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Cooper Berry, a third-grade student at Cavalier School, holds his award after winning the North Dakota League of Cities’ statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest.

Cooper Berry, a third-grade student at Cavalier School, holds his award after winning the North Dakota League of Cities’ statewide “If I Were Mayor” essay contest.

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Cavalier student wins statewide essay contest

Borderland Press Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Cooper Berry, a third-grade student at Cavalier School, was named the statewide winner of the North Dakota League of Cities’ “If I Were Mayor” essay contest.
Ballots that had arrived by mail or were set aside on Election Day sit on a table at the Cass County Courthouse on Nov. 18, 2024, waiting to be reviewed. (Photo by Jeff Beach/ North Dakota Monitor)

Ballots that had arrived by mail or were set aside on Election Day sit on a table at the Cass County Courthouse on Nov. 18, 2024, waiting to be reviewed. (Photo by Jeff Beach/ North Dakota Monitor)

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Mail-in ballots for North Dakota June primary now available

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, May 7, 2026
North Dakota election officials on Thursday will start mailing absentee ballots for the June primary election. To vote absentee, voters must first send an application for a ballot to their county election official.

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Donating trees, benches now easier in ND parks

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Parks and Recreation is making it easier than ever to leave a lasting legacy within our state parks with the launch of a new, streamlined online donation process for its popular tree program and newly introduced bench program.
Big summer ahead: Langdon pool prepares to open, upgrades take shape

Big summer ahead: Langdon pool prepares to open, upgrades take shape

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Big summer ahead: Langdon pool prepares to open, upgrades take shape

Sarah Overby
Thursday, May 7, 2026
From pickleball courts to long-term pool improvements, Park Board focuses on the future Even as colder-than-usual weather lingers across the region, preparations are already underway at the Langdon City Park as the Park Board works toward another busy summer season at one of the community’s most...
Pembina County Sheriff candidate Cory Mortensen pictured with his family. Submitted photo

Pembina County Sheriff candidate Cory Mortensen pictured with his family. Submitted photo

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Pembina County sheriff candidates outline positions in questionnaire

Borderland Press Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Voters in Pembina County will choose their next sheriff this year, selecting the candidate they believe will provide strong leadership for the county’s future. The primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, with the race to be decided in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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LANGDON POOL 2026

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
HOURS Monday–Friday Open swim: 1–5 p.m. Water aerobics: 5–6 p.m.
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