North Border- Walhalla’s 2026 Homecoming Court pictured, from left, are Cameron Saldana, Kaden Moore, Homecoming King Bryce Carignan, Homecoming Queen Dannika Bennett, Isabelle O’Donnell and Faith Ratajczak. Photo courtesy of North Border Schools

North Border- Walhalla’s 2026 Homecoming Court pictured, from left, are Cameron Saldana, Kaden Moore, Homecoming King Bryce Carignan, Homecoming Queen Dannika Bennett, Isabelle O’Donnell and Faith Ratajczak. Photo courtesy of North Border Schools

From Langdon and Munich to Walhalla and Pembina, homecoming brings students, families, alumni and entire communities together. This week, we recognize the young people selected to represent their schools and celebrate a tradition filled with pride, friendship and lasting memories.
Karen Elaine Backes

Karen Elaine Backes

A memorial service was held October 12, 2026, in Cavalier, N.D., for Karen Elaine Backes, 71, of Mountain, N.D., who passed away peacefully in her home on Sept. 29, 2026. She was a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved grandmother, caring sister and treasured friend. Her greatest joy in life was…
Kevin Dale Samuelson

Kevin Dale Samuelson

An open house visitation was held October 13, 2026, at the Sarles Fire Department Hall in Sarles, N.D., for Kevin Dale Samuelson, 59, who departed this world on Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, embraced by the love of his family at HIA Heather's House in Fargo, N.D. Burial was at Sarles Cemetery…
Georgeann Gellner

Georgeann Gellner

Funeral services were held Oct. 14, 2026, in West Fargo, N.D., for Georgeann Gellner, who entered her heavenly home October 8, 2026. Burial was at Fargo National Cemetery in rural Harwood, N.D.She was born to George and Shirley (Schneider) Kram on July 22, 1947, in Langdon, N.D. Georgeann graduated…
Bailey Samuelson poses with a deer harvested during the youth rifle season, with a beautiful sunset in the background. Photo submitted by Greta Samuelson

Bailey Samuelson poses with a deer harvested during the youth rifle season, with a beautiful sunset in the background. Photo submitted by Greta Samuelson

Readers share their hunting adventures, outdoor memories and the colorful sights of fall across the Borderland region.
MUNICH PUBLIC SCHOOL

MUNICH PUBLIC SCHOOL

Students show their school spirit with a week of homecoming festivities and fun. Photos submitted by John Christiansen.
North of the Border: A frightfully good time at Boo at the Zoo

North of the Border: A frightfully good time at Boo at the Zoo

October is the time of year when pumpkins get carved, candy mysteriously disappears from kitchen cupboards, and parents discover just how much money can be spent on a costume that will be worn for approximately 45 minutes. Thankfully, there’s another way to celebrate Halloween without having to…
A drone photo captures the Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals logo painted at midfield for the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 9. The impressive design was created by Terner Askvig, an eighth grader at Langdon Middle School, using robotic painting technology. Terner is the son of Ethen and Jayla Askvig and grandson of Ray and Wanda Howatt. Drone photo by Terner Askvig

A drone photo captures the Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals logo painted at midfield for the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 9. The impressive design was created by Terner Askvig, an eighth grader at Langdon Middle School, using robotic painting technology. Terner is the son of Ethen and Jayla Askvig and grandson of Ray and Wanda Howatt. Drone photo by Terner Askvig

Cardinal pride takes center field for homecoming
A proposed data center in Cass County has drawn comparisons to Garrison Dam’s power output. How do the numbers stack up?YES.The proposed Harmony Energy Park data center in Cass County would have an initial maximum power demand equal to about 93% of Garrison Dam’s installed generating capacity…
Olivia Lorenz finished 42nd out of 216 runners at the Class B East Regional Cross Country Championships in Cooperstown. Photo by Larry Stokke

Olivia Lorenz finished 42nd out of 216 runners at the Class B East Regional Cross Country Championships in Cooperstown. Photo by Larry Stokke

Oct. 10, 2026 – Cooperstown Country Club LANGDON AREA/MUNICH Boys Varsity 5K – 280 runners Team: 16th place (433 points)23rd – Prestyn Bodnar, 18:42.796th – Tyler Borgen, 20:44.3101st – Kaleb Foster, 20:56.6104th – Chase Girodat, 21:00.7109th – Noah Foster, 21:14.4117th – Dyson Askvig, 21:21.6140th…
Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake’s Take on Sports

Out in WillistonWe come to you this week from the Ponderosa out in Williston. I’m out here trying to get things ready for winter at the ranch, but of course, the moment I got here, the weather got ugly. Some things have gotten done, but another trip may be needed in the near future. I’ve gotten rid…
The Borderland Press e-Edition
FM Bank Co-Player of the Game Austin Wenzel dives past an Aggies defender for a first down. Photo by Larry Stokke

FM Bank Co-Player of the Game Austin Wenzel dives past an Aggies defender for a first down. Photo by Larry Stokke

It was homecoming week when the Langdon-Munich Cardinals met Park River Area for a Region 2A…
Michelle Wagner, left, carries boxes of signed petitions for a proposed ballot measure to make public school breakfasts and lunches free in North Dakota on April 9, 2026, at the Capitol. To her right are Amy Jacobson and Ashley Gaschk, other members of the measure's sponsoring committee. Together for School Meals has reported nearly $1.1 million in monetary support for the measure. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

Michelle Wagner, left, carries boxes of signed petitions for a proposed ballot measure to make public school breakfasts and lunches free in North Dakota on April 9, 2026, at the Capitol. To her right are Amy Jacobson and Ashley Gaschk, other members of the measure's sponsoring committee. Together for School Meals has reported nearly $1.1 million in monetary support for the measure. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

Millions of dollars from national and in-state groups have gone into campaigns telling North…
Northern Plains Electric and partners award $32,000 in grants

Northern Plains Electric and partners award $32,000 in grants

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative (NPEC) recently partnered with Basin Electric Power…
North Border- Walhalla’s 2026 Homecoming Court pictured, from left, are Cameron Saldana, Kaden Moore, Homecoming King Bryce Carignan, Homecoming Queen Dannika Bennett, Isabelle O’Donnell and Faith Ratajczak. Photo courtesy of North Border Schools

North Border- Walhalla’s 2026 Homecoming Court pictured, from left, are Cameron Saldana, Kaden Moore, Homecoming King Bryce Carignan, Homecoming Queen Dannika Bennett, Isabelle O’Donnell and Faith Ratajczak. Photo courtesy of North Border Schools

Homecoming: A tradition of pride

From Langdon and Munich to Walhalla and Pembina, homecoming brings students, families, alumni and entire communities together. This week, we recognize the young people selected to represent their schools and celebrate a tradition filled with pride, friendship and lasting memories.
MUNICH PUBLIC SCHOOL

MUNICH PUBLIC SCHOOL

MUNICH PUBLIC SCHOOL

Students show their school spirit with a week of homecoming festivities and fun.
Bailey Samuelson poses with a deer harvested during the youth rifle season, with a beautiful sunset in the background. Photo submitted by Greta Samuelson

Bailey Samuelson poses with a deer harvested during the youth rifle season, with a beautiful sunset in the background. Photo submitted by Greta Samuelson

Hunting Success and Autumn Beauty

Readers share their hunting adventures, outdoor memories and the colorful sights of fall across the...
A drone photo captures the Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals logo painted at midfield for the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 9. The impressive design was created by Terner Askvig, an eighth grader at Langdon Middle School, using robotic painting technology. Terner is the son of Ethen and Jayla Askvig and grandson of Ray and Wanda Howatt. Drone photo by Terner Askvig

A drone photo captures the Langdon Area-Munich Cardinals logo painted at midfield for the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 9. The impressive design was created by Terner Askvig, an eighth grader at Langdon Middle School, using robotic painting technology. Terner is the son of Ethen and Jayla Askvig and grandson of Ray and Wanda Howatt. Drone photo by Terner Askvig

Cardinal pride takes center field for homecoming

Cardinal pride takes center field for homecoming
Olivia Lorenz finished 42nd out of 216 runners at the Class B East Regional Cross Country Championships in Cooperstown. Photo by Larry Stokke

Olivia Lorenz finished 42nd out of 216 runners at the Class B East Regional Cross Country Championships in Cooperstown. Photo by Larry Stokke

ND Class B Cross Country East Region Meet

Oct. 10, 2026 – Cooperstown Country Club LANGDON AREA/MUNICH Boys Varsity 5K – 280 runners Team:...

Letter to the Editor

We are writing to inform the citizens of Cavalier County what a great sheriff and chief deputy we...
Finish line

Finish line

Finish line

By Matt Mitzel As the combines are getting washed up and put away, farmers are starting to see the...