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Volume 3, Number 41
Linguist visits Mountain, N.D. for Icelandic studies the Icelandic Communities Association As part of the mission of the Icelandic Communities Association (ICA) to preserve and promote Icelandic heritage, ICA members were happy to welcome Kristín Jóhannsdóttir Ph.D., and her husband, Hörður Gunnarson, to the Mountain area for a few days in October.
News: Awards Gala hosted for Pembina County 4-H, Pg. A2
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special part of their visit was a chance for sharing meals and socializing with many local Icelanders, including a
grand evening gathering at the home of George and Sandy (Matthiasson) Wright.
Kristín is a professor of linguistics at Háskólinn á Akureyri and on sabbatical to study Icelandic language use in Western Icelanders and its change during the years since the Icelandic communities were first settled. Kristín and Hörður met with several local community members of Icelandic descent at the Mountain Community Center to interview throughout their visit. While here, they were able to tour many heritage sites, including several local Icelandic churches, the Stephan G Stephanson site, Thingvalla Memorial site, and more. Before leaving, they also stopped at the Icelandic State Park and Pembina County Historical Society Museum. A
June Bjornson being interviewed by Hörður Gunnarson.
A welcoming event was held at the 10th Hole Gardar Country Club. Photographed (L- R) Robert Olgeirson, Leslie Geir, Curtis Olafson, John H. Johnson, Kristín Jóhannsdóttir, Hörður Gunnarson, Kathy Thorlakson, Susan Sigurdson Powers, Judy Geir, Richard Geir and Sandy Wright
Lifestyle: It’s time to give the gourds some love, too, Pg. A7
Kristín Jóhannsdótiir Interviewing Russell Hannesson at Mountain Community Center.
Views from the Borderland: Langdon High School and Elementary music students attend festival, Pg. B8
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Kristín Jóhannsdottir and Hórður Gunnarson learning about the Icelandic book collection from museum director Zelda Hartje at Pembina County Historical Society Museum.
Hörður Gunnarson and Kristín Jóhannsdottír visiting Hallson Lutheran Church at Icelandic State Park.
Langdon Nodak Insurance to host gathering at new location After spending over three months in "They were all amazed," he recalled. As Berg prepares to return home to
LPH celebrates discharge of longest swing bed patient By Rebecca Davis
the swing bed unit at Langdon Prairie Health, Allen Berg is finally returning home.
"I've always had to do things on my own, and I just adapted and overcame."
Berg, 63, was involved in a serious motorcycle accident on July 9, 2024, that left him with multiple severe injuries, including a shattered right ankle and leg broken in 22 places.
From the accident scene, Berg was
his dogs, wife, and the community he's been a part of for decades, he's looking forward to getting back on his motorcycle.
Just two weeks ago, doctors were able to remove the pins that had been holding his hips together. The very next day, Berg stood up and walked to the bathroom and back, stunning the hospital staff.
There’s a new representative at Nodak Insurance in Langdon, and he’s announced a “Grand Re-Opening” in the company’s new space to be held soon. Ryan Beattie, an agent with Nodak in Langdon, relocated recently with his family to the Pembina Gorge area in May to be closer to family, explaining his brother-in-law is a local, Kyle Gagner, whose wife is a sister of Beattie. Kyle Gagner has run the Cavalier branch of Nodak Insurance while pursuing many other ventures, such as a marathon benefit named ‘Levi's Hope,’ which he created for his son, Levi, who has muscular dystrophy.
"At first, they didn't think I was going to be able to walk again," Berg said. "But I'm a fighter, and I was determined to get back on my feet." Through intensive physical therapy and his unwavering faith, Berg has made remarkable progress in his recovery.
By Jess Tull
Allen Berg before the accident.
transported to Park River, and due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to Altru in Grand Forks which was better suited to care for him. Despite the obstacles, Berg is grateful for the care he's received. He credits his faith in God and sheer determination as the driving forces behind his remarkable progress.
Allen Berg walking during physical therapy at LPH.
"I'm absolutely getting back on the bike. You don't give up. I'll be at the Cavalier Motorcycle Ride In next year, for sure." Although Berg’s Harley was totaled in the accident, he has a new one waiting for him when he gets home.
"As he gets older, the care for him gets more difficult as he grows, and my wife has helped with respite care since he was born. So we decided as a family to uproot and be closer to family," said Beattie. Beattie worked in various leadership roles before relocating, such as working with the fire department and ambulance and with companies such as Ducks Unlimited. He believes in the positive impact working with his community has.
"I like to be active in the communit; it's vitally important to me" Beattie said. The team working in the Langdon office will now consist of LeeAnn Charon along with Beattie. By partnering with the Cavalier branch, the Langdon office will now have more resources at its fingertips, according to Beattie. "LeeAnn is a great resource, but then we will have the ladies in Cavalier to help out, so it just brings together a larger source of resources," he said. The Nodak Insurance office in Langdon also relocated recently across the hallway. "We expanded our workspace by three fold, so it's nice,” said Beattie. The Langdon Nodak Team has been busy planning a grand reopening of their new space set for October 23rd from 1pm until 3pm to showcase not only the office but the new team member. "On the 23rd, we will be having an open house. We are going to have some doughnuts and coffee, just a laid back thing. We would love to be able to see everybody," Beattie said.
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Pembina County 4-H hosts Awards Gala The Pembina County 4-H Awards Gala was held on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, recognizing 4-H youth and volunteer leaders for their accomplishments in the past year. The 4-H Awards Gala kicked off Pembina County’s celebration of National 4-H Week and acknowledged 4-H members and leaders for their work within project areas, record books, years of membership and service, award trips, and Outstanding 4-H Club awards. The following award winners were announced during the event:
OUTSTANDING 4-H CLUBS:
TOP STATIC CLUB – Crystal Clovers (99.49%); Runners Up Static Club – Mountain Movers (99.40%) and Cart Creek Clovers (98.66%). The Crystal Clovers are led by Carrie Sott and Elisa Ratliff. TOP LIVESTOCK CLUB: Little North (98.42%); Runners Up Livestock Club – Tongue River Braves (97.73%) and Northern Explorers (93.47%). Little North is led by Tiffany Robinson and Amanda Buchweitz. EXTENSION YOUTH CONFERENCE: Audrey Emerson, Tri-Border Trailblazers; Caroline Stegman, Crystal Clovers; and Naomi Stegman, Crystal Clovers ND 4-H CAMP: Adlee Hay, Crystal Clovers; Kenzie Jacobson, Cart Creek Clovers; Nathan Stegman, Crystal Clovers; and Paul Gilbertson, Tongue River Braves DEB HUNT MEMORIAL AWARD: Malory Kemp, Helping Hands
TOP NOTCH 4-H’ERS: Receiving Top Notch status and years reached include: Audrey Emerson (1); Chloe Hunter (1); Oscar Hunter (1); Levi Norrell (1); Stella Norrell (1); Wyatt Ramirez (1); Lainy Shane (1); Pyper Shane (1); Nathan Stegman (1); Naomi Stegman (1); Adlee Hay (2); Spencer Berg (2); Amelia Ratliff (2); Aubrey Ratliff (2); Caroline Stegman (2); and Malory Kemp (8). PEMBINA COUNTY FAIR STATIC AWARDS: Animal Science Sr – Caroline Stegman Animal Sciences Jr – Amelia Ratliff Bread Sr – Caroline Stegman Bread Jr – Mallory Latozke Ceramics – Caroline Stegman Civic Engagement– Chaz Halverson Creative Horticulture Sr – Caroline Stegman Creative Horticulture Jr – Mallory Latozke Drawing & Painting Sr – Emersen Helgoe Drawing & Painting Jr – Aiden Lawonn Environmental Education – Preston Emerson Fiber Arts – Nora Crosby Floral Arranging – Aubrey Steele Food Preservation – Aubrey Ratliff Food & Nutrition Sr – Preston Emerson Food & Nutrition Jr – Mallory Latozke Food Review – Graesen Helgoe Horticulture Sr – Anja Schluchter Horticulture Jr – Amelia Ratliff Livestock Interview Sr – Graesen Helgoe Livestock Interview Jr – Nora Ramsay Photography Sr – Christine O’Toole Photography Jr – Sadie Kennedy Pie Sr – Emersen Helgoe Pie Jr – Kiera Seng Plant Sciences/Agronomy – Sadie Kennedy Science/Engineering/Technology Sr –
Malory Kemp; Visual Arts Originality – Amelia Seng; Visual Arts Sr – Madilyn Gauthier; Visual Arts Jr – Cain Furstenau; Wood Arts Sr – Caroline Stegman; Wood Arts Jr – Aurora Vernon; Woodworking Jr – Adlee Hay; Blue Ribbon Sr – Christine O’Toole; Blue Ribbon Jr – Aubrey Ratliff
PEMBINA COUNTY FAIR LIVESTOCK AWARDS: Overall Showman Sr – Gracee Thorlakson Overall Showman Jr – Chyane LeTexier Market Steer – Nora Ramsay Heifer – Peyton Samuelson Market Heifer – Olive Moore Cow/Calf Pair – Wyatt Larson Heritage Cattle – Isla Emerson Beef Showmanship Sr – Colbie Furstenau Beef Showmanship Jr – Johnny Robinson Beef Herdsman Award – Furstenau Family Overall Dairy Cow – Cora Buchweitz Dairy Cow Showmanship Jr – Cora Buchweitz
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– Maggie Iverson Dairy Goat Showmanship Jr – Cora Buchweitz Goat Herdsman Award – Cora Buchweitz Overall Sheep – Colbie Furstenau Sheep Showmanship Sr – Colbie Furstenau Sheep Showmanship Jr – Cain Furstenau Sheep Herdsman Award – Furstenau Family Overall Poultry – Maggie Iverson Poultry Showmanship Sr – Maggie Iverson Poultry Showmanship Jr – Emmett Steele Overall Rabbit – Madalynn Steele Rabbit Showmanship Sr – Madalynn Steele Rabbit Showmanship Jr – Aubrey Steele Overall Horseman Sr – Carmyn LeTexier Overall Horseman Intermediate – Chyane LeTexier Overall Horseman Jr – Peyton Samuelson Horse Herdsman Award
Adlee Hay, Junior Plant Science – Anja Schluchter, Senior; Mallory Latozke, Junior Personal Development – Malory Kemp, Senior Science, Technology, Engineering & Math – Malory Kemp, Senior; Chaz Halverson, Junior To make 4-H successful numerous volunteers, leaders and family members are involved in forming relationships, building confidence and lending their advice to help the youth become resilient and thrive. 4-H LEADERS RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP: Milestone Years: 1st Year/Bronze Award: Donna Hunter, Mountain Movers; Shana Norrell, Mountain Movers 15th Year/Pearl Award: LuAnn Kemp, Helping Hands Other 4-H leaders include Elisa Ratliff, Casey Krieg, Amanda Buchweitz, Annie Kelly, Tiffany Robinson, Becky Hornung, Chelsey Zaharia, Tanya Wieler, Kristina Halverson, Mark Halverson, DesaRae Zaharia, Chris Helgoe, Angie LeTexier, Justin LeTexier, Carrie Sott, and Sherry O’Toole. Combined, there is 142 years of experience with these 4-H volunteers. Shooting Sports volunteers who work within the archery discipline are Mark Halverson, Andrew Hay, Chris Helgoe, Kari Helgoe, Andrew Horsley, Darrin Longtin, Jeff Moe, Shana Norrell, and Kevin Sharp. Also recognized at the awards ceremony were the ‘2024 Pembina County Friend of 4-H,’ Kristina Halverson, Walhalla; and the 4-H Alumni, Megan (Nordstrom) Breckheimer, Cavalier.
Top Static Club – Crystal Clovers. Back (L-R) Anja Schluchter, Mia Seng, Aubrey Ratliff, Caroline Stegman, Naomi Stegman; middle: Wyatt Ramirez, Ruby Morrison, Adle4e Hay, Pyper Shane, Amelia Ratliff, Kiera Seng; front: Caleb Bailey, Nathan Stegman, Brooklyn Bailey, Elena Stegman, Ava Morrison, Olive Truver, Brinxlee Hay, Kinsey Mertz, Sadie Kennedy, Lainy Shane, Grace Seng, Elisa Ratliff.
Halverson re-established the 4-H program in the Walhalla area when she jumpstarted the Northern Explorers 4-H Club eight years ago. Kristina has been involved in all levels
Back (L-R) Aubrey Ratliff, Christine O’Toole, Anja Schluchter, Caroline Stegman, Cain Furstenau, Emersen Helgoe, Chaz Halverson, Mia Seng; front: Adlee Hay, Mallory Latozke, Aiden Lawonn, Sadie Kennedy, Amelia Ratliff, and Kiera Seng. Kristina Halverson was honored as the 2024 Pembina County Friend of 4-H. Back (L-R) Spencer Berg, Gracee Thorlakson, Nora Ramsay, Wyatt Larson, Cain Furstenau, Colbie Furstenau; Front: Olive Moore, Peyton Samuelson, Weston Vaughn, and Cole Furstenau.
Back(L-R) Anja Schluchter, Naomi Stegman, Aubrey Ratliff, Caroline Stegman, Christine O’Toole, Chaz Halverson; front: Amelia Ratliff, Adlee Hay, Levi Norrell, Oscar Hunter, and Mallory Latozke.
Market Hog – Spencer Berg Breeding Swine – Spencer Berg Swine Showmanship Sr – Graesen Helgoe Swine Showmanship Jr – Spencer Berg Wade Puppe Memorial Swine Award – Spencer Berg Swine Herdsman Award – Larson/Vaughn Family Overall Meat Goat – Gabriel LeTexier Meat Goat Showmanship Sr – Carmyn LeTexier Meat Goat Showmanship Jr – Chyane LeTexier Overall Dairy Goat – Cora Buchweitz Dairy Goat Showmanship Sr
Top Livestock Club – Little North (L-R) Bailey Samuelson, Gracee Thorlakson, and Peyton Samuelson.
– Joshua Zaharia PROJECT AWARDS: Animal Science – Graesen Helgoe, Senior; Cora Buchweitz, Junior Civic Engagement– Oscar Hunter, Junior Communication & Expressive Arts – Christine O’Toole, Senior; Aubrey Ratliff, Junior Environmental Education – Preston Emerson, Senior; Amelia Ratliff, Junior Family & Consumer Sciences –Naomi Stegman, Junior Foods & Nutrition – Caroline Stegman, Senior; Levi Norrell, Junior Healthy Living – Caylee Berg, Senior;
of the Pembina County 4-H program including instructing at 4-H Project Day, helping run the 4-H fundraisers, extensive community service work, volunteering to help with numerous county 4-H contests and being a strong advocate for 4-H in general. Kristina also serves on the Pembina County Fair Board where she promotes and advocates for the benefit of the 4-H youth. Her club has received grants to help make improvements to the livestock building including shelving above the swine pens and to plant trees in Oakwood Park in Walhalla. During any fair you can find Kristina literally wading into whatever needs to be accomplished, fixed, worked on or done! She is tirelessly excited about youth in Pembina County and will do next to anything to bring them new learning experiences. Also recognized was the 2024 4-H Alumni, Breckheimer, for giving back to the 4-H program as a Pembina County fair judge and has offered her expertise in photography as an instructor for 4-H project day and offering photoshop experiences and workshops with youth. Megan has taken her love of taking pictures and added her entrepreneurial spirit to the project area and runs her own business, Dragon Rose Photography. She has also supported the 4-H program through recruitment efforts and volunteering within the ranks whenever asked and wherever she can.
Agriculture
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Prevent a disaster by boosting safety habits around farm trucks NDSU Extension any speed. Ditch distractions. Don’t multitask. Make driving your singular focus. Eating, drinking, talking on the phone, texting, even adjusting the radio can be a distraction. Prevent fires. Park in areas with minimal vegetation. Repair fuel leaks and damaged wiring. Never refuel with the engine running. Clean chaff and debris from exhaust and other hot vehicle components. Carry a fire extinguisher. Account for visibility. Darkness, glaring sun and dusty conditions all limit visibility. Adjust your speed accordingly. Don’t overdrive your headlights – if you can’t stop within the area illuminated by your headlights, you will not see hazards until it is too late.
North Dakota crash records show that 66.7% of serious crashes (those with fatalities and disabling injuries) occurred on rural roads between 2016 and 2020. (NDSU photo)
In the rush of the harvest season, shortcuts concerning truck safety are a detour to disaster, according to farm safety and transportation experts at North Dakota State University. “Harvest season always feels too short for the amount of work that has to be done. There is an urge to go faster, work longer and push harder, but a few minutes invested in safety is time well-spent,” noted Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator. “That’s especially true on rural roads where heavy trucks may frequently mingle with other typical traffic.” N.D. ranks near the top nationally
for truck-involved crash fatality rates, said Kim Vachal, a senior researcher and expert in rural road safety with NDSU’s Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute. State crash records show that 66.7% of serious crashes (those with fatalities and disabling injuries) occurred on rural roads between 2016 and 2020. During that period, 16% of those crashes occurred on gravel roads, more than twice the rate for non-truck crashes. The NDSU experts recommend several steps for boosting farm truck safety: Inspect the truck. Walk around the truck when starting the day, refueling or changing shifts. Check tires and lights. Wash windshields, mirrors, headlights and taillights to make sure
you can see and other drivers can see you. Wear your seatbelt. In a crash, your seatbelt is your best protection. Fight fatigue. Take short breaks to get out of the truck and stretch your muscles. Use those breaks to check your truck’s lights and tires and other equipment. Stay hydrated. Maintain safe speeds. A typical five-axle semi loaded with corn weighs more than 75,000 pounds and takes about 40% longer to bring to a stop than the typical passenger vehicle. Loose gravel road surfaces and rough fields can make controlling trucks a challenge at
Use caution when entering and leaving fields. Field approaches may be narrow or soft. Go slow and make sure that the tractor and trailer have enough room to maneuver. Watch for traffic. Other trucks may be using the same field approach. Remember that a fully loaded truck takes a long time to come up to speed. Track your trailer in turns. Make wide turns to ensure your trailer stays out of the ditch and clears any obstacles like road signs, trees or lights. Use your turn signal and your mirrors. Keep mud off the road. Mud on roads is hazardous to the traveling public. Clean off excessive mud or contact the road authority for help. Your county may have a policy spelling out responsibilities and penalties for dealing with mud on roads.
areas need to be cautious at this time of year as well. Share the road. Large trucks need room to operate; avoid crowding them. On narrow or gravel roads, slow down and pull over as far as you safely can. Watch for wide turns. Pass with care. Trucks may be moving slowly for a reason. Make absolutely sure it is safe to pass. Be aware of your surroundings. Trucks may enter traffic from unexpected areas. Wear your seatbelt. In the event of a crash, a seatbelt is your best protection. Avoid no zones. Semi-trucks have large blind spots referred to as “no zones” where other vehicles are invisible to the driver. If you cannot see the driver in the truck’s side mirror, it is likely the driver cannot see you. When passing or being passed, do not linger in those blind spots. Cutting in front of a semi-truck or following too closely can also put you in a blind spot and dramatically increase your chances of being involved in a crash. “The bottom line is that all drivers in farm country need to be extra cautious during harvest,” Johnson said. “A few minutes dedicated to safety can prevent a crash that at best results in damage to vehicles and that at worst could result in a serious injury or loss of life.” For more NDSU Extension information on rural road safety, visit ndsu.ag/ trucksafety.
At the same time, motorists in rural
Five questions with Custom Grain & Seed – Langdon facility By Nick Vorlage
Every week, The Borderland Press talks with individuals connected to agriculture or an ag-related field to learn more about what’s going on in their occupation. This week, The Borderland Press spoke with Leon Pederson, plant operations manager at Custom Grain & Seed’s Langdon facility. 1) How did you get involved with Custom Grain and Seed? What essentially is the background that got you to the position as site manager? “Well, I did a lot of work as a noxious weed officer for a couple of different counties in North Dakota, and at the time, I was thinking of making a change. It was fortuitous, though, because I received a phone call from this Jim Johnson, a guy that I've never heard of. He asked if I was interested in a job. So, Jim interviewed me, and here I am back in my hometown. I have a background in agronomy. I was fortunate to earn my agronomy degree through a previous employer. So, yeah, I moved on from there, had a few adventures and now I’m the Langdon site manager for Custom Grain & Seed.” 2) What are some of the priority
Supply vs. demand – Predicting the future is difficult. That is complicated in the grain markets because there are so many variables. NDSU Crops Economist Frayne Olson said many farmers tend to focus on supply-side issues, often ignoring other indicators. “The problem is there’s like seven or eight of them, and they’re all moving at the same time and sometimes they move in opposite directions. The solid number that we know is when we actually sell some grain when we make a sale. That’s confirmation about what’s happening, not rumor or possibility but fact.” Olson advised growers to pay attention to demand as a way of determining short-term price direction. “Have we been selling corn into the global markets? If we have, that means that we are competitive and that we do have an underlying
services Langdon’s Custom Grain & Seed provides for farmers and producers from around the region? “We are a multi-faceted seed company selling everything from wheat, corn, canola, sunflower – every seed you can imagine. Peas are really becoming a hot product. We do wheat cleaning throughout the winter and spring. Farmers should get their wheat on the books for cleaning, because there's a high demand for it in the area. Also, we offer a wide variety of treatments for all crops. Lastly, if a farmer has a question or two about agronomy, we can go out and help them in the field. It is always nice for the farmer to have someone help them figure out the problem and come up with a solution together.” 3) There has been some discussion about new changes occurring at the Langdon facility. Can you go into details about some of that? “We have a couple changes around here. We've hired Amber Summerfield as our business manager. She will oversee finance, operations and sales. So, if anyone has questions related to the business aspect of Cusbase that we can work from. If we’re not getting those sales, then I get worried because that means that we’re too highpriced.” Mexican trade delegation visits NoDak – A Mexican trade delegation received a behind-the-scenes look at North Dakota corn production last week. “Members from all areas of ag are visiting from Mexico just to get a better understanding of where their commodities come from and questions they have about their corn,” said Carson Klosterman, chair of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. “We’ve had some great conversations on the quality of the corn.” Klosterman said hosting the Mexican delegation also opens up the possibility of expanding export markets. “There’s always room for growth on the whole feedgrain side and also ethanol. It’s quite eye-opening how much these other countries are hungry for higher grades of ethanol.”
tom Grain and Seed, they can call her. If anyone has specific questions about seeds, seed treatments and cleaning, they can contact me, Leon. We also have a brand-new scale at the plant, which will accommodate everything from a small tandem truck all the way up to a triple axle semi with a pup. This scale opens a lot of possibilities for us and our community. We encourage everyone to stop by the facility to check out our operation, have some coffee and chat.” 4) According to your website, CG&S has been doing seed cleaning in Langdon for over 20 years. In that time, how much has seed cleaning changed, and what kind of advancements do you think farmers and producers might see in the future? “You know, seed cleaning is seed cleaning. Our cleaning system has some new updates. It can clean anywhere from 400 to 500 bushels an hour. The convenience for the farmers is here! In the future, we are looking into getting a color sorter, so we can set up a separate cleaning system just for peas to offer the highest quality seed to the customer. Peas are really starting to become one of Time for budget planning – Harvest dominates the schedule and the mindset at this time of the year. However, Farmers Business Network Director of Finance Sales T.J. Wilson said it is also time to be building out a budget and a marketing plan for next year. “Cash flows are going to be very tight again next year, so I think it is extremely important for producers to understand where they are and where they want to be at the end of next year.” The farm economy is in a difficult position. “We’ll likely see some backward equity movement for producers,” said Wilson. “Luckily, land values have been strong and look pretty strong for next year.” To build a budget, Wilson advised farmers to consider their best and worstcase scenarios. NASS updates ND projections – The October crop production report forecasts N.D. corn yields to average 144 bushels per acre and average soybean yields at 38 bushels per acre. Both totals are up slightly from last year. Canola production is up 11 percent and would be record high if realized. N.D. canola yields are pro-
the big-ticket items in our region as a rotation crop. We're getting to the point where we can grow more of the specialty crops in the northern region, which was harder before. So, now there's more corn, sunflower, pea and soybean varieties; it's nice to see our seed production companies do a lot more to accommodate us and just not the growing belt of America.” 5) With the overall harvest in the homestretch for NE ND, what are some things farmers should be focusing on before we roll into 2025? “The biggest thing for the farmer is planning what to grow for the next year. Because of the limited supply of some production seeds, it is important to get your seed booked early. All the companies we work with have 00 soybeans that work in our region and have expanded out to 01 soybeans that work also. Early corn has made huge strides in our region as well. If you are looking for something other than traditional crops, we can put you on the right seed. Knowing the markets, that's another thing. Nobody knows the markets; they're all over the board lately. I'd love to tell you, I'd like to have a magic ball and shake it and jected to average 1,880 pounds per acre. Sugarbeet yields are estimated at 30.7 tons per acre. Dry edible bean production is forecast to be up 31 percent from a year ago with an average yield of 1,650 pounds per acre. N.D. sunflower production is down 47 percent from a year ago with an average yield of just under 2,000 pounds per acre.
tell everybody, ‘Hey, this is what the markets are going to do,’ but we can't. We're blessed, you know, the production companies have started producing adaptable crops that are tailored to our region. This allows us a wider variety of crops because we are seeing different kinds of diseases creep into our region. But knowing that we can grow corn, sunflowers, peas and beans that are better adapted to our region, you will see less stress on your crops. Slowing or eliminating some of those diseases with a five-year crop rotation limits the capability of that disease staying in the soil. Better soil equals better yield.” Leon encourages farmers and producers to book early for the upcoming year and to check out the competitive prices at Custom Grain and Seed. More information can be found at their website – customgrainseed. com. Leon can also be reached at 701-370-0142.
Opinion
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The Borderland Press
Letter from the Publisher
I must start this week with an apology. I’ve let you down.
I failed to acknowledge October 10, a day when women get together to talk, even more than usual, on the internet, through blogs, and in real life with friends. It’s a day where the greatest designs and designers are discussed and celebrated. I missed National Handbag Day. It’s only right that we pay tribute to such an important accessory, our trusty companion that goes everywhere with us. Our biggest fear is that when we die our husbands will sell all our bags for what we told him they cost. Not that you have to be female to celebrate the day, there are many bags on the market today that have been created for men. Had I not forgotten National Handbag Day, I
would most certainly have celebrated by treating myself to a new handbag… a tote, a satchel, I don’t know. In my defense, October 10 was also World Porridge Day, so I may have been distracted. Please forgive me.
came together, and my system began working. I can only imagine what Ms. Lovely had to say to her co-workers after that phone call. She probably resigned her position. I should send her some flowers…or a handbag.
I’ve been fighting with my computer this morning, and everyone in our building knows I don’t do well with customer support. My brain checked out when the lovely lady on the phone was giving me directions that included words I wasn’t familiar with while my screen is just spinning and spinning, accomplishing nothing. By some magical skill unknown to me, or maybe just accidentally, things
As always, there’s a lot going on in this week’s issue of The Borderland Press. Congratulations to the Langdon Area volleyball team on taking first on their own courts at the Langdon Invitational! Those girls are hard workers. I would also like to remind you that the LAES Science Fair is coming up on the 23rd, always a good time for all. See? I do remember some things.
ment. The walls were full of mud in between, some wood was starting to rot, and some mold was already starting to form, so I was happy we got it all aired out. F has decided to re-do his shop/basement completely. As he was pondering which walls to take out, I assured him this is what young folk call an “open concept” and that it was the popular thing to do.
even 10 days after the floods. You’ve likely seen a town named “Erwin” in Tennessee on the news. Bent Creek is only about 10 minutes away, and this was the day that I saw the worst of the disaster on my backcountry road drive. Piles of mud and debris scattered the sides of the road, some portions of the shoulders were lost to the river, pieces of rooftops were still hanging 20 feet high in trees, along with trash and possessions of all sorts. The entire top of a house was just sitting in a field. A car was washed up on the banks that still hadn’t been recovered. There were various jobs on this site, and the crowd of teenagers put in some hard work.
Last year there was a movie filmed at our Morden location called Pumpkin Everywhere, I think. That’s what comes to mind when I drive around town admiring the colorful doorsteps and the piles of golden leaves on the lawns. Congrats to those of you decking out your places for this naturally beautiful season. Go for a ride, you’ll see what I mean. Thanks for reading, subscribing and supporting The Borderland Press!
Diane Simmons
Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com
Letter from the Editor: and told me an eloquent story about one of the machines he was repairing. “Ever noticed how the blades inside our modern washers are in a spiral going up and down? They used to just be four blades, all the same size and height.” In F’s own words, “Until all the women started bitchin’ so much they changed the design. Turns out, it worked a lot better.”
As I sit here watching the sun rise from my parents porch in Kingsport, Tennessee, I’m getting a bit of relaxation in before heading out for the day. Last week I told you the stories of the first three properties I made it to while down south helping with relief efforts after Helene. This last week I made it out to three more properties in between my work schedule. Remember F? F is the man whose passion is to repair old mangles (old-timey rollers to wring out wet clothes) - as well as old washing machines I would find out. At 85, well, F doesn’t give a “F” (if you know what I mean) anymore
As we stood over the 1920 model electric washer and I basked in the accomplishments of my gender, I learned a few more tidbits about F and his life. Although he lives alone with no family nearby, he has close friends and stays very active. He was right there with us busting out walls and carrying out debris. I went to F’s property a couple of days, not only because there weren’t many volunteers at his location but because I love demolition. I’m saddened by how terrible the damage was in F’s shop, but to be honest, demo work is my favorite kind. With a crowbar and a hammer, I took out most of F’s plywood walls that were nailed in by corrugated nails (which are REALLY difficult to get out!) in his huge base-
The next property I landed at looked like it was about to host a barn dance, as there were so many cars when I pulled up. Turns out the entire sophomore class of a Christian school came out to volunteer that morning. It was a massive property with numerous owners. They farmed 300 acres of hay and alfalfa, had a 200 acre campground, and a portion of the farm was a wedding venue called “Bent Creek.” Everything I just listed, along with four head of cattle, two tractors, and one combine had been washed away. Their entire harvest was gone, their campground was gone, and the gorgeous knoll where countless folks tied the knot was gone. All that could be seen from the main house was about 400 acres of mud. The cattle that remained now had a massive pool in the middle of their pasture
mud piled onto the base of the stand. To me it was a sign of resilience, perseverance, and blooming wherever you’re planted, as well as the strength that comes from facing struggle.
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Now it’s Monday, and I’m headed off to my last site before I board a plane tomorrow back to Langdon. Revisiting my first day and reflecting on my time here, a little seedling said a lot about the situation. It was back when I was at B’s property and was rummaging through whatever household items we could save. A tall lamp sat outside ready to be trashed; then I looked closer. Within the five days after the storm, a small seed had sprouted from the
The Morning Run: The colonoscopy report
By Sara Goodman I know you’ve all been waiting on pins and needles for me to report back on my colonoscopy procedure. If you’re sick of me writing about this, don’t worry, I promise this is it. The only reason I’m doing a follow-up article is to tell you that it’s not as bad as you think! The worst part of the procedure is actually the day prior, otherwise known as “prep day.” If you are one
of those people who like to eat regular meals and maybe a few snacks throughout the day, this is going to be tough. If you’re one of those strange individuals who “forgets to eat” or is “too busy to eat” then this won’t bother you at all. On “prep day” you’re only allowed to consume clear liquids such as coffee, tea, broth, and Gatorade and a few food-ish items that will melt into a liquid like popsicles and Jello. None of these items can be red or purple in color for reasons unknown and unexplained but are clearly stated in the colonoscopy manual in large bold letters like this – NO RED OR PURPLE. Thankfully, because I have kids, I had a whole box of Sam’s Club popsicles in my freezer to munch on throughout the day but no Jello. Off to the store I went to get some pink, blue and orange Jello but NO RED OR PURPLE. Knowing this was going to be a long, tough day without food, I made both the pink and blue packs of Jello and decided to ration them. Thankfully it was nice out, so I made a point to
do yard work and stay away from my kitchen as much as possible. I put the pans of Jello in my garage fridge, so I didn’t have to walk in the house when I wanted to take a few bites. By the end of the day, I had eaten both pans of Jello. And by the end of the day, I mean, it was 2pm, and I was not sure if I had it in me to make and eat the orange Jello at that point. I really wanted a ham sandwich and some chips. Back outside I went to find more weeds to pull and to mow the neighbor’s yard. At 6pm, it was time for the real prep work to begin. According to the prep instructions, I needed to mix 64 oz. of Gatorade (NO RED OR PURPLE) with an entire 238 g. bottle of Miralax (I’ll call this horrible concoction Gator-Lax) and chug one 8 oz. glass of this mixture every 15 minutes. In between chugging glasses of the Gator-Lax mixture and warming the toilet seat with the end result, I made myself comfy on the bathroom floor and watched the entire first season of the Netflix series, “Nobody Wants
This.” After close to five hours of binge watching the series, it came to an end, my system was completely flushed out, and I was pooped. Puns intended. Off to bed I went to try to sleep and not think about making that orange Jello as a reward for all my hard work. Wednesday morning Greg drove me to Park River, dropped me off and headed back to the farm, not wanting to participate whatsoever in the situation but forced to because I needed a driver. I settled into my overly large chair-bed with a super sweet nurse who handed me several warm blankets after I whined about being cold in my worthless hospital gown. Although probably ten years my junior, the nurse kept calling me “girl.” As in “girl, are you warm now?” And “girl, I hope this IV doesn’t hurt too much.” Dr. Baig made his pre-op appearance asking me some basic questions and explaining the procedure followed by the anesthesiologist who quickly checked his boxes on my surgery history. A new, very pregnant
nurse appeared, wheeled me into the operating room and turned me over to the doctor. A blood pressure cuff was placed on my arm, an oxygen tube was stuck in my nose, and that’s the last thing I remember. The next thing I knew, I was waking up back in the room I had started in, and the first thing I asked was if I could get a snack. My super sweet nurse produced a mini muffin and a “girl, what kind of juice would you like?” Cranberry please, hold the Miralax. 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.
Cameras, cameras everywhere all have cameras. We have video of a combine blowing through the stop sign and nearly causing a serious accident at the intersection last weekend and countless other vehicles that do a rolling stop. It’s frightening.
By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia Have you ever noticed the number of security cameras that are in use locally? When you’re at the four way stop in Langdon, you’re being watched from three different angles - the courthouse, the Mostad Insurance roof and Sip Happens -
Of course, the banks have always had cameras but now so does the grocery store and many other places, just look around… These things are getting smaller, so you really need to look hard. True - if you come within 100 feet in any direction of our radio/ newspaper offices on Third Street, guess what...and we also have that fun Langdon cam on our studio-transmitter link tower in our facilities backyard that watches over the entire northeast side of town 24/7/365. Go take a look- www.myborderland.com and click on the Langdon skycam, you can even zoom in. The tech is getting better every day
and is becoming more and more affordable. Maybe you have one of those porch cameras at your home; they are great for peace of mind. Shown is a picture of the east wall in our radio station’s Master Control room at Langdon. As you can see we have 16 active cameras on the big screen looking over our studio buildings, parking lots and transmitter tower sights in Langdon, Grafton and Milton. Our Morden M.B. office has a separate camera/security system. Morden, with its larger population, has a high number of burglaries, and we made the investment after falling victim. All of the cameras have night vision, and all are set to alarm if anyone or anything gets too close. We have video of a guy recently who stopped by early one morning (3:47 AM according to the timestamp) letting his golden retriever out of his red Chevy pick up to take a crap on our front lawn. No, he didn’t pick up the
poop. Nice. Cameras aren’t just in use all over town; many are in use in the remote areas of the county. Mt. Carmel is a prime example. Law enforcement is always watching for illegal border jumpers and relies on a network of cameras and sensors to alert them to nefarious activity, but property owners in that area have also invested in video surveillance equipment to protect their property. Speaking with land owners, there is archived footage of a number of people (some we know, wink-wink) caught on camera exhibiting bizarre behaviors in the middle of the night. People do the strangest things when they think nobody is watching, and the pictures are crystal clear, it’s amazing. Sadly for us guys, the days of being able to pull over alongside the road when nature calls are behind us. You
can, of course, but it would be wise to assume that you’re being captured on someone’s video system. To surmise – like momma said - be on your best behavior, and I’ll add – always assume you’re being watched.
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Pembilier Nursing Center: NDLTCA Fall Conference part two By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director
I bring home, or if he is truly excited about it. I like to think it’s the latter of the two, but I think we all know the real answer.
Hello from all of us at PNC! As I told you last week, I had a great time at the North Dakota Long Term Care Association’s (NDLTCA) Fall Conference in Fargo learning about a variety of topics that could help our residents in many ways. As I prepared to leave, all the information was swirling about in my head as I thought of the ways I could implement this knowledge. I gathered up my clothes (those I had worn and the piles of excess clothes that I had brought along just in case) and shoved them back into my suitcase. Before I continue, however, I must make a confession… I had to take two loads to my car. The first trip included all of my essentials, while the second trip was carrying out my tote bag of free stuff I had acquired at the conference trade show. I LOVE trade shows and free stuff. If you have any doubts, you can ask my husband. Usually when he sees my “stuff” he smiles, and ever so quietly I can hear him whisper to himself “I love this woman.” I’m not sure if it’s a reminder to himself that he does indeed love me, despite the unnecessary things
Anyways, my packed car, and I started the journey back to Walhalla. Things were going great. I got a burrito from Chipotle, I had some talk radio to listen to, and my car temp was perfect. I arrived in Grand Forks ready to make a quick stop at Kohls, Sam’s Club, and Papa John’s. I find that if I bring back food from the “city” my family is even more excited to see me! After I finished my errands, I was back on the road again. It had been a wonderful week, but I was ready to get home. As I was motoring along, I saw that up ahead was some road construction. I also noticed that the left lane was going to be closing, leaving only the right lane open to traffic. Suddenly I heard a slight popping noise, and my car veered a bit to the left. At first, I chalked it up to the road being uneven, but then I noticed something I couldn’t ignore. I looked down at the dash, and I saw the bright orange tire pressure light obnoxiously blinking at me. I knew instantly that my tire was flat, and I needed to pull over. Since there was road construction, the vehicles barreling down the interstate couldn’t pull over into the far lane. I was stuck with the fear that at any moment a car or semi was going to take me out and not in the good way! I knew with all of the shopping that I had done, there was no way I would be able to get to my spare tire. I blame Kohl’s for this, because had they not lured me in with an extra 50% off of clearance, my spare tire would have been accessible. The
first thing I did was call my husband, Mike. I told him my predicament, and he helped navigate the options I had. We decided that even if I was able to get to my tire, changing it while traffic was whizzing by me so close was not a safe option. The option of waiting for him to come and get me would be too long, so we decided the best choice was to call for a tow. After trying three different tow truck companies, I finally found one that was able to help me. A very nice man at Interstate Towing and Recovery answered the phone and immediately assured me they could help. This is when I felt like the heavens opened, and I heard a voice proclaim, “I will send Damion to get you, just hold tight.” It wasn’t very long before I saw the flashing lights of the valiant tow truck driven by Damion coming to my aide. Since this was my first tow, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. However, once I met Damion, I knew everything would be just fine. I didn’t even get too nervous when we were driving down the interstate going against the oncoming traffic. In the time it took us to get to the tire shop in Grand Forks, I learned a lot about Damion. I’m not sure if Damion is used to my level of questioning, but he answered all of them like a champ. I stepped out of his truck knowing that he was grateful to the owners of Interstate Towing and Recovery for being so good to him. Some other tidbits I learned was that his dad works construction in the summer; he lived in Minot for a brief time; he adores his girlfriend; and he had plans the following Friday to go out with a gentleman he had towed, along with the man’s girlfriend and Damion’s girlfriend.
Walhalla Public Library news
The featured book this week is William Kent Krueger's ‘Spirit Crossing.’ “After the teenage daughter of a prominent Minnesota politiStory hour was a hit. Crystal Andersen read ‘The Scarecrow’ and ‘The Very Last Leaf.’ The kids really enjoyed them. After the reading, they made animal masks shaped like leaves. The
cian goes missing, a huge manhunt is launched to find her. When Cork O'Connor's grandson Waaboo stumbles across a shallow grave of a young Ojibwe woman while hunting blueber-
Goin’ places that I’ve never been Seein’ things that I may never see again And I can’t wait to get on the road again” I finally arrived at my destination and was happy to return to PNC the next morning. Once again, the NDLTCA
Heather with Damion, who saved the day!
Getting towed.
goodbyes, thanks, and gave my credit card info to Damion and off he went (probably to Kohl’s). I decided that if one new tire is good, then four would be even better. So, $1000 poorer and 35 minutes later, I found myself back in the driver’s seat of my newly “tired” car headed to Walhalla.
conference proved to be worth the trip. Not only did I bring home new knowledge that will help me with our residents, but I was also reminded along the way that kindness still exists in this world. Everyone from nurses to tow truck drivers can impact our lives in a remarkable way!
The best way to sum up my adventure is with the words of Willie Nelson: “On the road again
Letter to the Editor
By Tammy Olson, Director
kids had leaf shaped cookies for snacks. Crystal and Dale also donated 12 books. Thank you for your continued support.
Don’t worry, I shared some things with him as well. I shared with him that Kohl’s was having a super sale! So, if he needed new clothes, this was the time to get them. He thanked me for the info, and I would like to believe that he meant it and went to Kohl’s immediately after work. As much as I enjoyed my time chatting with Damion, I was glad when we pulled into the parking lot of the tire shop. I said my
Who the top property taxpayers are in North Dakota ries, nobody seems to care. Nobody, that is, except Cork and the newly formed Iron Lake Ojibwe Tribal Police Department. As Cork and the tribal officers dig into the circumstances of her murder, they discover a link to the missing girl that suggests these are not isolated incidents but evidence of something much more sinister. “Already, tensions in the small town of Aurora, Minnesota, are high as residents gather to protest an oil pipeline that is being constructed through the pristine forests sacred to the Ojibwe at a place known as Spirit Crossing. In the meantime, little Waaboo, who has a unique connection with the dead woman, has become a target for the killers, and Cork’s daughter, Annie, has returned home with a secret that threatens to tear the family apart. The closer Cork gets to finding the answers he seeks, the more he fears for the people he loves.”
Measure 4 will give tax breaks to all property taxpayers; that includes for-profit, out-of-state businesses. Of the 3 highest paying taxpayers in each county: 77% are out-of-state companies that pay 82% of the taxes. The measure goes far beyond providing property tax relief to North Dakota homeowners. In fact only 36% of property taxes come from residential properties. Commercial and centrally assessed combined pay 33% at nearly a half a billion dollars. The other third of property taxes are paid by agricultural, special assessments and special taxes. Bottom line, if the measure passes, big businesses - which a majority are out-of-state - will realize a tax break at the expense of North Dakota residents. There's a reason no other state has eliminated property taxes. Property taxes are controlled and spent where they are raised and fund vital services that benefit property owners. $1.4 Billion is paid in property taxes every year. Counties receive
23% of those funds and nearly half of those dollars are dedicated to roads and bridges and law enforcement. The measure requires the state to fund local governments based on property taxes collected in 2024... forever. There is no plan for growth or inflation. No county can build and maintain roads or operate the Sheriff's Department five years from now at today's cost. There is no future funding mechanism identified in the measure. In 2023, 22 counties reduced their mill rates from the previous year and eight of those counties also decreased the dollar amount levied. In addition, counties cut taxes 1.2% in 2022. This illustrates how counties are being conservative with their budgeting, while addressing the needs of their citizens. Property taxes are important to local government, local services and to local control. I'm writing this letter on my own behalf - Nick Moser.
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Special days and observances
Katie Henry, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County, Family and Community Wellness Agent
One thing that is kind of fun to do is look up the special days and observances that are happening in the month. Have you ever done it? Just a couple of weeks ago, there were posts on social media about National Son Day and National Daughter Day. It brought to mind how special days come to light and who is responsible for them. There are several days and weeks that are recognized. I’m sure some are
people’s favorites, such as National Chocolate Cupcake Day and National Popcorn Day. Others are chosen in recognition of a special person, such as Grandparents Day or Administrative Professionals Day. Others are to bring awareness to important topics such as Red Ribbon Week and breast cancer. In any case, I think it would be fun for all people to recognize special days and weeks they find the most important and help bring them to the forefront. Whether it’s for fun or for awareness, it can be a time to honor those people or things you love, enjoy, and view as important. One day coming up is National Apple Day on October 21. Applies are a delicious treat that can be eaten as they are or made into something more. They are full of nutrients such as fiber, vitamins C and A, and minerals such as potassium. Apples have been linked to weight-loss and reduction in heart disease, stroke, and cancers. They can be stored in cooler temperatures for 1-10 months depending on
the variety and can be frozen, canned, and dried for even longer storage. NDSU Extension horticulturalists recommend several varieties for North Dakota, such as the Haralson and Honeycrisp. Both are delicious varieties and very popular in the Midwest because of their sweetness and hardiness. Both can be used for eating and cooking. Stored correctly, Honeycrisp can last 7-10 months in perfect conditions, and Haralson can be stored for 3-5 months. Both are ready later in the season (September and early October). Whether you decide to eat them as they are or if you plan to use them in something else, you will get the health benefits you are looking for along with the delicious flavor of a favorite fruit. Here are a couple of recipes, courtesy of NDSU Extension, to help get the amazing aroma of apples in your home with the reward of a sweet treat afterwards:
Slow Cooker Applesauce 4 large apples Juice from 1 lemon ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. brown sugar ¼ c. water Peel and core apples; cut into quarters. Add apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar and water to a slow cooker; stir. Cover and cook on low four to six hours until apples are very tender. Mash with the back of a fork or potato masher. Makes four servings. Each serving has 130 calories, 0 g fat, 1 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber and 0 mg sodium. Warm Cinnamon Apples 5 apples 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. lemon juice Core and chop apples into medium bite-sized pieces (you do not need to peel the apples).
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped apples and remaining ingredients. When mixture boils, stir and reduce heat to medium low. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired tenderness has been reached. Remove from heat and serve warm. Makes four servings. Each serving has 200 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g protein, 39 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber and 0 mg sodium. If you would like more information on apples, and how to persevere or prepare them, please our web page at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ extension/publications/orchard-table-apples, give us a call at 256-2560, stop in to the NDSU Extension office at the Cavalier County Courthouse, or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu. Even if you choose to not celebrate National Apple Day, I’m sure you can find something to celebrate from the vast list of special days and observances.
North Dakota receives 7.5 million dollars in homeland security grants
North Dakota Department of Emergency Services releases BISMARCK – The North Dakota De- NSGP award of $1,788,252 will fund partment of Emergency Services 20 projects in eleven counties across new map tracking active wildfires Homeland Security Division recently received federal funding through the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant and FY 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Programs to further secure our state and citizens from terrorist attacks. The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) includes two programs – the State Homeland Security Grant Program for which we were awarded $4,362,750 and the Operation Stonegarden Program for which we were awarded $1,351,000 - resulting in a total HSGP award of $5,713,750. The HSGP enhances the ability of state, local, and tribal governments to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks. The grants will fund 76 projects across 37 counties in 46 jurisdictions. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations. The FY 2024
11 jurisdictions.
Funds will be used for physical security enhancements such as access controls, security cameras, screening equipment, etc. to enhance protection of schools and other populated areas.
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Department of Emergency Services has released a new map at NDResponse. gov/firemonitor that tracks current active wildfires across the state. The map shows live status information such as size and containment.
Funds will also be used in establishing and training Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Teen CERT to enhance our community’s ability to respond to disasters.
“Our GIS section has been working hard alongside partners to get this up and running for the public to better track the size and boundary of these historic wildfires,” said Darin Hanson,
Finally, funding can be used for physical site security and public awareness to enhance election security and integrity. More information for the state’s terrorist attack risk can be found in the North Dakota Enhanced Mitigation Mission Area Operations Plan on our website under section 4.13.
Wildfire Monitor map as seen in the State Emergency Operations Center, Department of Emergency Services.
Homeland Security Director. Check back as this map is now considered the most up-to-date official information for size and containment. New fires may pop up. We will update the map as we receive verified information. Included on the map are images taken from intel gathering flight missions by the Civil Air Patrol by request of the Department of Emergency Services.
Letter to the Editor: The United States Presidential Election The 2024 federal election really boils down to one simple question for each of us to ask. Who as President would we encourage our daughters and/or sons to emulate? Are qualities of decency, integrity, honesty, kindness, fairness and compassion the characteristics we hope to instill within our children and grandchildren? Think about this and please think about it again! Paul Liebersbach Nekoma, N | 701-949-2113
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Prairie Fare: Pistachios, walnuts and pecans: Are nuts healthful? By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist
convenient snack food. They add crunch to main courses, salads and desserts. Nuts are included in the protein foods group. Nuts provide protein, fiber, healthful fats, and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese and iron. These minerals are “trace elements.” They are needed in tiny amounts compared to other nutrients such as protein and carbohydrates. They play major roles in our body, though.
“Do you want a brownie with or without nuts?” the server asked as she brought a tray of treats to our table. I observed my companions to see who liked nuts in their brownies. I think about half wanted the added crunch. This was not a scientific experiment. I was just curious.I was happy to get a nut-free brownie. Although I like various types of nuts, I do not like walnuts in cakes, cookies or muffins. Am I finicky or what? In my defense, I will eat baked goods with nuts if I have no choice. We all are different in our preferences. I just had a pile of pecans sprinkled on a salad, and I keep single-serving packets of cashews at my desk. People who have nut allergies must be very cautious when selecting foods. Fortunately, the nine major food allergens, which include nuts, must be listed on food labels.
Iron, for example, is part of hemoglobin, which helps carry oxygen around our body. Iron is found in meats, seafood, vegetables such as spinach, fortified grains and nuts. Trace elements play a role in the action of enzymes, repairing tissues and many other functions. As another example, Zinc plays a role in the functioning of the immune system, taste and wound healing. It can be found in meat, shellfish, poultry, eggs, milk, yogurt, dry beans and nuts. In other words, eating a variety of foods is important to get the nutrients your body needs. Those who follow a vegan (all-plant) diet must take special precautions to get the nutrition they need. Read the nutrition facts on labels to learn about your choices. For example, an ounce of cashews has about 160 calories, 4 grams of protein, 13 grams of fat and no cholesterol. If you choose “lightly salted,” your snack has only 10% of the daily value for sodium.
Nuts of all types are a nutritious and
If you choose nuts in the shell, such as pistachios, removing the shells from the nuts will slow your snacking. Nuts contain unsaturated fat, which is healthy for our hearts. Unfortunately, unsaturated fat is the type of fat that may become rancid during storage. Rancid nuts develop off odors or flavors if they are stored in a warm cupboard for too long. That’s a good reason to use by the “best by” date on the package. Freeze the nuts if you have too many to consume within that amount of time. Even though they are called “nuts,” peanuts technically are legumes. If you like trivia, remember that peanuts sometimes are referred to as “ground nuts” or “goobers.” Have you ever tried making homemade nut butter without any extra ingredients such as added sweeteners? If you have a food processor, this easy activity takes about 10 minutes.
peanut butter and chopped almonds. You could adjust this for people who cannot have peanuts or almonds due to allergies by using sunflower butter and sunflower seeds. Peanut Butter Granola Breakfast Pizza 3 cups granola cereal of choice 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup almonds, chopped 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup Greek yogurt, any flavor Toppings: Fresh or dried fruit, nuts, granola, chocolate chips In a large bowl mix granola, cinnamon, almonds and peanut butter until combined. Press peanut butter granola mixture evenly into a lined (parchment or foil), 8-inch round pan. Refrigerate overnight or freeze for one hour until firm. Transfer crust to a serving
plate. Top with yogurt and desired toppings. Cut into small wedges. Makes 12 servings. Each serving has
240 calories, 12 grams (g) fat, 10 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 130 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.
To make peanut butter, add two to three cups of lightly salted or unsalted peanuts to your food processor and pulse for 30 seconds to one minute at a time. Give your food processor “relaxation breaks” because this activity can be challenging for the motor. Keep processing and scraping down the bowl until you have a smooth spread. Place in a sealed container. You can use this same process to make other types of spreads, such as almond butter. Store your homemade peanut butter in the refrigerator for several weeks. Here’s a way to tempt the taste buds for a morning meal. It features both
Nuts provide protein, fiber, healthful fats, and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese and iron. (Pixabay photo)
Prairie Doc® Perspective Sometimes your hip pain isn’t your hip By Andrew Ellsworth, MD
“Doc, my right hip has been bothering me. Do you think I need a new hip?” said the patient. “First, tell me more about your hip pain,” responded the practitioner. Hip pain is a common complaint which can have a variety of causes. The first thing that comes to mind is arthritis of the hip joint. The hip is a
ball and socket joint. The main upper leg bone, the femur, has a rounded top called the head. Under the head of the femur is the neck, which can often be what breaks when someone suffers a hip fracture. Arthritis and wear and tear over time can cause the cartilage in the ball and socket joint to break down and become thinner and irregular. This can cause pain especially with movement and walking.
the low back, degenerative disc disease, sciatic nerve pain, lumbar stenosis, and other problems with the back can cause pain that feels like it is in the hip. Sometimes that pain is felt deep in the buttocks. Sometimes arthritis or inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, where the low back connects to the pelvis, can cause pain. This may often be felt as low back pain, but can present as hip pain.
A simple x-ray of the hip can help show signs of arthritis of the hip joint. Sometimes one can try physical therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, or perhaps a steroid injection to help calm down the inflammation and pain. Over time, if those efforts do not help enough or if the arthritis is advanced enough, sometimes a hip replacement may be beneficial.
Another cause of hip pain is bursitis or inflammation of the bursa sac located on the greater trochanter of the hip, the large upper outside edge of the femur where the neck connects to the shaft of the femur. You may be able to feel this hard area of your hip at your side. This is a common area for pain. While this pain is located at the hip, it is not coming from the hip joint. Our body has bursa sacs near bones in many places, essentially fluid-filled pads that can help protect the nearby bone and tendons and reduce friction between tissues of the body.
However, when someone reports hip pain, it may not actually be their hip joint that is the problem. Arthritis of
Greater trochanteric bursitis can result from a fall, repetitive motion, weakness of muscles, or be associated with some diseases. Usually rest,
NSAIDs, time, and physical therapy can help it to improve. Exercises can help by strengthening the surrounding muscles which can decrease the rubbing and friction over the bursa sac. A steroid injection can often be helpful. Surgery is rarely needed. Other causes of hip pain can be from a pelvic bone fracture, tendinopathy,
By Kelsey Deckert, Horticulture agent/NDSU Extension - Burleigh County
Gourds are easy to grow just like pumpkins! Last year, I threw my spent gourds out in a pile in my corral. I let them be all summer and what a surprise it was to see that they have taken over half of the pen. It helped that Mother Nature provided ample rain throughout the growing season.
It’s October and the spooky season is upon us. Yards are decorated, kids are figuring out their costumes and it’s all things pumpkin. Pumpkin spice is in full swing. Here in Bismarck, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is already half-way through its season and pumpkins are getting many makeovers in homes. As I drove around the Bismarck area, it donned on me that the spotlight shouldn’t just be on the pumpkins. In the background of many porches and around the mailboxes are gourds! Though we focus on pumpkins this month, gourds also should be able to share the spotlight.
Direct seeding after the chance of frost has passed in the spring is the best method for growing gourds. Follow the label for spacing and depth of planting for the specific variety you are growing. Gourds require one inch of water per week, and gardeners should avoid overhead irrigation when watering. Make sure to weed as the crop grows, once established they will be competitive with the weeds, out-shading them. Consider trellising gourds for easy picking.
Gourds are ready to harvest when the skin has hardened and the stems have turned brown and dried. If harvested while the gourds are still immature, they tend to rot more easily. For storage, place the gourds in a cool place out of direct sunlight. This will keep the colors brighter. If growing
a bottle gourd, they can be left outdoors overwinter to cure. Fun varieties to try include Turk’s Turban, Daisy Gourd, Gremlins, Autumn Wings and Birdhouse. One thing to note is that gourds will cross-pollinate, so if growing more than one variety you could get something different. I’m not an artist, but I believe that gourds add a pop of color, texture and
Gourds have been grown for thousands of years by many cultures throughout the world. They were used as utensils, toys, dishes and even ornaments. Today you see them added to fall décor as yard or porch decorations. The variety Birdhouse/Bottle is used to make birdhouses and another variety is used to make sponges, Luffa. They belong to the same family as pumpkins and squash, the Cucurbit family. Gourds come in a variety of colors and shapes. Some common
Though the focus is generally on pumpkins through the fall season, gourds also should be able to share the spotlight. (Pixabay photo)
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Dakota Gardener: Move over pumpkins, give gourds the spotlight colors are yellow, orange, green, white, striped and even spotted. Common shapes are round, pear, apple, penguin and swan.
a muscle strain, a labral tear, other musculoskeletal problems, constipation, infection, and rarely cancer. Thus, if you are suffering from hip pain, it may be time to see your medical provider, and start figuring out whether your hip is really the problem.
dimension to fall décor, and I think the spotlight needs to be on them as well throughout our fall season! For more information about growing gourds, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at www.ndsu.edu/ agriculture/extension/county-extension-offices.
This Halloween, enjoy craft beers responsibly. Remember that one craft beer can equal two or more regular beers. Always plan for a sober driver, because buzzed driving is drunk driving—let’s keep our celebrations fun and safe! Learn more at hhs. nd.gov/speak-volumes
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Spice meals up with curry
The word ‘curry’ is used to describe a variety of things. First it is a mix of spices that often combines coriander seeds, turmeric, cumin, chili peppers, fenugreek, clove, mustard, and even nutmeg or ginger. This produces a warm and robust spicy taste that can flavor various foods. Curry also is used to describe a specific dish. Curry is a recipe made with a sauce or gravy seasoned with spices (like those in a curry mix) and is traditionally associated with south Asian cuisine. Curry also is a type of tree, and curry leaves are reminiscent of lemongrass and anise. These leaves often are included in Indian cooking. Curry can make a hearty, delicious lunch or dinner, and it is ideal when the weather starts to get chilly. This recipe for ‘Coconut Chicken Curry,’ courtesy of ‘Clueless in the Kitchen: Cooking for Beginners’ (Firefly Books) by Evelyn Raab, is creamy and easy to prepare. Coconut Chicken Curry Serves 4 to 6
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil 2 tablespoons curry powder (hot or mild) 2 medium sweet peppers (any color), cut into 1/2-inch squares 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 fresh jalape–o (or other) hot pepper, seeded and sliced (optional) 1 14-ounce can coconut milk, regular or light 2 cups canned diced tomatoes (or diced fresh tomatoes) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar In a bowl, toss the chicken chunks with the salt and pepper. Set aside. In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Sprinkle in the curry powder and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute, or until combined. Add the onion, garlic and jalape–o pepper (if you’re using it), and continue to cook, stirring to coat with the spices, for 3 or 4 minutes, or until the onions are beginning to soften. Dump in the chicken chunks, raise the heat to medium high, and cook, stirring often, until the chicken has turned mostly opaque. Add the coconut milk, tomatoes and sugar to the pan, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with plain basmati or jasmine rice.
Cavalier County Senior Menu
Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, Oct. 21 Friday, Oct. 25 Salisbury Steak/Boiled Potato/ Pork Stroganoff/Egg Noodles/ Brussel Sprouts/Fruit Coleslaw/Broccoli/Fruit Tuesday, Oct. 22 Chicken Breast/O’Brien Potatoes/Stewed Tomatoes/ Fruit Wednesday, Oct. 23 Roast Beef/Mashed Potatoes/ Gravy/Green Beans/Mixed Berry Crisp Thursday, Oct. 24 Chicken Noodle Soup/Egg Salad Sandwich/Side Salad/Crackers/ 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.
Obituaries
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A funeral service was held Oct. 12, 2024, in Langdon, N.D., for Harold Weston, 77, of Langdon and formerly of Sarles, N.D., who passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at his home in Langdon. Burial was at Sarles Cemetery.
Harold Weston
Harold was born Feb. 7, 1947, in Langdon, N.D., to Erwin and Irene (South) Weston. He attended Sarles High School and graduated from Border Central in 1965. He worked road construction for the county while he attended North Dakota School of For-
Monte Mikkelsen
Monte Dean Mikkelsen, son of Ronald and Bette Mikkelsen, was born on Nov. 14, 1956, in Langdon, N.D. He was raised in Langdon and received his primary education at the Catholic school and his high school years at Langdon High School. Monte began his early career while working alongside his brother, Gene, at Stansbury Coal in Rock Springs, Wyo., and then in the uranium mines of Falls City, Texas. In 1980, Monte moved back to his hometown and began working with his dad and brothers at Mikkelsen Bros.
A memorial mass was held Oct. 10. 2024, in Bottineau, N.D., for Monte Mikkelsen, 67, of Bottineau, who passed away October 4, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous five and a half year battle with cancer. Burial was at the Oak Creek Cemetery in Bottineau.
In the summer of 1980, he met his soulmate, Darla, and married her on March 17, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nev. They relocated to Bottineau, N.D., in 1989 where he bought an aggregate company and established Mikkelsen Aggregates. Monte owned and operservice at 7:00 p.m. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Edinburg, N.D., for Jerome A. “Jerry” Lykken, 73, of Milton, N.D., who passed away Oct. 12, 2024, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital of Cavalier. Friends may also call at the church for one hour prior to the service. Military Rites will be provided by the Milton American Legion Post #179 and the North Dakota National Guard Honor Guard. Inurnment will be at the Milton Memorial Cemetery.
Jerome A. Lykken
Memorial services will be Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at the Milton Lutheran Church with visitation Thursday from 5-7 p.m. and a prayer
Jerry was born May 25, 1951, in Grafton, N.D., the son of the late Leo and Dorothy (Jonasson) Lykken. He grew up and attended school in Milton, graduating from Milton High School tober 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society of Lakota, N.D. Burial will be at Lebanon Cemetery in Langdon.
Kenneth E. Anderson
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at United Lutheran Church in Langdon, North Dakota, with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. for Kenneth E. Anderson, 93, of Langdon, who passed away Oc-
Kenneth was born June 1, 1931, in Vang, N.D., to William and Johanna (Knutson) Anderson. When Kenneth was only 3 years old, his father passed away. At this time, his uncle, Lawrence Knutson, moved in with Johanna and helped raise Kenneth and his sister, Anna. Kenneth was raised and went to school in Vang, N.D. He married Muriel (McKinnon) on October 20, 1952, in Walhalla, N.D., at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Right after they were married, Kenneth enlisted in the US Army. He was honorably discharged in 1954 after being stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He was proud to have served and at Noon for Marlene T. Miller, 88, of Langdon, who passed away October 12, 2024, at Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake, N.D. Burial will be at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Mt. Carmel, N.D.
Marlene T. Miller
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon, N.D., with visitation starting
Marlene Sauer was born April 8, 1936, in Langdon, N.D., to Jacob and Theresa (Kartes) Sauer. She grew up and went to school up to 8th grade in Mt. Carmel and graduated from St. Alphonsus High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide at the hospital in Langdon until getting married to Tom Miller on July 26, 1960, in Mt. Carmel. After getting married, she and Tom lived and farmed near Hannah. In 1981, they moved to Langdon. Mar-
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estry in Bottineau, N.D., for a year and Devils Lake Junior College. Harold married Gail Gage on Nov. 20, 1966, at the Langdon Presbyterian Church. After getting married, he worked for Bill Sparks until deciding that he would farm. He and Gail moved to the family farm in 1970. Along with farming, Harold operated his own trucking business. For health reasons, he quit farming but continued trucking and also drove school bus for Border Central School. He and Gail moved to Langdon in 2016.
Harold enjoyed his vehicles and keeping them polished and clean, earning him the nickname “Mr. Clean.” He also collected toy cars and tractors. He was a member of Sarles Presbyterian Church until its closing and was a former member of the school board at Border Central School.
ated the business until his retirement in 2015.
cluding hunting, fishing, golfing, ATV riding, and snowmobiling. Monte enjoyed spending time with his friends and family doing his favorite things, whether it be men’s golf on Wednesday or poker on Thursday nights at the Shack. His love of travel often took him on many hunting/fishing trips as well as to various countries around the world. He always looked forward to their winters in Arizona, where he would enjoy the warm weather, golf with his buddies, go to concerts, ATV ride, and spend time with family. Monte will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his work, and his community.
grandchildren: Shaela, Zoey, Connor, Axton, Brock, Gunnar, Baylor, Jemma, and Lachlan; his mom, Bette Mikkelsen, of Langdon, N.D.; siblings: Randy (Phyllis) Mikkelsen of Langdon, N.D., Gene (Deb) Mikkelsen of Rock Springs, Wyo.; Marla Zeis, Kent (Carol) Mikkelsen, Kevin (Karrie) Mikkelsen, and Michele Mikkelsen - all of Langdon, N.D.; mother-in-laws: Sharon Lorenz and Vicki Lorenz of Bottineau; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Monte is survived by his wife of 38 years, Darla, of Bottineau; daughters: Janna (Kurt) Carpenter, Jessica (Steven) Johnson, and Brittany (Logan) Metcalfe - all of Bottineau;
Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau. Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net.
in 1969. He then attended the North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton graduating in 1971 with a degree in auto mechanics. He was united in marriage to Lois Moen on June 26, 1971, at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Edmore, N.D. The couple made their home in Grand Forks and Cavalier before moving to Milton in 1976. Jerry enlisted in the North Dakota National Guard in 1972, serving until 1977. He was employed by John Deere, Arctic Cat, and Mayo Construction. In 1976, he started farming with his dad and brother, retiring in 2021. The couple also owned and operated The North Forty Bar in Milton from 1991-2010.
Jerry was a member of the Milton Lutheran Church, the Milton American Legion Post #179, the Mason Lodge #48, the 49ers, and the Royal Order of Jesters. He enjoyed golfing, racing, showing his cars in car shows, and driving his John Deere golf cart at their winter home in Arizona.
Carter Tetrault, and Maddyn Lykken - always ‘Maddie’ to Grandpa; great-grandchild, Avery; sisters: Susan (Joe) Gratton of Langdon, N.D., and Pam Lykken of Osnabrock, N.D.; sister-in-law Linda (Dave) Knutson of Cando, N.D.; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Loren and Ernie.
to be a veteran. Upon his discharge, he returned back home. He and Muriel spent that first winter in Vang then moved to the family farm by Easby, N.D., and lived there many years before moving to Langdon. They welcomed two sons, Miles and David. After moving to Langdon, Kenneth kept farming, which he enjoyed very much; he was proud to be a farmer.
beans, milo and corn. During the winter months for a few years, Kenneth would haul grain to Duluth, Minn.; he also worked as a security guard during the construction of the missile site in Nekoma, N.D.
Monte’s life was marked by his hardworking nature, kindness, and generosity, traits that endeared him to many. He was a loving father, and his three daughters were a source of love and great pride for him. Monte was a cherished Papa to his nine grandchildren who always brought a smile to his face. His commitment to his community was evident through his roles on the State Bank of Bottineau board, the city council, and his years spent as a volunteer firefighter. Monte was always striving to support the community, whether it was in his personal life or professional life, by frequently donating to local organizations and, as often as he could, shopping local to support small town businesses. He had many hobbies and interests in-
In 1966, Kenneth and Muriel started a custom harvesting business, Anderson & Sons, traveling down to southwest Oklahoma over the summer and working their way back home as the crops progressed. There were also many years after the harvest was done at home that they would load up and go back to South Dakota and Kansas for the fall harvest of soylene enjoyed square dancing, gardening, fishing, baking, and large family gatherings. Marlene is survived by her husband, Tom, of Langdon; children: Lynn of Langdon and Jean of Langdon; brother-in-law Bill; sister-in-law Annabelle; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Bernhard, Wallace, Jerome, Florene Rowley, and Francis. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
Surviving Harold are his wife, Gail, of Langdon; children: Aaron of Langdon, Andrea (John) Lawton of Lockport, N.Y., and Warren of Langdon; grandchildren: Ashley (Derrick) Reed, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Martin, Kayla
Jerry is survived by his wife, Lois, of Milton, N.D.; children: Tammy (Mark) Close, Michelle (Jarrett) Moline and Jeff (Sara) Lykken - all of Langdon, N.D.; nine grandchildren: Preston (Mackenzie Krueger) and Lexi Close, Kylee (Chase Rohde), Chandler AKA “Macgyver” (Megan Hiller), and Keaton Moline; three special grandchildren: Conner (Jordyn), Corissa and
Upon retiring, Kenneth and Muriel were fortunate to winter in Arizona for many years. Muriel passed away in 2012. In 2014, Kenneth met a special friend, Donna, and they spent the next six years together either in Apache Junction, Arizona, or in Chetek, Wisconsin. Kenneth entered the Osnabrock Living Center in 2020 and spent a year there before moving to the Good Samaritan Society in Lakota. Kenneth enjoyed deer hunting, playing cards, shaking dice, dancing, and the trips to the casinos with his
Weston, Alex Weston (Allison), Evan Lawton; Amy Lawton, Anna Lawton; great-grandchildren: Isla, Hadley, Norah, Callie, Abigail, Alayna, Caleb, Joshua; sister Carol Dietz; sister-inlaw Marilyn Weston; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Herbert (Marjorie), Richard (Marion), and Glenn. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
Monte was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Mikkelsen, and his father-in-law, Butch Lorenz.
An online guestbook is available at: www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com The Tollefson Funeral Home of Edinburg is in charge of the arrangements.
friends. He also enjoyed and was proud to have been a hard worker and provider for his family. Kenneth was a member of American Legion Post #98, VFW, Eagles Aerie #3454, and United Lutheran Church in Langdon. Kenneth is survived by his sons: Miles (Teresa) and David (Amanda) of Langdon; four grandchildren: Scott, Ross, Justin (Carlye), and Chelsea (John); and six great-grandchildren: Aurora, Piper, Hunter, Luke, Kolton, and Jameson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 59 years, Muriel; uncle Lawrence Knutson; sister Anna; brother-in-law Hans Olson; and special friend Donna Davey. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
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NDSU Extension Master Gardener Program accepting applicants through Nov. 1 tures at their convenience. Students near Fargo have the option to be present in the NDSU campus classroom.” Once participants complete the 40hour training, they are known as Extension Master Gardener interns. They must volunteer 48 hours of time during a two-year period on horticultural projects in cooperation with NDSU Extension. After that, they will be certified Extension Master Gardener volunteers.
on Master Gardener Program accepting applicants through Nov. 1 - article + photo <NDSU Extension Master Gardener course topics include vegetable and fruit production, soil health, composting, plant diseases and insects, annual and perennial flowers, tree selection and maintenance, landscape design and more. (Photo by PX Here)
If you love gardening and want to make your community a better place, consider becoming a North Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener. Convenient online training starts in 2025, offering a great learning experience for adults. The Extension Master Gardener Program is a national volunteer service organization that works in cooperation with land-grant universities. The program trains and empowers volunteers to teach others how to garden, to conserve natural resources such as pollinators, to beautify communities and to fight food insecurity. NDSU Extension is now accepting applications for the 2025 Extension Master Gardener Core Course. Accepted applicants will take a 40-hour horticultural training course designed to provide participants with the knowl-
edge and skills necessary to complete volunteer projects. Weekly classes will be held from January 24 to April 4, 2025. Course topics include vegetable and fruit production, soil health, composting, plant diseases and insects, annual and perennial flowers, tree selection and maintenance, landscape design, houseplants and lawn maintenance. NDSU faculty and Extension personnel teach the classes. “The ten-week training is designed to be flexible for both working individuals and for those wintering in other states,” said Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist and Extension Master Gardener director. “Students from around the state can participate from their computers in the live Friday morning classes. Alternatively, students can watch the recorded lec-
Potential volunteer projects include answering gardening questions, organizing horticultural workshops and tours, teaching children to garden, growing fresh produce for food pantries, designing and maintaining pollinator gardens, and conducting citizen science projects. The program fee ($225) for the 2025 class remains the same as 2024 to make the class more accessible to individuals. A non-volunteer option which leads to a Pro-Horticulture certificate is available for $450. Twenty-six N.D. counties will be accepting a limited number of Extension Master Gardener applications. The process will be more competitive in urban counties. The application deadline is Nov. 1 at noon. Application forms and a list of counties that are accepting applications are available at ndsu.ag/mastergardener25. For more information, contact your NDSU Extension county office at ndsu.ag/countyoffice or McGinnis at esther.mcginnis@ndsu.edu.
Armstrong visits Minto for State of Region 4 event By Rebecca Davis
The Minto Community Center was full of excitement on Oct. 9, as community leaders, business owners and dedicated community members filled the meeting room eager to listen to various speakers, including Congressman Kelly Armstrong who was present at the State of Region 4 event.
ties in northeast North Dakota. The presentation, put on by Grafton based Red River Regional Council, highlighted rural housing, childcare, people attraction, the Red River Regional Water Supply Project and Congressman Armstong’s vision and comments about the region.
Region 4 encompasses Pembina, Walsh, Nelson and Grand Forks Coun-
Senator Janne Myrdal moderated a Question and Answer session with
Representatives Emily O'Brien and Jared Hagert at the end of the meeting. Constituents were invited to reach out via text, email or phone call with any other questions. The full presentation can be viewed on YouTube by visiting the Red River Regional Council’s channel.
News Briefs
From The Borderland News Center Man faces life for bar shooting Nicholas Narveson, 27, of Grand Forks appeared in court last week, where it was announced that he was found competent to stand trial for the shooting death of James Jorgensen, 53, inside of a Grand Forks bar on the evening of July 4. If found guilty, Narveson faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison. Winnipeg man arrested for human smuggling The RCMP said they have arrested and charged a Winnipeg man with human smuggling. The accused, Semere Haile, 42, was stopped by officials about 7 km east of the Emerson Port of Entry driving a vehicle with six people inside, five of which hailed from countries such as the Republics of Chad, Sudan, and Mauritania. The half dozen were sent to the CSBA for processing, Haile meanwhile has been released on conditions after appearing in court earlier this week. Donation drive begins KodaBank of Cavalier and the LOAN nonprofit organization have begun their winter gear donation drive. Between now and November 15, people are asked to drop off hats, mittens, and gloves of various sizes at the Kodabank; the collected items will be donated to the Cavalier Public School and to LOAN to distribute. NDDOT to hold public input meeting in Minto this upcoming week The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 21, from 5-7pm at the Minto Community Center. The central point of discussion will be over the Northern Red River Flood Study, which focuses on the stretch of the Red River from Grand Forks to the Canadian border, and road closures which occur when the river floods. The study, which is a partnership between both the N.D. and Minnesota DOTs and US Army Corps of Engineers, aims to identify projects which can reduce the frequency and duration of said closures. Representatives from each organization will be available at the meeting to answer questions the public may have. Governor Doug Burgum continues his globe-trotting adventures This week Burgum is leading a weeklong trade and investment mission in South Korea. On Monday, Burgum signed a Memorandum of Understanding between N.D. and the Korea Institute of Energy Research or
KIER. The idea behind this MOU is to have both parties work together in, as Burgum would post on social media, “advance groundbreaking solutions in hydrogen, carbon capture, and clean energy.” South Korea is aiming to become carbon-neutral by 2050 and North Dakota by 2030. Sentencing issued for Grand Forks resident Back in March, Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski took the Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office on a high-speed chase after shoplifting from the Grand Forks Target store. Police would clock Pawlowski’s vehicle going as fast as 100mph. Eventually, his vehicle momentarily went airborne and came to rest on the I-29 shoulder. Pawlowski would then attempt to flee on foot but was located and arrested a short time later. Officers would find the stolen merchandise, as well as meth and drug paraphernalia, in his wrecked vehicle. All told, Pawlowski was charged with six Class C felonies and two Class B misdemeanors. He initially plead not guilty but changed his plea to guilty in exchange for a plea deal back in July. Pawlowski’s sentence on Monday was 10 years with the Department of Corrections, first serving 3 with 225 days credit. Once released, he’ll be placed on supervised probation for 2 years. $52 million in grants for broadband announced Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz has announced 52 million dollars in grants to go to expanding broadband access across the state of Minnesota with funding coming from the Border to Border Broadband Program and the Low Population Density Program. Man takes an alford plea after being charged with 2nd degree murder Douglas Swenson of Moorhead entered his plea last week after being charged with killing his half brother, Dustin Momerak, back on March 9, 2023. Swenson has not admitted to the crime but does concede that there is enough information to convict. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 2. Grand Forks man makes appearance in court Grand Forks resident Allen Timothy Dunn, 39, made his initial appearance in Grand Forks court on Wednesday. Dunn has been charged with two Class A counts of gross sexual impositions for crimes allegedly carried out in 2011 and 2013, the victim of the crimes being only 4 and 6 years old. Dunn was able to post $15,000 for bond and was released from custody on Wednesday. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for November 18. A man has been indicted following the death of a 14-year-old girl Isaac Arthur Arndt, 18, of Fargo was indicted by a Grand Jury last Wednesday for 1st and 2nd degree murder charges. Back in August, Arndt was arrested after allegedly stabbing14year-old Moorhead resident Jaelyn Walker to death after a verbal altercation in Gooseberry Park, leaving her body on the bank of the Red River. Arndt’s bail has been set at $4 million. A woman faces multiple charges after an incident on Oct. 4 Kathryn Durray of Minnesota is facing charges of fleeing and child endangerment after the Hawley Police Department caught her vehicle driving over 100 miles per hour on Highway 10 for around 13 miles when a Clay County sheriff also joined the chase. According to officials, Durray failed to pull over and had a 7-year-old child with her during the pursuit. Her next court appearance is scheduled for this week.
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Eagles beat Cavalier to win first region football title since 2009 Berg runs for career high 131 yards and leads team in tackles By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
It's been 15 years since the North Border Eagles beat the Cavalier Tor-
nadoes in high school football. It had also been that long since the
Eagles won a region football title. Both streaks came to an end in winning fashion on Oct. 11 when North Border defeated the Tornadoes 2616 in Pembina. The win gives North Border an 8-0 record for the regular season and also the Region 4 title. The Eagles got a first-round bye in the 9-man football playoffs for winning the region crown and will open up their postseason on Oct. 26 at home versus the winner of Cavalier at Four Winds. That game will be played on Oct. 19 at Fort Totten.
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turn (Logan Werner run) NB -Weston Cosley 45 run (Pass failed) NB -- Brody Berg 1 run (Grant Cosley run) C -- Brecken Thorpe 61 run (Pelletier run) NB -Grant Cosley 13 run (Pass failed) NB -- G. Cosley 2 run (Run failed) Rushing -- NB: Brody Berg 18-131, Weston Cosley 13-90, Grant Cosley 14-79 Passing -- NB: G. Cosley 4-9-42-0 Receiving -- NB: W. Cosley 1-25, Berg 1-10, Moore 2-5
Grant Cosley breaks up an attempted pass to Ryan Pelletier. Photo By Larry Stokke.
Region 4 Champions - The North Border Eagles. Photo by Larry Stokke.
got things going in the first quarter; Ryan Pelletier ran back a punt return 75 yards for a touchdown. North Border responded with two first quarter scores on runs by Weston Cosley and Brody Berg. The Tornadoes would end a back and forth first half with a 61-yard run from quarterback Breckon Thorpe to lead at halftime 16-14. The second half would belong to the Eagles; they used their ground game to run for the win. Grant Cosley had a TD run in both the third and fourth quarters to seal the win. The Tornadoes hurt themselves with 10 penalties on the night, some caused by the roaring Eagles fans. Berg finished with a career high in
Colton Baily with a catch to add 6 points to the Eagles score. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Brody Berg carries the ball for a first down in the Eagles win over the Tornadoes. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Kaden Moore intercepts the ball and runs it back down to the Eagles end of the field. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Eagles fans celebrate as Grant Cosley crosses the goal line to score for the Eagles. Photo by Larry Stokke.
rushing yards with 131 on 18 carries, while the Cosley brothers contributed 90 from Wes and 79 by Grant. Cavalier held North Border to just 42 passing yards. Berg was also the Eagles leading tackler; he was in on 11 takedowns followed by Gavin Symington with 10 and Kade Schafer and Garett
Crag Brodeur does a victory roll into the Eagles huddle after the win over the Tornadoes. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Jake’s Take on Sports Playoff high school football is here; North Border wins first region title in 15 years
By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor One of the best times of the year for high school is upon us - the beginning of high school football playoffs. Congrats to the North Border Eagles, who completed their season with a spotless record of 8-0 after winning their first region football title since 2009 with an exciting victory over Cava-
lier. It’s also the first time in 15 years they have beat the Tornadoes on the gridiron. The Eagles now get a bye in the first round of the 9-man playoffs, which begin on Oct. 19. North Border will play the winner of Four Winds and Cavalier on Oct. 26 in Pembina. North Prairie also is hosting a 9-man opening round playoff game against Nelson County. Nine-man and Class A 11-man are seeding the top eight teams for the playoffs this year on votes by coaches The Eagles got the fifth seed, behind LaMoure, New Rockford-Sheyenne, Westhope-Newburg-Glenburn and Linton-HMB. All those teams are also 8-0. Big props this week to North Border on winning a region title.
For Langdon-Munich, they had to win at Grafton on Oct. 17 to insure themselves a Region 2A regular season championship. The Cards had some tough luck when starting quarterback Jax Johnson suffered a concussion on one of the most bizarre plays you
will ever see. He was trying to catch a touchdown pass on a trick play when he tripped and went down on the back of his head. It is unclear whether Jax will be able to return to the field this season, which hurts the Cardinals on both sides of the ball. Langdon-Munich should get a home playoff game on Oct. 26 then possibly travel from there, but time will tell.
Lady Cards beginning to play their best volleyball of the season; Eagles still trying to break a long losing streak now up to 17 matches In volleyball news this week, the Langdon-Munich Cardinals are really beginning to gel at the perfect time of the year. The young Lady Cards, paced by seniors Meredith Romfo and Peyton Hall, have won seven matches in a row and also won their 40th Annual Langdon Invitational Volleyball Tournament for the first time since 2021. The Lady Cards have become very tough to defend,
as Romfo, Aubrey Badding and Hilary Haaven have been averaging double digits in kills, all set up by Hall. At several points of their most recent win versus Nelson County, the Cardinals had a freshman, Kemi Morstad, and two eighth graders, Haaven and Avery Lorenz, playing the front. That should say enough about the future of the program. Langdon-Munich will have their Senior Night on Oct. 21 before their match with Park River-Fordville-Lankin. Romfo and Hall will be honored along with their parents. For North Border, they have been very frustrated trying to end an extended losing streak that has reached 17 in a row. The Eagles ended it at Hatton-Northwood, losing 3-2 on Oct. 3 then had chances versus Napoleon during the LIT Tourney, losing 2-1. There is perhaps good news on the horizon though, as they play Drayton-Valley-Edinburg twice, plus St. John and Larimore, in what all should be competitive matches. We wish the
Eagles the best of luck to get some success going into the postseason. Freer makes the All-East Region Cross Country team We will end this week’s words with a shout out to Langdon-Munich senior Brock Freer, who finished ninth at the East Region Cross Country Meet in Cooperstown on Oct. 12. For doing that, Brock made the All-Region team. For Pembina County North, they finished fourth in the girls division and six in the boys as a team with Nash Fitzsimonds making All-Region by finishing 16th on the boys side. The State B Cross Country Meet will be held on Oct. 25 in Jamestown. Happy Teachers Convention weekend! The Vikes are still 5-0! Skol and “See ya!” next week!
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Lady Cards win LIT Tourney for first time since 2021; Roll to sixth Region 4 win over Nelson County By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
It's been busy times for the Langdon-Munich volleyball team recently. After beating St. John 3-0 on the road on Oct. 10, they hosted and won the 40th Annual Langdon Invitational Volleyball Tournament on Oct. 12. They then had another regional home match versus Nelson County on Oct. 15, winning that by a sweep 3-0. The Lady Cards have now won seven matches in a row and are 26-4 on the season. They continued a busy run by hosting Harvey-Wells County on Oct. 17 then will play at home versus Park
River-Fordville-Lankin for Senior Night on Oct. 21. They will honor their two seniors, Meredith Romfo and Payton Hall. They will also be at New Rockford-Sheyenne on Oct. 22. In the LIT Tourney, Langdon-Munich beat North Border, Devils Lake and Dickinson Trinity in pool play, which featured a huge comeback in set two to beat the Firebirds. The Cardinals then took down a tough May-Port-C-G team in the semis, which led them to a 2-0 sweep win over Grafton 25-19,
25-19. The Spoilers had beaten the Cards in the Des Lacs-Burlington Tournament. Against Nelson County, they played some of their best volleyball of the season in the first set, committing just one unforced error and winning 25-10. They dominated the second set winning 25-15, and while hurting themselves with some missed serves, Langdon-Munich won the third set 2519. Aubrey Badding led the way for the Cards with 15 kills and five stuff
Hilary Haaven spikes the ball down, adding to the Card’s win on Oct 12. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Tournament champs - the Cardinals. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Aubrey Badding stuff blocks a Grafton Spoiler. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Payton Hall with a backset to her teammate at the Langdon Invitational Tournament on Oct. 12. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Avery Lorenz sends the ball over to add a point to the Card's win. Photo by Larry Stokke.
blocks, while Hilary Haaven had 13 kills and 16 digs. Romfo added 12 kills. Hall had 32 assists and a streak of 61 good serves in a row snapped in set three. That was close to a program record of 70, set by Kaylee Lowery a couple of years ago.
LANGDON-MUNICH 25-25-25 NELSON COUNTY 10-15-19 Kills -- LM: Aubrey Badding 15, Hilary Haaven 13, Meredith Romfo 12, Avery Lorenz 4, Payton Hall 1, Kemi Morstad 1; NC: Brooke Watkins 5, Brandi Lippert 4, Jesse Monsbroten 4, Emily Larson 3, Brandi Schock 2 Assists -- LM: P. Hall 32, Morstad 6, Lorenz 1, Raeleigh Ratzlaff 1; NC: Neveah Huso 13 Aces -- LM: Morstad 4, P. Hall 3, Haaven 1, Emma Hall 1; NC: Watkins 4, Schock 1, Larson 1 Digs -- LM: Haaven 16, Romfo 11, P. Hall 11, Morstad 9, Badding 8, Ratzlaff 6, E. Hall 2; NC: Lippert 14, Mya Luehring 13, Watkins 9, Schock 5, Larson 4, Danica Magnus 1 Kemi Morstad sets the ball high to her teammate in the game against the Grafton Spoilers to win the tournament Oct. 12 in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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ND Class B East Regional Cross Country Championship Girls overall results from 211 competitors 21st - Emersen Helgoe, 21:19.7 PCN 23rd - Maci Puppe, 21:21.1 PCN 29th - Maddy Robinson, 23:37.4 PCN 34th - Delaney Denault, 21:43.0 PCN 41st - Shirley Demp, 21:56.2 PC 56th - Olivia Lorenz, 22:40.1, LM 105th - Remmi Bodnar, 24:11.1, LM 128th - Heidi Crump, 25:17.7, LM 158th - Chloe Foster, 26:32.0, LM 172nd - Sara Jensen, 28:35.7, PCN Boys overall results from 211 competitors 9th - Brock Freer, 17:27.3, LM 16th - Nash Fitzsimonds, 17:53.4, PCN 28th - Owen Crosby, 18:44.9, PCN 51st - Kartheek Chapara, 19:26.4, LM 54th - Noah Foster, 19:34.8, LM 59th - Prestyn Bodnar, 19:40.7, LM 67th - Micah Crosby, 19:53.3, PCN 68th - Isaiah Gagner, 19:55.7, PCN 82nd - Mason Heller, 20:11.2, PCN 84th - Dyson Askvig, 20:12.6, PCN 93rd - Kaleb Foster, 20:32.8, LM 115th - Ty Ramberg, 21:00.2, LM 123rd - Chase Girodat, 21:17.6, LM 139th - Ryder Moser, 21:55.2, LM 147th - Josiah Bridell, 22:15.8, PCN 154th - Logan Mackall, 22:33.0, LM 174th - Dylan Stobie, 23:30, PCN 181st - Jude Switzer, 24:05.2, PCN 201st - Ethan Kendall, 26:36.1 PCN
Brock Freer finished 9th place at the regional cross country meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Noah Foster qualified for the state meet after his regional race. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Nash Fitzsimonds finished 16th out of 206 runners to qualify for the state cross country meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Remmi Bodnar is heading to the state cross country meet in Jamestown after a qualifying run at the regional meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Emerson Helgoe placed 21st, qualifying her for the state cross country meet in Jamestown on Oct. 25. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Maddy Robinson crossed the finish line in 29th place, qualifying her for the state cross country meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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Cardinals get back to winning on Senior Day over Park River Area Starting QB Johnson suffers concussion in second half, defense big in victory By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor
After a series with Lee running a wildcat-type offense, freshman Eastyn Schaefer took over as quarterback and engineered a fourth quarter scoring drive on a pass to Lee to make the score 21-0. PRA followed that score with their only touchdown of the game, a 74-yard kickoff return from Tucker Omdahl to make the final score 21-6. The Cardinals defense was the star of the show, holding the Aggies to just 149 yards of total offense. Stremick also recovered two fumbles on the day, and Lee made big hits all over the field, as they were co-players of the game. PRA turned the ball over six times. Eastyn Schaefer gets his hands on the Aggies Tucker Omdahl's legs and stops his forward progress. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The Langdon-Munich Cardinals football team played their last regular season home game on Oct. 11, entertaining the Park River Area Aggies. It was Senior Day for the Cards because the game was moved to the afternoon due to a shortage of officials. The Devils Lake crew that did the game in Langdon also did a game in McVille later that evening. Five Langdon-Munich seniors -- Cody Amble, Jacob Lowery, Jayden Lee, Reed Scherr and Jake Sanders - were honored before the game, along with their parents. The game itself would be a very physical one, which the Cards won 21-6. The win pushed the Cardinals record to 6-2, and they played their last regular season game at Grafton on Oct. 17. Langdon-Munich has qualified for the playoffs, and if they beat the Spoilers, they would win the Region 2A title once again this year. They hope to host a playoff game on Oct. 26.
Cody Amble intercepts the ball on a pass to the Aggies Aiden Rost. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Landon Schneider wraps up an Aggie ballcarrier. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The contest with the Aggies got off to a great start for the Cards. Sophomore linebacker Maddux Stremick picked off a pass from Jace Rosinski, which helped set up a six-yard run by Jax Johnson to open the scoring. A 29-yard run by Lee was a key part of the drive. Langdon-Munich would get into the end zone again in the first quarter after Amble caught a 28-yard pass from Johnson. Jax followed with a two-yard touchdown run. The score was 13-0, but things got tough for both teams from there. Johnson was injured in the third quarter after a fourth down "Philly Special" type play found him wide open in the end zone. In his effort to make an easy TD catch, he got caught up in his cleats, fell back, and hit the back of his head hard on the turf. He would leave the game with a concussion and not return.
Jax Johnson's touchdown and kick put the Cards up 7-0 early in the game. Photo by Larry Stokke. Maddux Stremick with a great interception against the Aggies. Photo by Larry Stokke.
LANGDON-MUNICH vs. PARK RIVER AREA 21 - 6 PRA LM
-- 0 0 0 6 -- 6 -- 13 0 0 8 -- 21
LM -- Jax Johnson 6 run (Johnson kick) LM -- Johnson 2 run (Kick failed) LM -- Jayden Lee 9 pass from Eastyn Schaefer (Lee pass from
Schaefer) PRA -- Tucker Omdahl 74 KO return (Kick failed) Rushing -- LM: Jayden Lee 8-59, Jax Johnson 11-24, Sam Davis 7-22, Eastyn Schaefer 8-21; PRA: Tucker Omdahl 19-53, Aiden Rost 5-19, Jace Rosinski 1-(-2) Passing -- LM: Johnson 7-12-110-0, Schaefer 1-2-9-0 1TD; PRA: Rosinski 5-16-54-2, Aiden Rost 2-4-25-0 Receiving -- LM: Lee 2-55, Cody Amble 2-40, Tanner McDonald 3-19, Schaefer 1-7; PRA: Noah Troftgruben 4-59, Rost 2-16, Luke Shirek 1-5
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LINDEN TOWNSHIP | CAVALIER COUNTY The following described parcels of BIDS &DEADLINE: Written bids will be land will be offered for sale in three accepted for the sale of the above-deparcels: scribed land until 10:00 a.m. on OcPARCEL #1 tober 30, 2024. Bids must be for the The East Half (E½) Section Seven- total parcel price, not on a per acre teen (17), Township One Hundred basis. The envelope containing a bid Sixty-Three North (163N), Range Six- must be marked “Land Sale Bid” and ty-Two West (62W) LESS approximate- directed to: ly 7.77 acres in the Northeast Quarter Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼NE¼) 908 3rd Street Section Seventeen (17), Township Langdon, ND 58249 One Hundred Sixty-Three North (163N), Range Sixty-Two West (62W) TERMS OF SALE: Bids will be opened Tillable Acres: 290.12 at 10:00 a.m. on October 30, 2024, in PARCEL #2 the North Meeting Room at the CavThe North Half (N½) Section Twen- alier County Courthouse in Langdon, ty-Nine (29), Township One Hundred North Dakota. All bidders submitting Sixty-Three North (163N), Range written bids may be present at that SixThe West Half of the Northwest time and may raise their bids oralQuarter (W½NW¼) Section Thirty-two ly if they so desire. The property will (32), Township One Hundred Six- be sold on a Contract for Deed with ty-three (163), Range Sixty-two (62) 20% of the purchase price due from A/K/A Auditors Lots 7 and 9 the successful bidder upon signing Tillable Acres: 62.66 the Contract for Deed. The remaining
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October 8, 2024 | Unapproved Minutes The Munich Public School board prove the financial reports. Kelan Gomeeting was called to order by Chair- eser seconded. Motion carried. person Susan Harder at 7:00 A.M. Chris Pankratz made a motion to apThe school board members that were prove the Certificate of Levy. Kelan present: Bobby Foster, Kelan Goeser, Goeser seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Hall, Susan Harder, Chris Pankratz and Jason Wirth. Kelly Haaven Jason Wirth made a motion to apwas absent. Also present was Robert prove the review of the Minutes Policy Bubach, Seth Hansen, Darby Hart, (BCAC), Contracts Supersede Policy Curt Kram, Tim Polansky and Lois and Regulations Policy (BDAA), SavTohm. ings Clause Policy (BDAB) and the Retaining an Attorney Policy (BDBB). Jason Wirth made a motion to ap- Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carprove the agenda as presented. Kelan ried. Goeser seconded. Motion carried. The next school board meeting will Bobby Foster made a motion to ap- be held on Thursday, November 14, prove the September 2024 school 2024 at 7:00 A.M. board minutes. Kelly Hall seconded. Motion carried. Chris Pankratz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 A.M. Kelan Bobby Foster made a motion to ap- Goeser seconded. Motion carried. prove the bills for payment. Kelan Goeser seconded. Motion carried. Respectively Submitted, Chairperson Jason Wirth made a motion to ap- Business Manager
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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On October 1, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman David Zeis called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Zeis asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve the agenda without any changes, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor; and Sheldon Romfo, Road Foreman; met with the commissioners to review current road projects. Romfo reported that the storage building project in Vang is now complete; and that a snowplow operator has been hired for the Sarles District. Replacing the pickup for the Sarles District was discussed. No action was taken at this time. Mowing abandoned cemeteries in Seivert and Waterloo Townships was discussed. Stanley Dick stated he would see if he could find someone with a larger mower to contract the mowing for the cemetery in Seivert Township. There was discussion on damage/repairs to the Wood mower being used in the Munich, Hannah/Sarles, and Langdon road districts. It was decided to get bids for a new mower and that the operators will be required to utilize maintenance/inspection forms. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve
a raffle permit for Friends of Our Lady’s Preservation Society, seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. The list of parcels for the delinquent tax sale was reviewed for appraisal. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to list the selling price of all parcels as the amount of taxes currently owed plus the estimated amount of tax for 2024, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Steph Welsh, Public Health, met with the commissioners to discuss the appointed Health Officer position for Public Health. Welsh asked the commissioners if they were on board with Dr. Sam being appointed to the position in December with compensation being provided by Langdon Prairie Health, and Public Health would provide LPH with a stipend for his services. Welsh stated that Dr. Emerson will submit a letter of resignation once there they find a replacement for the position. Welsh also asked the commissioners for three (3) Resolution of Support related to Tobacco Free North Dakota. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the Resolution to Support a Fully Funded Tobacco Control Program, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the Resolution of Support for the North Dakota Smoke-Free Law, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. David Zeis made a motion to approve the Resolution of Support to Raise the Price of Tobacco Products in ND, seconded by Stanley Dick. David Zeis, Nick Moser, and Stanley Dick
voted “yes”; Greg Goodman and Austin Lafrenz voted “no” on the motion; Motion carried 3 to 2. Hosting fees for the Northern Valley Human Service Zone (NVHSZ) were discussed. Jill Denault, NVHSZ Director, stated she was against Walsh and Pembina County paying Cavalier County for being zone host. Stanley Dick suggested that Walsh and Pembina County each pay $10,000 annually to Cavalier County to defray the costs of hosting the zone, or one of the other counties could take over being the zone host. Nick Moser made a motion to approve Stanley Dick presenting a request for $10,000 each annually from Walsh and Pembina County for hosting fees starting in 2024, with the amount reviewed every 2 years, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. The NDSU Extension Financial Partnership agreement was reviewed, as requested by the ND County Commissioners Association. The commissioners were in favor of the agreement with no suggested changes. The commissioners had no updates regarding the Water Board. Austin Lafrenz made a motion, seconded by Nick Moser to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: •FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE | $576.38 | R&B •VERIZON WIRELESS | $1,343.31 | NVHSZ •VISA | $653.72 | NVHSZ •FARMERS UNION OIL OF DEVILS LAKE | $1,516.03 | R&B •JOB SERVICE OF NORTH DAKOTA | $1,988.66 | QUARTERLY •ND STATE TAX COM-
MISSIONER | $2,877.09 | QUARTERLY | •CAVALIER COUNTY AUDITOR | $13,906.00 | FEMA •ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT | $118,885.14 | HEALTH INS •ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT | $1,070.84 | LIFE INS •ND STATE TREASURER | $343.21 | FEES •NICK MOSER | $147.67 | COMM •STANLEY DICK | $176.88 | COMM •ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE | $2,108.85 | ELECT •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $237.00 | CLERK •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $31.78 | AUD •ANITA BEAUCHAMP | $8.95 | CLERK •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $255.12 | CLERK •BILL KINCAID | $225.00 | MISC •MID AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL | $545.84 | MAINT •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $89.93 | AUD •COMPUTER EXPRESS | $1,689.00 | GEN •QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. | $977.10 | MISC •SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS | $3,800.00 | GEN •MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $169.80 | GEN/R&B •ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $562.55 | GEN/R&B •COMPUTER EXPRESS | $575.00 | SHERIFF •LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT | $309.00 | SHERIFF •ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $193.74 | SHERIFF •SUNSET LAW ENFORCEMENT | $1,466.60 | SHERIFF •GABE JOHNSTON | $67.00 | SHERIFF •SPORTS & SHIRTS | $24.00 | SHERIFF •ERLING'S OIL, INC. | $1,552.90 | R&B •NEWMAN SIGNS | $772.78 | R&B •JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | $4,041.43 | R&B •UP
NORTH PLUMBING LLC | $170.50 | R&B •MCCURDY, INC. | $77.50 | R&B •LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT | $541.00 | R&B •KLJ ENGINEERING LLC | $39,408.30 | R&B •D & B MOTORS, INC. | $179.53 | R&B •CLOSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. | $111,888.00 | PRAIRIE DOG •CLOSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. $63,945.00 | PRAIRIE DOG •RAZOR TRACKING, INC. | $325.00 | R&B •NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | $81.75 | R&B •TRI-STATE PAVING INC | $9,740.00 | R&B •KAREN KEMPERT | $1,008.90 | EMG MGR •ND 911 ASSOCIATION | $80.00 | EMG MGR •ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $204.97 | NDSU EXT. •JOSHUA SHORT | $406.13 | WEED •MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES $26.29 | WEED •PLUMMER CONSTRUCTION | $20,050.00 | WEED •MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $26.80 | SS •OTTER TAIL POWER CO | $183.64 | SS •HOLLY FETSCH | $48.91 | NVHSZ •QUILL CORPORATION | $98.98 | NVHSZ •VESTIS | $113.50 | NVHSZ •DAKOTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS | $253.99 | NVHSZ •ARTIC BLAST OF GRAND FORKS, INC | $137.48 | NVHSZ •WINDWOOD ESTATES | $873.51 | NVHSZ •RORY JOHNSON | $600.00 | NVHSZ
potential water project. By submitting the questionnaire, the city can be included on the priority list which is a requirement to access low interest loan dollars. There is no obligation to complete or even start the project. We prepare these questionnaires and submit them for the city to keep the city on the lists in the even that loan dollars are needed. There are three questionnaires: Water Tower Rehabilitation, Water Main Looping, Water Main Replacement. All that is needed is a motion to submit the questionnaires and a signature on each by the Commission President. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to move forward with the three questionnaires, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion carried. Sanitary Sewer drains at Condos – Mark and Bob were present to discuss that they are unsure where the sewer drains from the old curling club. They are getting close to hooking up and now are unable to tell where it goes. After some discussion, RoxAnne was able to contact Drain Servies from Fargo, and he could be here on Wednesday to locate the sewer for them. Chickens- J. Nowatzki asked A. Mondragon where we are at with the chicken situation. Mondragon stated
that court date was set for some time in October. Nowatzki stated that if they want a city commissioner there, we would be sure to attend. The city wants the chickens gone. New Business Variance – Wayne and Nancy Coyle – Requesting variance due to the property is not following the ordinance setbacks. C. Schlittenhard made the motion to approve the variance for the property at Lot sic (6), Block eight (8), Mooney and McHugh’s second addition, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carried. Chamber request – Christmas lights – J. Tull with the Chamber is requesting permission and help to put lights around the stage at Boyd Block for Christmas. They will not need city’s help in putting up the tree. D. Kaercher made the motion to give permission to put the lights up and to have the street department help put them up, seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion carried. Building Permits: #5477 Chad Lombardi, #5478 Nick Beneda, #5479 Baseball Board, #5480 Schlittzen Liquor, #5481 Schill Construction, #5482 Martin and Emily Baker, #5483 Jonathan and Brenna Skjervheim, #5484 Alex Chaput – J.
Rademacher made a motion to approve building permits with Gary’s approval, seconded by D. Kaercher. With C. Schlittenhard abstaining from the vote. Motion Carries.
At 11:00 a.m., Stanley Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. Cavalier County, North Dakota David J. Zeis – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner – Auditor
Langdon City Commission
Regular Meeting | September 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Jim Rademacher, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard. Department heads present – Chelsea Graber. Others present Jessica Tull – Langdon Chamber, Angelo Mondragon – State’s Attorney, Mark Zimmer, Bob Macdonald, Andrew Aakre – Moore Engineering on Teams, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney and RoxAnne Hoffarth. Pledge of Allegiance – J. Nowatzki led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: J. Rademacher made the motion to approve the minutes from the regular meeting September 9th, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carries. Additions to Agenda: Sanitary Sewer drain at the condos being built by Mark Zimmer and Bob Macdonald. Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: No Report. Fire Department: No report. Water and Sewer: C. Schlittenhard reported with all the rain the lift stations have had some issues keeping up. Sanitation: No report. Police: No report. Activity Center: C. Graber reported she will be starting the October sale
on memberships the start of October. Auditors: R. Hoffarth reported that the NDLC fall conference went well. Unfinished Business Moore Engineering – Citywide Street Project – An estimated payment #4 to Mayo needs to be made in the amount of $43,794.81. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the pay estimate to Mayo Construction, seconded by J. Rademacher. Motion carried. Phase 1 – Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) Surety Company is finalizing an agreement with Mayo to perform the correction work remaining. They are drafting an agreement for the City’s review to complete the project and square away the remainder of the retainage. East Water Tower Rehabilitation – Advertisement is scheduled to run the week of 9/23 in Borderland Press and Grand Forks Herald, and the bid opening is scheduled for October 17, 2024. Langdon Drain – Highway 5 to 11th Avenue – Public meeting planned for October 28th. North Dakota Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) – ND Department of Environmental Quality is soliciting project questionnaires for
NOTICE OF CAVALER COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION The Cavalier County General Election will be Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The election will include state, district, and county officers. There will be three (3) precincts, all at one polling location at the Cavalier County Memorial Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, North Dakota. Polls will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Please note that the SAMPLE ballot published reflects candidate names and measures for ALL legislative districts and precincts in Cavalier County, as well as Langdon City. The arrangement of candidate names and measures on the ballot in your precinct will vary from the published sample ballot, depending upon the precinct and legislative district in which you reside in Cavalier County. REMINDER: Vote by Mail/Absentee
ballots must be post marked or returned to the County Auditor’s Office by November 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. A secure drop box is available at Door 1 of the Cavalier County Memorial Courthouse. Vote by Mail/Absentee ballots cannot be returned on Election Day. Make sure you request your absentee ballot well in advance of Election Day to allow enough time to get it returned. Please call if you have any election questions: Cavalier County Auditor’s Office 701-256-2229.
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION 10/18/24 The Borderland Press is a weekly newspaper publication and has its offices at 1403 Third Street in Langdon, ND 58249. Mail to: PO Box 230 Langdon, ND 58249. The Publisher is Diane Simmons. Editor is Hilary Nowatzki. The owners are Bob & Diane Simmons PO Box 230 Langdon, ND 58249. There are no bondholders or other security holders owning interest in this newspaper. Circulation figures A. Total number of copies (Net press run) ..............................................1359 B. Paid and/or requested Circulation (1) Paid/requested Outside County mail Subscriptions...........................26 (2) Paid In-County Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541...................1237 (3) Sales through Dealers and nonUSPS paid distribution.....................68 C. Total Paid Circulation...............1331 D. Free distribution by Mail (1) Outside-County as Stated on Form 3541.................................................26
(2) In-County as Stated on Form 3541 ............................................................0 (3) Free distribution outside the mail.. ............................................................0 E. Total Free Distribution.................26 F. Total Distribution......................1357 G. Copies Not Distributed..................0 H. Total.........................................1357 I. Percent Paid..........................98.08% a. Paid Electronic copies....................65 b. Total Paid/Print Copies............1396 c. Total Print Distribution.............1422 d. Percent Paid.........................98.17% I certify that all the above information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties) Diane Simmons, Publisher
•81931-81943/6148961492/61514-61516 Payroll and Liab. 41088.79 •61497 DOCU SHRED, INC. | 65.45 •61498 DOLLAR GENERAL-REGIONS 410526 | 20.00 •61499 FARMER'S UNION OIL CO. | 433.39 •61500 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 1165.46 •61501 LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER | 28.58 •61502 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL | 237.82 •61503 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 294.95 •61504 ONE-CALL CONCEPTS, INC. | 67.70 •61505 THE RETROFIT COMPANIES | 1278.88 •61506 TITAN MACHINERY | 7500.00 Bills of Approval – J. Rademacher made a motion to approve all bills as presented, seconded by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries. With no other business C. Schlittenhard motioned to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor
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Fraud Alerts from AARP Cyber Security Awareness Month October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a great time to remind ourselves just how much of our lives take place online and the potential threats that exist in the digital world. Any device that stores information or connects to the internet could become a target for cybercriminals seeking to steal your data. Here are four important ways to help stay safe online: · Strong passwords – Have a unique and strong password for each online account. · Multi-factor authentication – Turn on this extra security step when available. Multi-factor authentication is a second way beyond your username and password to verify it’s you accessing your account or device. · Software updates – Consider turning on automatic software updates to keep your devices up-to-date and
secure. · Don't click on links - Avoid clicking on links from emails, texts, and online ads. Type web addresses into your browser to ensure you aren’t sent to a fraudulent copycat site, and only visit sites you know and trust. Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit aarp.org/ fraudwatchnetwork or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360. AARP Scam-Tracking Map update When it comes to fraud, knowledge is power, but how can we spread that knowledge so more people are empowered to protect themselves?
One great way to report what you’ve experienced is through the AARP Scam-Tracking Map (www.aarp.org/ scammap). The map shows scams that people experience every day, and it also includes warnings from law enforcement. You can submit scams you’ve encountered and explore what’s being reported in your area. Staying informed has never been easier; the AARP Scam-Tracking Map is freshly updated with improved searchability features, a more user-friendly interface and, best of all, it is now accessible from any mobile device! We’re all in this together – let’s share what we know so the next target doesn’t become the next victim. Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360. Medicare open enrollment scams It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have from Oct. 15–Dec. 7 to shop around and make changes to their Medicare health and Part D prescription drug
plans. Unfortunately, some of the deals offered won’t be deals at all. Just like in other years, Medicare scams spike during open enrollment season with criminals posing as insurance providers calling and emailing about free gifts or limited-time offers. These scams are all designed to steal your money, Medicare information, or your identity. Be suspicious and don’t share sensitive personal information with anyone who calls, emails, or visits you out of the blue promoting a Medicare plan. Legitimate Medicare plans can only contact you if you’ve requested information or if you have an existing relationship with them. Beneficiaries can safely compare legitimate plans and change enrollment by going to medicare.gov or by calling 800-633-4227. Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit aarp.org/ fraudwatchnetwork or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360. Tech-support scams Tech support is calling – but should you answer? One might think that a crime like the tech support scam, which has been around for over 15
years, might fade away, but it is more common than ever. These scams start with an unsolicited phone call or a pop-up alert on your device, claiming to be from Microsoft, Norton, or another related company warning of grave problems. The goal is to persuade you to grant remote access to your device, after which they’ll claim to find something terrible. In reality, these criminals are likely trying to install malware, which enables them to steal personal information and account logins. They may also pressure you into paying for expensive (and fake) repairs or protection services. If you receive an urgent phone call or a sudden, alarming pop-up, it’s almost certainly a scam. Don’t engage, and to rid your screen of the message, exit out of your browser or restart your device. Keeping your operating systems and security software up to date is an important way to keep real viruses and malware out. Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. AARP Fraud Watch Network™ is a free resource for all. Learn how to proactively spot scams or get guidance if you’ve been targeted. Visit aarp.org/ fraudwatchnetwork or call our dedicated helpline to speak to a fraud specialist at 877-908-3360.
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Views from the Borderland - Langdon Music students attend festival
The Langdon Area High School Choir attended the NDSU Choral Festival from Oct. 6-7 with the concert on Oct. 7. The concert can be viewed online by visiting this link https://www.ndsu.edu/performingarts/music/stream/ . Photographed: Top row: Matilda Lawson, Oliver Lill, Jonathan Lill, Brayden Harris, Kartheek Chapara, Shanna Gette; bottom Row: Catelyn Goodman, Madilyn Crump, Claire Chaput, Claire Mehlhoff, Ruby Davis, and Kamrin Hicks.
Seventeen Langdon Elementary Music Students attended the North Dakota Surround the State in Song festival in Grand Forks on Saturday, Oct. 11. Photographed above from (L-R) Avery Plummer, Maddyn Lykken, Kayanna Petri, Stella Lawson, Harper Girodat, Aishwarya Chapara, Terner Askvig, Graham Mosher, Mason Bachman, Kate Roppel, Finley Smith, Bridgette Ryan, Addison Schill, Marah Romfo, Taylor Borgen, Victoria Olson, and Rayelynn Christianson.
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