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A Viking ship float honoring the late “Captain” Rodney Byron makes its way through Mountain during the Deuce of August parade. Photo by Larry Stokke

A Viking ship float honoring the late “Captain” Rodney Byron makes its way through Mountain during the Deuce of August parade. Photo by Larry Stokke

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Mountain celebrates Icelandic heritage at 127th Deuce

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body MOUNTAIN, N.D. — Icelandic heritage, community traditions and family activities filled Mountain during the 127th annual Deuce of August Icelandic Celebration held July 31 through Aug.
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Unity Medical Center recruits future family physician

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body GRAFTON, N.D. — Unity Medical Center announced that Dr. Kenny Ryan has committed to joining its medical staff after completing his family medicine residency at Altru Health System in 2027.
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Walhalla pool project reaches 85% fundraising mark

Sarah Overby, Editor
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body Construction is moving forward on Walhalla’s new swimming pool, with crews from My Aquatic making significant progress during their first week on site. As of July 26, fundraising for the project has reached 85% of its goal, with $1,190,223.20 raised.

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Area student receives NDSU scholarships

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body Madalynn Steele, daughter of Cody and Melanie Steele of Hensel, received the Bison Merit Award, the Albin and Emma Anderson Memorial Scholarship and the Hulstrand Family Scholarship from North Dakota State University.
Lake Region State College’s first six surgical technology graduates. Photo courtesy of LRSC

Lake Region State College’s first six surgical technology graduates. Photo courtesy of LRSC

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LRSC’s first surgical technology class graduates

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Lake Region State College is celebrating a milestone for health care education and workforce development as the college’s first surgical technology class has graduated, passed the necessary certification exams and secured employment.
Marcus Lewis is the newest Langdon City Commissioner, following his appointment Monday evening during the commis-

Marcus Lewis is the newest Langdon City Commissioner, following his appointment Monday evening during the commis-

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Lewis appointed Langdon City Commissioner

Sarah Hinnenkamp
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body sion's regular meeting. The Commission needed to fill the vacant seat left by Lawrence Henry after he was elected commission president in June.

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Borderland BRIEFS

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body Highway 1 project completion pushed to Oct. 10 The North Dakota Department of Transportation has moved the expected completion date for the Highway 1 reconstruction project between Langdon and Nekoma from July 24 to Oct. 10.

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Park River farmer joins North Dakota Soybean Council

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Body Kevin Zikmund of Park River has been elected to the North Dakota Soybean Council, representing soybean producers in District 10, which includes Cavalier, Pembina and Walsh counties. Zikmund officially began his term July 1.
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