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A new Cardinals fence display made from colorful 'Put-In-Cups' adds school spirit outside the Langdon school campus. The project was made possible through a donation from the Langdon Eagles Club 3454. Borderland Press photo

A new Cardinals fence display made from colorful 'Put-In-Cups' adds school spirit outside the Langdon school campus. The project was made possible through a donation from the Langdon Eagles Club 3454. Borderland Press photo

A new Cardinals fence display made from colorful 'Put-In-Cups' adds school spirit outside the Langdon school campus

A new Cardinals fence display made from colorful 'Put-In-Cups' adds school spirit outside the Langdon school campus
Wandering in Walhalla

Wandering in Walhalla

Wandering in Walhalla

Ah, yes, it's that season again... the season where I'm pretty sure I'm being carried away by the mosquitoes and biting flies.
Summer Fun in the Borderland

Summer Fun in the Borderland

Summer Fun in the Borderland

Borderland readers took to Facebook to share photos of their favorite ways to enjoy summer. All photos submitted by Borderland readers.
Stephanie Welsh joins public health leaders from across the country during the American Public Health Association’s President-Elect Boot Camp. Photo submitted

Stephanie Welsh joins public health leaders from across the country during the American Public Health Association’s President-Elect Boot Camp. Photo submitted

Welsh selected for national public health leadership training

Stephanie Welsh of the Cavalier County Health District recently attended the American Public Health Association’s President-Elect Boot Camp as she prepares to take on a statewide leadership role with the North Dakota Public Health Association.
Tanner Robberstad, left, and Brenyn Otto recently completed the Wilderman race. Submitted photo

Tanner Robberstad, left, and Brenyn Otto recently completed the Wilderman race. Submitted photo

Langdon runner takes on Wilderman challenge in Pembina Gorge

When Brenyn Otto’s brother-in-law, Tanner Robberstad, encouraged him to take on the Wilderman Offroad Triathlon, Otto found it difficult to turn down the challenge. Robberstad had completed Wilderman nine years earlier and decided to return for this year’s race through the rugged Pembina Gorge.
The choir performs at the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist in Windsor, England. Submitted photo

The choir performs at the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist in Windsor, England. Submitted photo

Music and memories

This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Star of North Dakota music tour across six European countries from June 15 to July 3. The trip included 200 high school band and choir students from across North Dakota.
Laura Ermer, PA-C, has been named the 2026 Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year, a statewide honor recognizing excellence in patient care, leadership and service. Submitted photo

Laura Ermer, PA-C, has been named the 2026 Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year, a statewide honor recognizing excellence in patient care, leadership and service. Submitted photo

Local physician assistant receives statewide honor

CAVALIER, N.D. – Pembina County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) is proud to announce that Laura Ermer, PAC, has been named the 2026 Outstanding Physician Assistant of the Year by the North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants (NDAPA), one of the profession's highest honors in North Dakota.
of October. It has been tasked with studying the economic, state and local interests in the siting of data centers, as well as the broader development of data centers. It has also been directed to study artificial intelligence.

of October. It has been tasked with studying the economic, state and local interests in the siting of data centers, as well as the broader development of data centers. It has also been directed to study artificial intelligence.

Data center concerns dominate public comment for new legislative committee

More than 70 members of the public filled every seat and stood shoulder to shoulder on the side of the room Wednesday as a new North Dakota legislative committee held its first meeting focused on artificial intelligence and data centers.