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Icelandic State Park awarded half million dollar grant

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced an award of $575,000 to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This funding will be directed to Icelandic State Park.
Combines and trucks are parked and ready for the 31st Annual Pioneer Machinery Show taking place Sept. 8 at the Pembina County Museum Grounds. Submitted photo.

Combines and trucks are parked and ready for the 31st Annual Pioneer Machinery Show taking place Sept. 8 at the Pembina County Museum Grounds. Submitted photo.

31st Annual Pioneer Machinery Show and Tractor Pull

To take place at the Pembina County Museum Grounds The 31st Annual Pioneer Machinery Show and Tractor Pull at the Pembina County Museum grounds is set for Sept. 8 with activities for the entire family.
Green house be gone

Green house be gone

Green house be gone

For years now, the city of Langdon has been trying to demolish the bright green house at the corner of 9th Avenue and 5th Street. Back in April, The Borderland Press spoke with City Auditor RoxAnne Hoffarth and Mayor Jerry Nowatzki concerning the house, which some have coined an ‘iconic eyesore.’
Back row (L-R) Landon Welsh, Andy Wakeford (scholarship committee member), Parker Simon, Karsen Simon, Joel Kurtz (scholarship committee member); front row, Jayden Bondy, Gabby Hanson, Kathy Lovseth (scholarship committee member).

Back row (L-R) Landon Welsh, Andy Wakeford (scholarship committee member), Parker Simon, Karsen Simon, Joel Kurtz (scholarship committee member); front row, Jayden Bondy, Gabby Hanson, Kathy Lovseth (scholarship committee member).

Elks Lodge #1216 awards Most Valuable Student Scholarship for 2024

The Elks Lodge #1216 in Devils Lake is proud to announce scholarships awards to area high school seniors as a part of the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship contest for the 2024-25 academic year.
Pembina Gorge efforts underway

Pembina Gorge efforts underway

Pembina Gorge efforts underway

Although it was a bit smokey last week, these photos were taken on Sunday, Aug. 18 around 7:30 p.m. by Harold McConnell, showing the progress being made on the campgrounds at North Dakota’s newest State Park. McConnell is a pilot who has flown for over 50 years.
Windtower repairs underway

Windtower repairs underway

Windtower repairs underway

Reporter Nick Vorlage was on County Road 33 between Nekoma and Langdon when he took these photos of wind towers being repaired. The process could take up to two years to get the machines operational again.
NDSU Extension specialists will offer educational opportunities at this year's Big Iron Farm and Construction Show. (NDSU photo)

NDSU Extension specialists will offer educational opportunities at this year's Big Iron Farm and Construction Show. (NDSU photo)

NDSU Extension to offer education at Big Iron

Aging on the farm, rural stress and mental health, growing the agricultural workforce, and on-farm research will highlight the NDSU Extension exhibit at the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show in West Fargo on Sept. 10-12.
The best method of pregnancy checking in cattle will depend on the desired timing of detection after breeding, the labor required, the availability of trained professionals, and what information is needed for the management system. (NDSU photo)

The best method of pregnancy checking in cattle will depend on the desired timing of detection after breeding, the labor required, the availability of trained professionals, and what information is needed for the management system. (NDSU photo)

Consider options for pregnancy diagnosis in beef cattle

The profitability of any business is crucial, and livestock production is no different. With most revenue originating from the sale of calves produced, retaining non-pregnant cows in a cowcalf operation is hard to justify. Therefore, this time of year is traditionally pregnancy detection season.