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Borderland BRIEFS

Borderland BRIEFS

Borderland BRIEFS

Body Community worship service planned at Walla Theatre The Walhalla Ministerial Association will host a community worship service at the Walla Theatre on Sunday, July 5. Special music begins at 11 a.m., followed by worship at 11:15 a.m.
Recent rainfall across the Pembina River watershed caused the river at Walhalla to rise approximately 6 feet overnight, June 30. According to the U.S. Geological Survey gauge, the river climbed from about 2.65 feet on June 25 to nearly 9 feet on June 30. Walhalla has received 6.70 inches of precipitation since June 1, according to local reports. Photo courtesy of Steve Lorenz

Recent rainfall across the Pembina River watershed caused the river at Walhalla to rise approximately 6 feet overnight, June 30. According to the U.S. Geological Survey gauge, the river climbed from about 2.65 feet on June 25 to nearly 9 feet on June 30. Walhalla has received 6.70 inches of precipitation since June 1, according to local reports. Photo courtesy of Steve Lorenz

Storms bring rising water and road damage to the borderland

Body Storms bring rising water and road damage to the borderland
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released its 2026 Farm Bill draft.(Photo from USDA)

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released its 2026 Farm Bill draft.(Photo from USDA)

Senate farm bill draft focuses on farm economy, keeps ‘Big Beautiful’ SNAP cuts

Body Nearly two months after the U.S. House passed a farm bill proposal, the Senate Agriculture Committee has released an initial draft of the omnibus legislation that covers everything from crop insurance to nutrition assistance.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Body Senate farm bill draft released Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agriculture Act of 2026, a discussion draft designed to move the long-delayed farm bill forward.
Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

USDA invests up to $310 million in conservation partnership projects

Body WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing up to $310 million through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to expand conservation efforts and help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners improve their operations while protecting natural resources.
Walhalla Senior Meals Menu

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu

Body Monday, July 6 Orange chicken breast• Rosemary potatoes• Mixed vegetables• Applesauce Tuesday, July 7 Hamburger on a whole-wheat bun• Lettuce, tomato and onion• Potato salad• Broccoli• Mandarin oranges Wednesday, July 8 Sausage and sauerkraut• Mashed potatoes• Carrots•...

Cavalier County Senior Menu

Body Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, July 6 Polish Sausage/ Sauerkraut/ Sweet Potatoes/ Pork and Beans/ Fruit Tuesday, July 7 Beef & Black Bean/Enchilada Bake/ Southwestern Corn/ Chips & Salsa/ Fruit Wednesday, July 8 Roast Beef/ Mashed Potatoes/...
Claire and Kelsey. Submitted photo

Claire and Kelsey. Submitted photo

Pembilier Nursing Center:

Body Hello to all our beautiful readers from your friends at PNC! Well, it finally happened — the event you have all been waiting for: we went to Jackson's Bar! The residents each enjoyed a drink of their choice.
Wales: The town that refused to burn down

Wales: The town that refused to burn down

Wales: The town that refused to burn down

Body Sometimes when I'm digging through old Cavalier County history books, I stumble across a story that makes me stop and think, 'How did this town survive?' That was my reaction when I started reading about Wales.