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A vintage Case tractor and McCormick threshing machine welcome visitors to the Cavalier County Historical Society Museum in Dresden during the ninth annual Picnic at the Museum and Threshing Event on July 19. Photo by Larry Stokke

A vintage Case tractor and McCormick threshing machine welcome visitors to the Cavalier County Historical Society Museum in Dresden during the ninth annual Picnic at the Museum and Threshing Event on July 19. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Picnic at the Museum keeps history alive in Dresden

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Body Families, history enthusiasts and community members gathered Sunday for the ninth annual Picnic at the Museum and Threshing Event at the Cavalier County Historical Society Museum in Dresden.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Body IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA In The Matter of the Estate of Dennis Hansel, Deceased. PROBATE NO.
Lorraine Gage, left, and Sheila Beauchamp stand beside a Langdon Ambulance Service unit after being recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 40 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. Photo by Larry Stokke

Lorraine Gage, left, and Sheila Beauchamp stand beside a Langdon Ambulance Service unit after being recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 40 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Local EMTs recognized for 40 years of service

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Body For 40 years, Sheila Beauchamp and Lorraine Gage have answered the call — often at all hours of the day and night, in blizzards, on icy highways, at accident scenes and in the homes of neighbors experiencing some of the worst moments of their lives.
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

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

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Father Phil Ackerman reflects on a ministry built on faith and friendship

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Body 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.

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THINGS FATHER PHIL MISSES ABOUT LANGDON

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Body 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.
Photo courtesy of North Dakota Game and Fish Department

Photo courtesy of North Dakota Game and Fish Department

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Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest now open

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Body The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is accepting entries for the 2026 Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest through Oct. 1. The contest features three categories: nongame species, game species, and plants and insects.
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