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Cavalier County Coronor steps down

Body At the regular Cavalier County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Chris Sanders of Langdon made a big announcement. Effective Aug.

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Body From The Borderland News Center Dunk tank dasher identified The individual who allegedly crashed into a dunk tank, which was set up overnight for Musicfest in Langdon a couple of weeks ago, has been identified.

BITZERO PYRAMID RECEIVES FUNDING

Body Vancouver-based company, Bitzero, the present owners of the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex outside of Nekoma, have recently announced they have secured $25 million in funding to develop its data center operations.
Ellen Huber, rural development director for the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, speaks during a grant announcement on Aug. 4, 2025, in Mandan. The association is working to help sustain rural grocery stores. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Ellen Huber, rural development director for the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, speaks during a grant announcement on Aug. 4, 2025, in Mandan. The association is working to help sustain rural grocery stores. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Rural grocery store pilot project aims to prevent food deserts in North Dakota

Body A pilot program aims to help sustain rural N.D. grocery stores by developing a joint distribution network and keeping more locally produced food in the state, organizers announced Monday.

Langdon man violates probation

Body A Langdon resident is back in jail after being found in violation of their probation. According to the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department, on Tuesday of last week, a probation search was conducted at the Sixth Street residence of Raymond Allen Mason, 33.
An infrared thermometer can alert farmers of dangerous temperature spikes at the bearings. (NDSU photo)

An infrared thermometer can alert farmers of dangerous temperature spikes at the bearings. (NDSU photo)

Timely maintenance helps prevent baler fires

Body NDSU Extension Parts of N.D. are experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions, while other areas have been receiving adequate rainfall. Regardless of moisture conditions, baler fires are still occurring.

Red River Farm Network

Body USDA’s reorganization plan moves 2,600 of the 4,600 USDA jobs in the Washington, D.C. area to five regional hubs in Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Fort Collins, and Salt Lake City. Congress received notice about this plan at the same time as USDA employees.
A farmer harvests corn near Mapleton, ND at the end of the 2024 growing season. Photo Sabrina Halvorson.

A farmer harvests corn near Mapleton, ND at the end of the 2024 growing season. Photo Sabrina Halvorson.

North Dakota farmers, ag businesses brace for tariff blowback

Body Impacts expected from new tariffs on Canada, potential increase on China For farmers across N.D., alarm bells are ringing and could get louder following tariffs imposed on Canada and the potential for increased tariffs on China in the coming weeks.
Registration open for suicide prevention training

Registration open for suicide prevention training

Registration open for suicide prevention training

Body Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of two upcoming Question, Persuade, Refer suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. The webinars are scheduled for Aug. 14 at 1 p.m.