Park River voters approve sales tax increase

By a nearly two-thirds margin, voters in Park River on Monday approved a one half percent sales tax increase. The funds will be dedicated for the Park River Park District budget going into its general fund.

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Pursuing Christ Ministries presents a Women’s Christian Conference

Pursuing Christ Ministries is excited to announce a Women’s Christian Conference on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Pembina Community Center. This nondenominational event will feature powerful teaching, inspiring worship, and opportunities for fellowship with other Christian women.

VIVID MONDAY SUNRISE GIVES WAY TO FLASH FLOODS

Thunderstorms rolled through Langdon starting early Monday and lasted into Tuesday, with 7” reported in some areas. The storms lead to heavy rain and eventually a Flash Flood Warning for central Cavalier County..

Bringing career exploration to rural students through virtual reality

In small towns throughout North Dakota, a unique initiative is aiming to expose high school students to a wide range of career paths.

News briefs

Fire strikes local farm Last Friday evening Langdon Fire Department and Osnabrock Fire Department responded to a fire at the Dennis Balsdon farm due to a burning building on the property. Neighbors were able to put the majority of the fire out before the fire dept arrived.

Neche resident submits not guilty pleas

Neche resident Wesley Earl Symington, 52, waived his preliminary hearing rights last Friday, submitting not guilty pleas to four terrorizing with a dangerous weapon charges, two reckless endangerment-extreme indifference charges, and a misdemeanor DUI charge.