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ND lawmakers react to halted Capitol grounds construction project that ran out of money

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Body Legislative leaders plan to meet with State Historical Society officials to explore options after construction on a $78 million Military Gallery halted Friday due to insufficient funds. About $4.1 million is pledged toward a $38.8 million private fundraising goal.

A vintage Allis-Chalmers tractor carrying an American flag makes its way through the Pre-Blast Bash parade. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Langdon celebrates the first annual Pre-Blast Bash

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

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Icelandic Rootshús groundbreaking to highlight Deuce of August celebration

Sarah Overby, Editor

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Body MOUNTAIN, N.D.— A major milestone in preserving the region's Icelandic heritage will take place during this year's Deuce of August celebration as Icelandic Roots officially breaks ground on the new Icelandic Rootshús Heritage Center.

President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd July 1, 2026, at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre in Medora, N.D., in front of people portraying Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)

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Trump brings Roosevelt’s Medal of Honor as a gift during library’s dedication

Jacob Orledge And Michael Achterling, North Dakota

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Body MEDORA – President Donald Trump presented a new artifact for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library during its dedication ceremony Wednesday — the Medal of Honor awarded to Roosevelt. The medal had been displayed in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Rodney O’Brien of the Kem Shriner’s drives a miniature Model-T down main street during the first annual Pre-Blast-Bash. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Langdon's first-ever Pre-Blast Bash draws huge crowds, sets stage for future celebrations

Sarah Overby, Editor

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Body What began as an idea to bring Independence Day festivities back to Langdon quickly turned into one of the community's biggest events of the summer.

Shannon Bjornstad poses with her twin sons, Gus and Berit, at the Langdon baseball diamonds. Bjornstad is helping lead efforts to raise funds for an automated external defibrillator (AED) at the baseball field following a recent medical emergency. Submitted photo

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Close call inspires push for AEDs at Langdon ball fields

Sarah Overby, Editor

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Body A frightening incident during a busy night of youth baseball and softball prompted a pair of local volunteers to make sure life-saving equipment is readily available at Langdon's ball fields.

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County Road 55 Gorge project aims to prevent future washouts

Sarah Overby, Editor

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Body A major road improvement project in the Pembina Gorge is expected to strengthen drainage infrastructure and reduce the risk of future washouts along County Road 55.

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Munich receives more than 6 inches of rain in 48 hours

Sarah Overby, Editor

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Body MUNICH — Heavy rainfall over the weekend left some residents dealing with water issues as storms moved through northeastern North Dakota. According to local resident Bobby Foster, Munich received more than 6 inches of rain between Saturday and Monday morning.

Langdon native Dr. Erika Stein honored for excellence in rural health care

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Langdon native Dr. Erika Stein honored for excellence in rural health care

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Body Northwood Deaconess Health Center's (NDHC) chief medical officer, Dr. Erika Stein, has been named the 2026 Outstanding Rural Health Provider by the Dakota Conference on Rural Health.

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Area students receive degrees from NDSU

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Body FARGO — North Dakota State University awarded degrees to students completing their studies during the spring 2026 semester. Area students receiving degrees include: •Natalie Eversvik, Fairdale, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, magna cum laude.

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