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Dakota Cup to recognize academic, activity excellence

Dakota Cup to recognize academic, activity excellence

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Dakota Cup to recognize academic, activity excellence

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
BISMARCK, N.D. — State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier and the North Dakota High School Activities Association have announced the Dakota Cup, a statewide scholarship competition recognizing academic achievement and excellence in NDHSAA-sanctioned activities.
D&K Grocery’s upgraded point-of-sale system offers faster processing, more accurate reporting and the ability to accept online payment platforms such as Google Pay. Photo courtesy of the Red River Regional Council

D&K Grocery’s upgraded point-of-sale system offers faster processing, more accurate reporting and the ability to accept online payment platforms such as Google Pay. Photo courtesy of the Red River Regional Council

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Pembina’s D&K Grocery strengthens rural food access

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Located in the northeasternmost corner of North Dakota, the Pembina grocery store has long served as more than a place to pick up essentials. For owners Kevin and Deanna Hager, D&K Grocery is a community lifeline — one they have operated for more than 20 years.

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Borderland BRIEFS

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Walhalla man scheduled for initial court appearance Chad Lee, 56, of Walhalla, N.D., was scheduled to make his initial court appearance Sept. 21 following his arrest earlier this month. Authorities allege Lee drove recklessly through a Pembina County cemetery and fled from law enforcement.
Local health officials address vaccine changes

Local health officials address vaccine changes

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Local health officials address vaccine changes

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Recent federal vaccine policy developments have caused confusion for some families, but North Dakota’s school and child care immunization requirements remain unchanged, according to Stephanie Welsh, a registered nurse with the Cavalier County Health District.
Monarch butterflies may travel up to 3,000 miles during their annual fall migration to central Mexico.

Monarch butterflies may travel up to 3,000 miles during their annual fall migration to central Mexico.

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Track monarch butterflies on their fall journey south

Borderland Press Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Online maps allow residents to follow the migration and report local sightings Each fall, monarch butterflies begin one of the natural world’s most remarkable journeys, traveling from Canada and the northern United States to wintering grounds in central Mexico.
Drought conditions cover much of North Dakota

Drought conditions cover much of North Dakota

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Drought conditions cover much of North Dakota

Borderland Press Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Drought and abnormally dry conditions continue to affect most of North Dakota, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released Sept. 17 using data through Sept. 15. The report shows 91.89% of the state is abnormally dry or experiencing some level of drought.

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Ballot measure guide sent to voters ahead of Nov. 3 election

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Office of the Secretary of State has mailed information about two statewide measures that will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The ballot measure guide was mailed Friday, Sept. 18, to the households of approximately 450,000 active North Dakota voters.
North Dakota waterfowl season opens Sept. 26

North Dakota waterfowl season opens Sept. 26

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North Dakota waterfowl season opens Sept. 26

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
North Dakota Game and Fish Department North Dakota’s waterfowl season opens for residents Sept. 26, while nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl Oct. 5. The season for swans opens Oct. 3 for residents and Oct. 5 for nonresidents who have a swan license.
Mark Martens, center, vice president of Agri Placements International, discusses agricultural labor trends and growing demand for H-2A visa workers during a panel at the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show in West Fargo on Sept. 16, 2026. Also pictured are moderator Korrie Wenzel, left, and Caleb Zook. (Photo by Ceilidh Kern/For the North Dakota Monitor)

Mark Martens, center, vice president of Agri Placements International, discusses agricultural labor trends and growing demand for H-2A visa workers during a panel at the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show in West Fargo on Sept. 16, 2026. Also pictured are moderator Korrie Wenzel, left, and Caleb Zook. (Photo by Ceilidh Kern/For the North Dakota Monitor)

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North Dakota farmers increasingly rely on foreign labor

Ceilidh Kern
Thursday, September 24, 2026
As demand for agricultural labor grows, North Dakota farmers are looking abroad to fill their vacant positions. There were just under 500 unfilled agricultural jobs across North Dakota in August, according to Job Service North Dakota.
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