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Heated exchange at Langdon City Council

By The Borderland Press staff There was a heated exchange between members of the Langdon City Council on Monday following a potential discrepancy in who will be paying for the recent special assessment that covers the cost of the recent road construction seen throughout the city.

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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

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

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

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

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.