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Agriculture grants and insurance discount would help farmers and ranchers

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Agriculture grants and insurance discount would help farmers and ranchers

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Body A North Dakotan who takes a defensive driving course may be eligible for a discount on his or her vehicle insurance. Could the same logic apply to farming and ranching? Sen. Don Schaible, R-Mott, wants to require a legislative study of the idea.

Munich hosts slider contest

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Munich hosts slider contest

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Body With all of the adrenaline and intense competition surrounding the basketball playoffs, the folks over in Munich added to the ferocity with one of their last cooking competitions of the winter….The best Homemade King Hawaiian roll slider contest.

Gliding to country tunes: Langdon skaters showcase their skills

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Gliding to country tunes: Langdon skaters showcase their skills

Rebecca Davis

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Body The Langdon Area Skate Club held its annual ice show, “Boot Skate ‘N’ Boogie,” on Tuesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 20, at Dakota Spirit Arena.

One of the most eye-catching aspects of Langdon Electric is its unconventional choice of work vehicle: a repurposed ambulance.

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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Rebecca Davis

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Body Langdon Electric: Bringing power and family values to the community When Justin Lill made the decision to leave his job as a North Dakota State electrical inspector and start his own business, it wasn’t just about career change.

Jaylen Baumgarten, who was awarded a Mike Peterson Memorial Scholarship, hopes to open his own mobile welding shop in the future.

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Mike Peterson Memorial Scholarship awards two new recipients

Rebecca Davis

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Body The Mike Peterson Memorial Scholarship to Ride committee is excited to announce that they have awarded two new scholarships to deserving students.

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School board searches for proposal

Hilary Nowatzki

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Body Updates are needed at LES and LHS, but which proposals will make the cut? On Wednesday, March 12, community members filled the study hall of Langdon Area High School, leaving standing space only.

POL 2025 finalists from left to right: 4th-DeLainis Kroh, Mandan H.S.; 2nd-Joanie McCormack, Wilton Public School; 1st-Leah Hochhalter, Valley City H.S.; 3rd-Sawyer Wilhelmi, Starkweather School; 5th-Aspen Geist, Wyndmere Public School.

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NDCA announces results of the 2025 ‘Poetry Out Loud’ State Championship

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Body BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) is pleased to announce Leah Hochhalter of Valley City High School is the 2025 State Champion and first place winner of the North Dakota State Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest.

Kirsten Gendron (left), United Communications Customer Service Manager, presents a grant to Bill Zeller (middle), Vice President, and Susan Karel (right), President, of the Gorge Arts & Heritage Council.

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Walla Theatre to receive upgrades

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Body Rural Development Finance Corporation awards $1,500 in United Communications’ service area United Communications, a proud member of the Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC), is delighted to announce that the Gorge Arts and Heritage Council has been awarded a $1,500...

Representatives accepting Heritage Site grants: L-R John H. Johnson (Gardar Pioneer church), Michelle Murray (Svold Hall), Karen Kristjanson (Thingvalla Cemetery) , Kayo Vivatson (Vidalin), Gerald Christianson (Borg Memorial Home), Sharon Laxdal (Gardar Lutheran), Karen Langerud( Gardar Township Hall), Barb Mahar (NENDHA for Akra Hall) and Dori Heck (Vikur LCW).

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Mountain hosts Thorablót 2025

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Body The Icelandic Communities Association Conversation and laughter echoed from the Mountain Community Center in Mountain, N.D., as the social hour began for the sold-out 2025 Thorrablót event on Feb. 22.

Randy Mehlhoff (30 years) receives congratulations from Greg Lardy. (NDSU photo)

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NDSU Research Extension Center staff honored for years of service

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Body North Dakota State University Research Extension Center faculty and staff were honored for their years of service at the spring 2025 NDSU Research Extension Center Conference in Fargo.

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