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Sarah Overby, Editor
MOUNTAIN, N.D.— A major milestone in preserving the region's Icelandic heritage will take place during this year's Deuce of August celebration as Icelandic Roots officially breaks ground on the new Icelandic Rootshús Heritage Center.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd July 1, 2026, at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre in Medora, N.D., in front of people portraying Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)
Trump brings Roosevelt’s Medal of Honor as a gift during library’s dedication
Jacob Orledge And Michael Achterling, North Dakota
MEDORA – President Donald Trump presented a new artifact for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library during its dedication ceremony Wednesday — the Medal of Honor awarded to Roosevelt. The medal had been displayed in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Rodney O’Brien of the Kem Shriner’s drives a miniature Model-T down main street during the first annual Pre-Blast-Bash. Photo by Larry Stokke
Langdon's first-ever Pre-Blast Bash draws huge crowds, sets stage for future celebrations
Sarah Overby, Editor
What began as an idea to bring Independence Day festivities back to Langdon quickly turned into one of the community's biggest events of the summer.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Shannon Bjornstad poses with her twin sons, Gus and Berit, at the Langdon baseball diamonds. Bjornstad is helping lead efforts to raise funds for an automated external defibrillator (AED) at the baseball field following a recent medical emergency. Submitted photo
Close call inspires push for AEDs at Langdon ball fields
Sarah Overby, Editor
A frightening incident during a busy night of youth baseball and softball prompted a pair of local volunteers to make sure life-saving equipment is readily available at Langdon's ball fields.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
County Road 55 Gorge project aims to prevent future washouts
Sarah Overby, Editor
A major road improvement project in the Pembina Gorge is expected to strengthen drainage infrastructure and reduce the risk of future washouts along County Road 55.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Munich receives more than 6 inches of rain in 48 hours
Sarah Overby, Editor
MUNICH — Heavy rainfall over the weekend left some residents dealing with water issues as storms moved through northeastern North Dakota. According to local resident Bobby Foster, Munich received more than 6 inches of rain between Saturday and Monday morning.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Langdon native Dr. Erika Stein honored for excellence in rural health care
Dr. Erika Stein. Submitted Photo
Northwood Deaconess Health Center's (NDHC) chief medical officer, Dr. Erika Stein, has been named the 2026 Outstanding Rural Health Provider by the Dakota Conference on Rural Health.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Area students receive degrees from NDSU
News Staff
FARGO — North Dakota State University awarded degrees to students completing their studies during the spring 2026 semester. Area students receiving degrees include: •Natalie Eversvik, Fairdale, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, magna cum laude.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Metigoshe Ministries brings Day Camp to United Lutheran Church in Langdon
News Staff
Metigoshe Ministries will bring its day camp program to Langdon July 27-30 for youth entering grades 1-6. Activities will include arts and crafts, Bible study, daily worship, camp songs, picnics, games and other group activities.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Borderland BRIEFS
News Staff
Community worship service planned at Walla Theatre The Walhalla Ministerial Association will host a community worship service at the Walla Theatre on Sunday, July 5.
Thursday, July 2, 2026