Heavy truck traffic and increased vehicle volumes during the Highway 1 construction project have contributed to deteriorating conditions on some township roads, prompting concerns from local officials and residents. Submitted photo

Heavy truck traffic and increased vehicle volumes during the Highway 1 construction project have contributed to deteriorating conditions on some township roads, prompting concerns from local officials and residents. Submitted photo

How the Highway 1 project is affecting township roads, farmers and rural communitiesWhat began as a reconstruction project on Highway 1 between Langdon and Nekoma has become a source of growing frustration for area residents, farmers, truck drivers, township officials and local businesses who say…
Marjorie V. Pitcher

Marjorie V. Pitcher

A memorial service will be held June 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Walhaleconomics la Lutheran Church in Walhalla, N.D., for Marjorie V. Pitcher, 73, of Walhalla, who passed away on December 10, 2025, in Walhalla. Interment will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in Walhalla following the service.…
Evelyn Mae Chaput

Evelyn Mae Chaput

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior on June 11, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church in Copperstown, N.D., for Evelyn Mae Chaput, 91, a longtime resident of Cooperstown, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Catherine South in Fargo on March 8,…
Delenore (Del) Damus Edward Chaput

Delenore (Del) Damus Edward Chaput

A funeral service will be held June 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at St. George Catholic Church in Cooperstown, N.D., for Delenore (Del) Damus Edward Chaput, 92, a longtime resident of Cooperstown, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Catherine South in Fargo…
Wayne Howard French

Wayne Howard French

Wayne French, a man whose life radiated faith, kindness and quiet strength, passed away peacefully April 29, 2026, at the age of 84.Born to Webster and Sarah French of Osnabrock, N.D., Wayne was one of five (very tall) brothers. He attended North Dakota State University, where he began dating his…
Grant W. Nelson

Grant W. Nelson

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, N.D., with visitation starting at Noon for Grant W. Nelson of Langdon and St. George, Utah, who passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 98. Inurnment will be at Union Cemetery…
Jane Hart poses with a plaque recognizing her 42 years of dedication to Langdon Area track and field, honoring a coaching career that spanned from 1984 to 2026 and the accomplishments of countless athletes she mentored along the way. Photo by Larry Stokke

Jane Hart poses with a plaque recognizing her 42 years of dedication to Langdon Area track and field, honoring a coaching career that spanned from 1984 to 2026 and the accomplishments of countless athletes she mentored along the way. Photo by Larry Stokke

For four decades, spring in Langdon meant one thing for Jane Hart: track season.Now, after her final state track meet, Hart is stepping away from coaching, bringing to a close a career that has touched generations of Cardinal athletes and helped shape one of the area's most successful track and…
Theo Romfo was named to the 2026 Class B Baseball All-State First Team and honored as the NDHSCA Powerade Outstanding Senior Athlete. The Langdon Area/Munich senior capped off an impressive season as one of the state's top players. Photo by Larry Stokke

Theo Romfo was named to the 2026 Class B Baseball All-State First Team and honored as the NDHSCA Powerade Outstanding Senior Athlete. The Langdon Area/Munich senior capped off an impressive season as one of the state's top players. Photo by Larry Stokke

Older brother Jack got the same honor in 2023; Theo and Landon Schneider also make All-State teamThe State B High School Baseball Tournament concluded at Jack Brown Stadium in Jamestown on May 30 when Park River Area beat Kindred for the title. After the tourney was over, there was an awards…
Ryder Moser, left, represented Langdon Area/Munich, while Bjorn Evenson, right, represented the North Border Eagles during Day 1 of the North Dakota State B Golf Tournament in Carrington on June 2. The two area golfers earned spots among the state's top competitors and showcased local talent on the state stage. Photo by Larry Stokke

Ryder Moser, left, represented Langdon Area/Munich, while Bjorn Evenson, right, represented the North Border Eagles during Day 1 of the North Dakota State B Golf Tournament in Carrington on June 2. The two area golfers earned spots among the state's top competitors and showcased local talent on the state stage. Photo by Larry Stokke

Langdon-Munich sophomore Ryder Moser and North Border senior Bjorn Evenson competed at the 2026 State Class B Boys' Golf Tournament held at Crossroads Golf Club in Carrington on June 2-3.After the first round, Moser was in eighth place overall, shooting an even par 72 through the first 18 holes (…
Austin Lafrenz. Submitted photo

Austin Lafrenz. Submitted photo

Voters will have choices to make this election season as four candidates compete for three seats on the Cavalier County Commission.Two incumbent commissioners, Austin Lafrenz and Nick Moser, are seeking re-election. While two newcomers - Patrick Hall and Brett Zeis - have entered the race to help…
An old farm windmill stands silhouetted against a colorful prairie sunset, a reminder of the agricultural heritage that continues to shape the Borderland landscape. Submitted photo

An old farm windmill stands silhouetted against a colorful prairie sunset, a reminder of the agricultural heritage that continues to shape the Borderland landscape. Submitted photo

Long days and favorable conditions helped producers make substantial planting gains during the final week of May.
Jane Hart poses with a plaque recognizing her 42 years of dedication to Langdon Area track and field, honoring a coaching career that spanned from 1984 to 2026 and the accomplishments of countless athletes she mentored along the way. Photo by Larry Stokke

Jane Hart poses with a plaque recognizing her 42 years of dedication to Langdon Area track and field, honoring a coaching career that spanned from 1984 to 2026 and the accomplishments of countless athletes she mentored along the way. Photo by Larry Stokke

For four decades, spring in Langdon meant one thing for Jane Hart: track season.Now, after her…
Austin Lafrenz. Submitted photo

Austin Lafrenz. Submitted photo

Voters will have choices to make this election season as four candidates compete for three seats on…
Langdon Area High School. Photo by Kacy Kakela

Langdon Area High School. Photo by Kacy Kakela

There is something special about graduating in a small town.Your journey did not happen in crowded…
Heavy truck traffic and increased vehicle volumes during the Highway 1 construction project have contributed to deteriorating conditions on some township roads, prompting concerns from local officials and residents. Submitted photo

Heavy truck traffic and increased vehicle volumes during the Highway 1 construction project have contributed to deteriorating conditions on some township roads, prompting concerns from local officials and residents. Submitted photo

The cost of a detour

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How the Highway 1 project is affecting township roads, farmers and rural communities What began as a reconstruction project on Highway 1 between Langdon and Nekoma has become a source of growing frustration for area residents, farmers, truck drivers, township officials and local businesses who say deteriorating road conditions and increased traffic on local roads are creating costly and potentially dangerous situations across the area. Residents, agricultural businesses and local officials say the project's timing, road conditions and lack of suitable alternate routes have shifted heavy traffic onto county and township roads that were never designed to handle sustained commercial truck traffic.

Return June primary election absentee ballots

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BISMARCK, N.D. - As the June 9 Primary Election approaches, citizens who are voting absentee are encouraged to fill out and return their ballot as soon as possible. Absentee ballots must be received by the county auditor by the close of polls on election day to be counted.
An old farm windmill stands silhouetted against a colorful prairie sunset, a reminder of the agricultural heritage that continues to shape the Borderland landscape. Submitted photo

An old farm windmill stands silhouetted against a colorful prairie sunset, a reminder of the agricultural heritage that continues to shape the Borderland landscape. Submitted photo

Progress across the prairie

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Long days and favorable conditions helped producers make substantial planting gains during the final week of May. .
Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, speaks during a press conference May 28, 2026, launching a statewide survey on student technology use. Also pictured are, from left, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, first lady Kjersti Armstrong and Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, speaks during a press conference May 28, 2026, launching a statewide survey on student technology use. Also pictured are, from left, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, first lady Kjersti Armstrong and Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Public asked to weigh in on technology use in North Dakota schools

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After K-12 cellphone ban, restrictions on other devices could be proposed in 2027 legislative session A new North Dakota Department of Public Instruction survey seeks statewide feedback on potential changes to how students are using technology. Superintendent Levi Bachmeier, who took over the state’s top education role in November, said he hopes the survey results will inform policymakers on potential reforms to school-issued device policies across the state.
Theo Romfo was named to the 2026 Class B Baseball All-State First Team and honored as the NDHSCA Powerade Outstanding Senior Athlete. The Langdon Area/Munich senior capped off an impressive season as one of the state's top players. Photo by Larry Stokke

Theo Romfo was named to the 2026 Class B Baseball All-State First Team and honored as the NDHSCA Powerade Outstanding Senior Athlete. The Langdon Area/Munich senior capped off an impressive season as one of the state's top players. Photo by Larry Stokke

L-M's Theo Romfo wins Class B baseball Senior Athlete of the Year award

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Older brother Jack got the same honor in 2023; Theo and Landon Schneider also make All-State team The State B High School Baseball Tournament concluded at Jack Brown Stadium in Jamestown on May 30 when Park River Area beat Kindred for the title. After the tourney was over, there was an awards ceremony; Theo Romfo of Langdon-Munich won North Dakota Class B High School Baseball Senior Athlete of the Year.
Ryder Moser, left, represented Langdon Area/Munich, while Bjorn Evenson, right, represented the North Border Eagles during Day 1 of the North Dakota State B Golf Tournament in Carrington on June 2. The two area golfers earned spots among the state's top competitors and showcased local talent on the state stage. Photo by Larry Stokke

Ryder Moser, left, represented Langdon Area/Munich, while Bjorn Evenson, right, represented the North Border Eagles during Day 1 of the North Dakota State B Golf Tournament in Carrington on June 2. The two area golfers earned spots among the state's top competitors and showcased local talent on the state stage. Photo by Larry Stokke

Moser, Evenson compete at State B Golf Tournament

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Langdon-Munich sophomore Ryder Moser and North Border senior Bjorn Evenson competed at the 2026 State Class B Boys' Golf Tournament held at Crossroads Golf Club in Carrington on June 2-3. After the first round, Moser was in eighth place overall, shooting an even par 72 through the first 18 holes (six shots off the lead), while Evenson was in 77th place after carding a first round 83.
Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

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Out in Williston for a bit As we come to you this week, we are out in Williston, N.D., for a couple days. There is always a lot to do at the Ponderosa Ranch this time of year, and we are getting things done or at least attempting to do so.
Cavalier County, North Dakota issued BDO Zone ‘A’ rating for canola seed

Cavalier County, North Dakota issued BDO Zone ‘A’ rating for canola seed

Cavalier County, North Dakota issued BDO Zone ‘A’ rating for canola seed

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May 27, 2026 – Cavalier County Job Development Authority, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Cavalier County, N.D. The BDO Zone is the first rating in the state of North Dakota and the first rating in North America for canola seed, rated for 565,000 tons per year within a 75-mile radius of Munich, N.D.