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Langdon native named University of Mary 2024 Outstanding Senior

Langdon native named University of Mary 2024 Outstanding Senior

Langdon native named University of Mary 2024 Outstanding Senior

A big congratulations goes out to Raquel Bata of Langdon. On Saturday April 27, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D. At the Baccalaureate Mass that morning, Bata was inducted into Kappa Gamma Pi.
Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

Langdon says goodbye to an ‘iconic eyesore’

A Langdon house, which many residents say has become an iconic eyesore, is facing demolition this month. The bright green house at the corner of 9th Avenue and 5th Street is the location of decades of happy memories for many longtime residents.
	Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders complete Spring Rummage Sale

Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders complete Spring Rummage Sale

Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders complete Spring Rummage Sale

A portion of the large group of volunteers pose for a photo on the 2nd day of their sale. According to Mickey Cain, treasurer of the Cancer Crusaders, this spring’s rummage sale, which took place April 23-27, raised $13,613.00.
Spring piano recital planned in Langdon

Spring piano recital planned in Langdon

Spring piano recital planned in Langdon

The piano students of Lisa Schuler will be presenting their annual Spring Recital on Sunday, April 28 at the United Lutheran Church in Langdon. There will be performances at 1:30 p.m.
Chart courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor North Dakota.

Chart courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor North Dakota.

Latest drought conditions released U.S. Drought Monitor North Dakota

According to the latest reports from NDSU Extension released on April 18, nearly all of the northeast borderland region is in D2, or severe drought, as spring arrives. This can cause concern for farmers and ranchers, but NDSU Extension is there to provide assistance.
Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

Red River Farm Network

In last week’s Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out his vision of using the Commodity Credit Corporation as a way to fund farm bill programs.
Grazing too early may reduce plant vigor, thin existing stands, lower total forage production, and increase disease, insect and weed infestations. (NDSU photo)

Grazing too early may reduce plant vigor, thin existing stands, lower total forage production, and increase disease, insect and weed infestations. (NDSU photo)

Proper timing of pasture turnout critical for optimal forage production

Ranchers depend on grass as a primary source of forage, whether it be rangeland, pasture or hay. While they carefully select species to plant as cover crops or plan a total mixed ration, many ranchers do not know the primary grass species their livestock consume.
Heather and Darlene picking up candy wrappers.

Heather and Darlene picking up candy wrappers.

Pembilier Nursing Center: Perks to working in a nursing home setting

Greetings from your friends at PNC! When you work in a nursing home setting, you are bound to hear a variety of comments. One of the most common and appropriate comments is, “I think it’s wonderful what all of you do there for the residents, but I could NEVER work in a nursing home!”