Park River man accused of felony, terrorizing a child

By The Borderland Press staff A Park River man accused of assaulting a child made his initial appearance in Northeast District Court on Monday. Slate Lee Gaspard Sangrait, 18, has been accused of the Class-C felony of terrorizing a child and the Class-A misdemeanor of conspiracy to commit assault.

Poll: Trump, Armstrong support firm; Fedorchak, Cramer slip

Women, Independents less supportive of Trump record Both North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and President Donald Trump enjoy strong support for their performance over the past half-year in their respective positions, the latest North Dakota Poll indicates.

HHS launches survey to gather public input on building state’s new Rural Health Transformation Program

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a request for information survey to gather public feedback on how the state could shape its new Rural Health Transformation Program to build a stronger, more sustainable rural health care system.

Strong turnout for Walhalla Fire Dept. Corn and Sausage Feed

On Friday, Aug. 15 the block surrounding the Walhalla Fire Department was lined with community supporters anxiously waiting for their turn in line at the annual Corn and Sausage Feed hosted by the department.

Pembina County Historical Society to host annual photo contest

The annual photo contest held in conjunction with the 32nd Annual Pioneer Machinery Show on Sept. 7 will follow the theme 'Landscape Scenes in the Rendezvous Region.' Participants must submit photos taken in Cavalier, Pembina, or Walsh Counties.

New shooting sports program offered for Cavalier County 4-H

Numerous participants place in state tournament; virtual league NDSU Extension The Cavalier County 4-H program offered a new shooting sports program this summer. North Dakota 4-H hosted a ND 4-H Virtual Shotgun League and ND 4-H State Tournament.

News briefs

Roadwork continues in Langdon For residents in Langdon – while the road construction is essentially done - Ty-Zack Concrete will be around to complete and repair some projects around town and are requesting residents to avoid any places which they have barricaded.

Egeland woman pleads guilty to embezzling

An amended judgment was filed last week for an Egeland woman who pled guilty to embezzling city funds. In March of 2024, Tammie Sue LaChance, 65, was charged with Theft of Property and Misapplication of Entrusted Property after stealing over $14,000 during her time serving as the city’s auditor.