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Pembina County Extension to host 4-H Project Day

Body CAVALIER, N.D. - Pembina County youth are invited to explore new interests, build skills and have fun at 4-H Project Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at the Cavalier Public School.
Accepting the grants from Curtis Olafson, president of the ICA, left to right, are Karen Kristjanson for the Thingvalla Cemetery Association, Michelle Murray for Svold Community Hall, Gerald Christianson for Borg Pioneer Memorial Home, Curtis Olafson - president of the ICA, Sharon Laxdal for the Gardar Town Lutheran Church, Karen Langerud for the Gardar Township Hall, and Carol Beard for Akra Hall at Icelandic State Park.

Accepting the grants from Curtis Olafson, president of the ICA, left to right, are Karen Kristjanson for the Thingvalla Cemetery Association, Michelle Murray for Svold Community Hall, Gerald Christianson for Borg Pioneer Memorial Home, Curtis Olafson - president of the ICA, Sharon Laxdal for the Gardar Town Lutheran Church, Karen Langerud for the Gardar Township Hall, and Carol Beard for Akra Hall at Icelandic State Park.

Heritage Sites Grants announced

Body MOUNTAIN, N.D. - At the recent Thorrablot celebration, the Icelandic Communities Association (ICA) gave $2500 in $500 Heritage Sites Grants to seven entities related to the Icelandic history and culture in the area.
NLAC News March 2026

NLAC News March 2026

NLAC News March 2026

Body Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council! The calendar and weather don’t exactly say “spring” quite yet, but we’re feeling optimistic and also looking forward to some great activities this spring!
A photo and short notice about the death of Orlan Robert Cool via newspapers.com Original sources: The Fargo Forum, Daily Republican, and Moorhead Daily News, Mon Mar. 16, 1942 Page 12.

A photo and short notice about the death of Orlan Robert Cool via newspapers.com Original sources: The Fargo Forum, Daily Republican, and Moorhead Daily News, Mon Mar. 16, 1942 Page 12.

Lost WW2 sailor may finally return to North Dakota

Body Researcher finds evidence of sailor, investigates 10 other missing ND servicemen When Orlan Robert Cool went missing after his ship broke apart off Newfoundland’s frozen coast during a freak storm on Feb.
Deadline set to remove fish

Deadline set to remove fish

Deadline set to remove fish houses

Body BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Game and Fish reminds anglers that unoccupied fish houses must be removed from all waters beginning March 15. Fish houses may be used after March 15 if they are removed daily.
Photo by Tsimur Asayonak on Unsplash

Photo by Tsimur Asayonak on Unsplash

Fact Brief

Body Are heart attacks from shoveling snow common? Yes. Heart attacks while shoveling snow are a well-documented risk.