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Record car count highlights Seventh Annual Walhalla Demolition Derby

Record car count highlights Seventh Annual Walhalla Demolition Derby

Record car count highlights Seventh Annual Walhalla Demolition Derby

Body The Walhalla Demolition Derby returned to the Walhalla Industrial Park on Saturday, June 13, bringing a record number of competitors and plenty of excitement for spectators despite less-than-ideal weather conditions.
Family affair – The Roy family poses beneath the Run Langdon finish arch following the June 13 event in Langdon. Family members participated in the race while the youngest member enjoyed the festivities from a stroller. Submitted photo

Family affair – The Roy family poses beneath the Run Langdon finish arch following the June 13 event in Langdon. Family members participated in the race while the youngest member enjoyed the festivities from a stroller. Submitted photo

Run Langdon draws runners despite cool weather

Body Runners of all ages took to the streets June 13 for the annual Run Langdon event, with 27 participants competing in the 5K and 10 children taking part in the kids run.
Community members gather at Boyd Block in downtown Langdon during the Northern Lights Arts Council Summer Concert Series. The free concerts drew large crowds throughout the three-week series, which featured local student, community and regional performers. Submitted photo

Community members gather at Boyd Block in downtown Langdon during the Northern Lights Arts Council Summer Concert Series. The free concerts drew large crowds throughout the three-week series, which featured local student, community and regional performers. Submitted photo

Summer Concert Series wraps up successful season

Body The Northern Lights Arts Council concluded its 2026 Summer Concert Series on June 11, capping off three weeks of music, food and community gatherings in downtown Langdon.
Campers pose for a group photo overlooking the Pembina Gorge during the 2026 Encore Arts Camp at Frost Fire Park. The annual camp welcomed 68 students from across northeastern North Dakota. Submitted photo

Campers pose for a group photo overlooking the Pembina Gorge during the 2026 Encore Arts Camp at Frost Fire Park. The annual camp welcomed 68 students from across northeastern North Dakota. Submitted photo

Encore Arts Camp a success at Frost Fire

Body Creativity was on full display at Frost Fire Park as dozens of young artists gathered for the annual Encore Arts Camp, a weeklong program that continues to be a popular summer tradition in the region.
Artist Kassie Zimmer Lee stands before a blank wall on June 11 as work begins on Munich’s new community mural. The project is expected to be unveiled June 24 in conjunction with Munich’s second annual Meat Raffle fundraiser. Submitted photo

Artist Kassie Zimmer Lee stands before a blank wall on June 11 as work begins on Munich’s new community mural. The project is expected to be unveiled June 24 in conjunction with Munich’s second annual Meat Raffle fundraiser. Submitted photo

Munich mural takes shape

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A brilliant double rainbow spans the sky over rural Cavalier County after rainfall on June 2. The colorful display appeared as sunlight broke through storm clouds, creating a memorable scene across the countryside. Photo by Mindy Lill

A brilliant double rainbow spans the sky over rural Cavalier County after rainfall on June 2. The colorful display appeared as sunlight broke through storm clouds, creating a memorable scene across the countryside. Photo by Mindy Lill

Rainbow follows the rain in Cavalier County

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ND Population Stats

Body ND population changes over time 1880: 36,909 1890: 190,983 1920: 646,872 1960: 632,446 1989: 646,351 2025: 799,358.