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Todd Christensen. Submitted photo

Todd Christensen. Submitted photo

Langdon Prairie Health names interim CEO

Body With the regretful passing of CEO R. Wayne Reid, the Langdon Prairie Health Board of Directors wishes to announce that Todd Christensen has agreed to take on the role of interim CEO. Christensen joined Langdon Prairie Health as chief financial officer in December 2025.

CCJDA approves business, workforce investments

Body The Cavalier County Job Development Authority met May 6 to discuss ongoing projects and opportunities aimed at supporting local businesses, workforce development, and community growth across the county.
Borderland BRIEFS

Borderland BRIEFS

Borderland BRIEFS

Body Cavalier County placed under burn declaration Due to dry conditions and increased fire danger, Cavalier County Emergency Management has issued a countywide burn declaration. Residents are reminded that all open burning is prohibited until conditions improve.
Estimated average per-acre values of North Dakota cropland, 2020-2026. (NDSU graphic)

Estimated average per-acre values of North Dakota cropland, 2020-2026. (NDSU graphic)

North Dakota cropland values flatten after years of growth

Body After four years of double-digit growth in North Dakota’s average cropland prices, 2026 reports indicate that values have slowed momentum or even slightly reversed the trend in some regions.
Estimated average per-acre values of North Dakota pasture, 2021-2026. (NDSU graphic)

Estimated average per-acre values of North Dakota pasture, 2021-2026. (NDSU graphic)

North Dakota pastureland values climb for sixth year

Body As North Dakota cropland values flattened from 2025 to 2026, pastureland values continued to rise. Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural finance specialist, says pastureland values increased approximately 7% from 2025.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

Body With the House farm bill complete, attention now shifts to the Senate. North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven wants agricultural assistance and year-round E15 included in that debate. “We also need to increase funding for the Commodity Credit Corp.

Walhalla Public Library News

Body We are busy preparing for the Summer Reading Program, which will be held every Tuesday in June from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Walhalla Building Center has donated a girls bike and a boys bike to be given away at the end of the month.