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Commission approves emergency funds for measles vaccination clinics

Borderland Press Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

At the Feb. 17 county commission meeting, Pembina County commissioners approved extra hours for Pembina County Public Health nurses as required for vaccination clinics throughout the county due to the measles outbreak.

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Cavalier County Sheriff’s annual report shows increase in calls, highlights new deputy and major cases

Sarah Hinnenkamp

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Cavalier County Sheriff Matt Wright presented the county’s annual report to Langdon City commissioners on Monday night. Wright reported a rise in activity over the past year, with calls for service increasing by 175 in 2025 compared to 2024.

Cavalier girl airlifted to Minneapolis, communities rally around family

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Cavalier girl airlifted to Minneapolis, communities rally around family

Borderland Press Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

A young girl from Cavalier is fighting in a Minneapolis hospital after being diagnosed with measles, pneumonia and COVID-19, prompting an outpouring of support from her area communities, as she has family in Langdon, Walhalla, and Cavalier.

Walhalla rallies to raise thousands to fund new playground after grant setback

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Walhalla rallies to raise thousands to fund new playground after grant setback

Sarah Hinnenkamp

Thursday, February 26, 2026

When a grant application fell through, the Walhalla Playground Committee thought it might have to scale back its plans. Instead, the community rallied - raising nearly $42,000 in just 48 hours to ensure a brand-new playground will be fully built this summer.

Light pillars rise into the night sky above homes as ice crystals in the cold air reflect nearby lighting sources, creating a rare atmospheric display. Photo by Emily Schaefer

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Light pillars shine above Langdon neighborhood during a frigid night

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

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Sun dogs and a solar halo form around the sun as frigid temperatures create ice crystals in the atmosphere over the area. Photo by Rachelle Fetsch

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Halo and sun dogs appear in a clear winter sky

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

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Fontaine snapped many photos during his time in Milan. This is one of many snapshots of friends he met while on the trip of a lifetime. The photo was taken outside of one of the Olympic venues. Submitted photo

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Golden glory: Former Langdon teacher witnesses Team USA’s thrilling Olympic hockey win

Sarah Overby

Thursday, February 26, 2026

The roar inside the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Italy shook the rafters. Red, white and blue flags waved wildly. When the puck slipped past the Canadian goalie in overtime, sealing a 2-1 victory and gold medal win for the U.S. men’s hockey team, celebration erupted.

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Unity Medical Center Park River and Grafton Family Clinics recognized as a level two age-friendly health system

Maggie Suda

Thursday, February 19, 2026

As an active participant in the age-friendly health systems movement, Unity Medical Center is proud to have achieved special recognition as an Age-Friendly Health Systems — Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

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University of North Dakota announces fall 2025 President's Roll of Honor

News Staff

Thursday, February 19, 2026

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Nearly 1,300 University of North Dakota (UND) students were recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 fall semester President's Roll of Honor.

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The University of North Dakota announces winter 2025 graduates

News Staff

Thursday, February 19, 2026

GRAND FORKS, N.D.– Nearly 900 students graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) at ceremonies on Dec. 19, 2025, at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center on campus.

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