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A Viking ship float honoring the late “Captain” Rodney Byron makes its way through Mountain during the Deuce of August parade. Photo by Larry Stokke

Mountain celebrates Icelandic heritage at 127th Deuce

Sarah Overby, Editor

Thursday, August 6, 2026

MOUNTAIN, N.D. — Icelandic heritage, community traditions and family activities filled Mountain during the 127th annual Deuce of August Icelandic Celebration held July 31 through Aug. 2.The three-day celebration began Friday with the Friday Forum at the Deuce at the Mountain Community Center. The…

Members of the Langdon Community Band rehearse in the Langdon Area High School band room. Submitted photo

Lindseth's final bow closes meaningful chapter for community band

Sarah Overby, Editor

Thursday, August 6, 2026

For the past four years, Lane Lindseth has stood in front of the Langdon Community Band, guiding musicians through rehearsals, performances and 11 memorable concerts. Now, after helping rebuild and strengthen the ensemble, Lindseth has made the difficult decision to step down as its director…

Jordin and Stephen Wooley are the newest members of the Walhalla Ambulance Service. Jordin is a nationally registered EMT, while Stephen serves as one of the ambulance service’s drivers. Submitted photo

WALHALLA AMBULANCE SERVICE WELCOMES NEWEST CREW MEMBERS

Borderland Press Staff

Thursday, August 6, 2026

The Walhalla Ambulance Service recently introduced its two newest crew members, Jordin and Stephen Wooley.Jordin has served as an emergency medical technician with the Walhalla Ambulance Service for the past year and recently became a nationally registered EMT. She has worked as a nurse for five…

DAKOTA DATEBOOK:

News Staff

Thursday, August 6, 2026

By Lucid Thomas August 3, 2026 – The Badlands in Western North Dakota is a favorite place for many people. Whether to camp or just look out over the bluffs from the visitor’s center, people enjoy the picturesque landscape.One might wonder how such a beautiful place came to be known as the Badlands.…

Dr. Joel Johnson visits with baby Allara and her mother, Samantha Kartes, during Allara’s recent well-child visit at First Care Health Center. Johnson delivered Allara during an emergency breech birth at the Park River facility on May 30, 2025. Photo courtesy of First Care Health Center

A full-circle moment at First Care Health Center

Submitted By First Care Health Center

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Nearly nine months after an unforgettable arrival, baby Allara returned to First Care Health Center — this time all smiles as she was held by her mother alongside Dr. Joel Johnson, the physician who delivered her.On May 30, 2025, Samantha Kartes of Langdon was 34 weeks pregnant when she arrived at…

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong speaks during a press conference after announcing actions to restrict kratom in North Dakota on Aug. 3, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Gov. Armstrong announces special session, emergency actions to ban kratom in North Dakota

Jack Dura And Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor

Thursday, August 6, 2026

‘Temporary patch’ for Military Gallery could also be addressedNorth Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Monday declared a public health emergency banning all kratom products and called a special session of the Legislature for September to cement a prohibition into state law.Kratom is a substance derived…

Langdon-Munich Boys' and Girls' Cross Country:

News Staff

Thursday, August 6, 2026

First Practice -- Aug. 10 at 9:00am at Langdon High School for boys and girls in grades 7-12Coach -- Kiara Groth (4th year)First Meet -- Aug. 25 in NorthwoodNorth Boys' andGirls' CrossCountry:First Practice -- Aug. 10 at 8:00am at the Cavalier School for boys and girls in grades 7-12Coaches -- Head…

Langdon-Munich and PCN boys and girls Cross Country schedule

News Staff

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Aug. 25 — Northwood Golf Course, 4 p.m.Sept. 5 — Cooperstown Country Club, 10:30 a.m.Sept. 8 — Larimore Golf Course, 4 p.m.Sept. 10 — Fair Oaks Golf Course, Grafton, 4 p.m.Sept. 17 — Cavalier Country Club, 4 p.m.Sept. 21 — Langdon Country Club, 4 p.m.Sept. 26 — Lincoln Drive Park, Grand Forks, 10…

NDSU Bison prepare for historic move to FBS

The Borderland Press Staff

Thursday, August 6, 2026

A new era of North Dakota State University football begins this fall as the Bison make the move from the Football Championship Subdivision to the Football Bowl Subdivision.NDSU officially joined the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member July 1. The move places the Bison at college…

Jake’s Take on Sports

Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Practices continue to get underway for fall sports this week As we continue into the month of August, activities and practices keep coming for fall sports. In the week ahead, cross country for boys and girls gets underway, with practices starting on Aug. 10 for both Langdon-Munich and Pembina…

Fenja Lawson stands atop the first-place podium with fellow medalists in the girls 15-16 discus competition at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Lawson edged the runner-up by 2 inches to claim the national title. Submitted photo

Lawson claims National Discus Championship

Sarah Overby, Editor

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Fenja Lawson returned from California as a national champion after winning the girls 15-16 discus competition at the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships on July 31 at Falcon Stadium in Norwalk, California.Representing Dinius Track & Field, Lawson recorded a…