Family affair – The Roy family poses beneath the Run Langdon finish arch following the June 13 event in Langdon. Family members participated in the race while the youngest member enjoyed the festivities from a stroller. Submitted photo

Community members gather at Boyd Block in downtown Langdon during the Northern Lights Arts Council Summer Concert Series. The free concerts drew large crowds throughout the three-week series, which featured local student, community and regional performers. Submitted photo

A rider is thrown off balance as a bull bucks during competition at Wojo’s Rodeo in Hamilton. Photo by Larry Stokke

Campers pose for a group photo overlooking the Pembina Gorge during the 2026 Encore Arts Camp at Frost Fire Park. The annual camp welcomed 68 students from across northeastern North Dakota. Submitted photo

Artist Kassie Zimmer Lee stands before a blank wall on June 11 as work begins on Munich’s new community mural. The project is expected to be unveiled June 24 in conjunction with Munich’s second annual Meat Raffle fundraiser. Submitted photo

A brilliant double rainbow spans the sky over rural Cavalier County after rainfall on June 2. The colorful display appeared as sunlight broke through storm clouds, creating a memorable scene across the countryside. Photo by Mindy Lill

Pembina School – c.1900, Source: SHSND – 10737-00108

Letter from the Editor: Training wheels, learner’s permits and letting go