TO SOW GRASS OR SOW COMMUNITY?

TO SOW GRASS OR SOW COMMUNITY?

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The Edmore Public School Board is trying to find an answer to a question revolving around a plot of land on their grounds - to sow grass or sow community?“We have it all worked up and everything, and what we’re trying to see is if we’re going to go back to grass or if anybody in the community wants…
Larry Schwab

Larry Schwab

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(May 28, 1928 - April 23, 2024 ) Mass of Christian Burial was held April 29, 2024, in Strasburg, N.D., for Larry Schwab, 95, of Strasburg, who passed away on April 23, 2024, at the Strasburg Care Center.Larry was born May 28,1928, to John and Magdalena (Baumgartner) Schwab in Strasburg, N.D. He was…
Richard N. Ritter

Richard N. Ritter

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Mass of Christian Burial took place in Devils Lake on May 2, 2024, for Richard N. Ritter, 85, of Devils Lake, formerly of Munich, N.D., who passed away April 28, 2024, at CHI, St. Alexius Health, Devils Lake. Burial with military honors will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Munich on Friday,…
The entire Pembina County Chess Team poses for a photo.

First annual Pembina County Chess Tournament

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The first annual Pembina County Chess Tournament was held April 14 at the Pembina County Courthouse with five communities putting together teams; Cavalier, Crystal, Drayton, Pembina and Walhalla. The first rounds were played downstairs in the Farmers room with the final rounds being played in the…
Reflecting on this spring’s “Junk Shop Hop"

Reflecting on this spring’s “Junk Shop Hop"

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The past weekend brought with it the spring Junk Shop Hop event in northeast North Dakota. A list of regional stores took part, including three in Langdon.The day after the event, Jess Balsdon talked about how the event went on Saturday. Balsdon is the owner of Jess’s Junk in Osnabrock and is the…
From left to right: Jane Sillers, Adam Hart, and Kate Sillers will be performing their recital on May 11. Submitted photo.

Senior Music Recital on May 11

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Jane Sillers, Kate Sillers, and Adam Hart will be presenting their Senior Recital on Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Church in Langdon. The program will feature instrumental, vocal, and piano selections.Jane and Kate began their music journey with piano lessons from Lisa…
Calf performance will be measured during a feeding study at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center. (NDSU photo)

North Dakota Angus University Feed-out begins in June

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Cattle producers will have an opportunity to see how Angus-sired cattle from their operation perform in a feedlot during the North Dakota Angus University calf feed-out program this summer and fall. North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center is partnering with the North…
Estimated average cropland per acre values from 2018-2024 (NDSU photo)

North Dakota cropland values up significantly while cash rents see modest gains

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North Dakota cropland values increased 11.59% heading into the spring of 2024, marching upward from 2,863 per acre to 3,174 per acre, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agricultural finance specialist.This represents the third year in a row where North Dakota cropland…
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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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Mandatory testing takes effect –In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. A negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement will be traced. The Agriculture…
Northern Ag Snip

Northern Ag Snip

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Over the last few days our area lawns and ditches have started to regrow and green up. Last week’s rains really sped up the process, but I can’t help but recognize the spots in my yard and in other yards throughout the community.There are a few different things that can happen to a lawn in the…
Letter from the Publisher

Letter from the Publisher

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Have you ever searched and searched for something you never had in the first place? Since before vacation, I’ve been looking for a certain pair of Levi’s that are fairly new, and I like how they fit. I must admit, my closet is a little full, and my inventory of jeans is rather large, so my search…
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A portion of the large group of volunteers pose for a photo on the 2nd day of their sale. According…
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A Langdon house, which many residents say has become an iconic eyesore, is facing demolition this…
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A big congratulations goes out to Raquel Bata of Langdon. On Saturday April 27, she graduated Summa…
TO SOW GRASS OR SOW COMMUNITY?

TO SOW GRASS OR SOW COMMUNITY?

The Edmore Public School Board is trying to find an answer to a question revolving around a plot of land on their grounds - to sow grass or sow community? “We have it all worked up and everything, and what we’re trying to see is if we’re going to go back to grass or if anybody in the community wants to take a plot,” explained Diane Martinson, principal and business manager at Edmore Public School. This isn’t the typical community garden readers may be picturing in their heads with neighbors blissfully working as a team on an entire plot and sharing their crops come harvest.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

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Kendra and Joel Schneider showing off their tractor drawings.

Views from the Borderland’s homeschool group

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Every Friday from 2-3 p.m. throughout the month of April, a regional group of approximately 20 homeschool students ranging in ages 7-12 from Langdon, Mountain, and Cavalier took art classes. The classes were hosted at Trinity Methodist Church in Cavalier, which was gracious enough to accommodate the group. Lessons taught by Hilary Nowatzki centered around how to draw using the grid-scale method, understanding perspective, shading, and other drawing techniques.
Symington selected for North Dakota Leadership Seminar

Symington selected for North Dakota Leadership Seminar

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Jamestown, N.D. – Gavin Symington has been selected to represent North Border-Walhalla High School at North Dakota Leadership Seminar May 31June 2 at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown. Symington, child of Melvin Symington, was selected to represent his school at the North Dakota Leadership Seminar because of his leadership skills, commitment to community service and involvement in his school and community.
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Sports 

Lady Cards softball splits two games at Minot jamboree

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
The schedule is starting to get busy for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls softball team. The Lady Cards played in a jamboree in Minot on April 27, beating Rugby 16-6 by the 10-run rule then losing to Velva-Drake-Anamoose 10-4. After those two contests, the Cardinals record is 3-2, as they had their latest game postponed. The Cards game at Larimore was rained out on Aug. 30, and their home game with Grafton was moved to May 1. The Cardinals will play at Thompson on May 6 and at May-Port-C-G on May 8 in two games that will be huge for seeding for the Region 2 Tournament. They will also host Nelson County-Midkota in their last home game of the season on May 9.

Langdon boys take home 1st, girls 5th at Pembina County Meet April 23

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Boys results - Pembina County Meet April 23 Langdon boys team overall (10 teams) - 1st place, 134 points Performer of the Meet: Jacob Lowery 1st - Rudy Moser, 1600M, 5:08.7 1st - Cody Amble, 400M, 52.10 1st - Tanner McDonald, 800M, 2:11.8 1st - Cody Amble, Triple Jump, 39’9.5” 1st - Jake Sanders, Pole Vault, 10’6” 2nd - Rudy Moser, 3200M, 11:27 2nd - Tanner McDonald, Triple Jump, 37’7.5” 2nd - Eli Johnson, High Jump, 5’2” 2nd - Jacob Lowery, Shot Put, 44’ 2nd - Nick Kingzett, Long Jump, 19’3.5” 3rd - Cody Amble, Long Jump, 19’0.5” 3rd - Evan Hall, Miles Fincher, TJ Henderson, and Brett Bryant; 4X100 Relay, 50.9 4th - Cody Amble, 100M, 11.5 4th - Noah Foster, 1600M, 5:23.10 4th - Miles Fincher, 300H, 49.3 4th - Tanner McDonald, Long Jump, 18’10.5” 5th - Nick Kingzett, 400M, 55.3 6th - Jacob Lowery, Discuss, 112’ 6th - Evan Hall, Miles Fincher, TJ Henderson, and Jake Sanders; 4X200 Relay, 1:47.7 8th - Noah Foster, 800M, 2:25 8th - Reed Scherr, Discuss, 93’1 Girls results - Pembina County Meet April 23 Langdon girls team overall (10 teams) - 5th place, 100 points Performer of the Meet: Aubrey Badding 1st - Olivia Lorenz, 3200M, 13:53 1st - Aubrey Badding, Long Jump, 16’1.5” 1st - Meredith Romfo, Javelin, 114’6” 2nd - Olivia Lorenz, 1600M, 6:12.5 2nd - Aubrey Badding, 400M,1:03.4 2nd - Aubrey Badding, Triple Jump, 33’6.5” 3rd - McKenna Schneider, Drew Rostvet, Meggy Hetletved, and Meredith Romfo; 4X100 Relay, 55.1 4th - Meggy Hetletved, 300H, 54.2 4th - Christine Joyner, Discus, 99’6.5” 4th - Christine Joyner, Shot Put, 31’3” 5th - Drew Rostvet, 100M, 13.9 6th - Meredith Romfo, 100M, 14.0 6th - Meggy Hetletved, 100H, 18.5 6th - McKenna Schneider, Javelin, 79’10.5” 6th - Olivia Lorenz, Pole Vault, 7’ 7th - McKenna Schneider, 100M, 14.0 7th - Taya Feist, 400M, 1:09.6.
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Opinion 

THE MORNING RUN:

THE MORNING RUN: Rain, rain, go away, come again the end of May

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Quick little shout out to Charlie Jordan for fixing my laptop so I could finish my article this week and not lose the last two years’ worth of articles, committee info and various other stuff that would have been nearly impossible to replicate or replace. I called him in a panic during track practice, dropped off my laptop as soon as I could, and got a text message half an hour later saying it was fixed. I don’t know what kind of magic computer juju he performed on it, but it works again, and I can submit my article on time. You won’t have to skim over an extra-long and boring Mitzel article. Whew! Thanks, Charlie!
Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
The weather can be such a tease, huh? I got to work on my tan just a few weeks ago, spending time in the sun while repairing the mural wall. I even got to wear a tank top for a couple hours! I would later spend time out on my deck, cleaning the four rugs I got for a steal at the Cancer Crusader’s rummage sale.
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