Illinois farmer Tom Ritter was more than a farmer. At 73 years old, he was a man who still lived to serve. “Dad was someone who just absolutely loved agriculture,” says Cory Ritter. “I like to tell ...

J&R Vacuum and Sewing, a staple of downtown Bismarck for nearly half a century, will shut its doors toward the end of the year as the owner puts more of a focus on community work.