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Maple Manor residents enjoyed target practice using balloons and Nerf guns, leading to plenty of laughs — and a few surprises — when balloons unexpectedly popped. Submitted photo

Maple Manor residents enjoyed target practice using balloons and Nerf guns, leading to plenty of laughs — and a few surprises — when balloons unexpectedly popped. Submitted photo

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April fun at Maple Manor

Nichole Schefter
Thursday, May 21, 2026
April was a fun and exciting month at Maple Manor, filled with activities that brought smiles and laughter. One of the highlights was dyeing Easter eggs, which sparked fond memories for many residents of doing the same activity with their children and grandchildren.
Back row from left: Keaton Ullyott, Brayden Harris, Tyson Gemmill, Levi Swanson and Theo Romfo. Front row from left: Kiera Lien, Emma Hetler, Raeleigh Ratzlaff, Madilyn Crump, Sophia Nuelle, McKenzie Regner, Nora Lorenz, Kenadee Cluchie, Graci Witzel and Haven Radway. Not pictured were Thomas Blackburn and Chloe Ottem.

Back row from left: Keaton Ullyott, Brayden Harris, Tyson Gemmill, Levi Swanson and Theo Romfo. Front row from left: Kiera Lien, Emma Hetler, Raeleigh Ratzlaff, Madilyn Crump, Sophia Nuelle, McKenzie Regner, Nora Lorenz, Kenadee Cluchie, Graci Witzel and Haven Radway. Not pictured were Thomas Blackburn and Chloe Ottem.

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Langdon Area seniors awarded nearly $250,000 in scholarships

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Local organizations, memorial funds, and colleges invest in Class of 2026 Information provided by Jordan Braunberger, K-12 school counselor at Langdon Area Schools Langdon Area High School seniors were recognized during the school’s annual scholarship awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, 2026,...
Haven Radway. Submitted photo

Haven Radway. Submitted photo

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P.E.O. Memorial Scholarship winners announced

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The P.E.O. Memorial Scholarship began when Chapter U of Langdon received a bequest from Fred E. Hawley in memory of his wife, Chelta Hamilton Hawley.
Members of the Langdon/Munich Cardinals boys golf team. Photo by Larry Stokke

Members of the Langdon/Munich Cardinals boys golf team. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Golf: Cards place third at Turtle River Class May 14

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Langdon Area/Munich placed third at the Turtle River Classic with a team score of 350, finishing behind Hatton- Northwood (344) and Grafton (345). Team Results 1.
Tristan Thompson, an eighth grade student at St. Alphonsus School and son of Kelly and Lisa Thompson, was recognized as the Northern Lights Arts Council’s May Art Student of the Month.

Tristan Thompson, an eighth grade student at St. Alphonsus School and son of Kelly and Lisa Thompson, was recognized as the Northern Lights Arts Council’s May Art Student of the Month.

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NLAC Art Student of the Month

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Representatives from Team Scrappy, Langdon Prairie Health and Cavalier County Public Health gather during the recent free skin-check event promoting melanoma awareness and early detection. Submitted photo

Representatives from Team Scrappy, Langdon Prairie Health and Cavalier County Public Health gather during the recent free skin-check event promoting melanoma awareness and early detection. Submitted photo

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Team Scrappy brings melanoma awareness, free skin checks to Langdon

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Community event honors David “Scrappy” Field while promoting early detection and sun safety What began as a way to honor the memory of David “Scrappy” Field continues to grow into a mission focused on education, awareness, and potentially lifesaving early detection.
Cemeteries across Cavalier County serve as places of remembrance, history and reflection for generations of local families. Photo by Sarah Overby

Cemeteries across Cavalier County serve as places of remembrance, history and reflection for generations of local families. Photo by Sarah Overby

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Cemeteries hold stories of Cavalier County’s past

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, May 21, 2026
As Memorial Day approaches, local residents reflect on history, remembrance, and the future of rural cemeteries As Memorial Day approaches and families begin placing flowers and flags at gravesites across the region, many are once again finding themselves drawn to the quiet country cemeteries...
Fellow Post 98 members Bob MacDonald (left) and Harvey Metzger (right) stand in front of the new monument. Photo by Larry Stokke

Fellow Post 98 members Bob MacDonald (left) and Harvey Metzger (right) stand in front of the new monument. Photo by Larry Stokke

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American Legion Post 98 to dedicate new veterans memorial on Memorial Day

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Community-funded project honors local veterans and future generations A new veterans memorial now stands proudly in Langdon, honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans from Cavalier County and beyond.
Todd Christensen. Submitted photo

Todd Christensen. Submitted photo

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Langdon Prairie Health names interim CEO

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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.

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CCJDA approves business, workforce investments

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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.
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