North Border- Walhalla’s 2026 Homecoming Court pictured, from left, are Cameron Saldana, Kaden Moore, Homecoming King Bryce Carignan, Homecoming Queen Dannika Bennett, Isabelle O’Donnell and Faith Ratajczak. Photo courtesy of North Border Schools
From Langdon and Munich to Walhalla and Pembina, homecoming brings students, families, alumni and entire communities together. This week, we recognize the young people selected to represent their schools and celebrate a tradition filled with pride, friendship and lasting memories.
A memorial service was held October 12, 2026, in Cavalier, N.D., for Karen Elaine Backes, 71, of Mountain, N.D., who passed away peacefully in her home on Sept. 29, 2026. She was a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved grandmother, caring sister and treasured friend. Her greatest joy in life was…
An open house visitation was held October 13, 2026, at the Sarles Fire Department Hall in Sarles, N.D., for Kevin Dale Samuelson, 59, who departed this world on Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, embraced by the love of his family at HIA Heather's House in Fargo, N.D. Burial was at Sarles Cemetery…
Funeral services were held Oct. 14, 2026, in West Fargo, N.D., for Georgeann Gellner, who entered her heavenly home October 8, 2026. Burial was at Fargo National Cemetery in rural Harwood, N.D.She was born to George and Shirley (Schneider) Kram on July 22, 1947, in Langdon, N.D. Georgeann graduated…
Bailey Samuelson poses with a deer harvested during the youth rifle season, with a beautiful sunset in the background. Photo submitted by Greta Samuelson
October is the time of year when pumpkins get carved, candy mysteriously disappears from kitchen cupboards, and parents discover just how much money can be spent on a costume that will be worn for approximately 45 minutes. Thankfully, there’s another way to celebrate Halloween without having to…
A drone photo captures the Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals logo painted at midfield for the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 9. The impressive design was created by Terner Askvig, an eighth grader at Langdon Middle School, using robotic painting technology. Terner is the son of Ethen and Jayla Askvig and grandson of Ray and Wanda Howatt. Drone photo by Terner Askvig
A proposed data center in Cass County has drawn comparisons to Garrison Dam’s power output. How do the numbers stack up?YES.The proposed Harmony Energy Park data center in Cass County would have an initial maximum power demand equal to about 93% of Garrison Dam’s installed generating capacity…
Olivia Lorenz finished 42nd out of 216 runners at the Class B East Regional Cross Country Championships in Cooperstown. Photo by Larry Stokke
Out in WillistonWe come to you this week from the Ponderosa out in Williston. I’m out here trying to get things ready for winter at the ranch, but of course, the moment I got here, the weather got ugly. Some things have gotten done, but another trip may be needed in the near future. I’ve gotten rid…
Michelle Wagner, left, carries boxes of signed petitions for a proposed ballot measure to make public school breakfasts and lunches free in North Dakota on April 9, 2026, at the Capitol. To her right are Amy Jacobson and Ashley Gaschk, other members of the measure's sponsoring committee. Together for School Meals has reported nearly $1.1 million in monetary support for the measure. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)
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Millions of dollars from national and in-state groups have gone into campaigns telling North…
Northern Plains Electric and partners award $32,000 in grants
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Northern Plains Electric Cooperative (NPEC) recently partnered with Basin Electric Power…
North Border- Walhalla’s 2026 Homecoming Court pictured, from left, are Cameron Saldana, Kaden Moore, Homecoming King Bryce Carignan, Homecoming Queen Dannika Bennett, Isabelle O’Donnell and Faith Ratajczak. Photo courtesy of North Border Schools
From Langdon and Munich to Walhalla and Pembina, homecoming brings students, families, alumni and entire communities together. This week, we recognize the young people selected to represent their schools and celebrate a tradition filled with pride, friendship and lasting memories.
Bailey Samuelson poses with a deer harvested during the youth rifle season, with a beautiful sunset in the background. Photo submitted by Greta Samuelson
Readers share their hunting adventures, outdoor memories and the colorful sights of fall across the...
A drone photo captures the Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals logo painted at midfield for the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 9. The impressive design was created by Terner Askvig, an eighth grader at Langdon Middle School, using robotic painting technology. Terner is the son of Ethen and Jayla Askvig and grandson of Ray and Wanda Howatt. Drone photo by Terner Askvig
