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Diane Simmons

Diane Simmons

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Letter from the Publisher:

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Body We all have tasks that need to be done, and we dread it every time. I’m not talking about washing windows, painting the ceiling or folding four loads of laundry.
Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia

Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia

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Help wanted

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia Perhaps, just like you, as I paged through this newspaper last week, I was saddened to learn that Chris Sanders announced his resignation as county coroner during a recent Cavalier County Commission meeting.
Hilary Nowatski

Hilary Nowatski

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Letter from the Editor:

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Body It’s been a crazy week here in the offices of The Borderland Press! First off, it’s obnoxious that it’s back to school season ALREADY! Then, what started as a small three page back to school section in the regular paper, turned into an *eight page* special section!
The view from the top of Langdon's east water tower.

The view from the top of Langdon's east water tower.

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Ever notice how many towns are named after their water tower?

News Staff
Friday, August 8, 2025
Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia From my upstairs west window perch of Bob Simmons World Headquarters in our company’s corporate office, I’m watching in amazement of the work being performed on one of the city’s two water towers.
Letter from the Publisher

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher

News Staff
Friday, August 8, 2025
Body After a series of unfortunate events, including boat issues, boat lift issues and broken bone issues, I finally enjoyed my first boat ride of the summer last weekend. It was a beautiful Sunday morning last weekend at the lake, so we filled our coffee cups and away we went.
Riding in the parade with Sassafras.

Riding in the parade with Sassafras.

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Letter from the Editor:

News Staff
Friday, August 8, 2025
Body I’ll start this week off by once again thanking Rebecca Davis for helping me get a vacation in last week.

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Letter to the Editor:

News Staff
Friday, August 8, 2025
Body I’m speaking to the men living within the Langdon Area Schools district. If you’re looking for a nuanced examination of gender roles in rural N.D., you won’t find it here.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Breaking the silence: Ending the stigma around addiction and mental health

Prairie Doc Perspective: Breaking the silence: Ending the stigma around addiction and mental health

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Prairie Doc Perspective: Breaking the silence: Ending the stigma around addiction and mental health

Dr. Melissa Dittberner
Friday, August 8, 2025
Body In South Dakota and across the whole United States, addiction and mental health struggles touch every community. Yet far too often, people suffer in silence—not because help isn’t available, but because stigma keeps them from reaching for it.
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