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Friday, November 8, 2024
Volume 3, Number 44
HEATED DEBATE OVER SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION Future of Crystal School uncertain By Hilary Nowatzki
On the evening of Monday, Nov. 4, the meeting room at Crystal School was packed full of attendees with some having to stand in the adjacent hallway due to crowding. The topics discussed have brought distress and surprise to many community members.
Community: Trick or treaters, staff and residents had a happy Halloween, Pg. A5
Community: Learn about the origins of candy in this week’s Heritage and Happenings, Pg. A6
Region: Veterans are being honored in Grafton with renovations to a museum, Pg. A10
district. Now we’re ready to go back and get additional feedback from the community,” Lori Christensen, a representative from ICS, said during the meeting. cont’d. on page B7
Officials recognized in Barnes, Burke, Pembina and Slope Counties, plus Emergency 911 Corporate Partner Bismarck, N.D. - The North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) honored four county officials and one private sector partner in a ceremony during the NDACo Annual Conference in Bismarck. The annual Excellence in County Government Awards honor those who have shown exceptional dedication, leadership and involvement for the good of all counties.
ND County Commissioners Association (NDCCA) and NDACo Boards, he also represents our state on the Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board. WIR is affiliated with the National Association of Counties, advocating for public policy issues affecting counties in the west. The NDCCA Board of Directors nominated Scott for this award.
In the county employee category, Pembina County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Revel Sapa was recognized for her tireless work advocating for the county’s veterans. After completely reorganizing and modernizing the office, Revel began an outreach effort to identify all the county’s veterans who were eligible for benefits, adding a significant number who are now able to take advantage of programs benefiting veterans. Sapa was nominated by the Pembina County Board of Commissioners, who reported that they have heard from many veterans who want them to know what a gem Pembina County has in their VSO.
In the county official category, Burke County Road Foreman Kenny Tetrault was recognized for his work in the county as well as cities and other agencies. His many letters of recommendation for this award included stories of walking through blizzard conditions to reach the county shop to get the blades going. He finds innovative ways to get the job done, including innovating road equipment and processes. Kenny and his department won the 2018 Innovation Champions Award from the N.D. Local Technical Assistance Program. The Burke County Board of Commissioners nominated Kenny for this award.
In the county commissioner category, Slope County Commissioner Scott Ouradnik was recognized for his leadership roles across the state, as well as national role advocating for North Dakota Counties. Active on both the
The Hall of Honor award recognizes former county officials who have left their mark on county government over the years. Retired Barnes County Highway Superintendent Kerry Johnson was nominated for this award
Cavalier commissioner elected to Board of Directors for ND Association of Counties
THE NEW OFFICERS ON THE NDACO BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Trudy Ruland, Mountrail County Commissioner, was elected president. Chad Kaiser, Stutsman County Sheriff, was elected 1st vice president. Nick Moser, Cavalier County Commissioner, was elected 2nd vice president. Kim Jacobson, Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone Director, was elected 3rd vice president. Jayme Tenneson, Nelson/Griggs County State's Attorney, became past president. Don Flaherty, Dickey County Tax Director, was recently elected by the ND
“So phase one was gathering data, then we’re in solutioning. Now we’re kind of moving into this phase three, and this phase three is where we’re really looking at, okay, we’re really close to having a plan that kind of aligns with where you’re wanting to go as a
Pembina County official selected for Excellence in County Government Award
Counties association chooses new leadership The N.D. Association of Counties (NDACo) elected new leadership to its Board of Directors during the 2024 Annual Conference in Bismarck last week. County officials from every county in the state gathered to take in multiple workshops on topics important to counties, network with other officials, and focus on future potential legislation and other issues.
ICS, a company which assists facilities in their planning and development, has been working with the school district encompassing Crystal, Hoople, and Edinburg Schools for the past year.
County Tax Directors Association to represent them on the Board. Joshua Frey, McHenry/Towner County State’s Attorney, was recently elected by the ND State’s Attorneys Association to represent them on the Board. Aaron Mork, Nelson County Commissioner, was recently elected by Region 4 to represent them on the Board. Each member of the NDACo Board of Directors represents a member association or commissioner region. A full list of board members, including pictures, can be found at www.ndaco. org/about-ndaco/board-of-directors. The North Dakota Association of Counties is a nonprofit organization that strives to provide leadership and services to foster effective and efficient government through education, training, communication, and a strong legislative effort for the good of North Dakota’s 53 counties. For general information, please visit www. ndaco.org.
From left to right: NACo Executive Director Aaron Birst , NDACo President Jayme Tenneson, NDCCA President Joan Hollekim, EICG Award Recipient Revel Sapa, Pembina County Veterans Services Officer.
by the ND Association of County Engineers (NDACE). Kerry started parttime with Barnes County in 1975 and served his county for 48 years. He was active in NDACE. His county benefited from his oversight of construction projects, recovering from 15 disasters, and his tireless pursuit
of grants to fund the county’s needs. Private companies and other counties supported his nomination due to how he reached out beyond the borders of Barnes County to raise the bar of professionalism and effectiveness, not cont’d. on page B7
Area girl scouts share sweet moments
Troops construct charcuterie creations with Grafton’s Lutheran Sunset Home residents By Rebecca Davis
While charcuterie boards have become a staple at gatherings and local wine bars, they aren't reserved for adults alone. On Sunday, Nov. 3, girl scouts from the area visited Grafton's Lutheran Sunset Home to celebrate National Candy Day with residents, creating an afternoon of creativity, community, and sweet treats. The event, hosted by Andrea Magnusson, member engagement manager with Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons, provided the girls an opportunity to brighten the day for residents. Armed with leftover Halloween candy, the Scouts combined classic charcuterie staples like meats, cheeses, and crackers with colorful sweets to build custom charcuterie boxes they shared with residents. Magnusson noted there were 30 girls from Grafton, Hoople, Walhalla, Devils Lake and Grand Forks participating in the event. Magnusson guided the girls through the basics of charcuterie design, introducing them to the “3-3-3-3 rule” to help them balance flavors and textures in their creations. The scouts first worked alongside residents, helping them assemble their boxes, and
Photo by Amanda Ward.
then let their creativity shine. One girl scout even crafted a playful pepperoni windmill, adding a touch of whimsy to her box. The visit provided a welcome social connection, especially for residents without local family members. Volunteers noted the joy they felt seeing the girls and residents working together, especially sharing conversations and laughter.
Magnusson reflected on a conversation she had with another council staff member regarding her job at the bank, “Filling in and traveling can be tiring, but watching the girls engage with the residents and seeing how happy both the girls and residents were is why I love this job.” Through this event, the girl scouts learned not only about charcuterie but also about the power of companionship and kindness.
Photo by Loneta Jonasson.
Photo by Amanda Ward.
News
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62.5% of North Dakotan’s made their voices heard BISMARCK, N.D.— 62.5 percent of eligible North Dakotans cast 371,510 ballots during the 2024 General Election as reported on election night. Election results will not be official until the state canvassing board meets later this month. Unofficial results as of election night included 182,012 votes cast on election day, 98,684 ballots by early vote, and 90,814 absentee ballots. 51% of the total vote was cast during absentee and early voting. While 49% of the total vote was cast on Election Day. “Yesterday’s unofficial election results show a difference in voting patterns from previous elections. It’s clear early voting was a popular choice for voters who had that option,” said Secretary of State Michael Howe. “Whether voting by absentee, early voting, or on Election Day, North Dakota voters had several options to participate in the process. Many thanks go out to the poll workers and county auditors who made this election possible across the state.” Election results will remain unofficial until county canvassing boards meet on November 18, and results are certified by the State Canvassing Board on November 20. For more information about North Dakota elections, visit vote.nd.gov, email soselect@nd.gov, or call 701-3284146.
Polar Announces FRS grant to support Love One Another Now The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA– The Rural Broadband Association, announced the recipients of 36 community grants totaling nearly $170,000 — the largest number of grants and greatest total annual allocation in its history — to close out the foundation’s 30th anniversary year. These grants will support a wide variety of projects aimed at improving the quality of life across rural communities served by NTCA members. Polar Communications is pleased to announce Love One Another Now (L.O.A.N.) in Cavalier, ND, as one of these grant recipients. Love One Another Now received $5,000 to provide winter clothing, including jackets, hats, and boots, for students in Pembina County schools. “We are proud to support local organizations such as L.O.A.N. and their amazing work,” said Polar CEO Karl Blake. “As a member partner of FRS, we are pleased to contribute to their award amount.” “We are grateful and proud to have achieved a new record in our support for rural communities during this anniversary year,” said FRS Executive Director Pam Becker. “The work these organizations do in their communities is nothing short of inspiring, and it’s an honor to partner with NTCA members to help make these projects a reality. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of FRS than to award the largest ever number of grants to deserving organizations served by NTCA members. I would like to thank our donors for making this possible.” For a complete list of awardees, visit www.frs.org/programs
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Unofficial Election Results - Statewide PartyName PartyCode RaceName AreaNum Candidate CandidateVotes CandidatePercentage IsWinner Republican REP President & Vice-President of the United States Trump and Vance 246033 66.93% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM President & Vice-President of the United States Harris and Walz 112061 30.48% No Libertarian LIB President & Vice-President of the United States Oliver and Maat 6260 1.70% No Nonpartisan NON President & Vice-President of the United States write-in 3240 0.88% No Republican REP United States Senator Kevin Cramer 241066 66.29% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM United States Senator Katrina Christiansen 121291 33.36% No Nonpartisan NON United States Senator write-in 1271 0.35% No Republican REP Representative in Congress Julie Fedorchak 248572 69.22% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM Representative in Congress Trygve Hammer 108974 30.35% No Nonpartisan NON Representative in Congress write-in 1569 0.44% No Republican REP Governor and Lt. Governor Kelly Armstrong and Michelle Strinden246562 68.22% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM Governor and Lt. Governor Merrill Piepkorn and Patrick Hart 93862 25.97% No independent nominationIND Governor and Lt. Governor Michael (Coach) Coachman and Lydia Gessele20327 5.62% No Nonpartisan NON Governor and Lt. Governor write-in 684 0.19% No Republican REP State Auditor Joshua C Gallion 240754 68.72% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM State Auditor Timothy C Lamb 108728 31.03% No Nonpartisan NON State Auditor write-in 874 0.25% No Republican REP State Treasurer Thomas Beadle 303022 98.05% Yes Nonpartisan NON State Treasurer write-in 6021 1.95% No Republican REP Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread 301834 98.22% Yes Nonpartisan NON Insurance Commissioner write-in 5483 1.78% No Republican REP Public Service Commissioner Randy Christmann 242449 69.83% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM Public Service Commissioner Tracey L Wilkie 103907 29.93% No Nonpartisan NON Public Service Commissioner write-in 821 0.24% No Nonpartisan NON Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler 184903 56.86% Yes Nonpartisan NON Superintendent of Public Instruction Jason Heitkamp 137849 42.39% No Nonpartisan NON Superintendent of Public Instruction write-in 2427 0.75% No Related to terminology describing public institutions Yes 301196 84.46% Yes Related to terminology describing public institutions No 55434 15.54% No Related to constitutional amendments Yes 149983 43.57% No Related to constitutional amendments No 194233 56.43% Yes Related to spending and transfers from the legacy fund Yes 174563 51.98% Yes Related to spending and transfers from the legacy fund No 161235 48.02% No Related to prohibiting all political subdivisions from levying any tax on real property except for bonded indebtedness until paid Yes 129767 36.53% No Related to prohibiting all political subdivisions from levying any tax on real property except for bonded indebtedness until paid No 225431 63.47% Yes Related to the legalization of cannabis and related regulation. Yes 171747 47.45% No Related to the legalization of cannabis and related regulation. No 190189 52.55% Yes
Unofficial Election Results - Cavalier County
PartyName PartyCode RaceName AreaNum Candidate CandidateVotes CandidatePercentage IsWinner Republican REP President & Vice-President of the United States Trump and Vance 1460 73.51% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM President & Vice-President of the United States Harris and Walz 491 24.72% No Libertarian LIB President & Vice-President of the United States Oliver and Maat 25 1.26% No Nonpartisan NON President & Vice-President of the United States write-in 10 0.50% No Republican REP United States Senator Kevin Cramer 1420 71.43% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM United States Senator Katrina Christiansen 562 28.27% No Nonpartisan NON United States Senator write-in 6 0.30% No Republican REP Representative in Congress Julie Fedorchak 1479 75.57% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM Representative in Congress Trygve Hammer 472 24.12% No Nonpartisan NON Representative in Congress write-in 6 0.31% No Republican REP State Senator Unexpired 2-Year Term District 15 Kent Weston 1466 98.72% Yes Nonpartisan NON State Senator Unexpired 2-Year Term District 15 write-in 19 1.28% No Republican REP State Representative Unexpired 2-Year Term District 15 Donna Henderson 1120 53.31% Yes Republican REP State Representative Unexpired 2-Year Term District 15 Kathy Frelich 974 46.36% Yes Nonpartisan NON State Representative Unexpired 2-Year Term District 15 write-in 7 0.33% No Republican REP Governor and Lt. Governor Kelly Armstrong and Michelle Strinden1491 75.61% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM Governor and Lt. Governor Merrill Piepkorn and Patrick Hart401 20.33% No independent nominationIND Governor and Lt. Governor Michael (Coach) Coachman and Lydia Gessele78 3.96% No Nonpartisan NON Governor and Lt. Governor write-in 2 0.10% No Republican REP State Auditor Joshua C Gallion 1418 74.75% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM State Auditor Timothy C Lamb 476 25.09% No Nonpartisan NON State Auditor write-in 3 0.16% No Republican REP State Treasurer Thomas Beadle 1647 99.46% Yes Nonpartisan NON State Treasurer write-in 9 0.54% No Republican REP Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread 1617 99.51% Yes Nonpartisan NON Insurance Commissioner write-in 8 0.49% No Republican REP Public Service Commissioner Randy Christmann 1428 76.53% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM Public Service Commissioner Tracey L Wilkie 435 23.31% No Nonpartisan NON Public Service Commissioner write-in 3 0.16% No Nonpartisan NON Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler 1032 57.75% Yes Nonpartisan NON Superintendent of Public Instruction Jason Heitkamp 745 41.69% No Nonpartisan NON Superintendent of Public Instruction write-in 10 0.56% No Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 2 Northeast Michael Hurly 1591 99.81% Yes Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 2 Northeast write-in 3 0.19% No Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 5 Unexpired 4-Year Term Northeast Kari M Agotness1609 99.69% Yes Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 5 Unexpired 4-Year Term Northeast write-in 5 0.31% No Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 6 Northeast Barbara L Whelan 1568 99.62% Yes Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 6 Northeast write-in 6 0.38% No Nonpartisan NON County Commissioner Cavalier Greg Goodman 1376 43.70% Yes Nonpartisan NON County Commissioner Cavalier Shane Gallagher 1143 36.30% Yes Nonpartisan NON County Commissioner Cavalier Chris Sanders 613 19.47% No Nonpartisan NON County Commissioner Cavalier write-in 17 0.54% No Nonpartisan NON County Sheriff Unexpired 2-Year Term Cavalier Matt Wright 1741 99.09% Yes Nonpartisan NON County Sheriff Unexpired 2-Year Term Cavalier write-in 16 0.91% No Nonpartisan NON Supervisor, Soil Conservation District Cavalier County Terry Jacobson 1733 99.77% Yes Soil Conservation District Nonpartisan NON Supervisor, Soil Conservation District Cavalier County write-in 4 0.23% No Soil Conservation District Nonpartisan NON County Official Newspaper Unexpired 2-Year Term Cavalier The Borderland Press 1816 100.00% Yes Related to terminology describing public institutions Yes 1599 82.04% Yes Related to terminology describing public institutions No 350 17.96% No Related to constitutional amendments Yes 870 46.57% No Related to constitutional amendments No 998 53.43% Yes Related to spending and transfers from the legacy fund Yes 795 44.22% Yes Related to spending and transfers from the legacy fund No 1003 55.78% No Related to prohibiting all political subdivisions from levying any tax on real property except for bonded indebtedness until paid Yes 481 25.01% No Related to prohibiting all political subdivisions from levying any tax on real property except for bonded indebtedness until paid No 1442 74.99% Yes Related to the legalization of cannabis and related regulation. Yes 622 31.67% No Related to the legalization of cannabis and related regulation. No 1342 68.33% Yes Langdon City Sales Tax Increase Langdon Yes 651 69.48% Yes Langdon City Sales Tax Increase Langdon No 286 30.52% No
Pembina County unofficial results can be found on B7
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Agriculture
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Friday, November 8, 2024 - Page A3
Cattle producers rally against eartag mandate (EID) Last week, over 400 cattle producers gathered and hundreds more joined online for the Livestock Producers’ Freedom Rally.
N.D. has resources available for animal agriculture – In the last N.D. legislative session, lawmakers took action to grow animal agriculture in the state. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said stringent environmental standards are in place, including the setback requirements. A task force is considering changes to the setback distances that would be “less restrictive than they are now but still more restrictive than what is seen in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota.” Goehring said resources are in place to assist animal agriculture operations, including the proposed dairy farms in eastern N.D. “Farmers are just bursting at the seams waiting for animal agriculture to show up in their community,” said Goehring. “They just want another market, and quite frankly quite a few of them have said they’d love the manure. It’s a nice natural fertilizer that has a lot of bioactivity and a lot of micronutrients for raising a crop, so there’s a lot of interest.” For the first time, H5N1 confirmed in a pig – The USDA is investigating the confirmation of one pig testing positive for the H5N1 bird flu. This is a unique situation with this animal being on a small backyard farm in Oregon where it was housed with poultry, sheep, and goats. H5N1 has high mortality rates in birds. “We’re now seeing that with these five pigs that were tested, only one was positive,
and none of the pigs showed clinical signs,” said Dr. Megan Niederwerder, executive director of Swine Health Information Center. “This gives us some indication it could be a low pathogenicity presentation in pigs, but it’s only one pig, and certainly we’re still learning.” Niederwerder emphasized that pork is safe to eat. This incident is a reminder for pork producers to reassess their biosecurity protocols. A record crop for ACSC – The sugar beet harvest officially ended for American Crystal Sugar Company on Oct. 26, and it was a record crop. “It’s about 13.2 million tons or just a tad over that, and it looks like we’re going to end up around 32.4 for tons per acre, so that will be a record as well,” said Joe Hastings, general agronomist. “For recoverable sugar per acre, I’m thinking we’re going to be second compared to last year but still very good. It was a great year for that too with sugar at about 18.5 (percent).” Outdoor Heritage Fund grants awarded – The N.D. Industrial Commission has approved $2.3 million in Outdoor Heritage Fund matching grants. The projects funded include more than $762,000 to the N.D. Natural Resources Trust for Working Grasslands Partnership, which gives cost-share funds for landowners to transition CRP acres to grazing. This program is funded by oil and gas production tax revenue.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: First Bismarck Graveyard November 8, 2024 – The first graveyard in Bismarck was established in 1872. Located on 4th Street and running north, it was initially believed that it was far from the main part of town, but within a decade the city overtook the area and plans began for the removal of the graves. On this date in 1883, a reporter from the Bismarck Tribune visited the “Old Graveyard on the Hill” and, as he put it, “the meandering scribe walked leisurely about the weather-beaten slabs and soon was lost in wonderment and reflection.” He wrote about the phenomenal growth of the city and how not long ago these humble tombs were far distant from town. And he noted that “here amid these irregular and rapidly decaying wooden headboards ... are the lowly graves of the pioneers and frontiersmen who died fighting the battles, which were the passports of those who are now enjoying the peace and luxury on the very ground for which they fell.” Although the cemetery was never named, it was commonly referred to as Boot Hill. But not all of those buried there died with their boots on, as many of the Western legends depict. The reporter noted the grave of the modest lady long since gone and forgotten. And he mused upon the twofoot grave of a “wee prattling cherub who was taken away at the innocence of cooing childhood” lying next to the (quote) “strong man who died at midnight in a wild uproarious battle ... but who would have rather fought his way through the lines of savage tribes than to have ever uttered a word that might offend the little sleeper by his
side.” Here too was Dave Mullen’s long mound. Shot down in his tavern in1873 near Broadway and Fourth Street, the Tribune later reported that some believed his spirit was seen traveling in the middle of the night from the scene of his death to this spot among the stones. The reporter went on to reflect on the plans to move the graves noting that “in a few short years they are forgotten, the weeds and wildflowers cover their graves and soon the music and laughter of wealthy, comfortable homes is heard above their bleaching bones.” Burials ceased in the cemetery in 1877, and the removal of the remains began in 1880. As foreseen by the reporter over a hundred years before, tree-lined streets and palatial homes cover the once barren hill where the cemetery was located. Few of those who now live there, know the names or remember the stories of those who were buried in “The Old Graveyard on the Hill.” 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.
Producers from nine states were represented at the rally as they joined together in opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS’) final rule mandating the use of electronic identification (EID) ear tags on adult cattle shipped across state lines. U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman of Wyoming kicked off the event. Hageman stated that this mandate is an effort by the government to control cattle producers and to foster a fully integrated livestock industry that will force the small and independent producers out of business as producers will like-
ly be denied access to the market for cattle that are not in compliance with the mandate. Presentations were also heard from South Dakota state Rep. Marty Overweg, Wyoming state Rep. Chip Neiman, R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard, “Feeder Flash” host Corbitt Wall, and United States Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper. During his presentation, Bullard announced that R-CALF USA and the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, along with several area ranchers, will be filing a lawsuit against the USDA’s EID mandate with the help of the New Civil Liberties Alliance. Bullard said that his organization has exhausted all available remedies with USDA, which has summarily ignored
their concerns; and that they continue to urge Congress to step up and help block this burdensome and independence-robbing rule by passing H.J.Res.167, S.J.Res.98, and S.4282. “We will soon be asking our third branch of government – the U.S. judicial system, to intervene to protect the freedom, liberty, and independence of the American rancher,” said Bullard. “As unfortunate as it is that we must fight our own government to preserve the independence of our U.S. cattle producers, the time to do so is now.” Also at the rally, the group launched a petition drive to further demonstrate the mass opposition to the EID mandate from across the industry. All producers and industry stakeholders can sign the petition at www.StopMandatoryEID.com
Two local ag students awarded scholarships
Grain Dealers Education Foundation establishes Steve Strege Memorial Scholarship names scholarship winners, elects officers The North Dakota Grain Dealers Educational Foundation has established the Steve Strege Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2500 dollars in honor of Steve Strege, retired NDGDA executive vice president & education foundation board member, who passed away in January. The $2500 award will go to the top-graded scholarship applicant each year. In other Foundation business, the names of its scholarship winners for the 2024-2025 academic year were announced. One student will receive the $2500 Steve Strege Memorial Scholarship, and nine students will receive $1,000 scholarships. Award winners, hometowns, colleges and curriculums in which the students are enrolled are as follows: Steve Strege Memorial Scholarship •Katelyn Duchscher, Rugby, N.D., in agricultural economics at North Dakota State University Bismarck State College •Dawson Hein, Langdon, N.D., in agronomy North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton •Calahan Burchill, Luverne, N.D., in precision agronomy •Natalie Devito, Mora, Minn., in precision agronomy & ag business •Autumn Rossow, Wahpeton, N.D., in
ag business North Dakota State University at Fargo •Gabriel Lakoduk, Butte, N.D., in agricultural education •Claire McDonald, Leonard, N.D., in precision agriculture technology & management •Dylan Rodine, Oakes, N.D., in agricultural economics Valley City State University •Abigail Larson, Brocket, N.D., in business administration - agribusiness •Bryce Pouty, Munich, N.D., in business administration - agribusiness
Reelected as president was Alex Richard, CEO at Maple River Coop dba MRGA and director for the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association. Reelected as vice president: Mark Hovland, retired director for the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association. Re-elected as director was Elton Solseng, retired Instructor of agricultural systems management at NDSU. Elected as director was Sean Slowinski, CEO of Legacy Cooperative and director for the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association. Stuart Letcher and Odie Scheel, both of Fargo, serve as secretary-treasurer and office manager respectively. They each hold the same offices with the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association.
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Opinion
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Letter from the Publisher Food, drink, cash, shopping, parade, decorations, lights, friends and family! Then, look down the road to the neighboring towns and find another list of great holiday events. Kudos to the ‘village’ it takes for each community to provide this holiday goodness for its residents! A great way to show your appreciation is to shop your hometown businesses!
Wow! Have you seen the lineup of Christmas events scheduled for the community of Langdon? We’re going to be having some fun, people!
I’m cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year for our family. I’ll prepare the usual, traditional fair with several dishes showing up from our grown children as well. Our only tradition is to eat until we’re full, then move on to
dessert. Hopefully, there will be leftovers for days to keep us in a walking coma. I wish the same for you. The wind continues to be quite ridiculous at times. The leaves on our driveway cause the backup alarm in my car to screech. You’d think there was a small child standing there and not just the day’s leaves blown around the corner and resting on my side of the driveway. I keep wondering why that south wind can’t blow them over to Jeanette and Larry’s next door, but nope. They don’t budge. We had one tree in particular on our front lawn that must have really enjoyed the
rain because it expanded itself over the lawn this year. We couldn’t even see the grandkids as they climbed up and sat above the street. It was quite beautiful as it turned a bright gold like a postcard. There’s been some good ice skating already, too. Thanks to the Dakota Spirit Arena folks for opening the rink and manning the concession stand while area kids move on to figure skating or hockey after finishing up fall sports and events. They have unending energy. Parents everywhere are thrilled there’s some place for them to burn it off. To be a kid again….
By the time you read this, the presidential election will be over, or let’s hope so. I suppose it can drag on until we all are most certainly sick to death of it, but I’m choosing optimism in this case. I don’t even know what to say about the ridiculousness we’ve been bombarded with, so I’ll move on and hope for peace. Lefse.
Diane Simmons
Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com
Letter from the Editor: independent rescue work. She asked if I would be willing to foster another German Shepherd who she had just rescued from an awful neglect situation. I happily said yes, and as soon as he was neutered, Lauren and I met up to exchange the big boy.
As I sit down to write this Tuesday morning, it is apparent that fall is just about over. We had a heavy frost this morning, and although I own at least four windshield scrapers, none of them are ever actually in my car. Last week I got a message from the lady who I adopted Shadow, my German Shepherd, from. This kind soul’s name is Lauren, and she works at Dakota Animal Care in Edinburg. When she isn’t working, she dedicates countless hours to doing
His name is Max, and he is a large male who is about three years old. Despite his large frame, he is terribly emaciated. He only weighs 70 pounds right now; he should be well over 100 (and will be soon with the diet I’ve got him on!). You can see every single backbone and rib, and his hips protrude from his sides to the point that he looks like he has small horns on his backside. Lauren warned me that he may be a bit traumatized, but she knows my house is basically a nice, quiet retirement home for pooches and thought it would be a good fit for Max to decompress from the terrible life he has lived. From my understanding, he spent the last chunk of his life sim-
ply tied to a tree and disregarded. So much so that he (I’ll warn you, this is gross) started eating his own excrement because he was so starved. You’ve likely heard it before, and you can hear it again: humans don’t deserve dogs; they are so pure and loving. Meanwhile, we humans can do some of the most neglectful, awful things without even feeling shame, but not all humans. We are so lucky to have people like Lauren around. It takes a big heart and deep empathy to be able to do what she does. Plus, she advocates for dogs who are being neglected, as she did in Max’s case. She will then go straight to these properties on her own and pick up the animal, give it a bath, get it checked at the vet, and bring it to her already dog and cat filled home. Lauren said she picked up her interest in rescuing while she was still in high school starting with stray cats and kittens. She’s done this type of volunteer work for eight years total, but she
said these past three years she has gotten even more involved, rehoming anywhere from one to five animals per month and sometimes more if there are litters involved. It’s obvious that there is a need for more animal rescues in the area, as Lauren’s house is always full on top of her full-time job. She collaborates with Stray Safe Inn in Park River and Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue in Bottineau where she sometimes finds rescue placements when she is at full capacity.
and animals like Max, she takes donations through Venmo @LaurenVotava or Paypal at laurenlvotava@icloud. com.
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Lauren does not run a 501c3 nor has an official title as a “rescue”, but nonetheless, her work is so important for our fuzzy friends. She does all of this with her own resources, as well as monetary and physical donations such as food, beds, cleaning sprays, cat litter, and paper towels. To follow Lauren’s adventures and see what animals are available for adoption, she recommends following her Facebook page “Lauren Votava.” If you feel compelled to help Lauren
Max being a good boy.
The Morning Run: If you like it here, thank a veteran they keep things to themselves. My dad is no different. It took him over 50 years to share a few stories, prompted mainly by my husband’s persistence in gleaning some information from him, along with an old Army buddy’s photo montage that he randomly sent my dad that filled him with nostalgia and the sudden urge to explain each picture in detail. We heard stories we had never heard before and probably never will again.
By Sara Goodman In honor of Veterans Day, I asked my father-in-law, Bernie, to write up a short summary of his time in the military. I gave him no specific instructions on content or length. He emailed me a summary of 200 words. He wrapped up over 7 years of service in two short paragraphs. I was hoping for more but was not surprised at his concise and unadorned, matter-of-fact summary. These are our veterans. They serve our country, they return home, and
Both my dad and Bernie served in Vietnam, that unfortunately long and drug out war that ended with seemingly no real resolution. Many of these soldiers returned to the U.S. amid protests, marches and chaos surrounding the war effort. Many soldiers who served in Vietnam were either children of, or closely related to, soldiers who had fought in World War II, and they had likely heard stories of the coming home receptions of this “Greatest Generation.” Vietnam, it seems, along with a handful of other conflicts such as Korea, have not been given the time and effort to thank its veterans that the prior World War conflicts had seen. Korea has
even been dubbed “The Forgotten War.” Among historians and authors, the vast majority of time has been spent telling the stories of World War II. I have read more books than I can count about World War II but can only recall reading a handful of books on Vietnam. Most recently I have read “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien and “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. Please take the time this Veteran’s Day, or any day, to thank a veteran, ask to hear their stories; if it’s a close friend or relative, take the time to record them somehow. These stories are important now and for future generations because they fought for our country and its bedrock of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Last time I checked, we still want these things for ourselves and our children. Here is Bernie’s summary of his military service. I was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army through the R.O.T.C. program at NDSU in 1968. I then attended a 3-month artillery school at
Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. After that, I spent 8 months at Ft. Carson, Colorado, assigned to an artillery battalion. From there, I was deployed to Vietnam in September 1969. I spent the first 7 months with the First Infantry Division as an artillery forward observer calling in artillery for a tank unit called the Quarter Cav. (1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry). When the First Infantry was deployed back to the U.S., I was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division at Camp Eagle, near Hue. There I served with the 2nd Battalion 11th Artillery where I was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. I returned home in September 1970 and landed at Sea Tac Airport in Washington State. When we were walking from our plane to the military buses to take us to Ft. Lewis for out-processing, we were confronted by a crazy group of anti-war protesters. They were screaming at us and throwing all kinds of things at us. I guess that was our welcome home committee. I stayed in the Army Reserve for several years and was promoted to Captain in 1975.
Thank you, veterans, today and every day! 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.
Bernie in Vietnam.
Stupid things I won’t do again, part 2 offering the morning guy (me) flight lessons in trade for a portion of the ad cost. I, in turn, would share with my audience all the things I was learning and entice listeners into also taking flying lessons.
By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia I have always been fascinated by airplanes, helicopters, rockets and anything that flies. Years ago in another radio market far, far away, we had an advertiser who owned a flight school. He couldn’t afford the full price of the advertising on the radio station, so he proposed
Upon entering the flight school, the nice lady in the office guided me through several sets of doors that led to the rear of the aircraft hangar where my flight instructor awaited for my maiden flight. The instructor, we’ll call her Karen (not her real name, but it fits), was all business. She was a tall imposing figure adorned in a white jumpsuit with the name of the flight school smartly embroidered on both its front and back. Karen’s hair was pulled back strategically into a very tight bun. She stared down on me behind mirrored Aviator style sunglasses. On her hands she sported a pair of sleek Nomex flight gloves. On her feet was a pair of spit-shined black leather pilot flight boots. She said nothing. She just looked down on me while ap-
plying a layer of lip balm to her thin, pouty lips. Something told me she was not to be messed with. The office lady introduced us and explained how Karen was a licensed commercial pilot and certified flight instructor and that I was in good hands. Next the nice office lady said to Karen and this is Bobaloo from The Q-Zoo morning program on KBQ 100 Radio. I stood there looking up at her in my worn Levis, torn Rolling Stone T-shirt and scuffed Nike running shoes. A very unimpressed Karen stepped into my space and got quite close to my face. She then tilted her head from side to side examining my mullet all while simultaneously looking down on me. She then took a step back, smacked her freshly Chap Stick applied lips and said ‘follow me’. Karen led the way out of the hangar to the flight line. As I followed her from behind I couldn’t put my finger on it, but there was a certain tension between us. The school had a couple of
Piper Cub PA38 Tomahawks reserved for flying lessons. Karen popped open the door to the plane’s cockpit and reached in for a clipboard that held a pre-flight checklist. She said ‘we will now conduct pre-flight, you need to pay close attention and do this right, 25 hundred feet isn’t the place to discover an issue.’ As she approached the starboard wing I yelled TWO (as in two wings) check! I was just trying to break the ice, but Karen wasn’t having it, not even a smirk. We walked around the plane, and she pointed out things like the pitot tube which supplies air pressure to measure air speed. She said always check to make sure it’s clean and not plugged with bugs. To which I said, like my butt? Still no laughter. Once inside the aircraft, I was a bit taken back by how small and cramped it was. We conducted the final pre-flight requirements and within a few minutes found ourselves barreling down the runway; before I knew it, we were airborne.
In the days and weeks to follow I would master climbs, turns, descents, perform touch and go’s, put the aircraft into stalls and spend time ‘under the hood’. At this point I’ll remind you the title of this column is ‘Stupid things I won’t do again.’ Next time – Karen finally starts to speak, or should I say – yell...loudly.
Bob’s pilot log book.
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Pembilier Nursing Center: Halloween 2024 By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director
Greetings from your friends at PNC! It’s the article you have all been waiting for. This is the article where you find out which staff member won the coveted “Best Halloween Costume” award. However, before I reveal the winner, let me tell you about all of our Halloween festivities. The morning started out with “Spooky” Races, which is a spin on our regular horse racing game. However, instead of horses, the residents pick one of six “spooky” characters to race down the track in hopes of being victorious! There was stiff competition this year between a spider, Frankenstein, a jack-o-lantern, a black cat, a witch, and a ghost. The overall winner of the races was (insert drum roll)… the ghost! Next, we were happy to host the K-6th graders from North Border Elementary School for trick-or-treating. The
residents look forward to this event every year. It’s wonderful to see all the smiles and laughter as the kids walk around our “Spooky” path collecting treats from the residents. Both staff and residents thoroughly enjoy seeing all the kids dressed in their Halloween best. This year we had over 100 kids participate in the daytime event. We feel very blessed to have a school that is always willing to collaborate with us to brighten the lives of our residents! After the last kids left the building, we quickly lined up for our annual staff costume contest parade. This year we had a wonderful variety of costumes which I assume made it very hard for the judges. As I told you last week, I have never won the staff costume contest, so this year I upped my game. I came dressed as the ultimate Chicago Bears fan. I had a bear costume with a Jersey over that, bear earrings, Da Bears face stickers, and orange ribbons in my pigtails. I even went so far as to paint my nails orange and navy blue and wear Chicago Bears socks. So, it may shock you to find out that not only did I not win, but I didn’t even place in the top three. Guess who won the first-place prize??? Kelsey Buechler, who was dressed as my nemesis, a Viking! If she wasn’t so darn cute in the costume, I would claim shenanigans and demand a recount. However, she really pulled off the costume well, and there were only three judges, so a recount would seem a bit ridiculous. The second-place prize went to Myah Fitzsimonds, who was dressed as the very hairy Chewbacca, and third place
went to Nancy Belanus, who was dressed as an adorable bumblebee. I did have one more chance at victory; we posted all the staff that were dressed up on our Facebook page (Pembilier Nursing Center) and asked for people to vote for their favorite. Well, I didn’t win that either, however, when I was looking at the votes, I noticed I had a comment on my picture. I was so excited, and I thought to myself “It’s ok that you’re not even close to winning, you have a comment on your picture. I’m sure it’s something about how great your costume is…” So, I quickly clicked on the comment only to have my dreams completely shattered. The comment simply said, “My vote is for the bumblebee.” There’s always next year, right? Maybe I shouldn’t have dressed as a Bears fan in Viking country. Ah, well, when all the votes were counted, Kelsey won the people’s choice as well. Finally, we had our Halloween Bash. I must confess that once in a great while I plan events on the activity calendar and forget what my plan for it was by the time that day arrives. This was one of those times. What did I mean by Halloween Bash??? I am sure I had something “spooktacular” planned, but for the life of me I couldn’t remember what it was. Thankfully, Kelsey and I are very resourceful and pulled together a spooky good time for the residents. They ended the day with playing a rousing game of “Pumpkin Patch,” which is similar to Candy Land. While
we played, we enjoyed all of the delicious food that Terri Calvillo (dietary manager) had made and displayed on her “haunted” buffet table. Overall, the day was fantastic! Both the residents and staff had a spooky
good time playing games, eating candy, and seeing lots of costumes. I may not have won any of the contests, but I feel like a winner when I see the joy on the faces of those around me.
Pembilier Nursing Center’s staff while all dressed up.
Costume contest winner: Kelsey (1st place), Myah (2nd place), and Nancy (3rd place).
Kids trick or treating through Pembilier Nursing Center.
Kelsey, Richard, and Heather pose for a photo while celebrating Halloween.
tooth, we don’t have to think about it much; we just notice the difference in sunlight and darkness. Our phones change automatically, and some of our car radios do, too. I’m sure even the latest stoves and microwaves now reset themselves. I do love gaining an extra hour of sleep when Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends, but I loathe it getting dark at 4:30 in the afternoon. You might not know that U.S. territories like American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico don’t recognize DST, just like most of Arizona and all of Hawaii. Fun fact: the current DST schedule has been in place since 2007, following the Energy Policy Act of 2005. According to Section 110 of that act, the United States Department of Transportation governs DST. Personally, I feel that the states and territories that don’t ob-
serve DST might be onto something. When we spring forward or fall back, it takes my body forever to adjust, and it certainly affects mental health.
got a response offering condolences (although, based on the reminders, she’s probably still alive), but they kept calling and texting.
Since we’re on the topic of things ending, I’m happy that political ads will be done shortly after this week’s press time—at least until the next election season. Most readers know that I’m a transplant here, having moved from North Carolina in 2021. I’ve had my phone number for at least four years, but the woman who had it before me somehow ended up on every Democratic Party phone list. At first, it was just pharmacy and appointment reminders, but this campaign season, I received endless calls and texts. Let’s just say I may have lost my cool a few times, even texting back that she’d be voting from the afterlife! I even
While I’m not into politics and typically don’t discuss them (or religion—it’s just easier that way), I do wish ballot measures and other items were explained in plain English. I feel like a lot of people don’t fully understand what they’re voting for or against. While researching for this election, I found vote411.org to be a great resource for breaking down what measures actually mean and their possible impacts moving forward.
Aurora, the middle sister, is the family peace maker. She brokers every dispute and tries to keep them all happy, even as she hides her own secret pain.
Vivi Ann is the undisputed star of the family. A stunningly beautiful dreamer with a heart as big as the ocean in front of her house, she is adored by all
who know her. Everything comes easy to Vivi Ann, until a stranger comes to town....”
Wandering in Walhalla By Rebecca Davis
and Amelia’s delight. They found it ironic that the same person who encouraged them to limit their candy consumption was the one who fell victim to overindulgence. I am also quite happy we didn’t have a blizzard this year right before Halloween like we did last year. Spoiler: I’d be okay if we never had snow again!
I hope everyone had a happy Halloween and that no one’s waistline suffered too much after “checking” their kids’ Halloween candy. I, myself, was one who ate a little too much candy over the weekend and ended up with an upset tummy—much to Theodore
At the risk of sounding old, I want to reminisce a bit. Remember when ads were everywhere on TV and radio reminding you to change your clocks forward or back depending on the season? I’ve noticed those reminders have all but disappeared, with the change now just noted automatically in our phone calendars. Honestly, how many of us even have clocks at home that we still need to adjust? With everything connected via Wi-Fi or Blue-
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Walhalla Public Library news By Tammy Olson, Director
friends. Their stern, disapproving father cares less about his children than about his reputation. To Henry Grey, appearances are everything, and years later, he still demands that his daughters reflect his standing in the community.
We now have ‘Wonder Books’ to check out here at the library. Every Wonder Book is a print book with ready to play audio inside. Kids will press play to read along with their favorite books. We have had a busy week with Halloween. First, we had Story Hour on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Carol Clark hosted with some scary shadows for everyone to show on the wall. The kids loved it. On Halloween day we had 94 kids come in for trick or treats. We had a lot of fun seeing all the creative costumes. Our featured author this week is Kristin Hannah and her book ‘True Colors.’ “The Grey sisters have always been close. After their mother's death, the girls banded together, becoming best
Winona, the oldest, needs her father's approval most of all. An overweight bookworm who never felt at home on the sprawling horse ranch that has been in her family for three generations, she knows that she doesn't
Carol Clark reading during story hour last week.
have the qualities her father values. As the best lawyer in town, she's determined to someday find a way to prove her worth to him.
Trick or treaters visiting the library on Halloween.
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Heritage and happenings - National Candy Day By Kari Phillips
During this time, candy wasn’t used as a treat. Originally it was a form of medicine that was used to calm the digestive system or cool a sore throat. For centuries, these sweets were primarily used by pharmacists to mask the bitter taste of medicines and tonics prescribed by doctors. The idea of a “spoonful of sugar” was quite literal in those days – unpleasant medicines were suspended in sugar to make them go down better.
Did you know that four days after Halloween is National Candy Day? That’s right! On Nov. 4 we celebrate yet another candy indulgent holiday with National Candy Day. Candy has a long history, going back as far as the late 13th century. The word candy was borrowed from the Old French ‘cucre candi,’ which in turn came from Persian ‘Qand and Qandi,’ cane sugar. Sugar was not always available in abundance, so instead, people made candy from honey. Nuts, fruits, and flowers were all coated with honey. The honey would preserve the flowers, fruit and nuts and essentially form a variety of candy.
Then by the 18th century, when dental hygiene was basically just a hopeful wish and toothbrushes were a twig and a prayer, candy finally arrived in America. Don’t get too excited—we’re talking about rock candy, not the confectionary delights you might imagine. Yes, rock candy—chunks of crystallized sugar that basically screamed, “Hey, let’s break a tooth for fun!” Among these sweet dental hazards, there was one superstar: “The Gibralter,” a candy so popular it had to be the TikTok of its day. It was the first candy to be commercially sold in the U.S., and shocker—it’s still around today in Salem, Massachusetts. That’s right, folks, in a town famous for witches and ghosts, you can still find this candy that has outlasted more trends than your grandma’s Christmas sweater. “The Gibralter” was no rainbow-colored, jelly-filled treat.
It was a hard candy, white as a ghost (fitting, right?) and flavored with lemon or peppermint. It was the kind of candy that would survive a nuclear winter and still be around for Grandpa to tell you stories about. After the Civil War, the price of sugar dropped, making sweets more accessible to everyone. This period also saw the rise of industrial machines that revolutionized candy production on a mass scale, making a wider variety of sweets possible for the first time in history. Some of the early forms of these mass-produced candies were Necco wafers and Sweethearts— both of which are still enjoyed today (though “enjoyed” might be a strong word for Necco wafers). Other notable candies of the era included candy corn, jellybeans, and Tootsie Rolls. None of those have ever cracked my top picks, and they basically rank right up there with Peeps as far as disappointing treats go. Then along came the 20th Century—the Golden Age of Candy! This era saw a boom in new products hitting the shelves faster than your uncle hits the dance floor at a wedding. Classics like M&M’s, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and Skittles became household names. Soda fountains and candy stores were the place to be, serving up enough sugar
A Saint’s Shoutout: Looking forward
As you may have heard already, I will be taking some time to focus on my health. Everything has moved so quickly, but on behalf of my family, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone for the overwhelming support, prayers, kind words, and love during this time. We truly feel the love and support of everyone around us,
At St. Alphonsus School, our school year is planned, and our dedicated and talented staff is stepping up where needed. They know what to do, and I’m so grateful to everyone on my team for helping during this time. I am still the principal of St. Alphonsus School, a place I hold near and dear to my heart. While I am focused on my health and the healing road in front of me, my goal is to return to my principal’s office very soon. I am looking forward to seeing our students express gratitude through Thanksgiving art and enjoy a special meal together ahead of the holiday. I
By the 1950s, the candy scene had truly hit its stride with creations like the Milky Way, Snickers, GooGoo Clusters, Baby Ruth, Three Musketeers, Kit Kat, Almond Joy, Jolly Ranchers, and Twizzlers—and sooooo many more. These iconic sweets cemented candy as not just a treat but an essential part of American culture. Today, the American candy industry continues to evolve with new trends popping up faster than you can say “gluten-free kale gummies.” Health-conscious consumers can now choose from organic, vegan, and sugar-free options that taste like regret but promise fewer calories. Meanwhile, the brave souls among us are out there chomping down on candies so sour and spicy that they come with warning labels and maybe a signed waiver. Let’s be real—amidst all these guiltfree, “good-for-you” snacks, there’s nothing quite like the classic glory of a Hershey bar or a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup to satisfy a real sweet tooth. In fact, when my kids were young, those were my personal “tax” for taking them trick-or-treating. Yes, while they dreamed of costumes and can-
dy, I dreamed of snagging me some peanut butter goodness from their Halloween haul—parenting perks, am I right? As the last echoes of Halloween fade and wrappers from trick-or-treating still crinkle underfoot, we sailed into National Candy Day this past Monday—a perfect opportunity to reflect on the fascinating journey of candy through the ages. From the simple sweetness of honey-coated nuts and fruits enjoyed by ancient civilizations to the elaborate, sugar-spun confections that line our shelves today, the evolution of candy is a tale as rich as its flavors. So, as the season shifts to Thanksgiving and Christmas and we pack away Halloween costumes, let’s savor the moments of sweetness that connect us to the past, present, and each other. Until next time, keep finding those small joys that make life just a bit sweeter. 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!
By Carrie Hope
lifting us up and giving us strength. Your support means the world, and we’re ready to take on this cancer battle and fight with everything we’ve got. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
to power a small town’s worth of kids into a hyperactive frenzy.
By Tammy Burg can’t wait to see our Christmas program come to life and to hear our fifth graders debut their newly acquired band skills. I look forward to seeing our community come together once again during Giving Hearts Day, which is planned for Feb. 13, 2025. We have our Giving Hearts Day team in place, and you can expect to hear from them soon.
in shock from their car, Curtis's sister was right out there, sitting with them.
We have so much to be grateful for in our lives, in our community, and in our wonderful school. Thank you for your continued support and prayers. If you need anything, please call our school office at 701-256-2354. Julie will be happy to help you and direct your call to the correct person until I return. I can’t wait to be back. Carrie Hope is in her 6th year as principal at St. Alphonsus School. To reach the school office, please dial 701-256-2354.
This week, I would like to tell you about my community. These are the people we see every day going about their business. Some we speak to daily, others we just pass on the street. In our community, we have people who are retired, those thinking about retiring, the young, and the rest of us. Our community is quick to help those who need it. A couple months ago, the page went out for a house fire at Curtis and Joni Myhre's farm. We've got three older firefighters and several younger firefighters, who showed up with everything needed to fight the fire and went right to work. Somebody was able to go into the house and get their wallets, hearing aid, and jewelry. A neighbor came right over with his telehandler and was a lot of help in the fight. They were able to call Nekoma and Fairdale fire departments for assistance. All these men worked side by side. As Curtis and Joni watched
Later that day and for many days after, people from our community were wondering what they could do to help. The Red Cross was called and delivered a generous gift card to Walmart. This helped them so much with clothes and essentials. They were able to stay with Joni's mom while living plans were made. Soon Landon and Kristin Rice called to say they had an apartment that was available and were on the way to pick up furnishings. WOW, did our community pitch in then! Items from so many people were dropped off. Kristin and Megan went to work getting everything set up and put away. What a great group of young people!!! Next came the food. A meal chain was set up for about a week, and others dropped off more meals, cookies, bars, and buns. A fundraiser was next at Beer Thirty. A large group of family and friends were there to eat and donate. Accounts were set up at the bank and a gofundme. People were so generous!!! As of today, Curtis and Joni are settled and very happy in their apartment. They are so grateful for the love and generosity shown to them and are so glad to be part of our small community. Until next time…take care and do something nice for someone!!!
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Prairie Fare: enjoy local foods for many reasons By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist
Two of us from our food and nutrition Extension program visited a farmers market. It featured locally grown foods and products made from them. We did a short talk and demonstration about squash and white beans. We also had samples of the soup made from those ingredients. The day was chilly. I hoped that we would have some participants. Actually, I was kind of worried that we would have two pots of soup and no one to taste the food. Free food samples usually attract taste testers, though. Having something warm to hold was welcome for cold hands. People lined up to get a small sample of soup made from local food ingredients. Both children and adults readily consumed the squash soup. I didn’t even get a sample. Most likely, you have heard the phrase “local foods.” Why are local foods important? Buying from food vendors at farm-
ers markets can help support the local economy. The money exchanged tends to stay in the community. Growers at the farmers market can tell you more about the food and how it was grown. You make a connection.
of Yeager’s efforts for the North Dakota Agriculture Experiment Station. Yes, squash and tomatoes are botanically fruits of the plant. We in nutrition consider squash and tomatoes to be vegetables on the menu.
Further, local foods tend to be more nutritious and flavorful because the food did not travel far to reach you. Foods that spend extended periods of time in storage and distribution can lose some nutrients. Some stored foods might also decrease in flavor and overall quality.
Corn is a vegetable on menus, but ground cornmeal is a grain. Go figure. That’s probably a future column.
Fruits and vegetables have their seasons of availability, too. If you pick up a grocery store flyer or find it online, you will notice the seasonal availability of various fruits and vegetables. In our soup sampling, we chose to feature two foods that have local ties. In fact, buttercup squash was developed more than 90 years ago by researchers at North Dakota State University. Back then, NDSU was called North Dakota Agricultural College, or NDAC. The horticulture researcher, A.F. Yeager, introduced the orange-fleshed buttercup squash back in 1932. As a result of his research on squash, tomatoes, corn and other plants for 18 years in North Dakota, he was nicknamed the “Plant Wizard of the North.” He noted some of the difficulties of growing vegetables and fruits in a cold North Dakota climate, in particular, our fairly short growing season and cold winters. We are fortunate to enjoy the “fruits”
Winter squash is particularly high in carotenoid pigments. Our bodies can convert these dark orange or gold pigments to vitamin A, which keeps our skin and eyes healthy. In fact, vitamin A is part of a compound in our eyes that allows us to see in dim light. Besides buttercup squash, we featured another Midwest crop, beans, in our soup recipe. You could not see them in the soup, because they were blended with an immersion blender to thicken the soup. The “secret ingredient” provides protein and fiber. You can substitute any white bean in this recipe, but black beans or kidney beans would affect the color. All dry beans are similar in nutrition. North Dakota leads in the production of pinto and navy beans. Our neighboring state, Minnesota, also is a leading producer of dry edible beans. They are called “dry beans” because they are harvested when they are ripe and dry on the plant. As an agricultural “bonus,” dry beans are good for the soil because they enrich soil with nitrogen. Growing crops depends on good soil health.
I hope you are hungry for some tasty, warming soup that features two of North Dakota’s agricultural products, beans and buttercup squash. We baked the squash in advance and were able to have the soup ready in under 30 minutes. See “Let’s Enjoy Winter Squash” from NDSU for more tips and recipes. Savory Squash (or Pumpkin) Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil (or your favorite cooking oil) 1 medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 ½ teaspoon rubbed sage (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage) 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth) 2 cups baked, mashed buttercup squash (or 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree) 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (such as pinto or navy), drained and rinsed 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional) ½ teaspoon salt Pepper (dash) Dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds for garnish To prepare a squash, rinse thoroughly, poke holes in the flesh, place in a pan and bake at 350 F for about an hour or until the squash is tender. Peel, remove seeds and mash. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for five
to seven minutes, until translucent. Add garlic and sage to the pot and cook for another minute. Add broth, mashed squash or pumpkin, drained
beans, and remaining spices. Bring to a simmer. Using an immersion blender, mixer or blender, blend the soup until smooth. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Add additional salt and pepper if desired. Place in soup bowls and garnish as you wish. Makes six (1-cup) servings. Each serving has 130 calories, 2.5 grams (g) fat, 5 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber and 300 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.
Local foods tend to be more nutritious and flavorful because the food did not travel far to reach you.
Prairie Doc® Perspective Listen up and keep your hearing By Andrew Ellsworth, MD
listening makes you tired, or if you need to turn the volume up on the TV or radio while others complain it is too loud.
Hearing loss affects millions of Americans. In fact, by age 75 over half of adults will have some form of hearing loss. Signs of hearing loss include having trouble hearing speech in noisy places, finding it hard to follow speech in groups, trouble hearing on the phone,
To some, hearing loss may just be a minor inconvenience. If it is more severe, however, it can have a big impact on day to day activities, impairing communication, safe driving, safe walking, and has even been shown to increase rates of depression and dementia. When people disengage from others because they cannot hear well enough, people may become more withdrawn, and might not enjoy many of the things they used to. The simplest solution is to try hearing aids. While hearing aids are available over the counter, they are recommended only for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. Meanwhile, it may be a good idea to see an audiologist or an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) physician for a thorough assessment
first. Warning signs you should seek medical care include seeing blood, pus, or fluid coming out of your ear, ear pain, an ear deformity, feeling something is in your ear, dizziness or vertigo, sudden changes or variations in hearing, worse hearing in one ear, or ringing or buzzing (tinnitus) especially if it is in only one ear. At least one quarter of hearing loss is due to prolonged exposure to loud noises, and even brief exposure to very loud noises like gunfire can cause hearing loss. Loud concerts, sporting events, car stereos, machinery, occupational exposures, and more all play a role. In addition, because of ear buds with the volume turned up, even going on a walk on a peaceful bike path can contribute to hearing loss. Besides loud noises, other causes of hearing loss include ear infections,
genetic factors, infections during fetal development, trauma, medications, smoking, chronic diseases, and more. Ear wax can cause temporary hear-
ing loss. However, be careful how you remove it to avoid causing damage to the tympanic membrane. In other words, it’s best to avoid sticking anything in your ear. In addition to hearing aids and other hearing assisted devices, cochlear implants have been revolutionary in
Dakota Gardener: What’s it worth to you? By Joe Zeleznik, Forester - NDSU Extension With strategically placed windbreaks and “living snow fences,” snow can be stored at pennies per ton. Without them, snow can be pushed at dollars per ton. Windbreaks can reduce winter heating costs by 20% to 40%. Cattle that are protected from winter winds have lower feed requirements than those in more exposed areas. Calculations are available, but are somewhat complex.
Over the last 12 months, I’ve received more than 600 emails, text messages, phone calls and other forms of communication where people asked me a question related to trees and forests. Yes, I actually track those numbers. One of the more interesting questions came a few weeks ago and it was pretty simple. How much is a mature shelter belt worth? Oh, where to begin? The question was straightforward, but a simple response was impossible. There are too many unknowns. What resource is being protected? Soil and/or crops? A farmstead? Livestock? Is a roadway being protected from drifting snow? Something else? Even if we do know the resource that’s being protected, can we put a dollar value on it? Surprisingly, we often can. Before we go any further, and to avoid confusion, the terms shelter belt (or shelterbelt) and windbreak are synonymous. Here are some points for consideration: Windbreaks increase crop yields by as little as 6% to as much as 44%.
In forestry school, we really didn’t discuss how to determine the value of these ecological services. Instead, we learned how to figure out the value of products. How many 2x4s can we cut from this tree? How many cords of pulpwood can we harvest from this 40-acre tract of land? Products are much easier to value than services. Nevertheless, we can put a dollar value on services. How much does it cost to plow your driveway? How many times would it be plowed with a windbreak versus without a windbreak? You can calculate that. One thing I don’t know how to calculate is the value that shelterbelts provide to pollinators. Flowering trees certainly provide forage for honeybees and other pollinators. Windbreaks also provide areas of rest for these important components of our ecosystems. That has to be worth something. I keep one of my beehives in my neighbor Karen’s shelterbelt. It’s been one of my most productive hives for the last
three years. I’m not sure if it’s the shade, the pollen and nectar from the flowering lilac shrubs, or the ease with which they can fly around. It’s probably a combination of all three things. Karen also recently erected a greenhouse on her property, the kind that
ber of living snow fences have been planted across the state. Winter driving has become a lot safer in those areas that are protected. How much is that worth? While windbreaks aren’t perfect, the fact remains that they provide a number of services that are considerably valuable. What’s a mature shelterbelt worth to you?
has a metal frame covered in flexible poly-plastic. She and her son constructed the frame, but she needed help putting on the plastic. Her schedule was pretty tight – there was only one afternoon where she could get enough help. It was a very windy afternoon but our team barely felt it, thanks to the windbreak. How much was that worth? I wish there was a clear answer regarding the value of windbreaks to wildlife. A lot of literature says they’re great for wildlife, but other literature says they’re not. Quite simply, the term “wildlife” is very general. So, some animals benefit from shelterbelts, while other wildlife doesn’t. Over the past 20 to 30 years, a num-
While shelterbelts aren’t perfect, the fact remains that they provide a number of services that are considerably valuable. (NDSU photo)
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treating hearing loss. Instead of amplifying sound, cochlear implants help by bypassing damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulating the auditory nerve. This has been a life-changing method at helping people of all ages to hear, even infants as young as 9 months of age. If you ever need a pick-me-up, search online for videos of infants and kids hearing for the first time with a cochlear implant. Andrew Ellsworth, MD. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices Family Medicine at Avera Medical Group in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Threads. Prairie Doc Programming includes On Call with the Prairie Doc®, a medical Q&A show (most Thursdays at 7pm streaming on Facebook), two podcasts, and a Radio program (on SDPB), providing health information based on science, built on trust.
Health Tip
Provided by Cavalier County Health District Nov. 8 - If you are prescribed opioids for your pain, you have a responsibility to ensure you are taking and storing your medications safely and out of the reach of children. Also, consider having Narcan on hand in case of an opioid emergency.
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From the Pastor’s Desk: A kinder world By Pastor Sue Mackey
that kindness mattered most in the world, but the vitriol we hear expressed every day - and sometimes utter ourselves - belies that woman’s belief, Jesus’ words, and our claim to be His followers. Gerald Boyer expresses his own commitment to a kinder world. May it be our pledge, as well:
“When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were filled with anger. They rose up, dragged Jesus out of town, and took him to the top of the hill on which their town was built. They meant to throw him over the cliff… “ (Luke 4:28-29) Would we have been part of the crowd that day? Probably, yes. That incident in the scripture is reminiscent of the crowds that picketed the Minnesota dentist’s home and office after word got out that he had killed the beloved Cecil the lion. The animal’s death led thousands to call for the prosecution, and even the death, of that dentist. Even if we weren’t in the picket line, many of us were calling for that man’s head. Why are people so angry, so judgmental? We live in a country that imprisons more of its citizens than almost any other place in the world. We prosecute children as adults and sentence the mentally ill to death. This is not to say that we shouldn’t care about injustices in the world. When vulnerable people are at risk, we must care. Sadly, our “caring” often expresses itself in venomous words and violent actions. Do these words of Jesus matter to us? “Do not judge others, and God will not judge you; do not condemn others, and God will not condemn you; forgive others, and God will forgive you… The measure you use for others is the one that God will use for you.” (Luke 6:37, 38c) As she was dying, a woman told me
“When we are given our rewards, I would prefer to be found to have erred on the side of grace rather than judgment; to have loved too much rather than too little; to have forgiven the undeserving rather than refused forgiveness to that one who deserved it; to have fed a parasite rather than to have neglected one who was truly hungry; to have been taken advantage of rather than to have taken undue advantage; to have believed too much in my brothers rather than too little; having been wrong on the side of too much trust than too much cynicism; to have believed the best and been wrong, than to have believed the worst and been right.” Pastor Sue Mackey is a native North Dakotan and an ordained United Methodist minister. In her 43-year career, she has served United Methodist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations in the area, and now serves the Langdon Presbyterian Church (since 2012). She lives in rural Hampden, has two sons and seven grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band.
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ND receives $4 million annually for state opioid response efforts BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has been awarded $4 million annually for the next three years through the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The funding will support opioid use disorder treatment and overdose prevention across the state through Sept. 29, 2027.
lic health units will implement a range of opioid response activities across the continuum of care. Tribal partnerships: Three of North Dakota’s federally recognized tribes will implement similar activities to address opioid use disorder and improve community outcomes.
Since 2017, the Behavioral Health Division has utilized federal opioid funding to implement similar initiatives, ensuring ongoing support for critical opioid-related services in North Dakota communities.
North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy: Through the Opioid and Naloxone Education (ONE) Program, pharmacies across the state will implement opioid risk screenings. In addition, North Dakota colleges will offer opioid overdose prevention and naloxone education for students.
HHS will administer this recently awarded SOR grant through continued key partnerships and initiatives aimed at prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery including: Local public health units: Twenty-seven of North Dakota’s local pub-
North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR): Individuals incarcerated in state prisons will receive treatment for opioid use disorder, as well as connections to community resources to support recovery and successful re-
entry after release. “The continuation of this funding is critical in our efforts to prevent opioid misuse, provide life-saving treatments and support long-term recovery,” said HHS Behavioral Health Division Opioid Addiction Administrator Amy Lies. “By working closely with local public health units, tribes, educational institutions, and DOCR, we are reaching North Dakotans where they are, ensuring resources and care are accessible to those who need them most.” Additionally, the division will use the SOR funding to continue providing naloxone at no cost to individuals across the state. For more information on North Dakota’s opioid response initiatives or to access resources, such as free naloxone, visit hhs.nd.gov/ opioids.
ND communities join efforts to raise awareness about the importance of adoption during November BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is excited to announce that court staff, child welfare professionals and families are coming together in three North Dakota communities to finalize the adoptions of over 30 children in
celebration of National Adoption Day on Nov. 23. “We are thrilled about the number of adoptions that will occur on this year’s National Adoption Day,” HHS Children and Family Services Director Cory Pedersen said. “All children
Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Nov. 11 CLOSED Tuesday, Nov. 12 Tomato Soup/Chicken Burger/ Crackers/Fruit Wednesday, Nov. 13 French Dip with Au Jus/Sandwich/Ranch Potatoes/Coleslaw/ Jello with Fruit Thursday, Nov. 14 Chicken in Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Parslied Carrots Friday, Nov. 15 Lemon Pepper Fish/Tri-Colored Potatoes/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.
Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Nov. 11 Hamburger on WW Bun•Lettuce, Tomato, Onion•Potato Salad Peas•Fruit Tuesday, Nov. 12 Chicken Kiev on Rice Pilaf•Spinach Salad with Dressing•Beets•Tropical Fruit•1 WW Bread Wednesday, Nov. 13 Applesauce Ribs•Baked Potato•Green Beans•Fruit Crisp with Topping Thursday, Nov. 14 Beef Enchilada•Seasoned Black Beans•Corn•Mandarin Oranges Friday, Nov. 15 Chef Salad•Peaches•2 Crackers This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.
and teens deserve to permanently be part of a family that provides unconditional love, security and support. Adoption awareness aligns with HHS’ strategic priority of supporting the advancement of strong, stable, healthy families and communities.” Coinciding with National Adoption Day, November is also a time to celebrate adoptive families who welcome children and teens into stable and loving families, and child welfare professionals and child-serving organizations that ensure North Dakota’s children are thriving in safe and nurturing environments in recognition of National Adoption Awareness Month. Last year, 245 children from foster care were adopted. Additional adoptions of infants, internationally born children and children being adopted by their stepparents also occurred. N.D. families who adopt can get support from the N.D. Post Adopt Network, an Adults Adopting Special Kids (AASK) program service. The N.D. Post Adopt Network, which served 630 families during the 2024 state fiscal year, is a support system that offers a wide variety of services including crisis response, mentoring, in-person and online support groups, activities for parents and children, family camps and retreats, and more. In addition to raising awareness about adoption, the month is also a time to
recognize the important role that supportive and committed relationships serve for helping children and older teens prepare and succeed as they enter adulthood.
tion Day. Events and efforts include photoshoots for adoptive families, promotional materials at local establishments, billboard advertisements and more.
Several communities throughout N.D. are hosting events and raising awareness during National Adoption Awareness Month and National Adop-
For more information about adoption in N.D., visit hhs.nd.gov/adoption-program.
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Man back in Volunteers working to preserve history at Heritage Village By Mike Alan Steinfeldt custody after Three volunteers from Grafton have son said. “It really wasn’t a very nice as part of the First North Dakota In- when he was struck in the head by been working hard to preserve a bit of display of how to honor our veterans. fantry Unit in the Spanish American a fragment from a mortar shell. The escaping Grand North Dakota’s military history. Ron We made it a focus this year to come War. Thompson said the goal is to helmet he wore in that battle is on have items from every conflict that display as are his medals and other Forks Correctional Thompson, Daryl Campbell and Larry in, clean it up and redo it.” Gunderson are all board members at N.D. citizens have fought in. memorabilia in the main building at Grafton’s Heritage Village. They are Grafton was the home of Company C Heritage Village. Facility By The Borderland Press staff
A New Rockford man with a long history of running from law enforcement is once again in custody after escaping Grand Forks Correctional last week. Kyle Kahelehili Maez-Schaak, 32, was in custody following an incident on May 23 in which he allegedly took Grand Forks police on a high speed chase down Washington Street and through several residential roads.
currently working on a project in the depot building at the village, transforming it into a first class museum display.
of the North Dakota National Guard, one of eight companies in the state that was formed in 1889, shortly after N.D. became a state.
“Prior to this year, it was a disarray of military items spread all over,” Thomp-
Several soldiers from Grafton and northeast North Dakota also fought
“We have a civil war bayonet, and we go all the way up to the Afghanistan war,” Campbell said.
In addition to uniforms, documents, medals and other memorabilia, the museum also has a collection of
For several decades, all of Ringsak’s war-related artifacts were on display at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. When UND decided not to honor just one veteran and one branch of the service, Ringsak’s ef-
A few photos of the collection of military items and relics at Heritage Village. Submitted photos
Earlier in April 2024, Maez-Schaak was one of three people arrested in Fargo following a manhunt after he and two accomplices allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle near an elementary school. Earlier still in December 2023, Maez-Schaak was arrested by Benson County authorities on drug charges. All told, Maez-Schaak had been arrested over 30 times and faces charges in Grand Forks, Benson, Foster, and Cass counties. His latest arrest occurred last weekend in the city of Carrington.
Holmberg now incarcerated
By The Borderland Press staff Former Grand Forks State Senator Ray Holmberg, 80, on Friday afternoon surrendered himself to U.S. Marshals. In August, Holmberg pled guilty to the federal crime of traveling overseas to sexually abuse minors, but due to his age, he was permitted to await his sentencing outside of prison. That changed after Holmberg repeatedly violated his release conditions, including visiting locations without prior approval and using social media platforms. Since being indicted in October 2023, Holmberg had not spent a single day in prison, despite the severity of his crime. After surrendering himself to the Marshals, Holmberg was transferred out of state and is presently being incarcerated in Sherburne County, Minnesota. At the time of writing, a sentencing date has not been announced.
weapons. “Right there is a .45 caliber Tommy Gun,” Gunderson said as he pointed to a display case along one wall. “Over there is also a .45 caliber weapon; it’s called a grease gun, because that’s what it looked like, and over there is a British weapon called a STEN gun.” Gunderson, Campbell and Thompson said they are looking for items for display, no matter what town or what county they may come from. “We’d rather see it displayed than thrown away,” Campbell said. “We’d be happy to get it,” Gunderson added. Another treasure at the military museum is a book containing the names of every North Dakotan who has served in past military conflicts. Elton Ringsak display Many people probably don’t know that N.D.’s Highest Decorated Veteran in WWII hails from northeast N.D. Elton Woodrow Ringsak was born in 1915 in Grafton, N.D. He graduated from UND’s ROTC program in 1937 and served as an officer in the U.S. Army, first in North Africa where he was wounded four times and in Italy where he suffered a traumatic brain injury while commander of the 2nd Battalion at Mount Porchia on Jan. 8, 1944. Ringsak suffered the injury
fects were removed and boxed up. Ringsak’s son, Mick, reached out to find a home for Elton’s things and that is where he came in contact with Campbell. “Maybe we’re happy that happened, because we [Heritage Village] were the recipients of something very special,” Campbell said. The Ringsak memorial is located just inside the main building at Heritage Village located just off of Highway 17 in Grafton. “We have his helmet, which is a big piece of the display,” Thompson said. “We have all of the medals that he won, and then the story and the history behind it, and that’s on display as well.” The display in the main building is not open all the time, but Thompson, Gunderson and Campbell said they are open to showing the memorial at any time. “We’re all just a phone call away; our numbers are on the door,” Thompson said. Heritage Village is also the new headquarters for Grafton’s Post 41 of the American Legion and Auxiliary. Post 41’s annual Veterans Day program will be held at Heritage Village on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11 beginning at 11 a.m.
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Cardinals win Instant Classic game at Killdeer, move on in playoffs L-M plays at Velva-G-D-A at 2pm on Nov. 9 in Class A semifinals By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
The Langdon-Munich Cardinals made the 313-mile drive to play the Killdeer Cowboys in the quarterfinals of the Class A 11-man Football Playoffs on Nov. 2. The Cards battled, had the game won two different times, then had to hang on to win 44-41 in a game that will be remembered as one the biggest wins in program history. The Cardinals are now 9-2 on the season, while Killdeer ended their year at 101. Langdon-Munich now advances to the playoff semifinals and for the right to go the Dakota Bowl for the state championship, which will be held at 9:10am on Nov. 15 at the Fargodome. The Cards went down to Beulah the night before the game in Killdeer to practice and get a little closer so they wouldn't have to make the drive all in one day. A foggy morning led to a very windy afternoon, which would play a factor with field position.
quarter to take a 27-25 lead at halftime with Lee scoring again on a 20yard run in the frame. The third quarter was surprisingly quiet with the only TD scored by the Cardinals on a five-yard pass from Johnson to Tanner McDonald, who had a career day catching the football. Langdon-Munich would score again on a nicely executed pass play from Johnson to Theo Romfo, which gave the Cards an 11-point lead. Killdeer showed no quit, as they scored on an incredible catch and run from Mike Dukart. The Cards looked like they had booked a win again with a dazzling 61-yard run by Johnson to again give them a two possession lead. Again, the Cowboys went right down and scored and held the Cardinals to get
K --Jaxon Reese 9 pass from Kale Hansen (Ayrain O'Hotto kick) LM --Jayden Lee 4 run (Jax Johnson kick) LM --Johnson 3 run (Kick blocked) K --Cooper Bang 9 pass from Hansen (Kick blocked) LM --Lee 4 run (Kick failed) K --Bang 39 pass from Hansen (Kick blocked) LM --Lee 20 run (Pass failed) K --Jack Bohmbach 10 pass from Hansen (O'Hotto kick) LM --Tanner McDonald 5 pass from Johnson (Pass failed) LM --Theo Romfo 7 pass from Johnson (Sam Davis kick) K --Mike Dukart 25 pass from Hansen (Pass failed) LM --Johnson 61 run (Kick blocked) K --Hansen 7 run (Hansen run) Rushing -- LM: Jax Johnson 22-142, Jayden Lee 10-88, Sam Davis 10-26;
Cowboys quarterback Kale Hanson has had a fantastic senior campaign, and he showed it by taking Killdeer right down the field and scoring on the first drive of the game. Langdon-Munich would respond, as Jayden Lee ran in a TD. After a short punt by the Cowboys, Jax Johnson, who was back in the lineup after missing two games with a concussion, scored from three yards out to give the Cards the lead. Each team would score again in a wild 33-point first quarter with Lee getting into the end zone again to give L-M a 19-14 lead. Cardinals star receiver Cody Amble got hurt at the end of the first quarter, suffering an apparent concussion after a hard tackle on a punt return. Langdon-Munich would have to find other ways to move on offense and that they did.
K: Kale Hansen 14-44, Jack Bombach 11-41, Elijah Ramos 2-1 Passing -- LM: Johnson 17-28-2001 2 TDs; K: Hansen 23-43-320-2 5 TD's Receiving -- LM: Tanner McDonald 8-129, Cody Amble 3-43, Theo Romfo 3-23, Jayden Lee 3-5; K: Mike Dukart 7-113, Cooper Bang 9-88, Jaxon Reese 4-75, Bombach 2-15, Grayson
Fettig 1-14, Chase Kling 1-13 Team stats: Rushing -- LM: 256; K: 86 Passing -- LM: 200; K: 320 First downs -- LM: 20; K: 17 Time of possession -- LM: 26:45; K: 21:15 Penalties/yards -- LM: 6/60; K: 8/62 Turnovers -- LM: 3; K: 3
Cody Amble makes a catch close to the goal line, setting up a TD for Jayden Lee. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jayden Lee scores on a 4-yard run with Jax Johnson adding the extra point to tie the score with Killdeer at 7. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Killdeer scored twice in the second
Player of the Game Tanner McDonald scores a TD in the 3rd quarter. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Sam Davis tackles a Killdeer ball carrier, stopping their run. Photo by Larry Stokke. Theo Romfo catches a 7-yard pass from Jax Johnson and an extra point kick from Sam Davis put the Cards up 38-27 over the Cowboys. Photo by Larry Stokke.
the ball back. They had it down to the 10-yard line when McDonald picked off Hansen at the goal line to finally give Langdon-Munich the victory. McDonald had a career high 129 receiving on eight catches to earn player of the game honors, while Johnson had 200 yards passing and 142 yards rushing. Lee finished with 88 yards on the ground. Hansen had 320 yards through the air and five TD passes, while also rushing for 44 yards. Each team had three turnovers.
Cardinal coaches walk off the field after a great win against the Killdeer Cowboys. Photo by Larry Stokke.
LANGDON-MUNICH 44, KILLDEER 41 LM --19 6 6 13 -- 44 K --14 13 0 14 -- 41
Jax Johnson scores on a 3-yard run. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Sam Davis and Jax Johnson team up and tackle Michael Dukart for a turnover in downs. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jake’s Take on Sports straight year It’s been a super fun run in the playoffs so far for the Langdon-Munich Cardinals football team. The Cards topped an exciting win over Oakes in the first round with an even more exciting win at Killdeer in the semifinals. Langdon-Munich won 44-41, which advances the Cards to the semifinals of the Class A 11-man playoffs at Velva-Garrison-Drake-Anamoose on Nov. 9 at 2:00pm. You can hear the game on KNDK 1080 with a pregame show at 1:15. By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Cardinals one game away from the Dakota Bowl for the second
In the 9 -man playoffs, Cavalier had a nice playoff run come to an end at Linton-HMB, losing 30-18. The Tornadoes did not allow a point in the
second half but had some drive-killing turnovers to not quite allow them to get themselves back in the game. Cavalier ends a nice season at 8-3, playing in three playoff games.
Grant Cosley was named both Region 4 Offensive Player of the Year, and Senior Athlete of the Year. Eagles coach Time Hartje has been named Region 4 Coach of the Year.
Region 4 announces All-Star 9-man team All of the teams out of Region 4 in 9-man football have been eliminated from the postseason, so they were allowed to announce the All-Region 4 team. For North Border, making the team were Brody Berg, Kaden Moore, Kade Schafer, Garret Willits and Weston Cosley. David O’Connor and Zeke Symington were honorable mentions.
For Cavalier, making the team were Kayden Rose, who was also named Region 4 Defensive Player of the Year, plus Logan Werner, Tage Holmquist and Ryan Pelletier. Honorable mentions were Breckon Thorpe and Aiden Werner. Finally, from North Prairie on the team were Brett Tastad, Jeffry Rosinski, Layton Olson, Jonathon Mears and Cole Henderson, who was also named Co-Region 4 Defensive Player of the
Year. Congrats to all! Girls Volleyball hits the postseason We will leave you this week by reminding you that regional girls volleyball tournaments begin across North Dakota on Nov. 11 (hats off and thanks to all our vets!) with the Region 4 Tournament at the Devils Lake Sports Center and the Region 2 Tourney at Grafton High School. The winners of each tournament will advance to the State B Tourney to be held at the Fargodome Nov. 21-23. Best of luck to all our area teams! The Vikes are 6-2! Skol, and “See ya!” next week!
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Eagles lose 3-0 to D-V-E in latest match
Addison Lyons sends the ball over a Titan for a point. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jaelyn Forrey sends the ball back over the net for a point against the DVE Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Addison Lyons had a great game against the Titans with one of her kills. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Adrienne Longtin sets the ball to a teammate against the Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jaelyn Johnson slams down a point against DVE in Pembina on Nov 1. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Katelyn Bjornstad with a dig against the Titans. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Volleyball postseason set to begin; Lady Cards top seed in Region 4, Eagles to play-in to Region 2 By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
The regular season for girls’ volleyball in 2024 wound down in the first couple of days of November. The Langdon-Munich Cardinals won at Northern Cass 3-0 on Nov. 1 then defeated North Star in Cando on Nov. 4. The Lady Cards are now the top seed in the upcoming Region 4 Tournament, which will be held Nov. 11-14 at the Devils Lake Sports Center. Langdon-Munich will take a 32-5 record into the postseason and will play at 3:00pm on Nov. 14 versus either Four Winds-Minnewaukan or Dunseith. The North Border Eagles lost a five-set marathon match to Larimore on Nov. 4, losing 3-2. The Eagles will now take a 3-25 record into a play-in game for the Region 2 Tournament, which will be held in Grafton Nov. 11-14. North Border will play at Cavalier on Nov. 8 at 6:00pm with the winner playing the Spoilers at 5:00pm on Nov. 11 in the first round. Here’s a recap of the Cards and Eagles last matches of the regular season: The Eagles played well at Larimore. After losing a hard fought first set to the Polar Bears by four points, they won sets two and three 25-18 and 25-22. They had opportunities to win the match in set four but could not quite get it done, losing 25-22. Larimore then won the decisive fifth set 15-9 to win the match. Kate Bjornstad had 14 kills for North Border, followed by Jaelyn Johnson with 10 and Jacy Fraser with nine. Adrienne Longtin had a great night at setter for the Eagles with 34 assists, and Caylee Berg had a mammoth 37 digs on defense.
LARIMORE 25-19-22-25-15, NORTH BORDER 21-25-25-22-9 Kills -- NB: Kate Bjornstad 14, Jaelyn Johnson 10, Jacy Fraser 9, Addi Lyons 5 Assists -- NB: Adrienne Longtin 34 Aces -- NB: Fraser 2, Johnson 1, Caylee Berg 1 Digs -- NB: Berg 37, Bjornstad 19, Longin 18, Johnson 16, Dannika Bennett 13 Langdon-Munich 3, North Star 0 A nice crowd saw the Lady Cards play at the Bearcats on Nov. 4. Langdon-Munich had their troubles early, committing 14 unforced errors in the first set, before settling down to win 25-22. The comeback win in the first set seemed to spark the Cards; they had no problems from there, rolling to a sweep with 25-9 and 25-11 set wins. Hilary Haaven had a match high 13 kills, while Aubrey Badding had 10. The Lady Cards did really well from the serving line with 17 aces as a team, led by Payton Hall, Kemi Morstad and Haaven with four each plus three by Raeleigh Ratzlaff. LANGDON-MUNICH 25-25-25, NORTH STAR 22-9-11 Kills -- LM: Hilary Haaven 13, Aubrey Badding 10, Meredith Romfo 8; NS: Genevieve Ahlberg 6, Anna Bessonova 5 Assists -- LM: P. Hall 26, Morstad 7 Aces -- LM: P. Hall 4, Haaven 4, Morstad 4, Raeleigh Ratzlaff 3; Blocks -- LM: Romfo 4, Badding 2; NS: Bessonova 1 Digs -- LM: Romfo 13, Morstad 9, Haaven 9, P. Hall 8, Badding 5 Larimore 3, North Border 2
Emma Hall serves up an ace in the Cards three-set win over the Bearcats. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Player of the Game Payton Hall had 26 assists in the Cards’ win over North Star. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Kemi Morstad with a pass to the front row against the Bearcats. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Aubrey Badding had 10 kills in the win over North Star. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Hilary Haaven digs the ball from the back row in the Card's win over the Bearcats. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Avery Lorenz stuff blocks Bearcat Mattea Wanzek in Cando on Nov. 4. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Parents Lead supports families during National Bullying Prevention Month BISMARCK, N.D. - October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and educating communities on preventing bullying. Parents Lead, a North Dakota program administered by Health and Human Services (HHS), offers help to parents, caregivers and professionals to recognize and address bullying effectively. Parents Lead provides tools, resources, and strategies that empower families to foster open, positive conversations about bullying, equipping children to stand up for themselves and others. "By promoting kindness and inclusion, parents can help their children prevent bullying behaviors and build
communities where bullying simply doesn’t belong," said Sara Kapp, administrator of Parents Lead. Parents play a critical role in preventing bullying and supporting children who may be impacted by it. Some steps parents can take include: Talk openly about bullying: Discuss what bullying is and the importance of kindness and standing up for others. Recognize the signs: Watch for changes in behavior, such as unexplained injuries, avoiding social situations, or declines in school performance. Encourage positive activities: Involve children in activities that build confidence and help them make
friends. Teach safe responses: Help children practice calm, assertive ways to respond to bullying and seek help from trusted adults. Address cyberbullying: Teach children about online safety, including privacy settings and reporting harmful behavior. Model kindness: Demonstrate to your children how to treat others with respect and empathy. Parents Lead offers a wide range of free resources to help families create supportive home environments and prevent bullying. On parentslead.org, families can find: •Conversation starters to help parents talk to their children about bullying •Warning signs that may indicate a child is experiencing bullying •Tips for responding to cyberbullying and protecting kids online •Guidance for professionals working with children and families on recognizing and addressing behavioral concerns Parents Lead is committed to empowering parents and caregivers with the tools they need to promote healthy development and prevent bullying. For more information, visit parentslead.org or follow Parents Lead on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
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SECTION 00100 | ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CAVALIER COUNTY HIGHWAY 17 CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Sealed bids will be received by the Cavalier County, at the office of the Cavalier County Auditor, 903 3rd, St., Langdon, ND 58249, until 10:00 AM CT, December 2nd, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of materials, labor, equipment and skill required for the construction of Milling and Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay on Cavalier County Highway 17 and incidental items in and for said Cavalier County, as is more fully described and set forth in the plans and specifications therefore, which are now on file in the office of the Cavalier County Auditor. Bids shall be upon cash payment on the following estimated quantities and types of work: CONTRACT BOND, 1 L SUM; COMMON EXCAVATION - SUBCUT, 1,345 CY; AGGREGATE BASE COURSE CL 5, 2,222 TON; TACK COAT, 22,723 GAL; FOG SEAL, 7,102 GAL; MILLING PAVEMENT SURFACE, 131,514 SY; RAP-SUPERPAVE FAA 43, 26,250 TON; FIBER HMA ADDITIVE, 3,445 LBS; CORED SAMPLE, 284 EA; PG 58S-28 ASPHALT CEMENT, 1,444 TON; MOBILIZATION, 1 L SUM; FLAGGING, 448 MHR; TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS, 2,848 UNIT; TUBULAR MARKERS, 300 EA; PILOT CAR, 224 HR; BITUMINOUS LABORATORY, 1 EA; CONTRACTOR'S LABORATORY, 1 EA; GEOSYNTHETIC MATERIAL TYPE G,
PROPERTY FOR SALE Walsh County, City of Adams Parcel ID #48000014425010 Legal Description: U204 75’X60’ in NW1/4NW1/4, Section 13, T157N R58W, .103 acres 75’ x 60’ Lot, with 35’ x 25’ Insulated Shop. 902 Main Street, Adams, North Dakota Utilities: Ottertail Power, Polar Communications and Adams City Sewer. Water service would be available at the owner’s expense. Two propane furnaces. Bids may be delivered to: Northeast Regional Water District *ADAMS BID* 13532 Hwy 5 Cavalier, ND 58220
4,035 SY; SHORT TERM 4IN LINETYPE NR, 20,040 LF; PVMT MK PAINTED 4IN LINE, 38,114 LF. The contract documents are on file and may be examined at the following: Cavalier County Highway Department KLJ Engineering, LLC 901 3rd St. 864 W 12th St. Langdon, North Dakota 58249 Grafton, ND 58237 Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.kljeng. com “Projects for Bid” or www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $25 by inputting Quest project # 9395174 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN at (952) 2331632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a non-refundable price of $82 per set at KLJ, 864 W. 12th Street, Grafton, ND 58237. Please contact us at 701-352-1555 if you have any questions. All bids are to be submitted on the basis of cash payment for the work and materials, and each bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing the contractor’s license and bid security. The bid security must be in a sum equal to five per cent (5%)
All bidders must be licensed for the full amount of the bid as required by Section 43-07-07 and 43-07-12 of the North Dakota Century Code.
The work on the improvement will be completed by September 27th, 2025.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish Contract Performance and Payment Bonds in the full amount of the contract. Contracts shall be awarded on the basis of the low bid submitted by a responsible and responsive bidder for the aggregate sum of all bid items. A single contract will be awarded for the work. All bids will be contained in a sealed envelope, as above provided; plainly marked showing that such envelope
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
In the Matter of the Estate of Robert S. Sorbye, Deceased.
In the Matter of the Estate of Kenneth Anderson, Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred, except that the claim of any creditor to whom said personal representative mail a copy of this notice shall not be barred until three (3) months after the date of such mailing. Claims must either be presented to Constance Bowles at 421 15th Ave, Langdon, ND 58249, as personal representative of the estate, or filed with the Court.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate: Miles Anderson, whose address is 10775 Hwy 5, Langdon ND 58249, or filed with the Court.
Dated this 29th day of October, 2024.
Sealed Bids Accepted: From November 12, 2024, to December 2, 2024. Winning bid to be selected: Tuesday, December 3rd at 10:00a.m.
Dustin J. Slaamod (ND #09110) FLEMING, DuBOIS & FLEMING, PLLP Attorneys at Law PO Box 633 Cavalier, ND 59220 Attorney for the Personal Representative
For questions contact: Jeremy 701-265-8503
contains a bid for the above project. In addition, the bidder shall place upon the exterior of such envelope the following information:
Notice to Creditors Notice to Creditors
Open House Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: 902 Main St., Adams, ND 58210
NRWD reserves the right to reject any and all offers determined to be insufficient.
of the full amount of the bid and must be in the form of a bidder’s bond. A bidder’s bond must be executed by the bidder as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, conditioned that if the principal's bid be accepted and the contract awarded to the principal, the principal, within ten (10) days after notice of award, will execute and effect a contract in accordance with the terms of his bid and the bid bond as required by the laws of the State of North Dakota and the regulations and determinations of the governing body. If a successful bidder does not execute a contract within ten (10) days allowed, the bidder’s bond must be forfeited to the governing body and the project awarded to the next lowest responsible bidder.
Constance Bowles Personal Representative 421 15th Ave Langdon, ND 58249
First Publication of the 8th day of November 2024
Dated this 25th day of October 2024. Miles Anderson 10775 Hwy 5 Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First Publication on the 1st day of November 2024.
1. The work covered by the bidder 2. The name of the bidder 3. Separate envelope containing bid bond and a copy of North Dakota Contractor's License or certificate of renewal. 4. Acknowledgement of the Addenda. No Bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to Bond and licenses and any deficient Bid submitted will be resealed and returned to the Bidder immediately.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, to hold all bids for a period not to exceed 30 days from the
date of opening bids, and to accept the bid deemed most favorable to the interest of the Owner. Should the Contractor fail to complete the work within the time required herein or within such extra time as may have been granted by formal extensions of time approved by the Owner, there will be deducted from any amount due the Contractor the sum of $1,600 per day and every day that the completion of the work is delayed. The Contractor and his surety will be liable for any excess. Such payment will be as and for liquidated damages. Dated this 4th day of November 2024 CAVALIER COUNTY LANGDON, NORTH DAKOTA s/Lisa Gellner County Auditor Published November 8th, November 15th, and November 22nd, 2024
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Unofficial Election Results - Pembina County PartyName PartyCode
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Republican REP President & Vice-President of the United States Trump and Vance 2336 75.53% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM President & Vice-President of the United States Harris and Walz 701 22.66% No Libertarian LIB President & Vice-President of the United States Oliver and Maat 32 1.03% No Nonpartisan NON President & Vice-President of the United States write-in 24 0.78% No Republican REP United States Senator Kevin Cramer 2250 72.86% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM United States Senator Katrina Christiansen 835 27.04% No Nonpartisan NON United States Senator write-in 3 0.10% No Republican REP Representative in Congress Julie Fedorchak 2358 77.18% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM Representative in Congress Trygve Hammer 690 22.59% No Nonpartisan NON Representative in Congress write-in 7 0.23% No Republican REP Governor and Lt. Governor Kelly Armstrong and Michelle Strinden 2370 77.20% Yes Democratic-NPL DEM Governor and Lt. Governor Merrill Piepkorn and Patrick Hart 608 19.80% No independent nominationIND Governor and Lt. Governor Michael (Coach) Coachman and Lydia Gessele89 2.90% No Nonpartisan NON Governor and Lt. Governor write-in 3 0.10% No Republican REP State Auditor Joshua C Gallion 2289 76.35% Yes Democratic- NPL DEM State Auditor Timothy C Lamb 707 23.58% No Nonpartisan NON State Auditor write-in 2 0.07% No Republican REP State Treasurer Thomas Beadle 2671 99.11% Yes Nonpartisan NON State Treasurer write-in 24 0.89% No Republican REP Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread 2648 99.14% Yes Nonpartisan NON Insurance Commissioner write-in 23 0.86% No Republican REP Public Service Commissioner Randy Christmann 2287 77.58% Yes Democratic -NPL DEM Public Service Commissioner Tracey L Wilkie 658 22.32% No Nonpartisan NON Public Service Commissioner write-in 3 0.10% No Nonpartisan NON Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler 1606 56.95% Yes Nonpartisan NON Superintendent of Public Instruction Jason Heitkamp 1197 42.45% No Nonpartisan NON Superintendent of Public Instruction write-in 17 0.60% No Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 2 Northeast Michael Hurly 2528 99.37% Yes Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 2 Northeast write-in 16 0.63% No Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 5 Unexpired 4-Year Term Northeast Kari M Agotness 2547 98.80% Yes Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 5 Unexpired 4-Year Term Northeast write-in 31 1.20% No Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 6 Northeast Barbara L Whelan 2535 98.22% Yes Nonpartisan NON Judge of the District Court No. 6 Northeast write-in 46 1.78% No Nonpartisan NON County Commissioner By District Pembina - District 2 Patrick Hardy 517 83.52% Yes Nonpartisan NON County Commissioner By District Pembina - District 2 Kelly Gratton 96 15.51% No Nonpartisan NON County Commissioner By District Pembina - District 2 write-in 6 0.97% No Nonpartisan NON County Commissioner By District Pembina - District 4 Scot Becker 445 70.41% Yes Nonpartisan NON County Commissioner By District Pembina - District 4 Jeffrey Stevenson 175 27.69% No Nonpartisan NON County Commissioner By District Pembina - District 4 write-in 1 2 1.90% No Nonpartisan NON Supervisor, Soil Conservation District Pembina County Soil Conservation District write-in 345 100.00% No Related to terminology describing public institutions Yes 2505 83.42% Yes Related to terminology describing public institutions No 498 16.58% No Related to constitutional amendments Yes 1305 44.18% No Related to constitutional amendments No 1649 55.82% Yes Related to spending and transfers from the legacy fund Yes 1321 45.61% Yes Related to spending and transfers from the legacy fund No 1575 54.39% No Related to prohibiting all political subdivisions from levying any tax on real property except for bonded indebtedness until paid Yes 890 29.57% No Related to prohibiting all political subdivisions from levying any tax on real property except for bonded indebtedness until paid No 2120 70.43% Yes Related to the legalization of cannabis and related regulation. Yes 1155 37.82% No Related to the legalization of cannabis and related regulation. No 1899 62.18% Yes PCHS EXCESS LEVY VOTE 34 - Pembina Yes 1063 35.66% No PCHS EXCESS LEVY VOTE 34 - Pembina No 1918 64.34% Yes
Cont’d. From Page A1 Heated debate over school consolidation ICS and the school boards hosted the renovations in the planning process meeting in order to discuss proposed for this school, leading to speculation changes to two of the three schools, from residents that it would be closing excluding Crystal. down.
Cont’d. From Page A1 Pembina County official selected for Excellence in County Government Award
The meeting began with an overview from superintendent Kierstin Hunt, who explained the rationale behind the proposed changes.
The Dedicated Partner Award recognizes individuals or organizations outside of county government who have contributed to the good of counties. Bjorn Johnson has been a key advocate for the counties' Next Generation 9-1-1 Program for over a decade. During his nine years at CenturyLink/ Lumen, he worked tirelessly to align his company’s efforts with the program's goals, ensuring its needs were met. Since joining Carrier Access in
“Ultimately, our choice to move forward with the choice to design additions on the Hoople and Edinburg buildings came through educational adequacy results as well as the information gleaned from staff input surveys, conversations and community input surveys,” Hunt stated. The proposed plans for Hoople and Edinburg Schools include significant renovations and additions, such as secure entrances, ADA-compliant facilities, and expanded spaces for staff and students. Specific details include a new gymnasium at Edinburg, ADA-compliant locker rooms, and expanded office spaces. The goal, they said, was to bring the elementary buildings together in order to provide safer, more secure entrances; better accessibility; and improved spaces. However, concerns were raised about the impact on Crystal, a smaller community, and the potential cost-effectiveness of keeping existing buildings. While the board presented a proposal to expand and renovate the Edinburg and Hoople Schools, the Crystal community voiced strong opposition, arguing that their school was being unfairly left out of the plans. ICS had no
Although it was not clearly stated in the meeting, many suspected the consolidation leading up to the meeting, due to ICS not including the school in their plans. The meeting’s attendees were quick to voice their concerns, as well as questions. Hunt said they are, “heavily in the planning process,” right now, and that this is a time of uncertainty. “We want a plan that we are comfortable with presenting to the public,” Hunt stated. After the final plan is presented, the public will have an opportunity to vote in support or not in support of the proposed plan. If the schools consolidate, Crystal School will close its doors. If they do not consolidate, the school will remain open. “It’s difficult. We always go back to what we know is right, what we know is best for our students, for our staff and the longevity of our district, and we know that that isn’t going to make every community happy, and so tonight was just another affirmation of that,” she stated. Hunt included that she felt the school was in a “difficult position.” “Are we here to do what’s in the best interest of students as a school district? What’s in the best interest of staff, of employers, and ultimately, responsible stewards of the taxpayer dollar by ensuring longevity of a district?” Hunt concluded.
just building bridges and roads but building up the people around him.
early 2022, Bjorn has continued to serve as a vital liaison between the counties and Lumen, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance the state’s 9-1-1 system. His unwavering dedication and trusted partnership have been instrumental in making North Dakota’s 9-1-1 system one of the most advanced in the nation. Mr. Johnson’s award was presented with the help of representatives of the ND School for the Deaf, emphasizing the value of his accomplishments for the deaf and hard of hearing communities.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Territorial Capitol November 7, 2024 – In November of 1883, the new capitol building was beginning to tower heavenward. Under the watchful eye of Superintendent John Wright, the brick face and the stone columns were being completed through the second floor. The dome and outer wall were approaching the third floor, and it was promised by Mr. Wright that the building would be enclosed by winter. The fact that the Capitol had even gotten to this level of construction was amazing. The bill to move the capital from Yankton was passed in the spring. Then the Capital Commission, a group of nine men, traveled around the territory visiting and assessing the various locations that aspired for the distinction. On June 2, 1883 they announced their decision to make Bismarck the new territorial capital. Tempers flared and the southern faction of the territory threatened to bring the choice up to a vote of the people. But the people of Bismarck and of the northern half of the territory moved quickly, and it became evident that the capital was in Bismarck to stay. The new building had an architectural mixture of Romanesque and Classical Revival and contained a large dome in the center. Although the work went quickly, construction was labor intensive in the 1880s and occasionally accidents occurred. On this date in 1883, six construction workers were lucky to be alive. At 9:00 the preceding morning, the six men stepped upon the elevator on the third floor. The elevator was filled with wheelbarrows, hods for the mortar, bricks and timbers. Suddenly a clamp holding the elevator loosened and the six men shot down the elevator, riding it a distance of fifty feet before crashing to the bottom of the shaft. Although it was first thought that William Buxton and Daniel O’Neil were killed, the two workers survived their internal injuries and concussions. The other four men fared better, although Andrew Johnson had his right arm nearly severed. Work progressed, and the building was completed in time for the 1885 Session. It remained North Dakota’s Capitol Building until it was destroyed by fire on December 28, 1930. Its style graced the prairie sky for almost four decades. With its impressive size and its location on a hill overlooking the Missouri River Valley, it led a Bismarck Tribune reporter to state that a visitor could “gaze upon more Dakota soil in a minute than they can see by travel in a month.” One can imagine what he would say now gazing down from the current Capitol, the “Skyscraper on the Prairie.” 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.
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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: This letter is being written at 8 a.m. on Election Day, so putting polls and pundits aside, the outcome of the election is now in the hands of the voters of America, All of them!
All of us students at Devils Lake and many area schools were dismissed so we could attend and 'see the President'. He was a Democrat, but that didn't matter, he was the President of the USA, our country!
My first recollection of a Presidential Campaign was 1952 when 'Ike' was elected over Adlai Stevenson. President Truman gave a 'whistle stop' speech in Devils Lake off the backend of the Presidential train that fall.
Over the years since then the campaigns have become more complex and vitriol for a variety of reasons and there is plenty of blame to go around including politicians, media, pollsters, social media, etc.
We need to remember, no matter the outcome today, that American voters have elected a new President to lead our country for the next four years. If we wish our country to continue to prosper and survive, each of us, no matter what our political persuasion, need to accept the will of the majority and support OUR President. Mike Connor Devils Lake, ND
From The Borderland News Center Former Langdon resident arrested in Williston Former Langdon resident Travis Lee Lindenberg, 40, has been arrested in Williston and charged with a dozen counts of child porn possession. Investigations into Lindenberg began back in September; his arrest occurred on Oct. 24. He is presently being held on $1-million cash surety bond with his preliminary hearing scheduled for November 20. Mostad announces numbers for haunted house fundraiser It has been announced by organizers for the Maxum Mostad Haunted House that last weekend’s two-day fright fest raised $15,750 through donations alone. The money will be used towards funding Frost Fire Park. The organizers wish to thank everyone who came out and took part in the event. NDGAF studying chronic wasting disease The N.D. Game and Fish Department is asking hunters in the NE corner of the state to assist in the department’s study of chronic wasting disease in deer populations. Samples are being asked for any adult or yearling deer collected in units 2E, 2D, and 2C. Heads can be dropped off at collection sites listed on the GAF’s website or at any GAF district office. Grow, Give, Gain The Great Plains Food Bank has announced it is beginning a new program called Grow, Give, and Gain. The program aims to give farmers and ranchers a venue to support hunger efforts, all the while reducing their own taxes. The Grand Forks Police Department presently assists 185 different locations throughout N.D. and Clay County, Minnesota. N.D joins other states in filing amicus brief N.D. has joined 24 other states in filing an amicus brief supporting an appeal
or a circuit court decision which would allow private citizens to sue people for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act. The states argue allowing this would allow groups to weaponize lawsuits, as well as undermines a state’s authority over its water resources. Click it or Ticket From now until Dec. 12, law enforcement agencies across the state will be taking part of the latest “Click it or Ticket” campaign and ramping up patrols to look for anyone not properly buckled up, including passengers. Grand Forks International awarded $1 million The US Department of Transportation has announced that the Grand Forks International Airport has been named the recipient of $1 million through the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The money will be used towards multiple facets such as start-up costs and marketing plans for the airport. State involved in large scale settlement N.D. Attorney General Drew Wrigley on Thursday announced N.D. will be involved in a large-scale settlement project involving Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex. The settlement could see up to $49 million returned to customers. The customers in question are those who bought generic prescription drugs through the companies between 2010 to 2018. EnergyEfficiencyCommunity Block Grant Program The N.D. Department of Commerce has announced it is now accepting applications for its EnergyEfficiencyCommunity Block Grant Program. As the name implies, the project aims to finance energy-efficiency projects such as updating heating and cooling systems and updating outdoor lights with more efficient LED lighting. Applications must be submitted by January 1.
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BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) launched two new tools this month to support North Dakotans in achieving their health and well-being goals: the Immunization Locator and the Respiratory Illness Dashboards. The new Immunization Locator tool can be used to find out where different immunizations are available. North Dakotans can select one or multiple immunizations and look at a specific area in the state to find both immunization providers and immunizations available near them. North Dakotans can also keep up to date on the impact of respiratory illnesses in the state. The new Respiratory Illness Dashboard combines data for flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 in North Dakota. Data includes current case numbers, total season case numbers, hospitalizations and case numbers by county, age and gender. With the help of these new tools, HHS aims to empower North Dakotans to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. This initiative supports a key HHS strategic priority to support the advancement of strong, stable, healthy families and communities. Individuals are encouraged to talk to a trusted health care provider about which immunizations are right for them. More information and immunization schedules can be found at hhs. nd.gov/immunizations.