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The official newspaper of Cavalier County Theborderlandpress.com
Friday, December 27, 2024
Volume 3, Number 51
In this issue:
Life-saving lessons to be hosted at Langdon Prairie Health Ambulance director emphasizes vital role EMTs play in their communities By Hilary Nowatzki
News: Visitors’ favorite tree of 2024 named at Icelandic State Park, Pg. A2
Starting Jan. 9, Langdon Prairie Health will be hosting lifesaving lessons for those aspiring to help others and leave a lasting impact on their community. A comprehensive fourmonth program will begin, providing an opportunity for community members to become certified emergency medical technicians. These classes will equip participants with the ability to respond to a variety of medical emergencies, such as a heart attack, stroke, respiratory distress, or trauma related injuries, according to Chris Sanders, ambulance director at Langdon Prairie Health. Participants will also learn how to handle traumatic situations, including dealing with shock and injuries from accidents or falls.
Community: Catch up on Pembilier Nursing Center updates and Christmas activities, Pg. A5
"The EMT training program is a nationally and state recognized course that will allow you to obtain your emergency medical technician license on the national registry level, which is required for the state licensure," Sanders explained. "It teaches you about medical emergency response, trauma
response and ambulance operations and EMS operational response." Emergency medical technicians and EMS personnel play a vital role in their communities and are as crucial as police and firefighters, Sanders emphasized. “There's always a need for responders to go out and help take care of people, be it falls, accidents or a medical emergency, crisis. I just think it's so important,” Sanders stated. “It's an essential service, and just having that help there when you need it, to me, is very important." For Sanders, working in the field brings him personal fulfillment from knowing his efforts have made a difference in someone's life in their darkest moments. Helping others is integral to small communities, and becoming an EMT is a great way to do so. “You've had a hand In helping someone when they are at the worst point that they could be, like a medical
emergency or a trauma emergency, whatever the case is, you know that you are helping bring a little bit of help and assistance to those people,” Sanders said. “I get a lot of gratification just from helping people personally, and then later on, you see that person out and you know, you're part of a team effort that's gotten that person back to where they're able to be out or back to normal life. And I really find a lot of satisfaction with that." However, the role of an EMT doesn’t come without challenges. Sanders acknowledged that mental health and burnout are significant issues that first responders face nationwide. "Some of the challenges are, you know, just like with police and fire. Mental health is a big one, and you have to take care of yourself,” said Sanders. “The other thing, which is a nationwide struggle, is burnout, because in a lot of places, not so much here, but in a lot of places, people work long hours and a lot of overtime, so that's some of the nationwide challenges."
Regardless of the struggles, Sanders believes that working in emergency services can be incredibly rewarding. He encourages anyone interested in becoming a first responder to reach out and learn more about the opportunities available. "I would just encourage anyone, whether it's EMS police or fire, that might be looking for a career as a first responder. I think it's a great career. I would encourage them to reach out and get some more information on it." The EMT training at Langdon Prairie Health presents a chance for community members to gain the skills and certification needed to serve as first responders. By completing the program, participants will be able to provide vital assistance during medical emergencies and traumatic incidents, making a difference in the lives of their friends, neighbors, and fellow residents. Those interested in the EMT training program can contact Chris Sanders at 701-256-6136.
Local couple to open Smoke Wagon Meats with APUC grant
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By Rebecca Davis Autumn and Travis Bennett, a dynamic husband-and-wife team, are making strides in the local agricultural industry with their new venture, Smoke Wagon Meats, LLC. Thanks to a $150,000 Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) grant, the Bennetts are well on their way to establishing a custom meat processing and retail business just west of Walhalla. Located less than two miles from the new campground at Pembina Gorge State Park and near the popular trail system at the State Recreation Area, Smoke Wagon Meats is poised to serve both locals and visitors. The facility will specialize in custom meat processing and retail sales, offering a variety of products, including steaks, roasts, sausages, and snack sticks. The Bennetts are building the facility on land that has been in Travis's family for generations, located across from their home. This project, the culmination of hard work and dedication,
is more than a business—it’s a family legacy.
pulling a covered wagon adorned with iconic Smoke Wagon pistols.
"The land will stay in the family no matter what," Autumn emphasized.
Starting a business in a rural area comes with its challenges, particularly during harsh winters. Construction delays have pushed their expected opening past their initial January date. Despite these hurdles, the Bennetts are optimistic. The APUC grant, which covers 75% of project costs, is funding vital equipment, including a commercial smoker, refrigerator and freezer. This state-of-the-art equipment will enable the business to meet North Dakota’s strict regulations for meat processing.
The couple has prior experience in the meat processing industry, having operated Heritage Meats in Walhalla, in 2017. That background, combined with a clear need for meat processing facilities in the region, inspired them to embark on this new venture. “When I was researching for the grant, I found that Pembina County doesn’t have a meat processing facility, and there’s a significant demand in the area,” Autumn explained. The name Smoke Wagon Meats was inspired by a combination of the couple’s love for traditional rib cook-offs and Travis’s gunsmithing background. The logo will feature a team of horses
While the Bennetts will initially focus on on-site retail sales, they hope to expand into local grocery stores and eateries in the future. They also see the potential for their five children to become involved in the family business, though they’re taking a wait-and-see approach.
Securing the APUC grant was no small feat, involving a detailed application, site visits, and a presentation to the committee in Bismarck. The couple’s perseverance paid off, and Autumn encourages other small businesses to explore similar opportunities.
“It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it,” she said. Smoke Wagon Meats aims to enhance North Dakota’s agricultural landscape by providing quality meat products and meeting the needs of local farmers and consumers. "We know it’s a need in the state, and we’ll do our best to meet the demand," said Autumn. For more information regarding Smoke Wagon Meats, LLC you can reach Autumn by email at smokewagonmeats@gmail.com.
National 4-H Congress instills confidence in North Dakota delegates Pembina student travels out of state for National 4-H Congress NDSU Extension
Five North Dakota 4-Hers attended the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, which was held Nov. 29 to Dec. 3. The North Dakota delegates were Elsa Axtman from Fargo, Preston Emerson from Pembina, Grace Goettle from Mandan, and Bryanna and Bianca Brudwick from Crosby. National 4-H Congress is an educational experience designed to help 4-H youth expand their leadership skills and make an impact in their own clubs and communities. This gives 4-Hers the opportunity to meet other youth from around the country, often for the first time. The 2025 theme was “Courage to Grow, Heart to Serve.” Goettle said that she’d highly recommend the experience to older 4-Hers: “The whole event made me feel more confident in my abilities as a leader,
and I hope to bring some of the things I learned back to the events I help lead in my state.”
“National 4-H Congress was a great event to expand and sharpen all of my leadership and communication skills and to force me out of my comfort zone,” Emerson said. Bryanna agreed that it taught her to step out of her comfort zone, too. “I’m mostly shy at big events, but I actually had some pretty fun conversations, and it was easy to start them at National 4-H Congress.” Hannah Nordby, a North Dakota 4-H volunteer from Amidon, accompanied the N.D. youth. “As a chaperone, it was fun to see the ‘light bulb’ moments when youth from
50 states plus Puerto Rico learn from each other,” said Nordby. “We reflected on the culture and diversity throughout the U.S.” Applications to serve as a 2025 delegate are due to North Dakota State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Center by Aug. 1, 2025. For more information, contact Rachelle Vettern, NDSU Extension leadership and volunteer development specialist, at 701-231-7541 or rachelle. vettern@ndsu.edu. 4-H is a program of NDSU Extension. The North Dakota 4-H Foundation sponsored this educational opportunity. Pictured, from left: (top) Elsa Axtman, Fargo; Preston Emerson, Pembina; Hannah Nordby, Amidon; (bottom) Bryanna Brudwick, Crosby; Grace Goettle, Mandan; Bianca Brudwick, Crosby. (NDSU photo)
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Visitors’ favorite tree of 2024 named at Icelandic State Park Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association
News
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TEDxCavalier details confirmed as 2025 approaches By Jeremy Ratliff
It’s funny how fast event planning can move along for a second event once you’ve already hosted the first. That is true even if it’s going to be in a new location with a new theme and a new group of speakers. While we are very close to 2025, you are most likely reading these words in 2024. However, TEDxCavalier (the 2025 edition) is going to arrive faster than you know it (to borrow a commonly used cliché), and I thought I would take the time to answer some potential questions you may have now. The event will be on May 1, and this year the venue will be the Pembina County Historical Museum. For speakers that are selected to try-out, that will happen on Jan. 31 in Cavalier.
This year’s organizing team includes myself (Jeremy Ratliff), Chris Berry, Rachel Morrison, Kyle Gagner and Bill Crosby. We have had multiple meetings, and I’m excited about what we have been planning. If you would like to be a sponsor or volunteer for the event, please reach out
to TEDxCavalier@GMAIL.com. If you would like to apply to be a speaker, please contact us soon at the same email address. You can also join the TEDxCavalier mailing list by signing up at TEDxCavalier.com. Keep checking this newspaper for potential event information in the days ahead.
State Radio can now transfer callers directly to 988 BISMARCK—911 callers can now be transferred directly to 988 thanks to a recent integration with State Radio and 988. For those distressed callers who are not a threat to themselves or others, Public Safety Telecommunicators with State Radio can now transfer the caller directly to 988 for specialized mental and emotional support. The 2024 visitors’ favorite tree was decorated by Borg Home in Mountain.
A beautiful and very creative display of decorated Christmas trees fills the Heritage Center at Icelandic State Park this holiday season. There are Icelandic themed trees (who would have thought kleinur and vinarterta could hang on a tree?) as well as sentimental, frivolous and elegant creations! This year Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA) decided to start selecting a visitors’ favorite tree. Voting has been underway all month, and the votes were tabulated on Dec. 22. We are pleased to announce that the choice for the 2024 favorite is the tree decorated by Borg Home in Mountain. Congratulations to Borg Home! NENDHA would like to extend a sin-
cere thank you to all the groups that put so much time and effort into creating this beautiful display of trees: •Blue Fox Coffeehouse •Borg Home •Cavalier Public Library •Faith in Action •Innovative Healing Counseling Consulting •Mountain Legion Auxiliary •Mountain Movers 4-H •North Dakota Foster or Adopt •Pembina County Historical Society •Pembina County Memorial Hospital •Ricard’s Plumbing & Heating •Rose Berry Picks •Sparky’s Craft Coffee Roasting
Previously, Public Safety Telecommunicators would either dispatch an ambulance or officer or could encourage
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Langdon man appears in court
State Radio Public Safety Telecommunicators will request permission
A change of plea hearing was held last Thursday in Cavalier County for Jon Martin Mondor, 61, of Langdon. Elizabeth is a 1.5 year old female. She has had a rough path, finding herself breed banned, rehomed twice, then dumped near Pembina. She spent too many days in the cold until rescuers from Fargo were able to trap her. Elizabeth cannot live with cats but is still looking for a warm forever home. Inquiries can email editor@theborderlandpress.com.
to transfer the caller to 988 and can brief the 988 staff member before placing the transfer. Other public safety answering points that have the ability to transfer 911 to 988 include Fargo Red River Dispatch, Barnes County Dispatch, Grand Forks County Dispatch, and Richland County Dispatch. State Radio is the state-wide dispatching center that serves state agencies and 26 counties in N.D.
North Central Food Safety Extension Network to offer free webinar series for entrepreneurs
This free series is designed to answer questions from food entrepreneurs about food safety. (Pixabay photo)
The courses will be taught by experts around the region.
By The Borderland Press staff
Judgement for Mondor was 360 days with the Department of Corrections with 180 days suspended and one day credit. Mondor will be allowed to serve the remainder of his sentence via electronic home monitoring and will be on supervised probation for two years.
“It takes a lot of courage for them to reach out. We don’t want to risk losing the caller on the line,” said Deputy Director of State Radio, Miranda Jangula. “And an ambulance or an officer is not always needed in these situations, sometimes people just want to talk. This is a great resource for us to get the right help to people at the right time.”
The North Central Food Safety Extension Network will present a trio of webinars about food trends for entrepreneurs. This free series is designed to answer questions from food entrepreneurs about food safety. Each webinar is from 11 a.m. to noon.
The trees will be in place until early January. The snow looks great so come out to Icelandic, view the trees and have some winter fun!
Back in April, Mondor was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia – 2nd offense – a Class C felony, as well as possession of methamphetamine – a Class A misdemeanor. Last Thursday, Mondor pled guilty to the paraphernalia charge. The court deemed the offense a misdemeanor and dismissed the meth possession offense.
the caller to hang up and call 988.
"Through the power and popularity of social media and farmers markets, some home chefs are choosing to use their skills to sell food items following the requirements in their states," says Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU professor and Extension food and nutrition specialist. "This webinar series is designed to provide information for food entrepreneurs to help them safely prepare foods for sale or home use." The first webinar, Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs, will be held on Jan. 28. The speakers are Garden-Robinson and Karen Blakeslee, Extension associate. The second webinar, Freeze Drying Foods: Science, Safety, and Cottage Industry, will be held on Feb. 4. This session will cover the science and food safety aspects involved in producers freeze-drying foods for sale
to consumers. Mary-Grace Danao, research associate professor at University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s Food Processing Center, will speak. The final webinar, Sourdough Starters: Care, Safety, and Preservation, will be held on Feb. 11. Caitlin Clark, a food scientist at Colorado State University Spur, will speak. This course will cover the basics of sourdough, its makeup and benefits and how to stay safe when preparing and preserving it. Register for any of the webinars at https://iastate.qualtrics.com/jfe/ form/SV_25HYHfTvilNyage. Registrants will be emailed a Zoom link to participate. Read the NDSU Extension publication "Food Safety Best Practices for Local Food Entrepreneurs" for more information about preparing food for sale.
Agriculture
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Friday, December 27, 2024 - Page A3
Farm succession planning workshops set
Cramer upset with ‘incompetence and dysfunction’ – Despite worries about a possible government shutdown and a delayed spending bill, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer remained optimistic and appreciated the support for agriculture from the president-elect. “Trump has made it clear he wants to back a bill that includes $10 billion for farmer aid and $21 billion for disaster relief,” he stated. After the vote to fund the government for three months, authorize a one-year farm bill extension and secure farm and disaster relief, Cramer was upset with the way it was done. “Our constituents deserve a lot better than this incompetence and dysfunction that we’ve seen the last few days and hours,” Cramer concluded. Payment rates estimated – USDA will have 90 days to issue the onetime farm assistance payment. These payments are based on 100 percent planted acreage and 40 percent of prevented plant acres for the 2024 crop. The payment rates are estimated to total $43.80 per acre for corn; $30.61 for soybeans; $31.80 for wheat and $21.76 per acre for barley. The $125,000 payment limit is in place. although the limit could increase to $250,000 for farmers who
receive 75 percent or more of their gross income from farming. The only three-term agriculture secretary – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has served 12 years in that role, longer than any other person. Vilsack led USDA during the Obama and Biden administrations. “I’m just extraordinarily proud of the work that we did, a consistency of commitment to very critically important responsibilities and missions of USDA,” he said. Vilsack’s legacy has been the focus on small and medium-sized farms. AM radio bill will have to wait for the next Congress – The AM for Every Vehicle Act is not included in the year-end funding bill. This legislation has overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, but it did not make the cut before the end of the session. Recent action by the automotive industry to remove over-the-air AM radio from the dashboard prompted the proposal to maintain its availability. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting, the National Association of Broadcasting and state broadcast associations have worked together on this bill and are expected to make another attempt in the next session of Congress.
Lake Region Extension Roundup set for Jan. 8-9 trends •Balancing ratios •Agriculture and cybersecurity Wednesday roundtable discussion topics are: •Weedy points to ponder •Canola Q&A •The future of livestock industries •Soil health •Spray technologies The 2025 Lake Region Extension Roundup will provide area farmers and ranchers with educational sessions on the latest production information, opportunities to connect and ask questions of Extension personnel and more than 50 industry booths to visit. (NDSU photo)
The 2025 Lake Region Extension Roundup will be held Jan. 8-9 at the Memorial Building in Devils Lake, N.D. The annual event is hosted by North Dakota State University Extension county offices surrounding Devils Lake and covers a wide range of agricultural production topics. “A tradition of 45 years, the Lake Region Extension Roundup provides area farmers, ranchers, and gardeners with the most up-to-date information to prepare for the upcoming growing season,” said Lindsay Overmyer, NDSU Extension agent in Ramsey County. “It is where lake region producers come together to network with Extension, industry and their neighbors.” Both days start with a complimentary breakfast at 8 a.m. General and concurrent sessions begin at 9 a.m. The keynote speakers for the general sessions will take place in the gym of the World War II Memorial Building. Concurrent sessions will be in the Memorial Building’s basement, the Armory Room, and the Historical Room and Meeting Room in the adjoining Ramsey County Courthouse. Keynote topics on Wednesday, Jan. 9 are: •Soils of the Devils Lake Basin – Geography and properties •Crop consultant panel •Now what? 2025 crop market outlook Wednesday concurrent session topics are: •Small grain variety update •Soil fertility outlook •Farmland and equipment market
Rob Sharkey, aka The Shark Farmer, known for his authentic storytelling on his podcast and hosting of TV shows on
RFD-TV and PBS, will be featured on Thursday, Jan. 9 at noon. Emily Sharkey, aka Mrs. Shark Farmer, will also speak on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., sharing her story from being a homeschooling mom to becoming a TV producer and co-host on Sirius XM. Keynote topics on Thursday, Jan. 9 are: •Embrace the bear •Weather Outlook – Forecasting and forecasts Thursday concurrent session topics are: •Sprayer technologies •H2A labor constant •Farm succession planning •Spring wheat yield x protein deviations •Dry bean and soybean production •Care and propagation of houseplants In addition to the sessions, more than 50 booth exhibitors will be set up in the Memorial Building. Attending the Lake Region Extension Roundup is free of charge. No registration is necessary. For more information, visit the Lake Region Roundup event page at ndsu.ag/lakeregion25, or contact an NDSU Extension county office at ndsu.ag/countyoffice.
(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – Establishing a long-range plan for the ownership of a family’s farm or ranch is the focus of two separate one-day workshops on succession planning being held Thursday, Jan. 30, in Jamestown at the North Dakota Farmers Union State Headquarters and another on Tuesday, March 4, in Minot at the North Central Research Extension Center. The free educational workshops are being hosted by NDFU in partnership with NDSU Extension.
“There comes a time when all farm families need to have a conversation about how the farm or ranch will be transferred to the next generation or have assets divided,” said NDFU President Mark Watne. “These workshops are the first step in starting that important dialogue.” Watne said “Design Your Succession Plan” participants will learn how to start and sustain discussions with family members about future ownership and will begin to develop a suc-
cession plan. They also will learn how to choose and prepare to work with legal and financial professionals to implement a viable plan. Workshops run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch provided. Space is limited. To participate, register at ndfu.org or through the NDFU app. Deadline to register for the Jamestown workshop is Jan. 23, and Feb. 25 for the Minot workshop. For more information, call 800-366-6338.
NDSU Extension to host Soil Water Workshop on Jan. 22 The annual Soil Water Workshop hosted by NDSU Extension will be held on Jan. 22 with both in-person and virtual attendance options. The in-person workshop will be held at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D. The oneday workshop will cover soil and water management topics relevant to N.D. producers, agronomists, consultants and industry personnel. Sessions begin at 8 a.m. with topics ranging from updated soybean fertility recommendations to understanding soil pH. Following lunch, the program will continue with topics including cover crop water usage and ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Using Tillage for Weed Control.’ “The Soil Water Workshop is a great opportunity to learn about recent advances and updates to soil, water, and fertilizer management in N.D.,” said Brady Goettl, NDSU Extension soil science specialist and event organizer.
The one-day workshop will cover soil and water management topics relevant to North Dakota producers, agronomists, consultants and industry personnel. (NDSU photo)
The cost to attend both the in-person and virtual option is $100. Registration and a detailed event agenda is available online at ndsu.ag/soilwater. Please register by Jan. 13 to attend in-person and by Jan. 20 for virtual attendance.
Certified Crop Advisors will be able to earn 5.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending the workshop. For questions about the workshop or registration, please contact Niki Lynnes at niki.lynnes@ndsu.edu.
Should livestock farmers buy a surplus of hay for next year? NDSU Extension
Most of North Dakota received good moisture over the growing season, producing ample hay availability. As a result, the hay market has slowed and prices have dropped, indicating a buyer’s market. This has some livestock growers speculating whether they should purchase hay now to create a carry-over surplus as a forage insurance policy if forage supplies are tight in 2025. Considering moisture conditions across the state since July have been low and spring moisture conditions are unknown, North Dakota State University Extension forage crops specialist James Rogers says they should buy, provided some caveats be met. First, Rogers advises producers to determine whether the price is good by looking at their own cost per bale of production. Per bale production costs are determined by yield, input costs, machinery and labor. The higher the yield, the lower the per bale cost. It is difficult to produce a typical 1,500-pound bale of hay at a cost less than $40/bale, and depending on crop input costs and yield, per bale cost can go over $100/bale. If the cost of a bale is equal to or less than the cost of production, does that imply it’s a good buy? Maybe, says Rogers, but bale weights and dry matter content are other key factors. It is best to purchase hay on a per ton dry matter basis. Assuming 100% dry matter, a 1,200-pound bale at $40/ bale is $0.033/pound. ($66/T) compared to a 1,500-pound bale at $40/ bale is $0.027/pound ($54/T). The nutrient content of the hay should be the number one consideration when purchasing hay. “Ask for forage test results prior to purchasing hay,” said Rogers. “Then you can compare one hay to another based on price per pound of crude protein and energy content reported as total digestible nutrient.” This year, due to good spring moisture, hay harvest was often delayed, increasing plant maturity and lowering nutrient content. Reviewing the results from several hay forage tests submitted from the 2024 crop, Rogers saw that a portion
Loss due to spoilage is often unaccounted for. If a 1,500-pound bale priced at $0.027/pound loses 20%, or 300 pounds, the financial loss is $8.10 a bale. Round bales wick moisture from the ground leading to dry matter loss when stored outside; this is simply unavoidable.
This year, due to good spring moisture, hay harvest was often delayed. This increased plant maturity and lowered nutrient content. (NDSU photo)
of the 2024 hay crop has crude protein levels that dipped down into the 5-6% level and total digestible nutrients (TDN) level below 55%. Hay of this type requires both crude protein and energy supplementation which is a cost that should be added back to the cost of the hay. On the other hand, forage test results also reveal there is plenty of hay from the 2024 crop that is high in nutrient content and therefore requires no supplementation depending on the class of livestock it will be fed to. There is no other way to know this without having it tested. The final consideration is storage and feeding waste. If hay is purchased now, what condition will it be in six months to a year from now when it is fed? Round bale dry matter loss increases linearly with spoilage depth. A round bale that is 6 feet in diameter with a 2-inch spoilage loss around the bale has lost 10% dry matter. At 4 inches this increases to 20% and at 6 inches 30%.
The longer outside storage goes on, the higher the loss, which can reach 50% levels at a year or longer. For long term storage considerations, bales should have a good round shape and are dense with a good wrapping. Storage areas should be well-drained with minimal ground contact if possible. The ultimate long-term storage would be in a barn. If bales are maintained in good condition during storage, little change in nutrient content will occur. Is it a good idea to purchase hay during a down hay market? Rogers said it very well can be if the following is true: •A comparison can be made between on farm cost of hay production and purchase hay cost. •The bale weights and dry matter are known and can be purchased by the ton rather than by the bale. •It has a forage test so that it can be purchased based on cost per pound of crude protein and energy content. •The forage test shows no anti-quality issues such as nitrates or heat bound protein. •It can be stored long-term to minimize storage loss. It is always a good idea to have a surplus on hand as long as it is taken care of during storage. •Feeding losses can be minimized.
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Opinion
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Letter from the Editor: To make matters worse, my laptop has suddenly decided that no matter what I do, there’s always a five second lag, and I’m beginning to wonder just how much time I’ve wasted during this already incredibly busy week just waiting on my computer to process each move I make. I’m getting frustrated, but trying my best to stay jolly.
I agree with Kari Phillips in that having Christmas in the middle of the week should certainly be illegal. You’ll read more about the weird things that time does during the holidays and the feelings of limbo in Sara Goodman’s column that we experience during these odd off days.
As I pen this letter, it’s the morning of Christmas Eve, and this editor has been anything but quiet as a mouse. With deadlines moved up, yet printing a day late technically, my brain is pretty much fried at this point. I’m also traveling, which adds an extra layer of confusion to my already stressed state. But I’m so grateful that as soon as I’m finished with this week’s letter, it’s time to rest, relax,
and celebrate with my best friend Kate. We are both in Austin, Texas with her parents, two uncles, an aunt, her brother, wife, and their baby. It dawned on me that I’m starting to get old when I did the math and came to the realization that Kate and I have been best friends for 14 years now. That’s also 14 years of her family being mine as well. I call Kate’s parents my fairy godparents, and the whole family makes me feel like I’m one of their own. When Kate’s dad, Paule (he’s British, ignore the weird spelling, it’s pronounced Paul) pulled out his phone and showed me his “Hilary and Kate” album I almost cried - that man has a whole folder on his phone dedicated
to photos of Kate and I over the years. I moved around a lot when I was younger, and changing school systems impacted the length of friendships I usually had. Once I made it to college, I met Kate on the very first day, and first class, and the rest was pretty much history. I always envied the girls in high school that had known one another since kindergarten days. Now, I know what it’s like to have such a dedicated and long time friend, and I cherish the moments we get to spend together since she lives half the world away in Australia. I reflected with a chuckle on Friday night, imagining what we would have been doing when we were in our late
teens and early 20’s. It certainly wouldn’t have included take out and going to bed by 10 p.m. Hell, we would have just been getting warmed up at 10 p.m. back in our wild days. This year I’m taking the time to reflect on just how lucky I am to have a blood family and a chosen family. No matter what, I’m certainly thankful to be surrounded by such wonderful souls for the holiday season, and am wishing you and yours the best New Year to come!
Hilary Nowatski Editor
editor@theborderlandpress.com
The Morning Run: A Ma and Pa Ingalls Christmas pajamas and fuzzy socks, surrounded by the general provisions needed for a day of nothingness – the remote, a box of Kleenexes, a back scratcher, an unopened book about the pioneers and a plastic container of frosted Christmas cookies.
By Sara Goodman This week’s article lands in between Christmas and New Year’s. When these holidays land in the middle of the week like they did this year, it creates this weird post-big holiday and pre-another big holiday state of limbo where you’re not sure what day it is, time is irrelevant, you’re on day three or four of ham sandwiches for lunch, and you’re almost out of the fudge you’ve had for breakfast every morning for a week. Due to everyone’s lack of awareness of the general hour of day, no one bats an eye when you switch from Folgers to Black Box Pinot at noon. In fact, this behavior is not unexpected, especially if you’re sitting on the couch, donning your flannel
Typically, when we travel out to my mom and dad’s for the holidays, we can all enjoy this state of limbo-nothingness to the fullest. My mom rarely lets anyone in the kitchen to help cook or clean, my brother and his family have all the animal chores handled and, being 18 miles out in the country surrounded by nothing but rolling hills and a coulee, your best bet for entertainment is the remote, a deck of cards and your hiking boots. This year, however, was a little different. We were supposed to be at my parent’s place for Thanksgiving, but a hockey tournament changed our plans, and we decided to go out for Christmas instead. Unfortunately, that meant that my brother and sister and their families would not be there since we all rotate holidays with in-law families every year. With my brother and his family taking off for Fargo to spend the holidays with his wife’s family, someone needed to handle the animal chores. Greg and I offered
our services, me being an old ranch gal and all. It was not my first rodeo, although my skills were a bit rusty. The morning my brother and his family left, the Goodman clan drove across the road to get instructions. First up were the chickens. You let the chickens out, set out their food and water dishes, then move a few feathered butts around to check for eggs. If the beak is facing you, come back later. Second up, the cats and dogs, which was the easiest as it just involved letting them out of the garage, filling and setting out food and water dishes, petting heads and yelling at the dogs to stay down and leave the chickens alone. Third was Gemma’s pet beta fish and by now, my girls, not being on top of the proper outside attire, volunteered to go inside and be schooled in the fish department. This left the cows. Greg, Gage, my niece Gracie and I hopped in my brother’s bale feeder pickup and took off for the pasture.
twine, my brother simply backed the pickup up to a bale, lowered the holding pin to snag it, then drove off to the pasture where he lowered the pin, cut the twine netting off, then drove around the field letting the bale unroll behind the pickup. He did this twice, controlling the pin from inside his warm, comfy pickup, honking at the cows occasionally to get their attention. The only outside work involved opening the gate (which is the passenger cowboy’s job, so Greg did this) and then cutting off the twine netting, which takes about 30 seconds. Too easy, in my opinion.
road, knowing his cows, chickens, cats, dogs and fish were in good, competent hands. Ma and Pa Ingalls-Goodman got the job done and still found time for a whole lot of nothing! Merry everything!
Instructions complete, my brother finally relaxed and set off down the
Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has three kids, two cats, and a dog.
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Feeding the cows was an easy process and much different from when I was a kid. Rather than plugging in a cold tractor, driving at a snail’s pace to grab and deliver some bales, and cutting off and rolling up miles of
Happy New Year from our team channels, or spending time with friends at our wine bar, Diane and I sincerely appreciate your readership, listenership and patronage. We know you have lots of choices and we are honored that you chose to include our brands in your day to day plans.
By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia As 2024 draws to a close, I want to say thank you for spending a portion of your precious time with us. Whether you’re reading one of our newspapers, listening to one of our radio stations, scrolling our websites or social media pages, viewing our cable access
When we first became partners in KNDK AM with Burt and Lyle Johnson of Walhalla on January 1, 1990, we had no idea where the road would lead. The Johnsons exited the radio business around 1998 and true to their word we became sole owners of what we had by then grown to two radio stations. With lots of hard work and some dumb luck, we managed to expand the holdings to where we are today.
second that if it weren’t for them we would not be here today. We are so lucky to have had scores of talented and gifted individuals pass through our doors and leave their marks on our radio stations and newspapers over the years. Chances are, you or someone you know has worked with us in a full, part time, or contract position - THANK YOU. Many on our staff have been with us for years and years. We are honored and humbled. I’d like to acknowledge our current team members, some names you know while others you may not. Most folks are local to their respective markets, while others are *contractors who may be several states away, but thanks to technology, are able to perform their work remotely. What an amazing time to be alive!
One thing is for sure, that hard work I mentioned was thanks to a tremendous team of many great people. It is not lost on us for one
Langdon Radio GroupCourtney Kram, Jake Kulland, Jackie Dvorak, Brandi Mittleider, Nick Vorlage, Sue Lisy, Terry Hinnenkamp, Sarah
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Sip Happens – Courtney Kram, Brandi Mittleider, Kayla Krom, Andrea Fetsch On behalf of Diane, our children, grandchildren and I, here’s wishing you a safe and prosperous New Year.
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Santa Letters - Langdon Elementary School
A few Santa Letters were left behind last week, but don’t worry! The North Pole has a digital subscription and received them ASAP, just in time for Christmas!
Miss Howatt | 2nd Grade Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Dekker Stremick. I am eight years old. This year for Christmas I would like a real Philadelphia Eagles helmet, white out A.J. Brown jersey, and an Eagles football. Do you know my elf, Buddy? From, Dekker Stremick Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Ellianna Chaput. I am eight years old. I have been very good this year. I have been listening to my teacher. This year I would like an Owala, watch, beyblades, fake nails, and fake hair. Is Buddy a good elf? From, Ellianna Chaput Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Mackenzie Girodat. I am seven years old. I have been very good this year. I have been listening. I would like a guitar, microphone, and slippers. What kind of cookies do you like? Do you like butterscotch cookies? From, Mackenzie Girodat Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Alexa Restad. I am eight years old. I have been good to my teacher. This year for Christmas I would like Nike air maxes, makeup, and a vanity. What is your favorite color? Do you know my elf, Missel? From, Alexa Restad Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Caleb Pinder. I am seven years old. I have been very good this year. I played with my sisters. This year for Christmas I would like Robux. How old are you? From, Caleb Pinder Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Sam Borchardt. I am eight years old. I have been very good this year. I have helped out my classmates and parents. For Christmas, I would like football legos, big buck hunter, and a Mike Evans jersey. What kind of cookies do you like? Love, Sam Borchardt Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Hunter Jacobson. I am eight years old. I have been very good this year. I haven’t stolen any cookies. This year for Christmas, I would like a shuffle cart, fart blaster, and a dog. Do you know all your elves? From, Hunter Jacobson Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Evva-Lyn McDonald. I am eight years old. I have been very good this year. I have been helpful, nice, and a good listener. How many elves do you have? I want rainbow high mini dolls and snow dolls. From, Evva-Lyn McDonald
Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Caden Downs. I am seven years old. I have been very good this year. I have been nice to my friends. This year I want an RC snowmobile, RC car, and some football cards. Do you know my elf, Sugar? From, Caden Downs Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Piper Anderson. I am eight years old. I have been very good this year. I help my friends and listen to my mom and dad. This year I would like an Alexa, makeup, and stick on nails. Has Buddy been good? From, Piper Anderson Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Kameron Bachman. I am eight years old. I have been very good this year. For Christmas I would like a hunting bow, VR headset, and some xbox cards. How are your reindeer? From, Kameron Bachman Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Rhett Karsky. I am eight years old. I have been very good this year. For Christmas I would like a toy sports car, toy pickup, and a new iPad. What are your favorite cookies? From, Rhett Karsky Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Zeke Lill. I have been a good listener to my teacher. I am seven years old. I would like some skates, elf slime, and a mini electric motorcycle. Do you know our elf, Buddy? He is a really good elf. From, Zeke Lill Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Baylor Krivarchka. I am eight years old. I have been very good this year. I am very nice. This year for Christmas I would like a Nintendo switch game, football cards, and a cube that my sister has. What is your favorite cookie? From, Baylor Krivarchka Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Grady Zeis. I am eight years old. I have been very good this year. I am kind. This year for Christmas I would like a football, soccer ball, and sports cards. How old are you? From, Grady Zeis
Mrs. Lafrenz 2nd Grade Class Dear Santa, I would like a PS5, teeny mates, and a Nexus sink hockey stick. For my baby cat, a teeny Christmas tree. Love, Beau Busse
Dear Santa, I would like ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ books. What does Rudolph eat? Your friend, Kennedy Hartz Dear Santa, I would like goalie pads, hockey cards, and a hyper light two hockey stick. Can Mia have a bone? Love, Maverick Mostad Dear Santa, I have been good. You have to decide. What I want for Christmas is a teal gizmo and a light pink stanley cup. Who is your favorite reindeer? Love, Ava Stremick Dear Santa, I would like a PlayStation 4, a Nintendo Switch, and football teeny mates. Which is your favorite elf? Calvin Moline Dear Santa, I would like an Arceus premium pack, My Hero Academia books, full color ‘Captain Underpants’ and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 book. I’ve been good this year. Love, Grayson Graber Dear Santa, I would like a Xbox and Nintendo. What does Dixon eat? Love, Brexten Jace Bjornstad Dear Santa, I would like a gizmo and Lego’s. How is Dixon and Dasher? Yes, I have been good this year. How are the elves doing? Your friend, Henry Lorenz Dear Santa, I would like a stanley, ‘Baby-Sitter Club’ books, and a gizmo. What do you like to do at the shop? Malerie Ramon Dear Santa, I would like a hot pink ipad, gizmo, and a pink apple pen. How many elves do you have? Love, Colbie Johnson Dear Santa, I would like a PS5, Xbox, and a Nintendo Switch. What are your elves’ names? Hudson Romfo Dear Santa, I would like a Nintendo, field goal post, some Lego’s, and football cards. How are the baby reindeer and how many elves are at the North Pole? Love, Jaxtin Overby Dear Santa, I would like a Nintendo, Lego’s, money, and Star Wars toys. How have you been? I have wanted ro-bux too. I have been good this year. Your friend, Eli Olson Dear Santa, I would like a collectible and basketball CD for the wii. What does the North Pole look like? Love, Cash Feil Dear Santa, I want another Christmas for everybody. How do reindeer fly? I want an elf this Christmas. My friend is Ava. Love, Kylah McKay Dear Santa, I would like an iPad and a bracelet kit. Love, Sharon Morales-Perz
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Pembilier Nursing Center: Christmas 2024
By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director that Deb and her husband, Wade, had prepared. Every year people look forward to Wade’s “famous” macaroni salad and slush-burgers. Some of you may refer to them as BBQs or Sloppy Joes, but since I am writing this, I will call them what I want! He even made enough for the residents to eat, which made them very happy. Thank you, Wade!
Merry Christmas from all of us at PNC! Last week we had a few big celebrations that are worth mentioning. First, we hosted the annual Ministerial Association Christmas Program. Our residents look forward to this magical day every year. A heartfelt thank you to our local ministerial association for organizing such a beautiful Christmas program! The festive spirit and warm atmosphere truly captured the magic of the season. From the heartfelt messages to the joyful music, every detail was perfect. We are so grateful for the dedication and love poured into this event, bringing our community together to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. The other celebration we had last week was the annual PNC staff Christmas party. Deb Fraser, our administrator, and I emceed the event. We started out with lots of games… left/right story, Christmas Bingo, the potato game (participants had to walk down the hall with a potato between their legs and drop it into a bucket), and Christmas Trivia. We also had door prizes, a photo booth, and an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest. The grand champion of the sweater contest was our Director of Nursing, Sara Lykken. After all the fun, we moved on to feast on a spread of delicious food
The staff had so much fun that we forgot to take a group photo. Whoops! A huge thank you to Deb Fraser and the PNC Board of Directors who make sure we all feel appreciated. Now on to prepare to say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025!
Residents watching the 2024 Ministerial Christmas Program.
Sara Lykken and Deb Fraser.
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Heritage and happenings - Precious memories By Kari Phillips
Well, it’s the week of Christmas. By the time this prints, it will all be over, and we will be thinking about bringing in the new year. Already having had one Christmas this past weekend (because Christmas in the smack dab in the middle of the week should be illegal) and having two more Christmases to squeeze in yet this week around work, I couldn’t help but think of the simpler days of Christmas when I was a kid and how magical it all seemed. I recently saw a meme on Facebook that read, “As a grown-up I’ve learned that all of the ‘Christmas magic’ I felt as a kid was really a mom who loved me so very much” and that just resonated with me. The memories came rushing back; the big box that was in the attic that contained the artificial Christmas tree was wiggled out of the tiny attic door
and then slid down the stairs where it would be emptied in the living room and kitchen. The branches were sorted by the color of paint on the wire tips, and as Dad got the pole and the stand secured, he would call out colors, and we would excitedly bring the branches and watch as the tree grew right before our eyes! It was wrapped in a tinsel garland and topped with the prettiest angel. Red ball style ornaments were the main decoration with ornaments made by us kids in the mix. Those ornaments weren’t just decorations—they were memories, proudly hung front and center (even if a few clashed with the rest of the tree). This was just the beginning…… The Christmas my mom created for our family was nothing short of magical. Every room in the house was decorated, and the soft glow of Christmas lights wrapped the entire home in a warm, cozy feeling that made the season unforgettable. My mom had so many talents, and when the holidays came, she brought them all to life— baking, sewing, candy making, and more. She poured her heart into every detail. I remember the special gifts she made for us to take to school for our teachers, and she even made thoughtful treats for the bus driver. One of my clearest memories is of her standing at the stove, carefully melting chocolate in a double boiler. With incredible patience, she’d spend what felt like hours intricately painting
the chocolate molds. Even as we kids headed off to bed, she would still be in the kitchen working late into the night to finish her Christmas goodies. By morning, there would be an assortment of perfect, hand-crafted treats: mint Santas, peanut butter cups, chocolate-covered cherries, and caramel-filled chocolates. Each piece looked as beautiful as it tasted—pure perfection in every bite. It didn’t stop there. The counters would be lined with a variety of cookies and treats, all lovingly made from scratch. The house was filled with the smells of sugar, spice, and love, and those sweet creations were more than just desserts—they were symbols of my mom’s dedication and care. Looking back, I realize how much effort she put into making every holiday special. It wasn’t just about the decorations or the sweets; it was about the love she poured into everything she did. That love is what made Christmas magical, and it’s a memory I’ll always cherish. I still don’t know how she did it, but somehow my mom managed to hide gifts from four curious kids in our little house. As Christmas drew closer, presents would start to magically appear under the tree, and my heart would leap every time I spotted a tag with my name on it. I’d pick it up, give it a gentle shake, and try to imagine
Schafer. Over 1,421 different newspaper titles have been identified in the nearly 150-year publishing history of the state. In 1897, North Dakota had 126 newspapers, and only six years later that grew to 277. By 1919, a person living in North Dakota could subscribe to 327 different newspapers published across the state. But on this date in 1888, the new proprietors of the Dakota Blizzard out of Casselton found the name of the newspaper intolerable and were determined to change it. They reasoned: “There is neither wit nor sense in the name. Upon taking possession of
Without even knowing it at the time, it would become a precious memory. Those moments of anticipation, the shared excitement with my siblings, and the love my mom put into making it all happen created memories that still make my heart swell. Christmas wasn’t just about the presents—it was about the joy, the magic, and the love that filled our home. As adults, we no longer lay in bed at night on Christmas Eve waiting to hear that thump on the roof. If we did hear a thump, we would probably call the cops. All the presents under the tree are bought and wrapped by you.
You know what every single one is. You scrambled around on your days off to do some decorating. When it’s finally all to your liking, there’s only a week left until Christmas. Finding time to shop and wrap gifts proves to be easier than getting time for baking and making treats, so you end up buying most from local stores just to have treats around to make it feel like the Christmas time you remember as a kid. Don’t worry – it’s all okay. Christmas today is still wonderful, though in a different way. It’s the joy of long-awaited visits with family members who live far away, the warmth of gathering around a table for a delicious meal, and the exchange of thoughtful gifts chosen with care. It’s a break from the hustle of daily life, a chance to pause—even if just for this one day—and truly be present with the ones we love. These moments, filled with laughter, love, and togetherness, are the heart of the season. They remind us that the magic of Christmas isn’t found in the decorations or the gifts—it’s in the memories we create and the time we cherish with the people who matter most. And that, in its own way, is just as magical as ever. Kari Phillips is the Community Development Coordinator for Cavalier County JDA and can be reached at karip@utma.com or at 701-2563475.
Hello from Edmore!
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Newspaper names December 27, 2024 – The names of the newspapers over the history of North Dakota have been quite varied. There have been celestial names such as the Churches Ferry Sun, the Hannah Moon, the Aneta Star and Burnstad Comet. There have been the progressive-sounding names such as the Saint John Leader, the Halliday Booster and the Prairie Promoter out of Cooperstown. There have been many conventional names such as the Haynes Gazette, the Inkster Review, the Hunter Times or the Landsford Journal. There have also been some unconventional names such as the Hamilton X-Ray, the Alice Avalanche, the Fargo Blade, the Pink Paper out of Bathgate or the Loco Weed out of
what it might be. Could it be the ventriloquist dummy I’d been dreaming about? Or maybe the chemistry set I’d circled a dozen times in the Sears Christmas catalog? The anticipation was almost too much to bear! We’d hover around the tree, whispering guesses and counting down the days until Christmas Eve, when we’d finally get to open our gifts. That night was pure magic—not only because we’d unwrap those long-awaited surprises but also because it meant Santa would visit while we slept, leaving behind the promise of more wonder by morning. I remember my brother would camp on the floor in our room on Christmas Eve, and all of us would talk into the night – excited about Santa, listening for thumps on the roof, and wondering how he would get into a house with no fireplace to come sliding down into.
the office, the present proprietors inherited it, just as some unfortunates inherit from their ancestors, idiocy or lunacy. They can not get rid of the curse entailed upon them by the bad conduct of their progenitors, but this heritage of a christening by wild-eyed lunacy or a mild form of idiocy, we can dump into the wastebasket, and give to the paper a reputable and meaningful name to begin the new year with, relieving the strain upon our long suffering subscribers.”
By Tammy Burg
our staff party, we each brought something for potluck lunch, exchanged gifts, and enjoyed each other’s company. I am grateful every day for my staff; they are a small but mighty gro up!!
The new name chosen to replace the title of Dakota Blizzard was the North Dakota Republican. This newspaper would last only five years to be replaced by the Casseltonian. One wonders what these editors would have thought of a new newspaper that began publishing in Casselton in 1898 with the unconventional name of The Eye.
By the time you read this, Christmas will be over. I hope you were able to spend time with family and friends. Maybe you were able to relax a bit after all the hustle and bustle. We will be spending time in Grand Forks and West Fargo, with two of our sons and their families.
Dakota Datebook written by Jim Davis “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from the North Dakota Humanities Council. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic.org, subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast, or buy the Dakota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic.org.
This past week was a busy one at the Rest Home. On Tuesday, we had our family Christmas Party, and had a full house. Live music, jingle bells, and many gifts. Adopt a Grandparent provided one of their gifts, with lots of goodies. Mr. and Mrs. Clause delivered gifts, and took many pictures. Some of our residents said it had been a long time since they had seen Santa. Such a sweet memory!!! Thursday was
Last Wednesday evening I met my daughter-in-law, our granddaughter, and some of her family for supper, along with Lorie Line at the Empire. It was a wonderful evening. A little smaller venue than the Chester Fritz, but just as beautiful. On Friday night Bruce and I were at Lake Region College for Medora Christmas, and it was awesome!! There were 10 amazing musicians. I really enjoy attending the wonderful sounds of Christmas. As this year comes to an end, and 2025 will begin, my wish for you is love, peace, good health, and many blessings. So, until next week, take care, and do something nice for someone.
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Prairie Fare: Explore cuisine from around the world By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist
The researchers studied 5,390 sets of twins and reported that 78% of neophobia may be genetic, while 22% is due to environmental factors. In other words, we may be born with certain aversions to foods. However, our experiences play a role in our preferences.
I recall when our son was very young. His childcare provider let me know her concerns with his eating. He did not like the lunches. He ate most of the food I cooked at home, but he was used to my style of cooking. I doubled down on all the usual recommendations for selective eaters. We maintained our patience and exposed him to a variety of foods. We paired the new foods with familiar foods, and we tried not to make food a power struggle. He became my kitchen and gardening helper. When he began growing rapidly during adolescence, he ate everything. He was seeking food all the time. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, genetics may play a greater role in “food neophobia” (aversion to new foods) than previously believed.
Other researchers have studied whether exposures to certain flavors during the prenatal and early infancy phase of life affect later acceptance of the food. Some studies have shown that your mom’s food choices during pregnancy and nursing may influence your taste preferences. After all, you were nourished by all the flavorful foods of your mom’s diet while floating around, growing and preparing to greet the outside world. More recent researchers found greater risk for poor diet quality and greater risk factors for disease. We recently spent some time with our now-grown son. He lives in a large city with a wide range of nearby restaurants featuring international cuisine. We were the “neophobes” around our son with an adventuresome palate. We had Ecuadorian food for breakfast. I could not pronounce the names of all the dishes popular in South America. I was happy a description was included on the menu. We dined on fritado, which is braised pork in orange juice, garlic and onion. I had never had a large serving of roasted pork for breakfast with eggs and fruit. My husband had llapingachos, which are potato patties with a tasty mixture of cheese, spices and onions. Our son
had a steak with Ecuadorian special spices. I had varenyky for lunch at a Ukrainian restaurant. These are dumplings filled with cabbage, potatoes and cheese. Other people were enjoying stuffed cabbage rolls (holubtsi). My husband and son chose hearty sandwiches. I had a cup of potato leek soup because they had no borscht (beet and vegetable-beef soup). Exploring the flavors and textures of other cuisine can help you learn about other cultures. For most of us, that means getting to know our own ancestry a little better. What did our relatives eat in earlier times? As you move toward the end of the year, consider your current menus. Are they filled with familiar foods, or do you include some unique foods? Consider refreshing your menus with some new flavors.
The recipes include salads, main dishes, breads and desserts made with readily available ingredients. As you dine, use some of the conversation starters, such as “Reminiscing” at holiday meals. Visit The Family Table for some conversation starters. ‘Tis the season for cookies and an occasional sweet treat. This flavorful five-ingredient cookie recipe from our Scandinavian foodways publication highlights the flavor, texture and nutrition that nuts provide in recipes. Pecan Cookies 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup brown sugar, packed 1 large egg, separated 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup finely chopped pecans, lightly salted In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Gradually add flour until blended. Shape into small balls. In a
small bowl, beat egg white. Dip balls in egg white, then roll in pecans. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375 F
for eight to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Makes 48 cookies. Each cookie has 80 calories, 5 grams (g) fat, 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber and 35 milligrams sodium. Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.
We have some food explorations to share at NDSU Extension. Check out “North Dakota Food and Culture: A Taste of World Cuisine.” The recipes and tips at were shared from our friends from around the world. The guide includes recipes from the Germans from Russia and Scandinavian traditions to foods from Liberia, Mexico and Kurdistan. We developed a stand-alone Exploring North Dakota Foodways handout for Scandinavian cuisine. With help from the NDSU Germans from Russia Heritage College at the NDSU library, we developed a guide with a nod to the heritage of many people in our region as well.
Exploring the flavors and textures of other cuisine can help you learn about other cultures. (Pixabay photo)
Prairie Doc® Perspective Save and preserve through movement By Carter Holm, RN
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being while movement and methodical physical exercise saves and preserves it.” Plato said that some 2,300 years ago. It is not news to anyone that moving the body is the best way to stay healthy. But sometimes life gets in the way, whether in the form of a motor vehicle accident, a nerve condition like Guil-
lain-Barre syndrome, or a health condition like a stroke, there are times in life when knowing that exercise is good for you is not enough. And it is during those times that physical therapy becomes crucial.
sometimes the best way to overcome a problem is to find a workaround, and physical therapists are experts at problem solving with their patients, and coming up with safe and effective ways to help them improve.
My work in inpatient rehab places me directly in connection to a wonderful team of physical therapists, and I see first-hand the role they play in helping our patients overcome adversity. Strengthening the muscles is just one aspect of their jobs, they must also help the patients learn to adapt. For example, if an elderly patient has a stroke, in addition to helping the patient work on strengthening the affected side, therapists are tasked with optimizing the patient’s abilities, while helping them overcome their disabilities. They do this in tons of different ways, including introducing adaptive equipment, like walkers, canes, crutches, hemi-walkers, slide boards, etc. They also help train patients in alternative lifestyle changes,
Luckily, exercise is its own reward, and my patients almost always feel better, although a little worn out, after a good session. And this is because our body rewards itself with neurotransmitters following physical activity. Endorphins are released giving people that ‘runner’s high’ sensation, endorphins can relieve pain, reduce stress, improve mood and overall feelings of wellbeing. Working with physical therapists can cause a patient to release dopamine, the ‘feel good’ hormone, which causes improved mood, increased attentiveness, and can even improve memory and learning. Exercise also releases serotonin, which combats depression, improves sleep-wake cycles, and plays a role in digestive health. In my line of work we
often talk about pre-medicating the patient, such as giving a pain medication before the patient needs to do something physically taxing. But
therapy team. If you or a loved one is dealing with a health condition that may require physical therapy, I want to be a calming voice or assurance, the therapist or team of therapists will customize a plan of care focused on the patient’s specific needs, that will help them adapt to changes, regain what they can, and improve the patient’s wellbeing.
Every patient is different, and so is the plan of care developed by the
Carter Holm, RN is a Registered Nurse at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls Specializing in inpatient rehabilitation. Holm is a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse and works with patients through their rehabilitation from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and trauma. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook and instagram featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show celebrating its 23rd season of health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
for North Dakota, do a Google search of North Dakota Home Garden Variety Trials or go to ndsu.ag/homegardentrials.
deners now, but I know your participation in our project can make our team better. All gardeners are welcome to join. Happy Holidays!
On this webpage, we list our recommended varieties for all vegetables grown in North Dakota.
For more information about gardening, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at ndsu.ag/countyoffice.
it is striking how rarely we need to give pain medications after a patient finishes working with PT. Nature has taken care of that by providing a built in system of pain relievers, mood improvers, and anti-depressants that accompany exercise.
Dakota Gardener: Top vegetable varieties in 2024 By Tom Kalb, Horticulturist - NDSU Extension another strong performer this year. Good performance in the garden is important, but good performance on the kitchen table is just as important. For the last two years we have tested red carrots. Red carrots may be nutritious, but our team told us that red carrots taste bitter. What good is a nutritious vegetable if nobody wants to eat it? Forget about red carrots.
The first step to growing a great vegetable garden is to select the best varieties. Which varieties grow best in Dakota gardens? The answer is simple. To identify the best varieties for gardeners in the Dakotas, we need to test the varieties in the gardens of the Dakotas. That’s why we started the North Dakota Home Garden Variety Trials in 2008. Every year I have worked with over 200 families to evaluate promising vegetable varieties in their home gardens. This year we assembled a team of 365 families. Let me share with you a few of the highlights from 2024. The spring of 2024 was cold and wet. That made it a great year to test super sweet corn. Most super sweet corn varieties struggle to germinate in cold, wet soils. Under these stressful conditions, we tried a new variety called Bolt. True to its name, the Bolt seedlings jumped out of the ground and produced an early and bountiful harvest of quality corn. It was our highest-rated super sweet corn variety this year. Kate was
Fortunately, we found two great orange carrots this year. I encourage you to try Caravel. Our team loved its sweet and crunchy roots. Naval is another great carrot for the Dakotas. It has roots that are beautiful, straight and delicious. Naval roots can be pulled out of the ground easily without breaking. Asian and snack cucumbers did well in our trials again this year. Summer Dance will delight you with its crisp, bitter-free fruits. Green Light produces an abundance of delicious cucumbers that you eat when 6 inches long and do not need peeling. This year, we have identified lettuce varieties that tolerate heat and produce a bumper crop of crisp leaves. These “Summer Crisp” lettuce varieties include Muir, Nevada, Magenta and Chrystal. Grow these varieties and you will enjoy salads all summer long.
had 15 brave families evaluate okra varieties. We found a new variety, Buffalo Bill 91, which every family liked. A 100% recommendation percentage for any variety is impressive. For okra,
If interested, you can sign up to receive our online 2025 seed catalog. We have a tremendous team of garit is shocking. It must be a winner. Other new and notable varieties this year include Abominable pumpkin, which produced stunning, pure white pumpkins. The fruit quality of Butterfingers yellow summer squash was tremendous. The yield of Madonna orange winter squash was truly amazing. The highest-rated variety we tested in 2024 is not a new variety, but it may be the most dazzling vegetable you have ever seen. The leaf stems of Bright Lights Swiss chard come in brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow. Even if you don’t like the taste of Swiss chard, try Bright Lights. You don’t have to eat it. Just look at it. You will be awed by its beauty. What I just described is a small sample of what we discovered this year. To learn more about the best varieties
I always thought romaine lettuce was hard to grow. My team and I discovered it is easy to grow romaine lettuce if you pick the right variety. Great varieties include Fusion, Newham, Bluerock and a new variety called Sunland. These varieties can tolerate heat and produce thick, crunchy, flavorful leaves. Maybe okra isn’t your favorite vegetable. I understand completely. My wife tells me it is an acquired taste. Okra is difficult to grow in the Dakotas because it demands hot weather and a long growing season. This year we
The leaf stems of Bright Lights Swiss chard come in brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow. (Flickr photo by Cristina Sanvito)
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From the Pastor’s Desk:
By Pastor Jodi Myrvik/United Lutheran Church, Langdon Dickens’ ’A Christmas Carol’ you may remember. Ebenezer Scrooge proclaims, “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year!” as his heart and attitude are changed forever. Doesn’t that proclamation sound nice?
The gifts have been opened. The feast and left-overs have been eaten. The company has gone home. You’re ready to take down and put away Christmas... right? Before you do...I want you to think about something I’ve noticed. There’s no denying that the Christmas season brings a mixture of emotions; within minutes, we can feel joy, excitement, anxiousness, irritation, and loneliness. Year after year, among the hustle and bustle, I’ve noticed that people are kinder, more patient, and generally in a better mood during the Christmas Season. It seems that every year as soon as the calendar flips to December, for the most part, people are just nicer to each other. “You have less in your cart than me; why don’t you go ahead of me?” “Can I help you to your car? I see you have your hands full with your kids.” “Your coffee was paid for by the customer in front of you; Merry Christmas!” Everyone’s in a rush but still offers to let others check out first or take their spot in the pick-up line. A long line typically results in irritation but instead provides an opportunity to bless someone else who’s been waiting patiently. Total strangers lend a helping hand to a young mother when they would have walked past her weeks before. Even road rage subsides, as we patiently let someone in line and wait for our turn. There’s a famous line in the Charles
Christmas, for many, is a joyous time. The season brings nostalgia and warm memories from timeless holiday traditions. Christmas decorations, trees, and lights provide delight and cheer. Festive parties, tasty foods, presents, and family gatherings generate anticipation and excitement. Who doesn’t love all those classic Christmas movies and songs playing on full blast? Yet Christmas eventually comes to an end. The decorations get put away, and we go back to our normal rhythms and routines. This holiday letdown leaves many saying, “I wish Christmas could last all year!” Well, we have some good news. As long as we celebrate Christmas for the very reason it exists, the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, the hope and peace and joy and love of this magical season should last all year. I encourage us this year to keep our Christmas cheer present in our hearts year around. We can practice patience and forgiveness and extend grace during the holidays and beyond. Let’s treat each day as a gift and remember that every day is an opportunity to share the Good News and show Christ’s love to a broken world. “Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15 Pastor Jodi has served at United Lutheran Church, Langdon since December 2021. Jodi is a North Dakota born and raised farm girl. She is married to husband, Paul, and they have a daughter, Sophie. Along with serving in ministry for the past 18 years, they farm near Edmore. Jodi is also a registered nurse. They enjoy gardening, yard work, camping and doing things together as a family.
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While John managed the farm, Rosemary was a homemaker. She worked at the public library, read at church, and was the kids’ biggest fan at any sporting event or activity.
Rosemary Margaret Hornung Mass of Christian Burial was held December 23, 2024, in Walhalla, N.D., for Rosemary Margaret (Law) Hornung of Walhalla, who died peacefully at the age of 86 on Dec. 19. She was under the care of Pembilier Nursing Center and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Rosemary was born on May 16, 1938, in International Falls, Minn., to Earl and Rose (Poole) Law. She was the second youngest of eight children. She attended school in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and graduated from Sherwood (N.D.) High School. She entered the convent and pursued her teaching degree. She was a teacher and an elementary principal. In 1969, she determined God had another plan for her. She departed from the convent and went to teach in Walhalla, N.D. She met John Hornung that fall. They were married the following year on July 17, 1970, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Drayton, N.D. In short order, they were blessed with four children. They farmed in Cavalier County but resided in Walhalla to assure their children could be involved in the community.
Rosemary gave back to the community. She wrote to local service men while they were deployed. Each year she would pick a senior in high school to follow, and she would make them a scrapbook of articles she had clipped from the local papers. She loved her family, especially as it grew to having grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was always the happiest with a baby in her arms. Rosemary is survived by her husband of 54 years, John; their children: Lynelle (Jeffery) Osvold, Gregory (Becky) Hornung, Peggy (Shawn) Hanson, and Brenda (Mark) Wyckoff; grandchildren: Andrew (Courtney), Matthew (Gretchen) and Alexandra; Gavin (Laney), Grady and Gracyn: Ben (Karissa), Jake (Erin), Kallie and Cole; Brynn (Austin), JT (Emily) and Braxton; five great-grandchildren: Owen, Jack, Ada, Jensyn, and Russell; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Rose Mary Law; and her treasured friend, Sister Susan Lardy. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Patrick, Patricia, Kathleen, Michael, John, Maureen, and Mary Ann; son-in-law Daryl Peterson, as well as nine angel grandbabies. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations be sent to the Pembilier Nursing Center, Hospice of the Red River Valley or Faith in Action. Blessed be her memory. Online guestbook available at www. askewfuneralhome.com
Theresa Marcotte Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon, N.D., for Theresa Marcotte, 87, of Langdon, who passed away December 21, 2024, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Sunday, Dec. 29, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon. Theresa Mary was born Jan. 23, 1937, in Langdon to William and Gertrude Schuler. She was the eldest of 10 children. The young girl attended her first schooling at Nekoma where the family lived before moving to Langdon. Afterward she received a Catholic education at St. Alphonsus all the way through her senior year. Sometime in there she was finally introduced to her future husband after locking eyes from afar day after day when school let out. Eugene Marcotte was the love of her life, and they married on Oct. 25, 1956. They were blessed with four children and had a deep devotion to each other, having 66 years of marriage together. Throughout Theresa’s life, she was devoted to serving others. This desire
Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon
Monday, Dec. 30 Vegetable Soup/Tuna Salad on Bun/Celery and Carrots/Fruit Tuesday, Dec. 31 Root Beer Ribs/Sweet Potatoes/ Bourbon Baked Peas/Fruit Wednesday, Jan. 1 CLOSED Thursday, Jan. 2 Beef Enchilada/Black Beans/ Spanish Rice/Corn/Fruit Friday, Jan. 3 Lemon Pepper Fish/Rice Pilaf/ Brussel Sprouts/Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted. Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19, we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages. Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.
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surely started with helping her mother take care of her younger siblings. In high school, she waitressed at the UCT Café, seeing to others’ needs. When the cafe came up for sale, the teenager seized the opportunity to persuade her parents to take a chance and purchase the restaurant. They became well known for serving up their homemade meals and delectable pies, donuts, and cookies. As all good things come to an end, the restaurant closed in 1975 when her parents retired. Never one to be idle, Theresa embarked on a new chapter in her life Tupperware - first as a consultant and quickly as a manager. She flourished in this career for 45 years, being top in sales countless times. Theresa truly loved her work in selling and delivering to the masses what they needed in their lives! Though there were countless other prizes and trips through Tupperware, the personal vehicles she earned were the most valued to the family. Theresa enjoyed many hobbies and pastimes - camping, fishing, pinochle, even snowmobiling and all with family; alone, she enjoyed sewing and embroidering. Surprisingly, this fun-loving woman even played polka music on the accordion for gatherings back in the day. Home and hearth- Theresa embodied such! She wanted you to feel loved and always welcome. Homemade buns or bread, caramel rolls, apple
or carrot bars - whatever you desired - she took note of preferences and catered to all. Always the last to sit for a meal, she wished to serve others to show her love. Her love of the Lord shined through and was reflected in her care and service to others. Theresa’s faith and belief was truly evident; there were hidden rosaries stashed in every pocket of hers, prayer cards handy throughout the house, and spoken prayers every night before bed. We rest easy knowing this lady is now where she belongs. Theresa is survived by her son, Gerald (Robin) Marcotte; daughter Connie (Keith) Balsdon; daughter Bernice (Roger) Kram; son Kevin (Diane) Marcotte; sister Gerarda (Magnus) Thorsteinson; sister Delores (Orlin) Weiner; brother David (Becky) Schuler; sister Marian (Francis) Hoffarth; sister Gael (Randy) Balsdon; grandchildren: Wade (Cami) Marcotte, Melissa (Ivan) Anheluk, Kaila (Kyle) Rollness, Justin Balsdon, Wyatt (Katie) Kram, Lindsey (Andrew) Balsdon, Nathan Marcotte, Aleasha Marcotte, Kyle Marcotte; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; her parents, William and Gertrude Schuler; and brothers: Pat, Gary, Bernie, and infant Bernard. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
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Marvin holds annual meeting, distributes profit sharing By The Borderland Press staff
Warroad-based Marvin Windows held their annual meeting last week and announced it has distributed over $17-million in profit sharing amongst nearly 7,500 of their full-time employees. Eligible employees with the door and window manufacturing company received an amount ranging from $1,800 to $5,400, depending on the time they have worked with Marvin. In 2024, Marvin opened a new distribution center in Reno, Nevada, and broke ground towards a new manufacturing facility based in Kansas City. The Marvin brand, which first started in 1912, has 16 manufacturing plants and offices across the United States, including the Grafton, N.D., facility, which first opened in 1997. According to Marvin’s website, the Grafton facility employs at least 500 full-time employees.
Minnesota cities face suspended operations at plants By The Borderland Press staff
Textron Inc., the parent company of Arctic Cat, will be indefinitely suspending operations at their manufacturing plants in Thief River Falls and St. Paul in 2025. In a written statement to the media, Brandon Haddock, director of communications for Textron, said the decision was due to the powersports business continuing to experience “softness in consumer end-market demand” and the company plans to explore “strategic alternatives.” At the time of the announcement, both facilities are expected to complete their customer commitments which run through the first half of 2025 before operations are suspended. Back on November 13, 65 employees were laid off at the Thief River Falls plant. The plant presently employs around 500 people and, alongside DigiKey, is one of the city’s largest employers.
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Plans progress for 532 Hill Business Incubator project
10,000-square-foot vacant building on Hill Avenue to transform into hub for businesses and community The Red River Regional Council
Plans for the 532 Hill Avenue business incubator in Grafton are moving forward with construction tentatively set to begin in 2025. The Red River Regional Council (RRRC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to use an alternate approach to the traditional design, bid, build approach for public projects. The RRRC plans to proceed with construction management at risk (CMAR) approach for the project. CMAR enables selecting the construction team at the beginning of the project to provide expertise during the design phase – a construction-led approach. The project was designed and solicited construction bids twice in 2023 without success. “We believe this approach will help us work more efficiently, align the project team’s goals, and stay on budget,” said Dawn Mandt, RRRC Executive Director.
After the holidays, the RRRC will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to find a CMAR Team. Teams will have three weeks to respond, after which qualified groups will be interviewed and evaluated. The chosen team will work on transforming the 10,000-squarefoot vacant building at 532 Hill Avenue into a hub for businesses and the community. Planned renovations include a shared-use kitchen, conference rooms, small retail spaces, coworking areas, a gathering space, and offices. “We are grateful for the patience of our funding partners as we’ve continued to identify a path forward for this project,” said Mandt. “We are hopeful that many recent large-scale federally funded construction projects are nearing completion and the pipeline is less crowded today.” Current funding partners for this project include the EDA, RRRC, Walsh County Job Development Authority,
Marvin, City of Grafton, Polar Communications, and the U.S. Bank Foundation. The RRRC has also welcomed Brenda Baumann as a project manager. Brenda, originally from Grafton, recently launched Envision Consulting and Planning in Warroad, Minnesota. She brings valuable experience from her previous role as Executive Director of The Hub, a coworking and entrepreneurship incubator in Warroad. “I’m excited to partner with the regional council and build upon their vision to create a space to serve the area innovators and future start-ups. I’ve seen first-hand how an incubator, like 523 Hill Avenue becomes a catalyst for enriching communities.” said Baumann. As one example, the direct impacts of similar efforts in Warroad resulted in 43 new client registrations in partnership with the Small Business Develop-
North Dakota Game and Fish updates
Darkhouse spearfishing registration Individuals required to possess a valid fishing license (age 16 and older) to darkhouse spearfish must first register online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd. gov. Darkhouse spearing is allowed for all anglers with a valid fishing license and for youth under age 16. Northern pike and nongame fish are the only legal species statewide, while walleye can be speared at Stump Lake and the Devils Lake complex south of U.S. Highway 2 and the Missouri River System (including lakes Oahe and Sakakawea and the Missouri River) up to the first tributary bridge.
“Small towns in our region are brimming with renewed energy, and we’re thrilled to support that through the incubator and enabling additional sites in the region,” said Amy Suda, RRRC President and Walsh County Commissioner. “With Brenda’s proven success in Warroad, we’re confident this project will help inspire new businesses, restaurants, and more.”
Preliminary hearing held for man after school lock down
Take someone new ice fishing To encourage greater participation in ice fishing, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department is again running the Take Someone New Ice Fishing Challenge from Dec. 16 through Mar. 31, 2025. Invite somebody new along who has never been ice fishing and log your story for a chance to win a fish house donated by Runnings. One random winner will be chosen. All other winter fishing regulations apply.
ment center within the first five years. In addition to selecting a CMAR team and renovating the building, the RRRC will be reviewing the proposed operational plan that was prepared in 2022. This will include research, potential client gatherings to assist in co-creating the programming, solidifying partnerships with resource providers, naming and branding the facility. Throughout this entire project process, there will be community education and public project updates provided.
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A preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for a Devils Lake man whose alleged actions caused a Devils Lake elementary school to be locked down for a day. Spearers and anglers are reminded that materials used to mark holes must be in possession as soon as a hole greater than 10 inches in diameter is made in the ice. All waters open to hook and line fishing are open to darkhouse spearing except: •East Park Lake, West Park Lake, Lake Audubon – McLean County •Heckers Lake – Sheridan County •Lake Ashtabula – Barnes and Griggs counties •Larimore Dam – Grand Forks County •McClusky Canal •New Johns Lake – Burleigh County •Red Willow Lake – Griggs County •Whitman Dam – Nelson County •Wood Lake – Benson County Anglers and spearers should refer to the 2024-26 North Dakota Fishing Guide for more information. Fish house regulations Any fish house left unoccupied on
North Dakota waters must be made of materials that allow it to float. In addition, fish houses do not require a license. Other fish house regulations include: Occupied structures do not require identification. However, any unoccupied fish house must have an equipment registration number issued by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, or the owner’s name, and either an address or telephone number, displayed on its outside in readily distinguishable characters at least 3 inches high. Fish houses may not be placed closer than 50 feet in any direction to another house without consent of the occupant of the other fish house. Unoccupied fish houses must be removed from all waters after midnight, March 15.
Trial dates set for man accused of animal cruelty By The Borderland Press staff
Trial dates have been set for a man accused of half a dozen counts of animal cruelty.
In the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 23, Joseph Michael Gleason, 42, allegedly broke into a residence close to Sweetwater Elementary School and fired off a shotgun. Police were called out on the report of shots fired and a standoff ensued. Gleason was taken into custody that afternoon. No one was injured in this incident. Gleason is presently facing eight criminal charges: two felony charges of terrorizing, three reckless endangerment-indifference felony charges, and a single Class-B felony of burglary. The other two charges are both misdemeanors and include criminal mischief and discharging a firearm within city limits. Gleason’s preliminary hearing was originally scheduled for Wednesday of last week but was rescheduled for Jan. 14. A pretrial conference has been scheduled for Feb. 19.
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A status conference was held on Friday for Brandon Tyrell Rogness, 32, originally from Watford City. In April, Rogness was arrested by Ramsey County officials after law enforcement was called out to a camper located outside of Crary where they found the emaciated remains of five dogs and one dog still barely alive. Officials traced the camper back to Rogness, who would allegedly tell law enforcement he was aware of at least one dead dog within the camper. The animal cruelty charges are all Class-C felonies, which in N.D. carries a maximum punishment of five years in prison. A trial by jury has been scheduled for Jan. 29, 2025. Meats
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SPORT S Third ranked Eagles glide to easy win over Larimore By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
The North Border Eagles boys basketball team is once again ranked third in the latest statewide media poll, and they got one first place vote for the second straight week. The Eagles played one game before the Christmas break, at home in Pembina versus the Larimore Polar Bears on Dec. 20. North Border jumped out to an early lead and blew out the Bears 7438 to move their record to 3-0 on the season. They are playing in the Hatton-Northwood Holiday Shootout on Dec. 27, taking on Richland. The Eagles made a statement early in their win over Larimore, jumping out to a 21-6 lead after the first quarter, and led by 19 at the half. North Border ended any doubts of a Polar Bear comeback, outscoring them 17-5 in the third to turn the game in a continuous clock runaway in the fourth quarter. North Border nailed 10 3-pointers on the night, led by Kaden Moore with five. Moore also led all scorers with 23 points, followed by 15 points from Grant Cosley and 12 by Brody Berg. Berg also had another double-double with 10 rebounds. Baron Burns had 12 points for the Polar Bears.
NORTH BORDER 74, LARIMORE 38
L -- 6 16 5 11 -- 38 NB -- 21 20 17 16 -- 74 North Border -- Kaden Moore 23, Grant Cosley 15, Brody Berg 12, Preston Emerson 9, Weston Cosley 8, Garett Willits 4, Colton Bailly 3 Larimore -- Baron Burns 12, Jace Collison 8, Gage Paulson 6, Manny Gomez 3, Mason Burns 3, Case Knutson 2, Bryson Falch 1 Rebounds -- NB: 38 (Berg 10, Moore 6); L: 24 (Collison 4) Assists -- NB: 14 (Cosley, Willits 3); L: 7 Steals -- NB: 9 (Emerson 4); L: 6 Turnovers -- NB: 9; L: 17 Field goal percentage -- NB: 29/61 (47.5%); L: 13/44 (29.5%) Free throw percentage -- 6/8 (75%); L: 5/9 (55.6%)
Kaden Moore rolls in a layup and finishing with a game high of 23 points in the Eagles' win over Larimore. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Preston Emerson gets fouled while going in for a layup, then drops in two free throws. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Grant Cosley nails a long three point shot to finish the win over Larimore with 15 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Brody Berg drives through two Polar Bear defenders and lays in a basket in the Eagles' win over Larimore. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Garret Willits drops in two points in the win over Larimore on Dec. 20 in Pembina. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Weston Cosley drives the lane and lays in two points against the Polar Bears. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Jake’s Take on Sports
smoothly until... BANG! My right front tire blew (I can hear the “I told you so’s” from here!) right by the turn going into York, N.D., where they make the peppermint patties (just kidding, maybe). Anyway, we were able to get to the Farmers Union there and were trying to find my jack and such to change the flat. It wasn’t really a flat at all, as the whole sidewall of the tire went kablooee. Lo and behold, the jack and tire iron were not where they should have been, and Lord knows what happened to them, but you can’t get the spare down without them.
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Well, as we write this week from Williston, we’ve been here just a couple of days but could write a book about it already. It all began on Dec. 21 when we got off to the traditional late start out of town. The trip was going
I racked my brain on what to do next, as the Farmers Union was closed for the weekend. It popped into my head to call Greg Foster, a good friend of mine from Rugby who is very well connected, especially in the area where we were at. After some thinking himself, Greg had some ideas. One of them happened to be to get ahold of a guy who ran the shop at FU. While
Cardinals get up and down win at H-N to move to 2-0 By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor After an opening game win at home in Munich versus Warwick, the Langdon-Munich Cardinals had their first road game of the year at Northwood versus the Hatton-Northwood Thunder on Dec. 20. The Cards won a game of runs by a final score of 6758. Langdon-Munich is now 2-0 on the season and will have one game over the Christmas break at home in Langdon on Dec. 28 versus Cavalier for their first District 3 game of the season.
Foul trouble would be an issue the whole game versus H-N; the Cardinals had three fouls called on them in the opening seconds, which took them out of the physical style they like to play. The Cards grabbed an early lead but then saw the Thunder go on a 12-1 run to give them the lead at 22-11. Langdon-Munich fought back with a 17-4 run of their own to lead at the half 28-26 with 13 first half points from Eastyn Schaefer. The second half saw more foul trouble but also a great effort from Cards senior Jayden Lee; he had 13 points in the second half of play to finish with 18. Foul issues prevented the Cardinals from pulling away fully in the contest, but they did get some quality
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we waited around an hour for him and his entourage to show after they had supper, it was worth it. He found a tire that would fit and got us back on the road. If anyone is ever in York and meets a guy named Jake from Leeds in the shop, thank him for me. After finally getting back on the road, we got to the Ponderosa at around 11:30 p.m. When we arrived, we found out in the worst way possible (use your imaginations) that the well had frozen up. After getting that going, we also realized that the septic tank was full, also at the worst possible time. Everyone I’m sure has seen the movie Christmas Vacation, and there’s a certain line in the movie that perfectly fit this situation. This all happened on a Saturday night (because, of course, it did!), and trying to find someone to pump a septic tank on a Sunday is pretty much Mission Impossible.
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I have a good friend from my Twin Lakes country school days (that’s right, for those who don’t know I spent my junior high years in a country school about 20 miles north of Williston), Corey Siedel, who has a septic pump truck and is very good with this stuff. Well, it’s been icy as ever out here, and he was stuck in Bismarck but made it the next day. He has worked at the Ponderosa before but, like me, could not remember where the cap of the septic tank was in the yard or exactly where it is overall. My dad, God rest his soul, took a lot of knowledge of the ranch with him, and one of the many was where the tank is located. After wandering around the place basically trying to find a needle in a haystack, we concluded that we would just snake and auger out the sewer line and hope for the best until spring. So far, things are working, although trips to the bathroom are kind of a
white-knuckle experience. Going through all of this on our first Christmas together is Lovely Lisa, and thankfully, she hasn’t left me yet. She’s taking it all in stride and says she’s enjoying the adventure. As many of you know, it’s always a wild circus roller coaster just being around me, and she is getting it all firsthand and, again, has yet to run to the hills, thankfully. The moral of this story is to always count your blessings, always be prepared for anything, cherish your friendships, and always remember, it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Happy New Year to all of our readers and to all of my great friends, which you all are. After all of this, we are ready for 2025; 2024 needs to be done. The Vikes are 13-2, my lucky number! Skol! and “See ya!” next week!
Grizzlies attend Grafton Invitational
minutes off the bench from freshmen Connor Mitchell and Caleb McDonald to preserve the win. Schaefer had a team high 20 points and seven steals in the victory, while Cody Amble and Levi Swanson each had 13. Amble nearly had a double-double with nine rebounds. Weston Anger led all scorers with 23 points for the Thunder. LANGDON-MUNICH 67, HATTON-NORTHWOOD 58 LM -- 11 17 26 13 -- 67 HN -- 20 6 14 18 -- 58 Langdon-Munich -- Eastyn Schaefer 20, Jayden Lee 18, Cody Amble 13, Levi Swanson 13, Caleb McDonald 3 Hatton-Northwood -- Weston Anger 23, Aidan Johnson 17, Treyson Munkeby 6, Drew Iverson 5, Owne Poppema 5 Rebounds -- LM: 33 (Amble 9); HN: 42 (Johnson 10) Assists -- LM: 9 (Schaefer, Tanner McDonald 3); HN: (Iverson 6) Steals -- LM: 18 (Schaefer 7, Amble, Lee 4); HN: 13 (Johnson 5) Turnovers -- LM: 15; HN: 26 Field goal percentage -- LM: 24/57 (42.1%); HN: 21/56 (37.5%) Free throw percentage -- LM: 13/28 (46.4%); HN: 10/17 (58.8%)
Ava Kemnitz wraps her opponent up for a pin in Grafton on Dec. 22. Photo by Larry Stokke
Kayden Rose takes his opponent off his feet and pins him for the win. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Gabe Letexier pins his opponent in the Grafton Invitational. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Aiden Warner in the 189 lb weight class pins his opponent for a win. Photo by Larry Stokke.
From (L-R) Jaelyn Forrey, Marlie Stremick, and Dannika Bennett each took home first place in their weight classes at the Grafton Invitational. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Oakley Brown wraps his opponent and pins him for a win in Grafton on Dec. 22. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Charlotte Crowston powers her Hatton-Northwood opponent to the mat to win by pinfall. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Biscotti are a dunkable delicacy
Cookies are a treat any time of the day, and many find biscotti particularly appealing. These crunchy cookies are equally at home with a morning cup of coffee as they are with an evening mug of hot cocoa. Biscotti are hard, crunchy, Italian cookies that are baked twice. In fact, their name comes from the Latin ‘bis,’ meaning ‘twice,’ and ‘coctus,’ meaning ‘cooked.’ Although they can be enjoyed on their own, their dry, crunchy nature makes them hold up well when dunked into a beverage. Biscotti were even once commonly dipped into red wine. Though they might seem complicated, biscotti generally are easy to make. Try this recipe for ‘Semolina and Almond Biscotti’ from ‘Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy’ (Sourcebooks) by Danielle Kartes. Semolina and Almond Biscotti Yields 12 to 16 cookies 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup melted butter 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup semolina flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Optional: 10 ounces dark chocolate to melt for dipping Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a baking
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sheet with parchment paper. In a stand mixer, cream the sugar, butter and eggs until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and salt. Mix to incorporate. Add the all-purpose flour, almonds, semolina flour, and baking powder. Mix until well combined, but don’t overmix. Turn the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Pat gently to form one long loaf of dough roughly 14 to 16 inches long and 5 to 6 inches wide. Bake 30 minutes. Remove the loaf from the oven and allow to cool 5 to 6 minutes before using a long knife to cut the loaf gently into 12 to 16 cookies. Lay each cookie on its side and bake another 20 minutes, flipping the cookies midway through. Cool completely to achieve that signature crunch. The centers will be a bit soft if eaten warm. These are perfect for dunking in coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Optional: Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts and gently dip half of each biscotti into it lengthwise. Flip the biscotti chocolate-side-up onto a sheet tray and allow the chocolate to set.
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NDSU Extension to offer Nourish program in-person and virtually North Dakota State University Extension is offering online and in-person classes in winter 2025 focusing on physical well-being. Nourish is a free program, aimed at adults age 50 and older living in rural N.D., that provides information and strategies about nutrition and health. Any adult is welcome to participate. “Good health is important for enjoying a high quality of life and for maintaining independence in later life,” said NDSU professor and project co-director Sherri Stastny. “This program offers the tools to help us enhance our overall well-being.” Participants in the series will learn to promote health and well-being by eating more nutritiously and being more physically active. The first Nourish series was held in early 2024 to great public reception. “Our previous participants have been enthusiastic about the information they have learned and their progress on personal health goals,” said Julie Garden-Robinson, Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor. “Winter is an excellent time to learn
something new and to set healthy goals.” Nourish Series 2 will focus on well-being, accurate health information, cooking, muscles, pets, the immune system and medications. Participants may either take part in self-paced online modules beginning Jan. 8 or attend face-to-face classes according to the county’s schedule. In-person participants will receive material such as handouts and healthful recipes. Participants are asked to register for the series of seven weekly classes. Prizes and certificates will be provided for those who complete at least six classes or online modules. Visit www.ag.ndsu.edu/nourish for more information and the locations of in-person Nourish classes. Classes will include hands-on activities and time for discussion. Registration is open until Feb. 11. The project is supported by a Rural Health and Safety Education program grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Participants may either take part in self-paced online modules beginning Jan. 8 or attend face-to-face classes according to the county’s schedule. (photo by Pixabay)
In addition to the classes, anyone can sign up for the free monthly Nourish newsletter by visiting the Nourish
website or contacting a local NDSU Extension office. Participating Exten-
sion offices also will have Facebook pages catered to their areas.
Property tax reform leads long list of legislative to-dos Number of bills complicates, steepens learning curve for new legislators By Michael Standaert/North Dakota News Cooperative
consideration,” Lefor said. Sen. Hogue said workforce development is another top priority of his, particularly related to childcare and The first third of the biennial 69th Legislative Assembly session convening Jan. 7 in Bismarck is likely to see property tax reform as the main challenge for legislators, according to leaders from across the political spectrum. Most don’t expect the more than 50 anticipated property tax reform measures to engulf the proceedings, but the large number of bills expected will complicate matters during committee meetings, particularly for newer legislators just getting their feet wet. “We will settle on the correct policy as soon as we achieve a consensus,” on the raft of potential property tax reform measures, said Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Minot. “I think there's strong consensus on the idea that we need to cap property tax revenue spending at the local level, while at the same time providing some safety valve for extraordinary expenditures that the people vote for,” Hogue said. Property tax reform Hogue said he thinks there is “good consensus” on expanding the primary property tax credit as the means to provide tax relief to residents across the state, as well as simplifying the Homestead Property Tax credit which targets further relief for those over 65 years of age to make it more effective. House Majority Leader Mike Lefor, R-Dickinson, said property tax reform that goes beyond just providing relief will be the top priority. This could include looking more deeply at the tax assessment and valuation process across the state to ensure it is consistent, fair and transparent. It could also include helping counties better manage their spending processes, Lefor said. Another possibility could include a range of property tax percentage caps as well as potentially including life estates and trusts in what’s covered under property tax relief. “There’s a lot of ideas floating around out there that will be given serious
whether attraction campaigns like “Find the Good Life” are effective. When it comes to the $65 million expenditure on childcare during the last session, the legislature really needs to “roll up its sleeves and investigate how effective that was,” Hogue said. “The purpose of the spending was to make childcare more affordable, with the supposition that if it became more affordable, more people would enter the workforce,” he said. “And we need to see evidence of that before we make that program continue.” Rep. Lefor mentioned reforms of state cash management and getting a school choice bill passed as other top priorities. “Tax reform is at the top,” Lefor said. “As far as sailing through, I’m always going to be cautious because I want things to be vetted, I want things to be questioned, I want there to be debate, so that we can get to the best possible product.” House Minority leader Zac Ista, D-Grand Forks, said he believes this session is a “real opportunity for the assembly to shine.” He expects a robust process. “I think we all have the end goal in mind of being responsive to people who are concerned about the tax bill being too high, too unpredictable,” Ista said. The key question for him is how to reform without harming local services funded by local property tax collections. “People want safe roads and bridges. They want robust public safety and emergency response. They want good K 12 schools in their neighborhoods,” he said. Increasing legislative complexity Several legislators said the sheer number of bills complicates the process and potentially limits the quantity of time spent on the most important issues.
For Senate Minority Leader Kathy Hogan, D-Fargo, particularly concerning are those pre-packaged bills from out-of-state special interests, many of which touch on marginal “culture war” topics. She sees the likelihood of similar bills surfacing this session. “Based on the numbers of bills that have been drafted, I think they're going to be all over the place,” Hogan said, contributing to the complexity of handling them since they may not fit North Dakota’s century code language or protocols. “I think my big concern is we're going to get clogged in committee hearings and all of those procedural things,” she said. Hogan and Ista also said childcare, housing, behavioral health, workforce and school meals are priorities for them. A recent North Dakota Poll, conducted by the North Dakota News Cooperative, showed broad support for free school meals, spending on childcare, and state support for affordable housing. Sen. Judy Lee, R-West Fargo, chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, said the number of bills is also concerning to her. All bills go through a committee hearing, a committee vote and then a floor vote before crossing over to the other chamber of the legislature. That all must happen before crossover, which occurs this session on Feb. 28. “When the legislators have been approached about collaborating with others who may be dealing with a same particular general topic, there has been a reluctance of legislators to do that,” Lee said. “I'm disappointed in that.” Besides property tax reform, Lee said, funding for a new state hospital is high on her list, as is monitoring the effectiveness of the new Office of Legal Immigration and looking at ways to improve it. Reviewing the impact of previous housing and childcare initiatives to make them more effective is also a priority, she said. For Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, the issue isn’t necessarily the number of bills, but the fact legislators only meet once every two years. For him the solution is an annual legislative session.
“Who else as a well run company or an organization shows up every two years?” Mathern asked. “We need to have an annual session. We need to have legislators that are even more invested in the legislative process.” Mathern said there should be less concern about the number of bills and more welcoming of ideas and debate. “This is really our citizens asking us to do these things and it is our job to go through and decide what works and what doesn’t work, and to do our job we need to be there annually and upgrade our legislative process,” he said. Mathern lists property tax reform as the top priority for the session, but said he hopes it isn’t rushed through and will be properly debated for the full period. Addressing behavioral health issues, supporting the childcare workforce, addressing housing gaps, as well as workforce and immigration are also top of mind. Business innovation and workforce attraction As House chair of the Industry, Business and Labor Committee, Rep. Jonathan Warrey, R-Casselton, said continuing to build upon investments made into education and into Career & Technical Education Centers (CTEs) is important, as is further streamlining the acceptance of licenses and
certifications from professionals moving to the state. “It’s just red tape that hinders somebody, and it could even block somebody from moving here, whether it’s a military transfer or a promotion to our state,” Warrey said, adding it can take several months in some cases to get qualifications recognized. “Okay, what if it was just six days? What can we do, policywise, to help foster that?” Besides property tax reform, said Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, workforce initiatives, childcare and housing are top priorities. “Housing has become a big obstacle for some companies to come in,” Nathe said.” I’m hearing a lot more concern and emphasis about how we’ve got to help these communities develop housing, more affordable housing and get ahead of it.” Nathe serves as house chair of the Education and Environment Committee which will be tasked with sorting through school choice bills as well. Nathe said he thinks the makeup of this legislature is conducive to getting a school choice bill passed. He said the bill will likely be similar to what was passed in last session and vetoed by then Gov. Doug Burgum, but is likely to have an education savings account as its basis.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PERFORM LASD BOARD BILLS DEC 2024 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES General Fund Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount FOR CAVALIER COUNTY 4N6 FANATICS Subscription 200.00 BRJ-0010(057), PCN 23704 Cavalier County will engage the services of a prequalified engineering firm to perform Construction Engineering on the following project in Cavalier County scheduled to be completed in 2025. Structure 10-140-31.0 is located approximately 1 mile East and 6 miles South of Osnabrock, ND. Key project elements include removal of the existing structure. Installation of a double precast 16’ x 11’ x 52’ reinforced concrete box culvert with end sections (New Structure #10140-31.1), and aggregate surfacing, erosion control and incidentals. 10-123-31.0 is located approximately 2 miles East and 5 miles South of Loma, ND. 10-124-04.0 is located approximately 9 miles East and 2 miles South of Hannah, ND. 10-128-06.0 is located approximately 1 mile South of Mount Carmel, ND. 10-128-07.0 is located approximately 2 miles South of Mount Carmel, ND. 10-135-27.0 is located approximately 1 mile East and 5 miles South of Easby, ND. 10-135-28.0 is located approximately 1 mile East and 7 miles South of Easby, ND. Key project elements include removals of the 6 existing structures and incidentals. Work to be performed by Consultant includes: Construction Services: Perform Project Management, Project Administration, Construction Observation, Construction Survey, Materials Testing, and Final Record Keeping. The work will need to follow NDDOT standards and procedures. Additional services, if required, may be negotiated and supplemental agreements issued based on the consultant’s performance, the consultant’s proposal and available funding.
loads of the persons and/or firms Related experience on similar projects Recent and current work for the County Project understanding, issues, & approach The proposal pages shall be numbered and must be limited to 10 pages in length. Proposals that exceed the 10 page length requirement will not be considered. The cover letter will not be counted as one of the 10 pages. The proposal should list the personnel who will be assigned to work on the project, including titles, education, and work experience. Cavalier County will only consider proposals received prior to 10:00 AM, January 13, 2025. Late proposals will be deemed unresponsive. The consultant’s proposal may include an appendix. Resumes, references, a statement of qualifications and other materials outlining experience may be included in an appendix. The appendix will not be considered as a part of the 10 page proposal. Each proposal will be evaluated by a selection committee. Cavalier County will conduct interviews. The County plans to interview up to three (3) of the most qualified engineering firms based on whose proposals most clearly meet the RFP requirements. Interviews will take place on a date to be determined by the County. Firms not selected to be interviewed will be notified in writing. Fees shall be negotiated with the successful firm. If the fee cannot be agreed upon, the County reserves the right to terminate negotiations, and then negotiate with the second and third ranked firms in order, if necessary, until a satisfactory contract has been negotiated. All costs associated with the proposal shall be borne by the proposer. The County reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to not award contracts for any and/or all projects.
Firms are invited to submit a proposal for the project listed above. The Proposals shall provide the following information:
Engineering firms interested in performing the work shall submit six (6) hard bound copies and an electronic pdf file of their proposal to:
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Cavalier County Road Supervisor 901 3rd St STE #9 Langdon, ND 58249 BRJ-0010(057), PCN 23704 701-256-2161 tjohnsto@nd.gov
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Aanstad, Luke GBB vs Larimore Ref 12/13/24 252.46 Advanced Business Methods December 24 Copier/Printer Leases 3,386.79 American Legion Post 98 Building Rental Staff Supper In/Out 250.00 Askvig, Ethen State VB Per Diem Meals 94.00 BIO Corporation Frogs/Cats/Pigs 343.00 Borderland Press, The Meeting Minutes/Advertising 1,190.75 Bush, John Student/Staff Speaker In/Out 2,500.00 CarQuest of Langdon Filter and oil 41.84 CASH In/Out Staff Supper Prizes 700.00 Cavalier County Sheriff's Department Fingerprints CP/SF/AA/AP/AL/BS/MH 210.00 Christianson, Daren GBB vs Larimore JH Ref 12/13/24 50.00 Christianson, Lane GBB vs Nelson County Ref 12/10/24 100.00 City of Langdon Nov 2024 Water, Sewer, Garbage, Transfer 1,103.65 Dacotah Paper Company Copy Paper 2 pallets 2,957.60 Dawley, Kevin GBB vs Nelson County Ref 12/10/24 160.00 Dollar General- Regons 410526 SPED Supplies 16.75 ECOLAB Pest Elimination Division Pest Control 143.22 Farmers Union Oil Co. Activity Travel/Admin Travel 418.24 FP Mailing Solutions Nov 24 - Jan 25 Postage Meter Rental 179.85 Hanson, Seth GBB vs Nelson County Ref 12/10/24 160.00 Hartley's School Buses November 2024 Contracted Transportation 34,951.66 Hiway Laundry November 2024 Towels, Rags, Mops, Aprons 221.45 Hoffarth, Carl Snow Removal 225.00 JayMar Business Forms, Inc. Tax Envelopes 87.08 Kram, Amy Polyfill Batting/Cheese 44.75 Langdon Building Center Weatherstrip/Seal Kit 156.26 Langdon Hardware and Rental Hose/Strainer/Nuts/Bolts/IceMelt/Shovel 432.21 Leevers Foods FCCLA/Student Council/FACS Supplies 218.05 Lehmann, Jerad GBB vs Larimore Ref 12/13/24 166.90 Marcotte's Builders Supply Tar for Track 65.99 Matthews, Victoria VB Libero Tracker Fall 2024 140.00 NASCO Hard Knife Case 252.00 ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation Background Check MH/KA 82.50 ND Center for Distance Education Geometry/Phyl Science/Lang. Arts for LD 777.00 ND Council of Educational Leaders Principal Mentoring Program 3,000.00 Network Services Company Urinal Screens/EnMotion Towels/Ice Melt 2,460.00 Northern Plains Tree Service Chemical Application 2,495.00 Ottertail Power Company November 2024 Electrical Bills 10,515.57 Peterson, Rob GBB vs Nelson County Ref 12/10/24 216.28 Popplers Music Store Baritone Sax Repair/Music 261.26 Premium Waters, Inc. October 24 Water/Jugs 409.05 Privratsky, Scott GBB vs Larimore Ref 12/13/24 166.90 Radway, Haven VB Bookkeeper Fall 2024 225.00 Ramada Fargo LETRS Training LK and TB 110.00 Schneider, Shauna Plates and Napkins 24.53 Sign-It Years of Service Plaques/Toy Award 113.00 United Communications Phone/Fax Expenses November 2024 725.13 US Foods Hot Lunch Food/Supplies Nov/Dec 2024 99.06 VISA - Cardmember Service Staff Travel VB 8,680.20 Welding, Inc., Richard's Angle Iron for Welding Class and Supply 150.40 81,930.38 Building Fund Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount Horizon Financial Bank Balance Fee Service Charge 15.00 Jenson A/C & Heating LAES Kitchen/Dishwashing AC Replaced 14,110.95 Johnson Controls, Inc. AHU Motor Repair 1,758.08 Valuations Northwest, Inc. Annual License Fee for 24-25 125.00 16,009.03
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LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES On December 3, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ment of Dawn Roppel – 3-year term. | $720.55 | GEN/R&B •LANGDON Cavalier County Commission Proceedings the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Nick Moser called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Moser asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Greg Goodman; motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to appoint Nick Moser as Commission Chairman and Austin Lafrenz as Commission Vice Chairman, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Stanley Dick informed the commissioners that he submitted his name to be considered for appointment to one of the open NACo board positions. Austin Lafrenz discussed a hiring committee for the Emergency Manager/E-911 Coordinator position. It was decided that Lafrenz, Karen Kempert, Matt Wright, and Bruce Wirth would conduct the interviews. Jeff Daley, KLJ; Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor; and Sheldon Romfo, Road Foreman; met with the commissioners to review current road projects. Daley informed the commissioners that the bids were opened for the County 17 pavement overlay project, with Mayo Construction having low bid in the amount of $2,965,000. Stanley Dick made a motion to accept the bid from Mayo Construction, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. There was discussion on whether to borrow ahead on DOT federal aid funds for the construction engineering costs for the County 6 overlay project. The decision will be made at a later date. It was decided to advertise for an engineer for both overlay projects. There was discussion on possibly moving the Sarles/Hannah snowplow truck to the Langdon shop, based on where the newly hired operator lives. Clay Smaaladen, Butler Machinery, met with the commissioners and requested that the county pay the bill to repair the John Deere motor grader that Butler Machinery received on trade. It was discussed that the county was not aware of the machine having any problems when Butler picked it up, so the county refused to pay the bill. Travis Hansel asked the commissioners if an air exchanger could be installed in the Langdon shop. The commissioners instructed him to get 3 cost estimates. Shane Gallagher made a motion, seconded by Austin Lafrenz for appointment of the following board members, motion carried: Weed Board – re-appointment of Greg Hoffman – 4-year term; Soils Committee – re-appointment of Chad Henderson – 5-year term; Public Health District Board – re-appointment of Chalmer Dettler – 5 year term; Public Health District Health Officer – Dr. Sam – 2-year unexpired term; Education Board – re-appoint-
Interviews were conducted for the Water Board positions. Stanley Dick made a motion to re-appoint Brian Hardy to the Water Board for a 3-year term, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to appoint Ordale Morstad to the Water Board for a 3-year term, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to appoint Shauna Schneider to the Water Board for the unexpired 1-year term, seconded by Shane Gallagher. A private vote was taken with 1 “yes” vote and 4 “no” votes. Motion failed. Stanley Dick made a motion to appoint Dawn Roppel to the Water Board for the unexpired 1-year term, seconded by Shane Gallagher. A private vote was taken with all members voting “no”. Motion failed. Greg Goodman made a motion to re-advertise for two weeks for the unexpired 1-year Water Board position, seconded by Austin Lafrenz. A roll call vote was taken with all voting “yes”, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to transfer $143.00 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. The commissioners re-organized departments and board positions for the coming year. Austin Lafrenz made a motion, seconded by Stanley Dick to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: •CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | $1,000.00 | CHRISTMAS CHEER •ESTATE OF CLIFFORD MELLAND | $2,304.90 | NVHSZ •VISA | $1,827.38 | NVHSZ •INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE | $77,370.74 | PAYROLL •ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT | $7,968.00 | PAYROLL •NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION | $1,400.00 | PAYROLL •AFLAC | $2,204.97 | PAYROLL •DELTA DENTAL OF MINNESOTA | $4,293.45 | PAYROLL •STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY | $782.92 | PAYROLL •ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT | $52,174.82 | PAYROLL •FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE | $2,074.00 | R&B •ND COUNTY COMMISSION ASSOC | $1,725.00 | COMM •FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK | $23,427.21 | SHERIFF •NICK MOSER | $199.66 | COMM •STANLEY DICK | $80.40 | COMM •FRANKIE STREMICK | $360.00 | ELECT •LISA GELLNER | $360.00 | ELECT •JOSH PLUMMER | $360.00 | MAINT •BORDERLAND PRESS, INC. | $49.00 | CLERK •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $97.43 | CLERK •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $118.53 | TX DIR •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $48.99 | REC •CNA SURETY DIRECT BILL | $50.00 | CLERK •SIGN IT | $140.00 | AUD •SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS | $700.00 | TREAS •BREAD PAN | $70.00 | MISC •CENTRAL SQUARE TECH, LLC | $104,510.44 | SHERIFF/ EMG MGR/E-911 •COMPUTER EXPRESS | $1,400.00 | MISC •FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $53.75 | MAINT •ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS
HARDWARE & RENTAL | $618.32 | GEN/R&B/SHERIFF K-9 •TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $4,647.98 | DOC PRES •CARQUEST OF LANGDON | $375.31 | SHERIFF/R&B •ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $247.08 | SHERIFF •D & B MOTORS, INC. | $578.16 | SHERIFF •SPORTS & SHIRTS | $105.00 | DISP •COMPUTER EXPRESS | $575.00 | SHERIFF •BALCO UNIFORM CO. INC. | $80.04 | SHERIFF •FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $2,381.90 | SHERIFF •HIGH POINT NETWORKS, LLC | $721.74 | SHERIFF •JP MORGAN CHASE BANK | $1,095.66 | MAINT/SHERIFF/R&B •TIM DOWNS | $360.00 | R&B •SHAWN HALL | $360.00 | R&B •SHELDON ROMFO | $360.00 | R&B •JACOB ROMFO | $360.00 | R&B •RICK ROSTVET | $360.00 | R&B •MATTHEW HEIL | $360.00 | R&B •TRAVIS HANSEL | $360.00 | R&B •JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | $466.18 | R&B •KLJ ENGINEERING LLC | $30,915.68 | R&B •FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $2,253.12 | R&B •D & B MOTORS, INC. | $174.28 | R&B •NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | $90.00 | R&B •RAZOR TRACKING, INC. | $325.00 | R&B •RAMSEY SERVICE AND REPAIR INC | $8,713.08 | R&B •ERLING'S OIL, INC. | $1,012.77 | R&B •DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $13,529.95 | R&B •UP NORTH GARAGE DOORS & MORE | $2,717.26 | R&B •HOFFARTH OIL COMPANY | $2,419.68 | R&B •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $260.18 | EMG MGR •KAREN KEMPERT | $234.49 | EMG MGR •US POSTAL SERVICE | $73.00 | NDSU EXT. •ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $204.97 | NDSU EXT. •NDAE4-HYW | $100.00 | NDSU EXT. •NDEAFCS-NDSU EXT - RICHALAND COUNTY | $125.00 | NDSU EXT. •XCEL ENERGY | $23.85 | NVHSZ •DALES BODY SHOP | $842.35 | NVHSZ •QUILL CORPORATION | $147.33 | NVHSZ •CAVALIER COUNTY HEALTH | $100.00 | NVHSZ •ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $217.04 | NVHSZ •CODY MARTIN | $232.20 | NVHSZ •MELISSA HILTNER | $181.55 | NVHSZ •AUSTIN FUNERAL HOME | $3,500.00 | NVHSZ •CONNIE KASTE | $71.02 | NVHSZ •RORY JOHNSON | $600.00 | NVHSZ •ND STATE TREASURER | $79.71 | FEES At 11:50 a.m., Stanley Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Shane Gallagher; motion carried. Cavalier County, North Dakota Nick Moser – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner – Auditor
November 18, 2024 | Langdon Area School Board Meeting Room Present: Dave Hart, Dawn Kruk asked for approval of the 2023-2024 (by phone), Tiffany Hetletved, Abby audit. Loren Fetsch made a motion to Borchardt, Loren Fetsch, Tyler Feist, approve the 2023-2024 audit as preDaren Bachman, Ethen Askvig (MS/ sented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded HS Principal), Daren Christianson the motion. Motion was unanimously (Supt.), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. carried. Chairman Dave Hart asked for approval of the final 2023-2024 Mgr.) budget. Tiffany Hetletved made a Absent: Jacy Bata Chairman Dave Hart called the No- motion to approve the final budget vember 18, 2024, Board meeting to as presented for 2023-2024. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Motion order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recit- was unanimously carried. ed by all attendees. Chairman Dave Hart welcomed visitors attending the New Business: Daren Christianson remeeting and read note to public meet- viewed the professional development days planned with early outs scheding attendees. Preview of Agenda: Additional bills uled for January 17th and February for approval were added to New Busi- 13th, 2025. Abby Borchardt made a motion to approve the changes in the ness. Communications: Rachel Almen with school calendar as presented. Daren 701 Tax Solutions presented the Bachman seconded the motion. Mo2023-2024 audit to the Board. Lori tion was unanimously carried. DarChristensen with ICS presented an en Christianson reviewed the staff overview on assessment results to appreciation meal set for December the Board. The December 2024 meet- 11th at the Legion that is sponsored ing will start the solutioning, prioritiz- by the Langdon Eagles Aerie #3454. He also reported on the District’s Coging, and planning phase. Chairman Dave Hart asked for ap- nia report stating we are fully accredproval of the consent agenda. Abby ited and have things to work/improve Borchardt made a motion to approve on. Daren Christianson stated that the consent agenda which included the Foundation will be helping with the October 21, 28, 30, and Novem- the curriculum the District purchased ber 7, 2024, Board Minutes, Bills, this year as well as helping with some Business Manager Report, Curric- of the Apple leases. Chairman Dave ulum Committee Minutes, Building Hart reviewed additional bills for apCommittee Minutes, and Pledge of proval. Loren Fetsch made a motion Securities. Tyler Feist seconded the to approve the additional bills as premotion. Motion was unanimously car- sented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously ried. carried. Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of dis- There was a discussion on the Decussion included Tarring Track, Local cember Board meeting time. Abby Representatives, Legislative Session, Borchardt made a motion to change December 16, 2024, Board meeting and Be Legendary Training. Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed time to 4:30 p.m. Tiffany Hetletved by the Board. Topics of discussion seconded the motion. Motion was included Drama Team Success, Flu unanimously carried. The next Board Shots, MTSS Pathways, State Student meeting will be Monday, November Council Conference, Career Van, and 18, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. Career Expo. The Athletic Director report included Elementary Boys Bas- Loren Fetsch made a motion to adketball, Football, Volleyball, Girls Bas- journ the meeting. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanketball, and Boys Basketball. Jacy Bata’s report was reviewed by imously carried. The meeting was the Board. Topics of discussion in- adjourned at 8:08 p.m. cluded Elementary Sports and ActiviBoard President ties, Academics, Events, and Drills. Business Manager Old Business: Chairman Dave Hart
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