As Father Phil Ackerman reflected on his years serving St. Alphonsus Parish, he shared some of the people, places and traditions he misses most about Langdon.•Langdon Locker sausage•Beer and Bacon Run•Lighting of the community Christmas tree and parade•High school football, basketball and…
Father Phil Ackerman poses with members of the Padre Pedal Pushers outside St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon. Ackerman started the cycling group during his time as pastor, and the friendships formed through the rides remain among his favorite memories of his years in the community. Submitted photo
Although Father Phil Ackerman retired from active ministry June 24 after 48 years as a priest, the friendships he built during his years serving St. Alphonsus Parish in Langdon remain as strong as ever. He'll reunite with many of those friends on Sunday, July 26, when he returns to celebrate the…
A Democratic-NPL candidate for state House in northeast North Dakota withdrew her name from the November general election ballot, the Secretary of State’s Office announced Tuesday.Lynnell Popowski, a candidate in District 19, works as a shared mobility program manager for the Minnesota Department…
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the North Border Public School Board was held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at North Border - Pembina. Members present: DeWilliam Moore, Kirk Morrison, Shannon Cosley, Ashley Schafer, Nick Chaput, Jared Hanson, and Heather Duerre. Others present:…
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In The Matter of the Estate of Dennis Hansel, Deceased.PROBATE NO. 10-2026-PR-00018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having…
The South Pembina Bridge could reopen to vehicle traffic later this year under a temporary repair plan approved by the Pembina City Council.The bridge was closed to vehicles in June after North Dakota Department of Transportation inspections identified several structural issues. It reopened to…
McKenna Schneider makes the catch at first base to record an out against Zack Schaefer during the co-ed softball tournament. Photo by Larry Stokke
Three teams took the field during Langdon’s annual adult softball tournament, raising approximately $900 to $1,000 for the Langdon Summer Softball program.The tournament was organized by Taylor Benneweis, with assistance from Barb Crockett. Zack Schaefer led the action at the plate with seven home…
Walsh County Gun Club standings through 10 weeks
Browning League: Skibicki Farm continues to lead the Browning League with 107 points, followed by Harriston with 89 and Polar with 81. Grant Skibicki tops all shooters with a score of 239 after 250 targets, while Ryan Rosinski and Trevor Skorheim are tied for second at 230. John Ritzke and Evan…
First place: Members of the Park River Dental team, from left, Noah Troftgruben, Schalk Maree, Toren Beneda and Connor Bernhoft, captured first place at the 2026 First Care Health Center Benefit Golf Tournament in memory of Dan Young on July 10 at Hillcrest Golf Course in Park River. Submitted photo
The 2026 First Care Health Center Benefit Golf Tournament in memory of Dan Young raised more than $52,000 for capital improvements at First Care Health Center during the July 10 event at Hillcrest Golf Course in Park River. Twenty-eight teams competed in the four-person scramble.Park River Dental -…
Jake’s Take on Sports
American Legion baseball season ends for Post 98 Red Sox Let’s start this week by saying the Langdon Post 98 Red Sox had their 2026 American Legion baseball season sadly come to an end at the District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament held at American Legion Field in Langdon, July 20 and 21.…
