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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
On August 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Facebook owner Meta agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to an array of U.S. states over claims its platforms intentionally addicted teens. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)

Facebook owner Meta agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to an array of U.S. states over claims its platforms intentionally addicted teens. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)

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Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement

Anna Claire Vollers - August 26, 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026
North Dakota expected to receive more than $17 million, AG Wrigley says Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to pay 47 states, the District of Columbia, and a handful of U.S. territories, up to $17.1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are...
Langdon Locker’s expanded retail selection fills the business’s coolers and freezers with locally made products and other offerings.

Langdon Locker’s expanded retail selection fills the business’s coolers and freezers with locally made products and other offerings.

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Langdon Locker expands retail offerings with new products

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Local processor adds homemade meats, smaller beef bundles and expanded retail selection Customers stopping by Langdon Locker may notice plenty of new options filling the coolers and freezers as the local business continues to expand its retail offerings.
Photo by Wes Franchuk

Photo by Wes Franchuk

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Borderland looks up for ‘Blood Moon’ eclipse

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Borderland residents turned their eyes skyward on the night of Aug. 27 as a deep partial lunar eclipse transformed the full moon. The eclipse occurred as Earth passed between the sun and moon, casting its shadow across 96.3% of the moon’s surface.
A child participates in a North Dakota OHV Youth Safety Course certification training program held during an NDSU Extension Farm Safety Camp. NDSU photo

A child participates in a North Dakota OHV Youth Safety Course certification training program held during an NDSU Extension Farm Safety Camp. NDSU photo

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Injury stats should urge caution for youth operators of off-highway vehicles

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Kids on farms and ranches often learn to operate equipment at a young age, but injury statistics show that off-highway vehicles, or OHVs, such as four-wheelers and side-by-sides, are among the most dangerous.
Bowhunter glassing in western North Dakota. Photo courtesy of ND Game and Fish

Bowhunter glassing in western North Dakota. Photo courtesy of ND Game and Fish

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Deer Archery Season opens Sept. 4

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
North Dakota’s deer bow season opens at noon Sept. 4 and continues through Jan.
Langdon Fire Department receives $10,000 safety grant

Langdon Fire Department receives $10,000 safety grant

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Langdon Fire Department receives $10,000 safety grant

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Funding will purchase specialized machine to clean firefighters’ protective gear The Langdon Fire Department is the only department in North Dakota and one of 150 nationwide receiving a $10,000 grant through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program.
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