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Why is the Borderland Press on the ballot?

Why is the Borderland Press on the ballot?

Why is the Borderland Press on the ballot?

Borderland Press Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
As voters review their ballots ahead of the June 9 election, some may notice a question asking them to designate an official county newspaper. What does that mean? An official county newspaper serves as the publication of record for local government.
From left, Tom Bodine, North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., Richard Fordyce, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Jeb Williams, North Dakota Game and Fish, join other officials and stakeholders to discuss the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program during a roundtable event in Mapleton on May 27, 2026. (Ceilidh Kern/For the North Dakota Monitor)

From left, Tom Bodine, North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., Richard Fordyce, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Jeb Williams, North Dakota Game and Fish, join other officials and stakeholders to discuss the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program during a roundtable event in Mapleton on May 27, 2026. (Ceilidh Kern/For the North Dakota Monitor)

Popular North Dakota conservation program could attract federal funding

Ceilidh Kern, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, June 4, 2026
MAPLETON, N.D. – Brian Roach, a retired farmer near Wheatland, North Dakota, has 35 acres of “HEL land,” or highly erodible land, on his property.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
North Dakota and Maryland will serve as pilot states for a new acreage reporting system designed to modernize FSA operations. USDA Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs Jared Hagert said the upgraded technology will improve efficiency for farmers and county FSA offices, “Being able to leverage the technology they’re utilizing on-farm to help streamline acreage reporting is going to be a huge win.” The modernization effort is designed to save time while still protecting producer data and maintaining local service through county offices. “Data security is paramount for us. That’s something that is top of mind morning, noon and night. The producer’s data is the producer’s data.”

United Telephone Educational Foundation awards $62,000 in scholarships to 42 local students

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
United & Turtle Mountain Communications is thrilled to announce that 42 exceptional graduating high school seniors have been awarded a total of $62,000 in scholarships through the United Telephone Education Foundation. This year’s awards bring the Foundation’s total historical contributions to an impressive $1,011,000 since its inception in 1991, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to keeping our communities strong by supporting local youth in their pursuit of higher education.
Residents enjoy the Bingo Extravaganza. Submitted photo

Residents enjoy the Bingo Extravaganza. Submitted photo

Pembilier Nursing Center:

Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Greetings from all of us at PNC! Continuing with our activities for National Skilled Nursing Care Week, I would like to tell you a little bit about the Bingo Extravaganza we held Thursday, May 14. The Bingo Extravaganza started at 6:30 p.m.
Rime. Submitted photo

Rime. Submitted photo

Rime joins Farmers and Merchants State Bank team

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The staff and directors of Farmers and Merchants State Bank are pleased to announce that Parker Rime has joined the bank as a loan officer trainee. 'We are excited to have a young person come back to work with us at the bank and happy that Parker has chosen Langdon as his home,' said FM Bank President Chalmer Dettler.
Members of the Rapid Relief Team and local volunteers pose outside Pembina County Memorial Hospital following a staff appreciation event that served approximately 140 hospital employees. Submitted photo

Members of the Rapid Relief Team and local volunteers pose outside Pembina County Memorial Hospital following a staff appreciation event that served approximately 140 hospital employees. Submitted photo

Rapid Relief Team treats hospital staff during appreciation event

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Healthcare workers at Pembina County Memorial Hospital received a special show of appreciation during National Nurses Week thanks to the efforts of the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) and local volunteers from Neche. As part of the charity’s month-long International Nurses Day campaign across North America, RRT volunteers provided coffee, donuts and cookies during the hospital’s staff appreciation brunch, serving approximately 140 hospital employees.
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