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Chapara named permanent director of Langdon Research Extension Center
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Longtime plant pathologist officially begins new role Sept. 1Dr. Venkat Chapara will officially become director of the North Dakota State University Langdon Research Extension Center on Sept. 1, bringing more than 17 years of agricultural research and Extension experience to the position. Chapara…
Joan Hiltner
Joan Hiltner reached her 100th birthday on January 20, 2026. On July 4, 2026, over 80 family and relatives helped her celebrate being 100 with a picnic in the city park. She had a wonderful time visiting and taking many photos with everyone. Six weeks later, she passed away, August 17, 2026, at…
Annalee Yvonne Stone
A memorial service for Annalee Y. Stone of Roseau will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau, with visitation one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial of Annalee and Marvin Stone will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Sarles Cemetery in…
Thomas E. Cleary
A celebration of Tom’s life was held July 18, 2026. Thomas E. Cleary, 85, of Shorewood, Illinois passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at Lightways Hospice with his loving family by his side.Born July 18, 1940, in Langdon, N.D., he was the son of the late Earl and Leda (Marclin) Cleary. He married the…
Gunnar, an eighth-grader at Langdon Area Middle School, and Elizabeth, a fifth-grader at St. Alphonsus School, are ready for the new school year. Photo courtesy of Donna Simpson
Back to School in the Borderland
North Border-Pembina welcomes families back to school
Students and families enjoy teachers, firetrucks and Billy’s Legendary BBQ during Back-to-School Night. Photos courtesy of Gretta Ohmann.
Banners recognizing senior members of the Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals football team line the fence near the football field in Langdon. Photo by Sarah Overby
Cardinal seniors take their place on the fence
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Statewide promotion highlights the continuing importance of local journalismA Medora Musical audience offered a striking display of support for North Dakota newspapers during a statewide promotion Saturday, Aug. 15. The North Dakota Newspaper Association partnered with Medora Musical organizers to…
North of the Border: Alberta vs. Manitoba: Finally, a fireworks fight we can all get behind
There are many great rivalries between Alberta and Manitoba. Hockey. Oil. Wheat. Who has the better roads? Who complains about the weather more, and now, apparently, fireworks. This September, Shadow Valley MX will become the unlikely battleground for what organizers believe is the first pyro…
Cyanobacteria blooms can be exacerbated by prolonged high temperatures and stagnant water. (NDSU photo)
NDSU Agriculture Communication — Aug. 20, 2026 Drought conditions this summer have led to an increase in cyanobacterial blooms across the state.“In 2026 alone, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality sampled 40 lakes to assess the occurrence of toxic cyanobacteria,” said Tate Libunao,…
Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, LangdonMonday, Aug. 31Cabbage roll/Rosemary / potatoes/Corn/FruitTuesday, Sept. 1Chicken Swiss bake/Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes/Broccoli and cauliflower/Cranberries/FruitWednesday, Sept. 2 Ham/Scalloped potatoes/ Baked beans/Apple…
The Honeycomb Hair Salon’s “Beauty for Backpacks” donation bin is filling with supplies for area schools. Throughout August, the salon will donate one school supply for every service booked. Submitted photo.
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A Langdon salon owner is combining beauty services with community support through a new program…
The Senate Agriculture Committee clashed over SNAP error rate policy, and failed to advance updated farm bill legislation. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)
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Farm bill progress stalled Thursday as the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee failed to move forward…
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The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the state’s first human case…
News
Langdon Fire Department receives $10,000 safety grant
Langdon Fire Department receives $10,000 safety grant
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Funding will purchase specialized machine to clean firefighters’ protective...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Gunnar, an eighth-grader at Langdon Area Middle School, and Elizabeth, a fifth-grader at St. Alphonsus School, are ready for the new school year. Photo courtesy of Donna Simpson
Back to School in the Borderland
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Back to School in the Borderland
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Applications open for U.S. Senate Youth Program
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North Dakota high school juniors and seniors are invited to apply for the...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Sports
Pembina County North’s Nash Fitzsimonds races to a sixth-place finish with a time of 18 minutes, 13.17 seconds during the cross-country meet Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Northwood. Photo by Larry Stokke
Grizzlies, Cardinals hit the course in Northwood
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Grizzlies, Cardinals hit the course in Northwood
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Langdon Area-Munich’s Aubrey Badding sends the ball over the net with a two-handed tip against Park River during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, in Thompson. Photo by Larry Stokke
Cardinals take the court in Thompson
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Defending State Champs participate in scrimmage day on Aug. 22 .
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Members of the Langdon Area Cardinals cheer team are, front row, from left, seniors Ruby Davis, Maci Hoffarth, Daisy Kuhn and Claire Mehlhoff; second row, Destiny Aguilar, Gracie Gomez, Bella Haar, Nora van Heerden and Eliot Olson; and back row, coach Sierra Ferdon and mascot Jonathan Mack. Photo submitted by Sierra Ferdon, taken by Kacy Kakela.
Cardinals cheer team kicks off season
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Cardinals cheer team kicks off season
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Opinion
From the Pastor’s Desk: Starting strong
From the Pastor’s Desk: Starting strong
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Joshua 1:9 As August rolls in and school buses start warming up again, our...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Letter from the Publisher:
Letter from the Publisher:
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Welcome to the last weekend of August, another month causing me to ask if it...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Letter from the Editor: The power of being seen
Letter from the Editor: The power of being seen
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Last week, I had some extra drive time, so I did something I do every now...
Thursday, August 27, 2026