LRSC awarded $1,000,000 for new allied health programming

Body The North Dakota University System has awarded Lake Region State College $1,000,000 in Workforce Education Innovation Funds to expand allied health apprenticeship programs.

Petition circulates for Matejcek Dam

Body By Nick Vorlage An online petition has been created for Walsh County residents who are upset about the recent decision by the Walsh County Water Resource Board to ban overnight camping and activities at the Matejcek Dam.

LAWTON MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

Body By Nick Vorlage An arrest warrant has been served for a Lawton man accused of sexual assault. According to court records, Thomas Paul VanNess, 29,on Sept.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Road Rage in the Old West

Body August 11, 2025 – In the news today, we often hear about car accidents on the highway – from minor fender benders to serious multiple car pile-ups.

CaNDak – The rendezvous tour

Body The Cycling Around North Dakota (CaNDak) Tour rolled through the Borderland area Aug. 2–9, covering a full loop of 454 miles.

News briefs

Body Langdon man arrested after disturbance, threats toward officers The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man early last Thursday morning in Langdon.

Life in The Vast Lane 5K – Climb the mountain in Mountain!

Body Kick off your Deuce of August weekend with the Life in The Vast Lane 5K on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 8:00 AM. This scenic run/walk is part of the 126th Annual Deuce of August celebration in Mountain, N.D., and it is open to all ages and abilities.

PROBATION SEARCH LEADS TO FELONY DRUG CHARGES IN CAVALIER COUNTY

Body According to a press release sent to us by the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department, on July 29, the Cavalier County Sheriff's Department assisted North Dakota Parole and Probation with a probation search at the 1700 block of 6th St. at Raymond Allen Mason’s residence.