Hail piled up along decks, driveways and low-lying areas as a series of storms moved across the Borderland on June 2. While some communities reported accumulations of hail, others received brief but heavy rainfall as the storms passed through the region. Photo submitted.

Auto Drive performs at Rendezvous Region Music Fest in Langdon in 2025. Photo courtesy of Auto Drive

Nature photographer Lisa Buchweitz said she knew that North Dakota had Cattle Egrets in the state but over the weekend was the first time she had come across them in our area. This is a photo of an adult. They are adorned with buff plumes in the breeding season. Visit her Facebook page, “Northern Exposures by Lisa Buchweitz,” for more photos from her weekend adventure including a cattle egret catching. Photo by Lisa Buchweitz, Northern Exposures

An old farm windmill stands silhouetted against a colorful prairie sunset, a reminder of the agricultural heritage that continues to shape the Borderland landscape. Submitted photo

Heavy truck traffic and increased vehicle volumes during the Highway 1 construction project have contributed to deteriorating conditions on some township roads, prompting concerns from local officials and residents. Submitted photo

Upland game seasons summarized