Voters across Cavalier County will head to the polls on June 9. The city of Langdon will vote in conjunction with the state and county primary. Several local leaders are seeking re-election while new candidates aim to join city, county, and park boards.

Several school board seats will be on the ballot in the upcoming Langdon Area School District election, though most races are uncontested. For the rural at-large position with a three-year term, Dawn Kruk is running unopposed.

Gas prices dip slightly across North Dakota There’s been some relief at the pump over the past week, according to GasBuddy on April 20. The site reports North Dakota gas prices have dropped about 5 cents in the last seven days, bringing the statewide average to around $3.54 per gallon. Despite the recent dip, prices remain 15 cents higher than a month ago and 54 cents above where they were at this time in 2025.

The Munich School Board election will take place on Tuesday, June 9, at the Munich Ambulance Center. Polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., giving residents the opportunity to vote on school board representation.

All assets from Norsk Høstfest’s 47-year run — including commercial kitchen equipment, one-of-a-kind Viking art, and industrial equipment — to be sold at no reserve on May 6, 2026 MINOT, N.D., April 2026 — McLaughlin Auctioneers today announced an online liquidation auction for the complete inventory of Norsk Høstfest, long recognized as North America’s largest Scandinavian cultural festival. Bidding will close Wednesday, May 6, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Farm equipment roadway crashes most often occur with tractors, planters, combines and other large machinery. Farm trucks and trailers, given their size, weight and speed, are also at risk. Safety experts advise ensuring trucks and trailers are in good operating condition, clearly marked with required lighting and loaded securely.

Skyrocketing prices, supply uncertainties lead to unprecedented situation North Dakota farmers face unprecedented price increases heading into the planting season due to supply chain constraints stemming from the Iran war. A hit to North Dakota’s agriculture economy could put more pressure on farms trying to stay afloat as well as impact jobs in communities where farming is the primary economic driver.

The 2026 North Dakota Brand Record is now available from the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA). The new 688-page brand book contains information regarding the nearly 20,000 brands renewed during North Dakota’s recent brand renewal period.

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says the ongoing conflict in Iran and control over oil flows are reshaping global trade dynamics. “I think if you just observe the situation, regardless of what your political beliefs are, to think that the president has either through luck or his absolute intention created a dynamic that puts the United States basically as the world’s largest oil trader right now, at least from a permission and allowance standpoint,” Truitt said. “Never in history has the U.S. actually been able to do this, both to its friends and to its enemies.” That shift could complicate upcoming trade talks with China as energy access becomes a key issue alongside agriculture.