Letter from the Editor:

Body Phillip’s parents were hoping and praying that we would be able to make it in for the holidays, and after 24 hours of straight driving, they got their wish! We decided we would make the drive worth it, so we are staying down south for about two weeks.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Christmas traditions

Body Thanks to Mother Nature kicking up a wicked blizzard last week, the kids had one full snow day and a half snow day. During the full snow day, it was virtual learning for the students.

New Years Eve with the Simmons

Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia As you read this week’s column, Christmas has come and gone, and the New Year is upon us. My folks were BIG partiers, and then I came along.

From the Pastor’s Desk: Advent love

Body Throughout Advent, I have concentrated on the tradition of lighting the Advent wreath during the four weeks that lead up to Christmas. Four candles decorate the outer edges of the wreath, and one white candle sits in the middle.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Buy a door

Body I’ve been on the Langdon Area School District Foundation (LASDF) for almost seven years now, serving as president for the past four or five. I find that many people are either not aware that the LASDF exists or they are not exactly sure what the LASDF does.

Oh, boy, it’s basketball season

Body Well, as the tide turns, we roll right into basketball season, and honestly, there is nothing better in the winter than a good ol’ fashion Class B basketball game.

Letter from the Publisher:

Body Weather in North Dakota this week….cold or warm? Yes. How on earth is a person supposed to keep track of what coat to wear when we go from -45 wind chill to air temp of 40 in less than a week? Socks or no socks? Gloves or mittens? Warm up the car or don’t?

Letter from the Editor:

Body I sincerely appreciate the teachers that took the time to participate in submitting their classes’ Santa letters to The Borderland Press. We will certainly ensure their safekeeping on their way to the North Pole!

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: It’s a small world

Body I woke up Monday morning with two thoughts. One - there are only two and a half weeks until Christmas, and two - I won’t be getting tickets to Nashville for a present. What happens at a Bison playoff stays at a Bison playoff, so no, I don’t want to talk about it.

Living in a Langdon winter wonderland

Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia This week we visit with Langdon City Commissioner Lawrence Henry who manages the city street portfolio. BS- Hello, Lawrence, and welcome to my column.