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From (L-R) winners: Jonathan Lill for “tastiest,” Debbi Flowers for “spiciest,” and Robert Mackall for “fan favorite.” PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

From (L-R) winners: Jonathan Lill for “tastiest,” Debbi Flowers for “spiciest,” and Robert Mackall for “fan favorite.” PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

Chili cook-off raises money for local first responders

Body The votes are in, and the donation numbers have been tallied by First Baptist Church in Langdon after they hosted their fourth annual Chili Cookoff at the end of June. The church was able to raise an impressive $3,456 for area first responders.
The High Plains Regional Rendezvous (HPRR) is a living history event, in which all aspects of life, including living arrangements, clothing, and trades swap modern day life for how it was in the late 1700s and early 1800s. PHOTO BY TONY ROTH.

The High Plains Regional Rendezvous (HPRR) is a living history event, in which all aspects of life, including living arrangements, clothing, and trades swap modern day life for how it was in the late 1700s and early 1800s. PHOTO BY TONY ROTH.

Pembina Gorge travels back in time with HPRR

Body Throughout the end of June, a section of the Pembina Gorge near the Brickmine Bridge travelled back in time, specifically, into the fur trade era.

FAA awards funding to regional airports

Body The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $3,493,701 through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for projects at several airports across North Dakota.

LAS news: Where do we go from here?

Body The Langdon Area School District school board is regrouping after the referendum failed and working to develop a new plan going forward. Many of the projects are high dollar projects that are impossible to schedule or save for with our current budget and levying ability.

News briefs

Body From The Borderland News Center Walhalla resident sentenced Walhalla resident Stephanie C. Lafferty, 50, plead guilty on Monday morning in Pembina County Court.

Bitzero story corrections and update:

Body In last week’s edition, we provided a few updates at the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex in Nekoma, and the work being done by Bitzero Blockchain Inc. Unfortunately, we did have a couple of small errors in the story.

Grand Forks woman charged with kidnapping

Body A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for a Grand Forks woman accused of kidnapping a child. In October 2024, Child Protective Services was called to the Quality Inn in Grand Forks after a three-yearold was found in a room where a drug investigation was taking place.
A “pie social” will be held in the new pavilion adjacent to Akra Hall where the book fair will be ongoing at the Hallson Church event on July 20.

A “pie social” will be held in the new pavilion adjacent to Akra Hall where the book fair will be ongoing at the Hallson Church event on July 20.

Annual Hallson Church service, pie social and book fair

Body The Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA) will host their annual Hallson Church service on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Icelandic State Park, Highway #5 West, Cavalier, ND.

Soybean progression hampered by volatile weather

Body Soybean development in northern North Dakota has been hampered by volatile weather conditions. NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Chandler Gruner provided an update on the progress of these soybean fields.