Tristan Thompson, an eighth grade student at St. Alphonsus School and son of Kelly and Lisa Thompson, was recognized as the Northern Lights Arts Council’s May Art Student of the Month.
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Representatives from Team Scrappy, Langdon Prairie Health and Cavalier County Public Health gather during the recent free skin-check event promoting melanoma awareness and early detection. Submitted photo
Team Scrappy brings melanoma awareness, free skin checks to Langdon
Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Community event honors David “Scrappy” Field while promoting early detection and sun safety What began as a way to honor the memory of David “Scrappy” Field continues to grow into a mission focused on education, awareness, and potentially lifesaving early detection. Led by his daughter, Emma Field, Team Scrappy recently hosted its first annual free skin check event in Langdon, bringing together local healthcare providers, community partners, and residents for an evening focused on melanoma awareness and prevention.
Cemeteries across Cavalier County serve as places of remembrance, history and reflection for generations of local families. Photo by Sarah Overby
Cemeteries hold stories of Cavalier County’s past
Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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As Memorial Day approaches, local residents reflect on history, remembrance, and the future of rural cemeteries As Memorial Day approaches and families begin placing flowers and flags at gravesites across the region, many are once again finding themselves drawn to the quiet country cemeteries scattered throughout Cavalier County. Beyond being places of remembrance, local residents say cemeteries also serve as living pieces of community history — preserving the stories of the people who built the area generations ago.
Fellow Post 98 members Bob MacDonald (left) and Harvey Metzger (right) stand in front of the new monument. Photo by Larry Stokke
American Legion Post 98 to dedicate new veterans memorial on Memorial Day
Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Community-funded project honors local veterans and future generations A new veterans memorial now stands proudly in Langdon, honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans from Cavalier County and beyond. Located between the Langdon swimming pool and the elementary school beneath the American flag, the polished black granite memorial was installed May 4 during a cold, snowy, and windy North Dakota day — fitting weather, organizers joked, for a project years in the making.
Todd Christensen. Submitted photo
Langdon Prairie Health names interim CEO
News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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With the regretful passing of CEO R. Wayne Reid, the Langdon Prairie Health Board of Directors wishes to announce that Todd Christensen has agreed to take on the role of interim CEO. Christensen joined Langdon Prairie Health as chief financial officer in December 2025.
CCJDA approves business, workforce investments
News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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The Cavalier County Job Development Authority met May 6 to discuss ongoing projects and opportunities aimed at supporting local businesses, workforce development, and community growth across the county.
Borderland BRIEFS
Borderland BRIEFS
News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Cavalier County placed under burn declaration Due to dry conditions and increased fire danger, Cavalier County Emergency Management has issued a countywide burn declaration. Residents are reminded that all open burning is prohibited until conditions improve. Officials encourage the public to use caution with outdoor activities that could spark a fire and to monitor local updates for any changes to restrictions.
Horgan Construction began work last week on the new bathhouse at the Walhalla Swimming Pool. Submitted photo
NDSU Extension encourages producers to screen livestock water quality
News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Due to low spring runoff and below- average precipitation, access to adequate, good-quality water will be a challenge for North Dakota ranchers this spring. Many ranchers in the region still depend on surface water sources such as dugouts and stock dams to provide water for grazing livestock.
Guillermo Scaglia has been appointed as the interim associate director of NDSU Extension. (NDSU photo)
Scaglia appointed interim associate director of NDSU Extension
News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Guillermo Scaglia has been named interim associate director of North Da-kota State University Extension. In this interim role, Scaglia will provide statewide leadership and administration for NDSU Extension programs in agriculture and natural resources, family and community wellness, and 4-H and youth development.