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Chris Johnson, standing center, poses with members of the Artemis I recovery team aboard a U.S. Navy vessel following the successful splashdown and recovery of the Orion spacecraft in 2022. Johnson served as part of the Air Operations team during the mission. Photo courtesy of NASA

Chris Johnson, standing center, poses with members of the Artemis I recovery team aboard a U.S. Navy vessel following the successful splashdown and recovery of the Orion spacecraft in 2022. Johnson served as part of the Air Operations team during the mission. Photo courtesy of NASA

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From Langdon to the Moon

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Local graduate helps lead NASA's return to deep space From a small-town upbringing in northeastern North Dakota to helping lead NASA's return to the moon, Chris Johnson's journey is proof that big dreams can begin in unexpected places.

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Return June primary election absentee ballots

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body BISMARCK, N.D. - As the June 9 Primary Election approaches, citizens who are voting absentee are encouraged to fill out and return their ballot as soon as possible. Absentee ballots must be received by the county auditor by the close of polls on election day to be counted.
From the left: Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier (Photo courtesy of Office of the Governor), Tracy Layne Foss (Photo courtesy of Foss campaign) and Charles Tuttle (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor).

From the left: Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier (Photo courtesy of Office of the Governor), Tracy Layne Foss (Photo courtesy of Foss campaign) and Charles Tuttle (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor).

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How candidates for North Dakota’s top K-12 job would address teacher recruitment, retention

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body Candidates for superintendent of public instruction have different takes on how to improve North Dakota teacher recruitment and retention. The North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board has for the past three years declared critical shortages in all teaching areas.
Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, speaks during a press conference May 28, 2026, launching a statewide survey on student technology use. Also pictured are, from left, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, first lady Kjersti Armstrong and Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, speaks during a press conference May 28, 2026, launching a statewide survey on student technology use. Also pictured are, from left, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, first lady Kjersti Armstrong and Superintendent of Public Instruction Levi Bachmeier. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

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Public asked to weigh in on technology use in North Dakota schools

Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body After K-12 cellphone ban, restrictions on other devices could be proposed in 2027 legislative session A new North Dakota Department of Public Instruction survey seeks statewide feedback on potential changes to how students are using technology.

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Borderland BRIEFS

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body Meidinger retires after more than 35 years in law enforcement Pembina County Sheriff Terry Meidinger has retired from law enforcement after more than 35 years of service to the region.
Why is the Borderland Press on the ballot?

Why is the Borderland Press on the ballot?

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Why is the Borderland Press on the ballot?

Borderland Press Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body As voters review their ballots ahead of the June 9 election, some may notice a question asking them to designate an official county newspaper. What does that mean? An official county newspaper serves as the publication of record for local government.
From left, Tom Bodine, North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., Richard Fordyce, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Jeb Williams, North Dakota Game and Fish, join other officials and stakeholders to discuss the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program during a roundtable event in Mapleton on May 27, 2026. (Ceilidh Kern/For the North Dakota Monitor)

From left, Tom Bodine, North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., Richard Fordyce, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Jeb Williams, North Dakota Game and Fish, join other officials and stakeholders to discuss the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program during a roundtable event in Mapleton on May 27, 2026. (Ceilidh Kern/For the North Dakota Monitor)

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Popular North Dakota conservation program could attract federal funding

Ceilidh Kern, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body MAPLETON, N.D. – Brian Roach, a retired farmer near Wheatland, North Dakota, has 35 acres of “HEL land,” or highly erodible land, on his property.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body North Dakota and Maryland will serve as pilot states for a new acreage reporting system designed to modernize FSA operations.
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