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From the Pastor’s Desk: Loss

From the Pastor’s Desk: Loss

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From the Pastor’s Desk: Loss

Don Barsness, Salem Bible Church
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Just mention Charlie Brown and my thoughts turn toward members of the Peanuts Gang. This cast of characters form the social circle of the comic strip written by Charles Schultz. The main character is Charlie Brown, occasionally known as Chuck. He’s a loyal and determined friend.

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Capitol briefs

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern Service and assistance animals Landlords say some tenants try to keep pets in pet-free buildings or avoid pet fees by claiming their pet is an assistance animal or service animal. SB 2193, which is sponsored by Sen.
Legislative update

Legislative update

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Legislative update

Senator Janne Myrdal
Thursday, March 20, 2025
We made it through our first full week following crossover. We are continuing the pace we set before crossover to hear the bills sent over to us from the House. It was truly a productive week with a wide variety of policies covered.
Munich hosts slider contest

Munich hosts slider contest

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Munich hosts slider contest

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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

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
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. Skaters from the Learn to Skate (LTS) program put on a fun show for family, friends, and community members, skating to popular country songs.
One of the most eye-catching aspects of Langdon Electric is its unconventional choice of work vehicle: a repurposed ambulance.

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
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.

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
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
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.

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

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
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.
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