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Shannon Bjornstad poses with her twin sons, Gus and Berit, at the Langdon baseball diamonds. Bjornstad is helping lead efforts to raise funds for an automated external defibrillator (AED) at the baseball field following a recent medical emergency. Submitted photo

Shannon Bjornstad poses with her twin sons, Gus and Berit, at the Langdon baseball diamonds. Bjornstad is helping lead efforts to raise funds for an automated external defibrillator (AED) at the baseball field following a recent medical emergency. Submitted photo

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Close call inspires push for AEDs at Langdon ball fields

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Body A frightening incident during a busy night of youth baseball and softball prompted a pair of local volunteers to make sure life-saving equipment is readily available at Langdon's ball fields.
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Munich receives more than 6 inches of rain in 48 hours

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Body MUNICH — Heavy rainfall over the weekend left some residents dealing with water issues as storms moved through northeastern North Dakota. According to local resident Bobby Foster, Munich received more than 6 inches of rain between Saturday and Monday morning.

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Area students receive degrees from NDSU

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Body FARGO — North Dakota State University awarded degrees to students completing their studies during the spring 2026 semester. Area students receiving degrees include: •Natalie Eversvik, Fairdale, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, magna cum laude.
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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Body Community worship service planned at Walla Theatre The Walhalla Ministerial Association will host a community worship service at the Walla Theatre on Sunday, July 5. Special music begins at 11 a.m., followed by worship at 11:15 a.m.
Recent rainfall across the Pembina River watershed caused the river at Walhalla to rise approximately 6 feet overnight, June 30. According to the U.S. Geological Survey gauge, the river climbed from about 2.65 feet on June 25 to nearly 9 feet on June 30. Walhalla has received 6.70 inches of precipitation since June 1, according to local reports. Photo courtesy of Steve Lorenz

Recent rainfall across the Pembina River watershed caused the river at Walhalla to rise approximately 6 feet overnight, June 30. According to the U.S. Geological Survey gauge, the river climbed from about 2.65 feet on June 25 to nearly 9 feet on June 30. Walhalla has received 6.70 inches of precipitation since June 1, according to local reports. Photo courtesy of Steve Lorenz

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Storms bring rising water and road damage to the borderland

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Body Storms bring rising water and road damage to the borderland
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released its 2026 Farm Bill draft.(Photo from USDA)

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released its 2026 Farm Bill draft.(Photo from USDA)

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Senate farm bill draft focuses on farm economy, keeps ‘Big Beautiful’ SNAP cuts

Cami Koons, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Body Nearly two months after the U.S. House passed a farm bill proposal, the Senate Agriculture Committee has released an initial draft of the omnibus legislation that covers everything from crop insurance to nutrition assistance.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Body Senate farm bill draft released Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agriculture Act of 2026, a discussion draft designed to move the long-delayed farm bill forward.
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