Volunteers and heavy equipment operators work to clear storm debris from a Milton street following severe weather that damaged trees throughout the community on June 10. More than 40 volunteers participated in the cleanup effort.

Volunteers and heavy equipment operators work to clear storm debris from a Milton street following severe weather that damaged trees throughout the community on June 10. More than 40 volunteers participated in the cleanup effort.

Many hands make for light work

Sarah Overby, Editor
Community rallies after storm sweeps through MiltonWhile a powerful storm that moved through the area during the early morning hours of June 10 left significant damage in its wake, it also brought out the best in the Milton community. According to Milton resident Junell Jonasson, the storm caused a…
Ursula Marie Hermanson

Ursula Marie Hermanson

Ursula Marie Hermanson

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A celebration of life was held May 30, 2026, in Silverdale, Wash., for Ursula Marie Hermanson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in Bremerton, Washington, on March 13, 2026, at the age of 86. She left this world as she lived—on her own terms with quiet strength…
Doris Trontvet

Doris Trontvet

Doris Trontvet

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A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church in Edmore, N.D., for Doris Trontvet, 89, of Edmore, who passed away June 11, 2026, at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, N.D. Inurnment will be at the Edmore…
Theo Romfo delivers a strike during Langdon Area/Munich’s victory over Grafton on June 11. Photo by Larry Stokke

Theo Romfo delivers a strike during Langdon Area/Munich’s victory over Grafton on June 11. Photo by Larry Stokke

Langdon Post 98 Red Sox head into mid-season break with four straight wins

Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
American Legion baseball got going for the Langdon Post 98 Red Sox, as they had four games at home - two with Grafton and two with Carrington - before they head into a mid-season break in their schedule. The Red Sox beat Grafton Post 41, 4-1 and 3-2,. They also defeated Post 25 Carrington, 8-4 and…
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Dahl Trucking celebrates 25 years of growth and service

Sarah Overby, Editor
By any measure, Dahl Trucking has come a long way since Ted Dahl bought his first truck as a college student in 1972. What began as a summer job hauling gravel for local construction companies has grown into one of the region's largest trucking operations, employing approximately 85 people and…
Walhalla Demolition Derby 2026. Photo by Larry Stokke

Walhalla Demolition Derby 2026. Photo by Larry Stokke

Summer begins across the Borderland!

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Father's Day Around the Borderland

Father's Day Around the Borderland

Father's Day Around the Borderland

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Letter from the Editor: Training wheels, learner’s permits and letting go

Letter from the Editor: Training wheels, learner’s permits and letting go

Letter from the Editor: Training wheels, learner’s permits and letting go

Sarah Overby Editor Editor@theborderlandpress.com
There are certain moments in parenting that seem ordinary when they happen but somehow leave you standing still long after they’ve passed. This week, I found myself looking through photos and realizing I had captured two of those moments at the same time.In one photo, my 4-year-old son is riding…

Langdon native returns home for book tour events

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North Dakota native and author Susan Levitte, formerly Susan Bachman, will return to Cavalier County later this month for two public events promoting her debut novel, Secrets in the Woods.A graduate of St. Alphonsus School and Langdon High School, Levitte also attended the University of North…
Pembina School – c.1900, Source: SHSND – 10737-00108

Pembina School – c.1900, Source: SHSND – 10737-00108

Life on the Prairie: Building Community in a New Frontier

State Historical Society Of North Dakota, Nd250 Commission
Throughout 2026, the ND250 Commission, administered by the State Historical Society of North Dakota, is leading the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Through meaningful, inclusive, and inspiring projects and events, the commission celebrates North…

ND Population Stats

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ND population changes over time1880: 36,9091890: 190,9831920: 646,8721960: 632,4461989: 646,3512025: 799,358
Theo Romfo delivers a strike during Langdon Area/Munich’s victory over Grafton on June 11. Photo by Larry Stokke

Theo Romfo delivers a strike during Langdon Area/Munich’s victory over Grafton on June 11. Photo by Larry Stokke

Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
American Legion baseball got going for the Langdon Post 98 Red Sox, as they had four games at home…
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Sarah Overby, Editor
By any measure, Dahl Trucking has come a long way since Ted Dahl bought his first truck as a…
Walhalla Demolition Derby 2026. Photo by Larry Stokke

Walhalla Demolition Derby 2026. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Volunteers and heavy equipment operators work to clear storm debris from a Milton street following severe weather that damaged trees throughout the community on June 10. More than 40 volunteers participated in the cleanup effort.

Volunteers and heavy equipment operators work to clear storm debris from a Milton street following severe weather that damaged trees throughout the community on June 10. More than 40 volunteers participated in the cleanup effort.

Many hands make for light work

Community rallies after storm sweeps through Milton While a powerful storm that moved through the area during the early morning hours of June 10 left significant damage in its wake, it also brought out the best in the Milton community. According to Milton resident Junell Jonasson, the storm caused a power line fire shortly after midnight when a tree fell onto power lines.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Photo courtesy of Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area and North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department.

Photo courtesy of Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area and North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department.

Pembina Gorge State Park welcomes first campers

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A historic milestone was reached this week as Pembina Gorge State Park welcomed its first campers, marking the beginning of a new chapter for outdoor recreation in northeastern North Dakota. According to a June 10 announcement from the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, campers arrived at the park on June 9, making them the first visitors to stay overnight at North Dakota's newest state park.
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Sports 

NDHSAA elects three new board members

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
VALLEY CITY — The North Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors approved the election of three new board members for the 2026-27 school year during its June 10 meeting. Randy Loing, principal and activities director at Rolla High School, was elected as the Class B northeast representative.
Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
Thursday, June 18, 2026
What to do, what to do We start up our visit this week by kind of having our hands in our pockets, sports-wise. The Langdon Post 98 American Legion baseball team is off on a two-week hiatus due to the North Dakota Shrine Bowl football games and other activities including a team football camp at UND for many of the Red Sox players.
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Opinion 

Musings from Munich: Show me the money

Musings from Munich: Show me the money

Musings from Munich: Show me the money

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Despite what the temperature is, it is smack dab in the middle of summer, and isn’t it just awesome? Hopefully, by the time this is published, everyone is done with replant, and the whole community can somewhat get back to a routine for the next couple of months. I suppose I can think of a couple of topics that we can all agree on to discuss this week.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: The battle against whisker fatigue

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: The battle against whisker fatigue

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: The battle against whisker fatigue

Sara Goodman
Thursday, June 18, 2026
In case anyone has been wondering what I’ve been doing with myself since school and track season are over, I’ve mostly been cleaning and sorting my house, cleaning up landscaping in town and at the farm, mowing, pulling weeds, attending board meetings, hauling my youngest to camp and planning a few summer excursions. Most recently, I found myself googling “whisker fatigue,” and “cat barf repellent.”
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