
    6:00 pm
  • Football: Southern McLean vs Heart River (Varsity)
    Belfield High School
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • Volleyball: 8th Gr. Volleyball Tournament (Junior High)
    South Heart High School High School Gym
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Dickinson. Apply here.
  • Dunham's Sports posted a job opening for Cashier in Dickinson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dickinson here.

Ok Dickinson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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