The Borderland Press - April 5, 2024

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Volume 3, Number 13

Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller makes campaign stops in Cavalier, Langdon

By Nick Vorlage

North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller made stops in Cavalier and Langdon on Thursday, March 28 campaigning to become the state’s next governor.

News: Over 2,000 pages of Stenehjem emails released, Pg. A2

“I’m very, very proud to be the 39th Lieutenant Governor in this great state,” Miller said. “I think we have great momentum going in our state, and I’d love to be the 34th governor of the great state of North Dakota.”

During her stop in Langdon, Miller held a town hall meeting, primarily to introduce herself and to gather input from residents about what the most pressing things on their minds heading into the 2024 election.

Miller shared what she’s been hearing from residents around the state.

Community: Columnist Halle Sanders writes about “A fantasy come true”, Pg. A6

“A lot of the challenges are with infrastructure and finding the funding for infrastructure. We hear a lot of comments about schools needing significant upgrades or maybe new schools,” she said. “We hear about the workforce, and we hear a lot about housing, and then concerns about the property tax initiative.”

Photos by Terry Hinnenkamp.

would plan to do in regards to public safety, namely with border control, which has become an increasingly larger issue for our readers. She said the number one priority is to have President Joe Biden voted out of office.

“We need a president who’s going to deal with closing the borders. That’s number one,” Miller said. “And then number two, we need to take more control within our state and make sure we back law enforcement to be able to do their jobs to deal with illegal immigrants as well as this dramatic inflow of illegal drugs, and we’re watching very closely what’s happening in Texas.”

This weekend is the North Dakota Republican Convention, an event which Miller has already announced she would not be attending.

The Borderland Press also asked her about what she

Hoffarth plays key role in successful League of Cities event Community: Pembina County 4-H Project Expo winners are named, Pg. A10

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The North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) is announcing the success of its recent Spring Workshop & Elected Officials Training held in Minot on March 19-20, 2024. The event provides educational and informative sessions to elected and appointed city leaders in the 355 cities in North Dakota.

and experience to her fellow leaders in local government.”

The event was hosted by RoxAnne Hoffarth, who is the auditor for the City of Langdon. Organizers say she played a key role in the event’s success due to her “wealth of knowledge

Hoffarth is an active NDLC board member. Her dedication, time, and commitment in making Langdon a better place to live earned her the 110% Award in 2020 from NDLC’s

REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST THREE HALF-DAY HOUSING BUILD SESSIONS The Red River Community Housing Development Organization (Red River CHDO) and Red River Regional Council (RRRC) are hosting three half-day housing “Build Sessions” April 9-11.

The upcoming Build Sessions will move the Region 4 rural housing study from research and analysis to ideation and action. The interactive sessions aim to engage critical stakeholders - regional leaders, elected officials, builders, lenders, policymakers, and others - in dialogue to identify solutions. This process will also identify players interested in implementing bold new ideas.

Kicking off the Build Sessions, Fourth Economy, the project consultant, will review work done to date and preliminary findings. Breakout groups will allow attendees to weigh in on topics they are most passionate about.

All ideas will be used to develop an impactful, actionable implementation plan to change the trajectory of developing rural communities in the region.

The Build Sessions will be held 124:30 (includes lunch) as follows:

Tuesday, April 9 at Minnkota Power, 5301 32nd Ave. S., Grand Forks Wednesday, April 10 at Minto Community Center, 114 Harvey Avenue Thursday, April 11 at Icelandic State Park Visitors Center, 5 miles west of Cavalier RSVP at https://dthr.short.gy/QMmrPx or by calling 701-352-3550.

The Build Sessions are part of the final stage of this three-stage study which also includes data analysis and a needs assessment. Community focus groups have been held the past month to learn the local challenges to new residential housing development.

Preliminary takeaways from the Focus Groups include: Impact on Local Businesses: The lack of housing throughout the Red River Region has negative impacts on local businesses. Large and small employers are struggling to attract and retain employees due to a lack of available apartments, rental units, and starter homes. This problem especially affects schools, hospitals, farmers, and manufacturing companies.

“We are thrilled that RoxAnne led the NDLC event. RoxAnne’s energy and expertise is exactly what we need to make events like this successful,” says Matt Gardner, executive director of the NDLC.

Leadership Training Program.

“The NDLC extends its warmest thanks to RoxAnne for her outstanding contribution and to all the participants who made this event memorable,” Gardner said.

The North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) is an organization that encourages dynamic local leadership, provides educational opportunities, and represents the interests of North Dakota communities.

Easter fun at Maple Manor

Developer Desert: There is a lack of housing developers in the region limiting the volume of new housing that is built. External developers rarely build in the region due to high material and labor costs. When local housing developers have existed in the region, new residential development has occurred incrementally.

Lack of Available Lots: Many towns in the region lack available lots for new development. This issue is amplified by the region’s large floodplain, which is restricted from residential development. Many lots are undeveloped or vacant but are owned by out-of-town investors or families looking to hold them for future generations.

Little to No Housing on the Market: There is very little housing for sale in the region. Of the limited housing stock sold, most units change hands via word-of-mouth exchanges or 1-3 days after being posted on an online listing. Many regional workers, family members, and other residents are seeking housing units, creating consistent demand for the few units that do become available. cont’d. on page A10

The Easter Bunny made his annual stop at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon. Not only did he bring chocolate treats for residents and staff, he also delivered hugs and love to everyone.

Pictured is the Easter Bunny with Dorine. For more photos of the Easter fun, see the Maple Manor Care Center Facebook page.

News

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Over 2,000 pages of Stenehjem emails released Most emails discuss routine attorney general business

By Mary Steurer, Amy Dalrymple, and Jeff Beach | North Dakota Monitor ter it was filed in December 2021.

Holmberg was indicted in October 2023, with federal court documents alleging that the former lawmaker repeatedly traveled from North Dakota to the Czech Republic to have sex with children. Attorney General Drew Wrigley has said Stenehjem and Holmberg were close associates. Stenehjem’s cellphone data was obtained by law enforcement in connection with Holmberg’s federal court case, Wrigley said.

Wayne Stenehjem. Photo provided by Office of Attorney General.

About 2,700 pages of messages from former Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s state email account were released to media Wednesday afternoon after the long-sought records were discovered by state investigators in February.

The emails — once thought to be lost forever — were found on data copied from Stenehjem’s personal cellphone by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Most of the messages were ordinary, a review by the North Dakota Monitor found: Exchanges between Stenehjem and his staff about dayto-day business, updates on lawsuits, newsletters and invitations to public events, among others.

However, one email exchange discussed Nicholas Morgan-Derosier, a Grand Forks man who last year pleaded guilty to federal child porn charges and is linked to former Sen. Ray Holmberg.

The Forum reported in April 2022 that Holmberg and Morgan-Derosier exchanged numerous text messages while Morgan-Derosier was jailed.

An assistant attorney general forwarded Morgan-Derosier’s federal court complaint to Stenehjem as an FYI af-

There is one email exchange with Holmberg. The former senator emailed an article from the Grand Forks Herald about a ban on special assessments for nonprofit cemeteries to Stenehjem, noting that the attorney general was quoted.

The North Dakota Monitor also requested other records from Stenehjem’s cellphone data, including personal emails that relate to state business.

“We will be providing others as they become available,” Executive Assistant to the Attorney General Suzie Weigel wrote in a Wednesday message sharing the documents.

Wrigley said he had no comment on Wednesday but planned to talk to the media on Thursday.

The emails do not appear to reference the over-budget lease and renovation of a south Bismarck building pursued

by Stenehjem’s administration.

The records spanned from late 2021 to the time of Stenehjem’s death, which was Jan. 28, 2022. Many email chains appeared in the file multiple times. Numerous messages were redacted, citing exemptions to state public records law including attorney work product, attorney consultation and negotiation preparation.

knew Stenehjem congratulated him on his upcoming retirement.

Background The emails became the subject of intense public speculation after Stenehjem died in office. Immediately after his death, the former attorney general’s executive assistant, Liz Brocker, directed IT staff to delete Stenehjem’s email account.

News of the account’s deletion first became public after members of the media submitted open records requests related to the south Bismarck building project.

In February, Mountrail County State’s Attorney Wade Enget decided not to bring criminal charges for the deletion of the emails.

Reviews by the state Information Technology Department, Microsoft and an outside expert concluded the emails could not be recovered.

Then in February, the BCI realized it had retained copies of Stenehjem’s emails, the North Dakota Monitor reported previously.

Not long after the attorney general’s death, Stenehjem’s family asked BCI personnel for help unlocking his personal phone. A year would pass before the agency had the technology to access the device. The agency ultimately returned the phone to Stenehjem’s family in 2023.

State police notified Wrigley in February that the software used to access Stenehjem’s phone had automatically copied and stored its contents. The state obtained a federal warrant to access the phone data as part of its investigation into Holmberg.

Holmberg has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He is set to go to trial in September.

A handful of messages sent from public officials, attorneys and others who

News briefs

From The Borderland Radio News Center Duerr pleads guilty to theft and preventing arrest Jason David Duerr, 42, of Devils Lake, appeared in Cavalier County court last week, submitting guilty pleas for the crimes of theft and preventing arrest.

In December, it was reported that Duerr stole a van from the Dakota Supply Group in Fargo and transported it to Cavalier County, where it was recognized by officials. Duerr has been sentenced to three years in prison, first serving 13 months with 115 days served, and to pay just under $2,900 in restitution. Once released, he’ll be placed on supervised probation for an additional three years.

Campbell suspends House campaign Grafton resident and former state Senator Tom Campbell announced last week that he was suspending his campaign for the state’s lone U.S. House seat. In a social media post, Campbell said he believes he can make more of a positive difference outside of U.S. Congress. With Campbell stepping out, the N.D. Republican race for the U.S. House candidacy has slimmed down to Julie Fedorchak, Rick Becker, and Alex Balasz.

Patel charged with human smuggling Harshkumar Patel, 28, who went by the alias “Dirty Harry”, was charged with seven counts of human smuggling after he allegedly helped smuggle a family of four over the US-Canadian border. The family froze to death in a blizzard. Patel entered a not guilty plea during a teleconference last week. In relation to the same case, Steven Shand, 49, of Deltona, Fla., was indicted by a federal grand jury on human smuggling charges. Shand was originally arrested near Emerson, Manitoba, in 2022, hours before the bodies of four Indian nationals were discovered. They perished while attempting to cross the border. Shand was scheduled to appear in court last week on lesser charges, but the new indictments caused the trial to be postponed.

Grand Forks USPS to be modernized The Grand Forks United State Postal Service distribution center will remain open. After a review of the Grand Forks processing and distribution center was completed, the U.S. Postal Service has decided that the Grand Forks location will remain open and be modernized. The USPS now plans to invest up to $1.5 million as part of a 10-year plan to revitalize the nation’s aging postal network.

Benefit held for Wells family A silent auction and free will supper was held on Saturday at At the Hop Bar & Grill in Langdon for the family of Ryan Wells, 26. Wells passed away suddenly the previous weekend after being involved in a car crash outside of Langdon.

Gas prices on the rise Gasbuddy.com says the price per gallon now averages $3.33, which is $.38 cents higher than a month ago, and $.16 cents higher than a year ago. Gasbuddy says in its survey of 493 stations in North Dakota, the lowest price was $2.99 while the highest was $4.09 The national average price is $4.02.

Meeting held to discuss workforce future at Marvin Last week in Grafton, there was a town hall meeting focused on Marvin in Grafton. The meeting was held at the Grafton Performing Arts Center to discuss the future of the Marvin plant in Grafton and its efforts to bring in a permanent Spanish-speaking workforce to the area.

The Borderland Press

Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights the importance of ‘Building a Hopeful Future Together’ BISMARCK, N.D. - In recognition of national Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) are joining parent and family resource centers, local child welfare service providers and other partner agencies in highlighting the importance of working together in communities to serve and support children and families so that child abuse and neglect can be prevented.

“We are excited to lead this year’s awareness and impact campaign, ‘Building a Hopeful Future Together,’ with our national organization Prevent Child Abuse America,” said Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota Program Director Veronica Wiesz. “Our team is dedicated to bringing new and existing partners together to support North Dakota children, families and communities.”

In calendar year 2023, there were 580 confirmed cases of child abuse and/or neglect in North Dakota.

Extreme stress, unmet needs and uncertainty for families may increase the risk of child abuse and neglect.

“Having a month dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse prevention creates an opportunity for everyone to stand in solidarity advocating for all children to grow up in safe and healthy homes,” HHS Children and Family Services Section Director Cory Pedersen said. “Communities have a vital role ensuring children have positive experiences and families have the resources they need at the right time before they are in crisis.”

Throughout April, Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota, HHS and local partners are promoting Child Abuse Prevention Month activities and events to emphasize the importance of building a narrative of hope for the future of children and families.

April is also a time to remind people that North Dakota has a law that allows parents to turn to approved Baby Safe Haven sites if they are unable to safely care for their baby.

Parents can safely surrender a baby up to one year of age without fear of prosecution or questions. Babies must be unharmed and given to an on-duty staff member at a hospital or

other approved location.

North Dakotans can help raise awareness and impact this month in the following ways: •Wear blue on April 1, in recognition of North Dakota’s Wear Blue Day and on April 5, for the national Wear Blue Day. By wearing blue on these days, North Dakotans can show their support for children and families and help build momentum for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Those who wear blue are encouraged to post a photo or video on social media and include #WearBlueDay2024.

•Participate in local Child Abuse Prevention Month activities and events. Hosted by partner agencies across North Dakota, local in-person and virtual activities include community discussions about parenting, a Caring for Kids Conference, a family Wear Blue Day Hike, a human trafficking and social media safety presentation for parents, a Stepping up for Children Walk; Child Abuse Prevention Month Virtual Series for parents and caregivers of children hosted by Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota, and more. Find a complete list of featured events on Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota’s website pcand.org/child-abuseprevention-month.

•Follow Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota on Facebook and share posts throughout April. Encourage friends and family to do the same.

Use the hashtags #BuildingTogether, #PreventionInPartnership, #HopefulFutures and #CAPMonth2024 to show your commitment to helping children, families and entire communities to thrive.

•Plant a virtual pinwheel in your state, a visual reminder of the world we want for all children to grow up happy, healthy and prepared to succeed through Pinwheels for Prevention®.

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect HHS reminds individuals that if they suspect a child in North Dakota is being abused or neglected, they should call the statewide toll-free Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Line at 1-833-958-3500. If it’s an emergency and a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

Research shows newspaper messaging to be strong for political candidates

By North Dakota Newspaper Association According to research just concluded on behalf of the North Dakota Newspaper Association, candidates are missing a beat if they don’t use newspapers for their messaging.

In a representative survey of North Dakota adults, 86 percent said they read print or digital newspapers every month. What’s more, 70 percent said newspapers (print or digital) are used most often for information that helps guide their voting decisions, compared to 62 percent for local television, 61 percent for social media, and 58 percent for direct mail.

“This is a resounding victory for newspapers, showing their continued relevance to voters,” said Cecile Wehrman, executive director of the North Dakota Newspaper Association. “This research establishes North Dakota’s 73 multi-day and weekly newspapers as a key tool for disseminating information about candidates and issues.”

It’s a message being carried to the state’s political party conventions in Fargo later this week, along with details about how NDNA’s “all-in-one” messaging can work for candidates this political season.

Newspapers and newspaper websites

were identified as the primary source for information about candidates and ballot issues by 45 percent of those surveyed -- compared to 35 percent for local television/websites and just 13 percent for social media.

“With digital being the buzzword in today’s media landscape, too often people forget newspapers are also digital. However, we’re not only reaching readers in the digital space through local newspaper websites and social media postings, we’re also reaching people who can’t be found in any other space in the kinds of numbers delivered by newspapers,” said Wehrman.

The research was conducted by Coda Ventures between February 12-March 19, 2024, and has a margin of error of +/-4.4 percent.

Newspapers are reaching 289,862 readers -- nearly half the state, through daily and weekly subscriptions, newsstand sales and other messaging by local newspaper outlets. Those readership levels are based on the reporting that newspapers are required to certify with the U.S. Postal Service each year as part of their annual statement of ownership.

Agriculture

The Borderland Press

Friday, April 5, 2024 - Page A3

Farmers Union celebrating 90th season of summer camp program Discounts offered until May 15 for early camp registration

Little hope for a farm bill in ’24 – North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director Kayla Pulvermacher said the farm bill dominated the discussion when the Midwest Council on Agriculture spent time on Capitol Hill. Pulvermacher, who is an MCA member, does not expect a farm bill to pass soon. “At this point, getting one before the election is pretty iffy.

For anybody that’s running for re-election, getting a farm bill would be great, but for any challengers, no farm bill is probably the best. We’ll probably be looking at one in early 2025.”

A notable change in ND crop mix – Soybean acres in North Dakota are expected to increase dramatically, up more than 11 percent from last year.

For corn, planted acreage is down more than six percent. North Dakota remains the largest spring wheat-producing state at 5.3 million acres, but that’s down 4.5 percent from 2023.

Canola acreage is forecast to be record high this year at 2.37 million acres. North Dakota is the leading canola-producing state, but planting intentions are down seven percent this year. That would still be the second-highest planted area on record.

Barley acreage is forecast to decline 32 percent. As expected, the intended dry edible bean acreage will be up this year, an increase of 17 percent.

North Dakota farmers intend to plant

440,000 acres, down a whopping 23 percent from last year. That represents the third-lowest planted area in a half-century.

Spring fertilizer outlook – StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville is reporting industry challenges in getting product to where it will be needed this spring, especially for phosphate and UAN. A huge fall run for phosphate emptied the pipeline, and there has been very little time to refill. Production issues and an early start to spring are the issues for UAN. Linville said potash, phosphate and anhydrous ammonia markets are expected to slow down as soon as planting starts.

Spring and summer grain storage reminders – NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says it’s important to pay attention to moisture levels of stored grain as temperatures rise. Allowable storage time started to accumulate last fall just after harvest.

Hellevang says grain quality will start to decline as that time runs out. Higher temperatures and higher moisture often mean a shorter time grains can be stored. “It may not mean that we have a totally spoiled bin of grain, but there will be some mold growth and some deterioration that starts on the day we harvest it.”

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – North Dakota Farmers Union is celebrating a 90year milestone with the start of its youth summer camping program in June.

“What began on the shores of Spiritwood Lake near Jamestown in 1934 is still going strong today,” said NDFU Education Director Miranda Letherman. “The longevity of our program is a direct reflection of basic ideals and activities we implement that never grow old.”

Last summer, more than 1,200 farm and city kids from across the state attended a four- or five-day camp at Farmers Union facilities near Elgin on Lake Tschida and the Jamestown Reservoir. Junior camps are open for kids who have completed grades 3-6 and senior camps for kids who have completed grades 7-12. Letherman said lots of fun and learning are mixed into traditional camp activities like swimming, sports and singing around a campfire.

“Farmers Union Camp is a positive environment where kids can be themselves and build team and leadership skills. They also learn how a cooperative business functions by transforming the camp canteen into a working cooperative,” she said.

Farmers Union provides free bus transportation to and from camp facilities, along with scholarships for kids needing financial assistance. Youths who register by May 15 also receive a discount. To learn more about Farmers Union’s summer camp program, go to ndfu.org.

Proper spring grain drying and storage critical Stored grain needs attention as outdoor temperatures rise.

By NDSU Extension

The warmer winter and early spring have increased the potential for grain storage problems and the need for grain monitoring and management, says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer and grain drying expert.

Stored grain temperature increases in parts of a bin in the spring, which is not only due to an increase in outdoor temperatures but also due to solar heat gain on the bin.

Solar energy produces more than twice as much heat gain on the south wall of a bin in spring as it does during the summer. That, in addition to the solar heat gain on a bin roof, can create an environment conducive to grain spoilage. A ten degree increase in temperature reduces the allowable storage time of grain by about onehalf. For example, the allowable storage time of corn at 17% moisture is reduced from about 130 days at 50 degrees Fahrenheit to about 75 days at 60 degrees and 45 days at 70 degrees.

Hellevang recommends periodically running aeration fans during the spring to keep the grain temperature near or below 30 degrees if it exceeds recommended storage moisture contents and below 40 degrees as long as possible during spring and early summer if the grain is dry. In northern states, night air temperatures are normally near or below 30 degrees in April and 40 degrees in May. Bin vents can become blocked with frost and ice when the fan is operated at temperatures near or below freezing, which may lead to damage to the roof. Leave the fill and access door open as a pressure relief valve when operating the fan at temperatures near or below freezing.

Cover the fan when it is not operating to prevent warm air from blowing into the bin and heating the stored grain.

Warm grain is more prone to spoilage and insect infestations. Hellevang also recommends ventilating the top of the bin to remove the solar heat gain that warms the grain. Provide air inlets near the eaves and exhausts near the peak so the top of the bin can ventilate due to warm air rising, similar to what occurs in an attic, or use a roof exhaust fan.

Stored grain should be monitored closely to detect any storage problems early, Hellevang advises. Grain temperature should be checked every two weeks during the spring and summer. A temperature increase may indi-

cate a storage problem. The goal is to keep the grain cool. Grain also should be examined for insect infestations.

Check the moisture content of stored grain to determine if it needs to be dried. Remember to verify that the moisture content measured by the meter has been adjusted for grain temperature.

In addition, remember that moisture measurements of grain at temperatures below about 40 degrees may not be accurate. Verify the accuracy of the measurement by warming the grain sample to room temperature in a sealed plastic bag before measuring the moisture content.

Some in-bin cables measure grain moisture content by measuring the temperature and air relative humidity then calculating the grain moisture content based on grain equilibrium moisture content equations. The measured moisture may be 1.0 to 1.5 percentage point different than the true moisture content, so it is a tool that should be verified with another moisture content measurement method.

Corn needs to be dried to 13% to 14% moisture for summer storage to prevent spoilage. Soybeans should be dried to 11% to 12%, wheat to 13%, barley to 12% and oil sunflowers to 8%. The allowable storage time for 13% moisture soybeans is less than 100 days at 70 degrees.

Corn at moisture contents exceeding 21% and soybeans exceeding 15% should be dried in a high-temperature dryer because deterioration is rapid at warmer temperatures. For example, the allowable storage time of 22% moisture corn is about 190 days at 30 degrees but only 8 days at 70 degrees. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for high-temperature drying soybeans. Monitor the soybean quality and reduce the drying temperature if excessive cracking or splitting occurs. Reduce the fire hazard by keeping the soybeans flowing in the dryer. Pods and trash can become lodged and combustible.

Frequently clean the dryer to remove anything that may impede flow. Constantly monitor the dryer when drying soybeans.

Recommended Airflow Rates and Maximum Air-Drying Moisture Contents Corn – For natural air-drying, assure that the fan’s airflow rate is at least 1 cubic foot per minute per bushel (cfm/bu) and the initial corn moisture does not exceed 21%. Start the fan when the outdoor temperature aver-

ages about 40 degrees. The grain will reach a moisture content based the average air temperature and relative humidity during the fan operation.

Nighttime higher humidity air is generally needed to balance the lower daytime relative humidities.

Soybeans – Use an airflow rate of at least 1 cfm/bu to natural air-dry up to 15% to 16% moisture soybeans. Start the fan when the outdoor temperature averages about 40 degrees.

rapidly as outdoor temperatures increase unless it is at recommended summer storage moisture contents.

Grain bags that run east-west will have solar heating on the south side, which creates a temperature variation across the bag that will move moisture to the north side of the bag. Continue to monitor grain stored in bags frequently.

“Also, everyone needs to become aware of safety hazards associated with handling grain and to apply recommended safety practices,” Hellevang stresses. “More grain deaths occur during years with challenging conditions when there is more potential for chunks of grain to block unloading sumps or when grain columns occur.”

Sunflowers – Natural air-drying for oil sunflowers requires an airflow rate of 0.75 cfm/bu for up to 15% moisture.

The drying should start when outdoor temperatures average about 40 degrees.

Wheat – Use an airflow rate of at least 0.75 cfm/bu to natural air-dry up to 17% moisture wheat. Start drying when the outside air temperature averages about 50 degrees.

Barley – Use an airflow rate of at least 0.75 cfm/bu to natural air-dry up to 16% moisture barley.

“Remember that some of the allowable storage life was used during the fall before the grain was cooled to near or below freezing, so there is less time for spring drying before deterioration occurs,” Hellevang says. “This is particularly important for malting barley, where germination can be lost, so using a higher airflow rate to reduce the drying time is encouraged.”

Grain storage molds will grow and grain spoilage will occur in grain bags unless the grain is dry. Grain in the bags will be at average outdoor temperatures, so grain will deteriorate Monitor stored grain closely to detect any storage problems early. NDSU photo.

Opinion

Friday, April 5, 2024 - Page A4

The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher

Happy April! What do you think so far? Did you have a good Easter?

Ours was a little quieter than usual, which happens every few years.

The bunny came - that’s the most important.

Oh, I have a great story for you! Let me set this up. Are you familiar with the White House Easter Egg Roll? This event was started in the 1870’s when Capitol Hill had become a popular spot for children to roll their eggs on Easter Monday and sometimes themselves, too! Then in 1876, Congress passed a law forbidding the Capitol grounds to be used as a children’s playground - those big bullies! Then eight years later, President Hayes issued an order that if any children should come to the White House to roll their Easter eggs, they would be allowed to do so.

What a nice guy! The tradition has been carried on ever since and has grown into the major event it is today.

This past Easter Monday, the south

lawn of the White House was filled with exciting activities for families, including storytime, games, live entertainment and the traditional Easter Egg Roll.

Now I’m on to the good part!

This picture is of 8-year-old Tucker Illerbrunn, whose dad is Garrett. As we know, Garrett was injured in a bombing in Iraq on Christmas Day and is at Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, working on his recovery.

Thanks to the Wounded Warriors Project, Tucker; his mom, Lorna; and Grandma Dana all were invited to the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll! I understand it was a rather soggy day, but who would care? It’s definitely a day Tucker will remember for his life-

time! There was no sighting of the president, but I believe there were some pink sheep that Tucker thought were pretty funny!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

I researched the Wounded Warriors, and this is what I found on Wikipedia: ‘The WWP is an American charity and veterans service organization that operates as a nonprofit 501. WWP offers a variety of programs, services and events for wounded veterans who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or coincident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001.’ Good stuff.

Keep Tucker and his family in your prayers, they’re not done yet.

Think Spring!

Letter from the Editor had a visit from the Easter Bunny, which resulted in an early morning egg hunt in the house and then, miraculously, another Easter Bunny had hidden eggs in the backyard. We gathered with family, ate too much food, and laughed until beverages came out of our noses. It was wild, and it was very fun.

We had a wonderful Easter weekend - full of celebration, time with family, and holiday traditions. We

Upon returning to our own home and chowing on left-overs, my already heightened senses felt overwhelmed.

Every single room in our home, including the garage and even the front step, was a disaster zone. How did this happen? It looks like the adults were out of the house for a week and

THE MORNING RUN:

By Sara Goodman Let me just take a minute and give a shout out to Lutheran pastors, especially our own Pastor Jodi Myrvik.

I’m only giving a shout out to the Lutherans because I have no idea what other religions do during Lent and Easter, but I know what Lutherans do. Starting with Ash Wednesday, we have Lenten services every Wednesday night until the week of Easter. Every. Single. Wednesday.

Pastor Jodi coordinates several youth to serve a meal prior to the service, then a whole set of different youth run the service including

doing all the readings and performing a skit for the sermon. The week of Easter there are no Wednesday services but there’s Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and then two Easter morning services on Sunday. Our church also hosted the community Easter egg hunt this year on Saturday. In between writing sermons and service orders, Pastor Jodi is doing all her other normal pastoral duties as well as running her daughter to events and even making a quick trip to Minneapolis to support her brother coaching basketball. The only thing that slowed her down was a case of laryngitis right in time for Easter, however, she managed to pull together several members of the congregation to help her on Saturday and Sunday, and everything went smoothly. Behind the scenes is our secretary, Julie Johnson, who puts together all the bulletins and makes sure all the other details are taken care of. Thank you, Pastor Jodi and Julie!

On a personal note, we managed to get through another major holiday without my mother-in-law, Carol. For some reason, I found Easter to be more challenging than the major hol-

We’ve been enjoying the play-by-play and stories coming out of this year’s

the last year, and if you’ve seen her play, you understand why her star is rising.

On the women’s side, Iowa made it to the Final 4 and will play again Friday night. Caitlin Clark led Iowa to their latest win with 41 points and 12 assists over LSU. She’s gained many fans in

editor@theborderlandpress.com

In other news - it appears that spring cleaning weather is on the way. Open the windows, and let in that fresh air!

Have a wonderful week,

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

idays already behind us, and I’m not sure why. Maybe because I finally had some time to process everything and really notice the absence of her?

I started feeling a little stressed when Easter weekend started looming, agonizing over menu choices, and trying to figure out where to have everyone sleep. I feel like I’m a decent host, but I also feel like my hosting skills are lacking, especially when compared to Carol’s. Over the years, I’ve found myself simplifying as much as possible, wondering if paper plates would suffice when more than 10 people are coming, where Carol was of the generation where the finest china was used for every occasion no matter how long it took to hand wash them afterwards.

Carol decorated for every holiday, putting her best and most time-consuming effort into fall and Christmas, but Easter was not without fanfare.

There were Easter bunnies and eggs, a spring wreath on the door, lilac candles burning, and delicate pastel cloth napkins laid out. My house was 100% devoid of a single springy or Easterish decoration, and although I didn’t use paper plates, my old chipped and cracked white Crate & Barrel everyday dishes were on display. Thank good-

ness my sister and her family decided to come up for the weekend, so I had another veteran hostess to help me out.

First up on the hosting agenda was figuring out the menu. This was another area where I tended to struggle a bit as I have always had my mom and Carol to rely on to handle most of the menu and the planning. We decided that even though ham was a traditional Easter meat choice, no one in our families loved it, so we scrapped it right away opting instead for elk roast and corned beef with cabbage. Once we had the meat figured out, it was on to the side dishes. We both agreed that we had to have our Grandma Erna’s yummy potatoes on the menu. If there’s any food that gives me instant nostalgia, it’s yummy potatoes. It’s an easy dish and one that was always present when I was growing up as part of every holiday celebration as well as birthdays and numerous other occasions. Most people have a version of this that they make because they are essentially just cheesy hashbrowns, but I happen to think that this version is the best! Enjoy!

Grandma Erna’s Yummy Potatoes ½ c melted butter 1 tsp salt 2 lbs diced hash browns 2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese 8 oz sour cream ½ c chopped onion Dash pepper 1 – 10 oz can cream of chicken soup 2 c corn flakes Stir together potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, onion, soup, sour cream, and cheese. Put in 9x13 pan. Top with corn flakes. Bake for 1 to 1 ½ hours at 350◦ F or until edges are bubbly and center is cooked through.

Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community.

The Goodman house has three kids, two cats, and a dog.

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and skeet shooting sports are knocking out the basics in order to go outside and start competing at a level only we up north here are used to… balls to the wall. A new crop of trap shooters are emerging as that sport has come rolling back into the area over the past couple of years. Gerrells and Scheels gun departments are where you can find Munich parents trying to size up our sons and daughters for the perfect fitting weapon to help them get started.

As the few remaining snow piles melt away, everyone is chomping at the bit to get outside with summer sports. Baseball, track, trap

The day after this wonderful holiday was a day to trust no one. The kids didn’t have school on April Fool’s Day, so you can bet I experienced green plastic spiders placed in my hair and a number of “jump scares” and other harmless pranks throughout the day.

March Madness. I found it especially fun to see Devils Lake native Grant Nelson on the big stage playing for Alabama. The Crimson Tide forward stands at 6’11”, which I think is just amazing. Nelson previously played for NDSU. It’s been fun to watch him play.

If you want to catch Alabama in action, they play again on Saturday night against UConn in the Final 4. Alabama has gained some fans in North Dakota, at least for a little while.

Surviving Easter

Musings from Munich:

By Matt Mitzel

tiny people played with every single toy that they have ever owned and put them in random places. It took me all week to get the house back in order, and I’m now reminded of what color flooring we have in each room (because I can finally see it again).

Everyone remembers the first time they ever shot a gun. Mine, like many, was at the persistence of my dad when I was about seven. I remember him hovering over me when I took my first shot other than with a BB gun his 30-6. Needless to say, it rocked my world, and I steered clear of that

gun for the next eight years.

It was my first lesson that if my dad said to start smaller, I should start smaller. He always encouraged me to hunt gophers, probably because I liked the little critters, and he was ready with lesson number two. When I bagged my first one, the .22 I used didn’t leave much left of my furry little friend, and when I came up to him with my eyes leaking, he looked at me and said, “Never aim at something you don’t want to destroy.” That lesson still follows me, and I am still a drill sergeant at heart when I see lax in barrel discipline. As most people know, if a child grows up knowing about guns, the only thing that petrifies us parents is when kids come over that have never been around them. There are a lot of rules in our

families with gun safety, and that is probably why we support trap and skeet shooting clubs so much - that is at the forefront of every outing… safety.

Another thing that every kid remembers is the first time a gun has hurt them, by either not holding the buttstock tightly into their shoulder and looking through a scope or by my own…being zapped. Not a lot of electric fences near our house, but I went out hunting with some friends and will never forget attempting to lean my rifle against a fence so I could crawl under it. Needless to say, I had to quickly reason with my friends that I had a water bottle in my front pocket that spilled on my pants in order to save what little dignity I had left that chilly morning…it didn’t work.

Overall, I’m super pumped about my boys taking up the sport of shooting.

They love it as most do, mostly because I think to them it is like a real life video game. Plus, it keeps them outside, which is a perpetual goal of parents these days. Yeah, it’s always dangerous, everything is, but trust that if your kids are thinking about joining the team, safety is the most important thing stressed in front of maintenance, operating, and firing the gun. Good luck to all, and we will see you at the range.

Matt Mitzel is the unofficial events coordinator for Munich, a supporter of Langdon-Edmore-Munich athletics, football coach, and all-around Munich mega fan, earning him the nickname “Mr. Munich.”

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Pembilier Nursing Center: welcoming a special musical guest

By Heather Duerre, Activity Director/ Spiritual Coordinator

Anyways, he also played a button accordion which has buttons instead of piano keys. The final accordion that Matt played for our residents was the concertina. This one has buttons on both ends of the accordion. This last one Matt played was extra special because it was handmade by Christy Hengel. Hengel was a well-known German-American concertina maker from New Ulm, Minn.

So what did Matt do before he became proficient at accordion playing?

Well, Matt was born and raised on his Hello to all you beautiful people! On Thursday, March 21, we had a very special guest come to PNC to play some music. This wasn’t just any ol’ musician that played for our residents - this was Matt Hodek playing his accordions! It was three different types of accordions… did you even know there was more than one type of accordion? I didn’t!!!

Anything I do know about accordions and polka music came from John Candy when he played Gus Polinski in the movie “Home Alone”. Although Gus Polinski claimed to be the “polka king of the Midwest”, I dare say after hearing Matt Hodek play, I think he could strip that title away from Gus with ease! The first accordion that Matt played for our residents was his piano accordion. For those of you who don’t know much about the different types of accordions, this particular one is an accordion with a little piano attached to one side of it. I bet you never would have guessed that!

family’s farm southwest of Lankin, N.D. A fun fact is that he still lives on that same farm to this day and farms the land with his two brothers, Mark and Mike. Many of the early settlers of Lankin were of Czech descent, and polka was their style of music. So, Lankin has always been known for its polka bands. Matt took a liking to

the music and always thought it was fun to see everyone playing music, dancing, and having a great time.

He always liked watching how music brought people together and made them happy.

It was Matt’s mother that got him started playing music by having him take piano lessons from the local music teacher, Rose Pic. His first interest in playing accordion came from a 12 bass accordion they had in their house. He always thought it was fun to take it out of its case and look at all the different parts to it. It was in high school where Matt learned how to play the trumpet. Since every good polka band has a tuba, he decided to learn how to play that as well. After he learned those instruments, he thought to himself, “Why stop there?”

He went on to learn how to play all the different 3-valved brass instruments along with the piano accordion. Since not every polka band used a piano accordion, he decided he better learn the button accordion and the concertina as well.

Musically, Matt always looked up to his neighbor, Laddie Pecka. Laddie not only could play just about any instrument by ear, but he also could play two trumpets at once! You read that right, TWO trumpets at the same time! As someone who has absolutely no musical talent, this really impressed me! Up until I learned this little tidbit, I felt pretty good about the fact that I could still play “Hot Cross Buns” on a recorder.

A Saints Shoutout: Math Month

In the spirit of hands-on learning, we engage our students in a variety of games designed to reinforce essential math skills such as estimating, using money responsibly, balancing a checkbook, and mastering the art of precise measurement. These activities not only make math enjoyable but also allow our students to see the practical applications of the mathematical concepts they are learning.

As we bid farewell to the joyous celebration of Reading Month in March, we eagerly welcome the month of April with open arms, marking the beginning of our much-anticipated Math Month here at St. Alphonsus School.

This month-long celebration is a demonstration of our commitment to fostering a love for mathematics and making meaningful connections between math concepts and the real world.

Throughout April, we embark on a journey to celebrate the wonders of math and challenge our students to apply mathematical principles in their everyday lives. Our aim is to go beyond the classroom setting and en-

At St. Alphonsus School, we are proud to utilize the Saxon math curriculum, a strong program that aligns with the North Dakota State Standards on a daily basis. This curriculum not only equips our students with a solid foundation in mathematical principles but also emphasizes the importance of understanding the real-world implications of these concepts.

Our dedicated educators strive not only to teach the math standards but also to establish meaningful connections between these standards and their applications in real life. By doing so, our ultimate goal is to nurture lifelong learners who not only possess mathematical proficiency but also understand the practical significance of

Langdon Area holds spring concert The Langdon Area High School Jazz Band and Choir held their Spring Concert this week. Music filled the high school gymnasium on Monday, April 1.

Rudy Moser was the recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award.

By Sandra Johnson, Director

Over the last couple of weeks we had 74 visitors/patrons come through our doors to check out books, use the guest computers and printer, and drop off books for donations. We

As Matt put it, “We have played wherever they are willing to take a chance on us.”

Recently in Arizona, the band had 12 people playing about 30 different instruments on stage, blending harmonies and instruments to make a big full sound. Matt said he enjoys playing for people because “when the music starts everyone forgets their troubles, and it’s a cheerful time.”

The band has made numerous friends across the States that continue to follow the band and their success. Their website is http://www.dakotadutchmen.com if you would like to learn more about them.

Thank you, Matt, for blessing us at PNC with an afternoon of your wonderful music, plethora of accordion knowledge, and cheerfulness!

have also had a volunteer come in to help us do some weeding of old books and some light cleaning. Thank you, Lauri B.! A big “Thank You” to Duane Schurman and Kathleen Carpenter for the book donations…we appreciate them so much!

Stop in, and check out the many new books that have been recently cataloged and added to our collection and placed on the two shelves closest to the door, so they’re easy to find! Lots of great books from great authors. We also have several books that are doubles or that have been weeded out of our collection on a “Free Books” cart to make room for all of the new books we’ve been receiving from our wonderful donors.

Thank you, again, to all of the donors.

Whether it’s monetary or book donations, we appreciate all of it. If anyone is interested in hosting or simply just reading for Story Hour on Tuesdays, please call the library, and we will get you written down for a date that works best for you!

Greetings from Wheatland Estates

By Carrie Hope

courage students to recognize the relevance of math in various real-world situations.

In May of 2004, Matt started a fourpiece band called “Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen”. This is their 20th year of playing. However, over the years, the band has grown to be six or seven pieces. They have played all around the United States.

Walhalla Public Library News

By Dawn Bunn their mathematical knowledge.

One significant goal of our Math Month is the focus on financial literacy. Through special math projects involving money, we aim to empower our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed and responsible financial decisions as they step into the wider community. It is our belief that by instilling financial literacy at an early age, we contribute to the development of financially responsible citizens.

As we dive into the exciting activities planned for Math Month, I encourage parents, teachers, and students to embrace the beauty of mathematics and the endless possibilities it presents. Let us together create a community of learners who not only excel in math but also appreciate its significance in shaping a well-rounded and empowered future generation.

Here's to a month filled with mathematical discoveries and the joy of learning!

Carrie Hope is principal at St. Alphonsus School. She can be reached at carrie.hope@k12.nd.us or at 701256-2354. St. Alphonsus School opened in 1921.

Photos by Larry Stokke.

February?! We blinked, and the month is already behind us!

We started the month off by watching the Super Bowl and having just a few dips to go along with the game. There is nothing better than some chips and good-tasting dip to celebrate.

We did something new by making some twice baked potatoes. When you have that many hands at work, it sure does not take long to whip up 88 potatoes, and to blink and they are already wrapped and in our freezers.

We know we will be making these again sometime soon, as they sure are a nice treat to have at supper time.

Valentines Day – we had a very nice Valentines dinner amongst us. We enjoyed some good homemade chili, salad, cherry blossom cookies and cherry cheese ball, not to leave out the red punch to go with the holiday.

We sure shared the “Love” in the

room that day.

As it was Ash Wednesday on that day, Pastor Jodi came and blessed everyone with ashes in remembrance of Ash Wednesday.

We wished Marvin a wonderful 90th birthday.

Maple Manor This month we had a surprise visit from the school! Quite a few kids gave us all handmade Valentine cards!

They were absolutely amazing. We had a Valentine’s day party where they also announced the King and Queen of Maple Manor!

We celebrated Joann for her 35 years of service! Some of the residents enjoyed yet another casino trip. They were all very lucky! We have been utilizing our game room as well to play pool, air hockey and golf. The air hockey table seems to be quite a hit.

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A fantasy come true

By Halle Sanders

Dear readers, I apologize for my absence. I understand my columns have been a little sporadic recently, and for that, I’m sorry. Though in all fairness, besides the end of midterms, I’ve sort of been having an existential crisis. What could I possibly be fretting about? I’m so happy you asked.

In my humble opinion, my columns have always been overwhelmingly entertaining, but there was a very specific topic that really skyrocketed me into local fame - my first year of family fantasy football. I had people coming up to me talking about my team and wishing me luck - shout out to fan Kerry Mikkelsen. Last year, my family started a NFL fantasy football league, despite over half of the family having less than zero previous football knowledge. I’m historically known for being atrociously unathletic, so why would my understanding of the sport be any different? As you may remember, despite my brother’s help, my lack of knowledge truly showed. I won the coveted prize of last place with three wins and 11 losses. I lost so badly that no one was remotely close to my record. I did, however, manage to beat my brother at least once - the only good thing I managed to do.

My family agreed to do another year of fantasy football, and I was determined to do better…and by that, I mean not getting last place. With a year under my belt, my brother declared that he would not help this year, which I was honestly fine with. He helped me last year, and look how much that helped.

I researched and came in with a plan that automatically went out the window once the draft started. I basically blacked out. I was off to a great start.

Despite the less than stellar draft, I was pleasantly surprised that my team wasn’t awful. In fact, it was doing pretty well. Jake even complimented me, saying “your team is balling”.

I was scoring more points than I ever did last year, slowly understanding the game, learning the players, watching weekly game recaps, and constantly checking my phone to the point it became concerning.

rivalry, I can report I not only beat him, I eviscerated him - not once but both times - crushing his spirit. To top it all off, it was me who killed any chance of him making it to the winners’ bracket.

For almost the entirety of the season, he had the worst record in the league, and I continued to soar. As the league ended for the year, I’m proud to say I didn’t get last place. In fact, you’ll never believe it - I won. You heard that right, I won by miles (insert evil laugh). I finished the season with four loses and ten wins. I was averaging 30 more points than I did last year, and I did it all on my own with no help.

The consensus was - I know way more about football than Jake. Maybe he’s the one who needs my help. Nothing makes him more heated than when I say I know so much about football. He loses his mind. At last, I finally have ammunition that annoys him as much as he manages to annoy me with everything else.

I truly immersed myself into this season - my social media was only football. I was in the twilight zone. When did this become my life? I even initiated plans to watch the games with my cousins. My favorite was the AFC championship. I was given a very special outfit for Christmas this year. I cannot take myself seriously in it and declared to never wear it outside the house. However, my cousins absolutely love it. I wore my blinding-hot pink- velour jumpsuit to watch the game - not only for them but for Taylor Swift as well. I was truly the face of a fantasy football champion.

We, of course, also watched the s Super Bowl together as big Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift fans. Now, I’d like to state, I understand why people hate the Chiefs. I, too, find it slightly annoying at times. The media coverage is a lot, and they became slightly obnoxious. In truth, I think the team knew everyone was hating on them, so towards the end of the season, they couldn't have cared less about how they were perceived. People were going to hate them no matter what they did, so they openly embraced the hate, thus starting their villain era.

As I’ve watched more and more football, I have gravitated towards some teams, and admittedly, if I was forced to declare ‘my team’, it would be the 49ers. Please understand I state this loosely. I like specific players like Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle,

and Kyle Juszczyk. This all started with one person, Brock Purdy. I was drawn in last season when he began playing regularly for the first time due to several team injuries. I love an underdog and slowly noticed “Mr. Irrelevant'' throughout the season. I learned more about each player as the season progressed and found myself rooting for them often.

To set the record straight, I am a fan of specific players and their families as a whole. After those players retire, will I still be a 49ers fan? Probably not, so I don’t know if I still qualify as a true fan. You also have to consider the fact that the team is currently doing well, so I probably fall under the title of bandwagoner, which is fine. You can call me a bandwagoner all you want, and I will accept that title from anyone but Jake. I won’t be getting a jersey anytime soon, unless Kyle Juszczyk’s wife makes a brand deal with the NFL. I will 100% jump on that opportunity because I am just as much a fan of Kristin Juszczyk as I am her husband.

As the Super Bowl started, I didn’t think I cared about who won since I enjoyed people on both teams. I was composed for the entirety of the first half. That composure was gone in the third. When the Chiefs began their comeback, I realized how badly I wanted the 49ers to win. As we all know, that didn’t happen. At least I got to see plenty of Taylor Swift, Travis and Jason Kelce celebration moments.

This article is way overdue, but I’ve had to come to the terms that the NFL season is over. What else am I supposed to obsess over now? Homework? No thank you. Dear readers, I hope you enjoyed my tales on another football season. This is proof that dreams really do come true for even the most hopeless of people. I do have one request for you, please don’t ask me any football questions.

I’m begging you. I’m no expert, the bar was just originally set really low. The odds of me being able to hold my own in a football related conversation are 25 out of 100. Last year, I asked myself the question, am I a football fan?

This year the answer is, (hesitantly) yes.

Three Lake Region State College students have been named to the 2023 All-North Dakota Academic Team, which recognizes the academic achievements of community college students. Students honored with this award are Morgan Thielbar, Megan Green, and Carla Moros.

Nominations are based on outstanding academic performance and service to the college and community.

Each member of the team receives a medallion and is also eligible for scholarships from numerous universities in North Dakota.

Morgan Thielbar of Langdon, N.D., will be graduating in May with an A.A. in Business Administration with concentrations in marketing and management. While at LRSC, she was a volleyball player for the Royals. During her second year she has served as vice president of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and vice president of DECA. Morgan holds a North Dakota Interim Substitute Teaching License and substitute teaches as needed for area schools when she is not in class. She will be transferring to the University of North Dakota in June where she will be a senior completing a BBA in marketing. Morgan plans to pursue a N.D. real estate license and appraisal license and work in realty and appraisals.

Louisville, Ky. In North Dakota, the community college awards are co-sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and the North Dakota University System College Technical Education Council. The academic team recognition program is active in 37 states.

Students named to the state team are also nominated for the All-USA Academic Team.

New Century Transfer Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom.

Over 2,200 students from more than 1,300 college campuses nationwide were nominated. Only one New Century Transfer Scholar is selected from each state.

The program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Foundation, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Phi Theta Kappa, and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

Megan Green, a Harvey, N.D., native, plans to enter the work field as a wind technician.

Hailing from Barcelona, Spain, Carla Moros is majoring in business administration. Moros also was honored as the 2024 New Century Transfer Scholar for North Dakota. She will receive a $2,250 scholarship and will be honored at the American Association of Community Colleges conference in

Morgan Thielbar, Langdon and LRSC President Dr. Doug Darling. Submitted photo.

Halle Sanders is from Langdon and attends Minnesota State University Moorhead. She developed her love for writing thanks to her sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Kathy Reuger. When not in school she enjoys spending time with her family and scrolling through social media. She is a self-proclaimed trendsetter and has a long list of celebrity crushes that include Spider-Man Actor, Tom Holland.

After a hot winning streak, I was feeling pretty good, especially considering Jake’s rough start. I originally thought he was making excuses, but despite his fairly decent team, the facts don't matter when compared to sheer luck.

Despite averaging more points than a lot of family members, whenever he competed, his opponents had their best games of the entire season something the records showed.

When it was finally time for the sibling

Borderland student at LRSC named to 2023 All-North Dakota Academic Team

Tammy Riggin, LRSC Phi Theta Kappa co-advisor, Morgan Thielbar, Megan Green, Carla Moros, Teresa Tande, Phi Theta Kappa advisor emerita, and LRSC President Dr. Doug Darling.

Submitted photo.

My reaction to the Super Bowl going into overtime.

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Prairie Fare: How to get a handle on food waste Much food is wasted each year in the U.S.

Food waste can happen anywhere along the way in the food chain, including homes, grocery stores and restaurants.

Let’s try a quiz to see what you already know. These questions and answers are based on the statistics from Feeding America and other sources.

1. About what percentage of food is wasted, on average, in the U.S. annually?

15% 25% 40% 50%

By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist I always feel bad when I throw away food, even when it is no longer edible.

The other day I was getting a beverage out of the small refrigerator in our family room. I saw a takeout container in the back.

What was a takeout box doing in this fridge? Sometimes our kids put food in this fridge. They had not visited in a while, I thought to myself.

I opened the white container. I almost dropped the box. I could not recognize what the food was. I probably would not be able to write this column if I had tasted the food.

Of course, the container and mysterious contents went in the trash.

Unfortunately, lots of food in the U.S. gets wasted every year. “Food waste” means that food is not eaten and is discarded. “Food loss” happens before food reaches us, and can happen during storage, processing and transportation.

2. About how many meals are wasted in the U.S., based on the pounds of food wasted?

40 billion 79 billion 110 billion 149 billion 3. True or False: Close to one half of all the food waste is from the food industry, not homes.

4. List three of the most-wasted foods in the U.S.

Agriculture, commercially canned vegetables, such as green beans and corn, are safe and high quality up to five years in your cupboard. Commercially canned acidic foods, such as tomatoes and fruit, are safe and high quality up to 18 months after purchase. Be sure to mark cans with the date of purchase and arrange your cupboards in a first-in, first-out order.

What are some of the reasons people toss foods prepared at home? Like many people, I eat leftovers every day for lunch, but some people do not like leftovers. In that case, the food is tossed after dinner time. Consider reducing the number of servings you make. Find recipes that fit your household size. Some recipe sites allow you to indicate the number of servings you need.

If you do not use all the ingredients to make a particular dish, freeze the remaining ingredients in freezer bags or freezer containers. Consider freezing bread, cheese and even milk. Be sure to label the bag or container with the date. See the “Food Freezing Guide” from NDSU Extension.

The answers are 1) c. 2) d. 3) True.

4) Some of the most commonly wasted foods are bread, milk, potatoes, cheese and apples.

Use the leftover foods in new ways.

Some leftover ingredients, such as celery leaves and other vegetable trimmings, can be used to make homemade vegetable stock for soups and stews.

Sometimes we toss foods that might still be edible. Dates on packages can be a little deceptive. Most product dates are not “expiration” dates; they are “best if used by” dates. That means they tell us when the food is at its best quality, including color, texture and flavor. The food is likely safe to eat beyond the date.

Consider composting leftover food such as vegetable peelings. Do not compost meat scraps, though.

Search online for “How to Compost” from NDSU Extension. It explains how to make “black gold” from your vegetable waste in your kitchen and yard waste. This rich organic material can help plants grow.

According to the U.S. Department of

If you have a successful garden,

share your bounty with others, including food pantries, and preserve food through freezing, canning, drying or fermenting.

syrup, if desired. Add vanilla, cinnamon and salt and stir until thoroughly combined. Dip both sides of the sliced

Bread is a commonly wasted food, here’s a way to use stale (not moldy) bread. You might also try making croutons, bread pudding or a breakfast casserole.

French Toast 8 slices whole-wheat or white bread (about ½ inch thick), preferably dayold or stale 4 eggs (beaten) ½ cup fat-free or low-fat milk ½ teaspoon canola oil (or other oil) 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash of salt Toppings of choice (fruit, syrup, peanut butter, etc.)

Preheat a griddle or nonstick skillet on the stove over medium heat.

Whisk together eggs, milk and maple

bread into the egg mixture and place on griddle or skillet. Fry the bread on one side for about two minutes, or until it browns, then flip it to fry the other side. Serve with desired toppings.

Makes eight servings. Each serving has 140 calories, 3.5 g fat, 8 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 210 mg sodium.

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.

Billions of pounds of food are wasted each year in the U.S. Pixabay photo.

Prairie Doc Perspective Joint replacement surgery: an individualized decision

By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D.

and shoulders are the most frequently done arthroplasties, and most of those surgeries are done for severe osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is due to wear-and-tear of the joint, and becomes very common as we age. It often can cause debilitating pain and difficulty with function which, for some patients, warrants the intervention of surgery.

As a general internist who does primary care for adult and elderly patients, I talk to patients a lot about arthritis and joint replacement surgery.

This type of surgery, also known as arthroplasty, is one of the most common types of elective surgery done in the United States. Knees, hips,

My patients often want to know when it is the right time for a joint replacement. Well, no x-ray or diagnostic test can tell us that. The decision to go ahead with arthroplasty is very much individualized to the patient. How severe are their symptoms? How risky is surgery for this particular patient?

How much quality of life do they stand to gain from a successful arthroplas-

ty?

While the orthopedic surgeon is the expert who patients should trust in talking about the risks and benefits of surgery itself, sometimes as a primary care provider who knows intricately my patient’s medical history, general day-to-day life, and feelings about medical and surgical interventions, I can be helpful in guiding my patients facing this decision. Often I help nudge the reluctant patient who is suffering from severe arthritis toward choosing a surgery very likely to improve their quality of life. Rarely, I might help a patient with less to gain from a surgery reconsider its risk to benefit profile.

A couple years ago I surprised myself by encouraging my patient, then 95, to consider hip replacement surgery.

Dakota Gardener: A new appreciation for the Easter lily

After knowing that it takes 3 to 4 years to produce an Easter lily, you will never look at them the same way again.

By Esther E. McGinnis, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension ducers, lily bulbs seemed to grow best in a quiet coastal area that straddled the Oregon-California border. Think picturesque redwood forests overlooking the ocean, a wild river and small towns veiled in fog. This area featured everything that lily bulbs needed to flourish including a mild climate, 75 inches of annual rainfall and rich soils. Today, four producers in this area produce 99% of the Easter lily bulbs sold in North America.

Easter lilies are ubiquitous at this time of year and many people dismiss them without a second thought. However, if you knew the history and the complex production cycle, you might gain a new appreciation for this lovely white lily with trumpet-shaped flowers.

Easter lilies are native to Japan’s southern islands and the bulbs were exported to the U.S. during the early 1900s. In 1919, Louis Houghton, a World War I veteran, fell in love with the beautiful flowers while he was in Japan and stuffed his suitcase full of bulbs. Upon returning to Oregon, he freely distributed the bulbs to friends and neighbors.

When World War II commenced, Japan’s bulb exports ceased. Seeing an opportunity, Easter lily hobbyists tried to commercially produce bulbs in the U.S. By 1945, 1,200 producers were attempting to grow the bulbs along the coast from California to Canada.

Despite the best efforts of many pro-

On average, three years are required to produce bulbs that are large enough to be sold. The first year, a small portion of the mother bulb called a scale is planted in the soil.

After a year, a small yearling bulb is harvested. The yearling bulb is then replanted for a second year and then a third year. Any flower buds that are formed during this period are painstakingly removed by hand to prevent the flowers from depleting the bulb’s energy. After three years, the full-size bulb is harvested in the fall and then cleaned, sorted and shipped to greenhouse producers around the county.

Florists and upscale establishments favor larger bulbs for their more numerous flowers. Big box stores buy smaller, less expensive bulbs that produce fewer flowers.

Both retail and wholesale greenhouses then follow a detailed 23-week schedule to force the bulbs to bloom in time for Easter. A key process is cooling the bulbs in a moist potting mix for six weeks at approximately 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the plant emerges above the soil line, growers carefully adjust greenhouse tempera-

I never thought I would urge a patient in their 90’s to undergo elective surgery, but this particular patient was in excellent health and rendered unable

to continue his beloved daily exercise because of his hip arthritis. The inability to exercise, for him, was a major problem for quality of life. He got his hip arthroplasty and enjoyed a couple more active years before his recent death.

So, if you are wondering whether you should go ahead with replacing that bothersome arthritic joint, there is no perfect formula that applies to everyone. But a primary care provider who knows you well can surely assist you in making the best decision for yourself.

Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices internal medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show providing health information based on science, built on trust, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

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tures to produce compact plants that are just beginning to bloom a week or two before Easter.

When purchasing an Easter lily plant, choose a plant that only has one or two open flowers and no yellow leaves. Remove the decorative foil from the pot and place in a saucer.

Do not allow the pot to sit in water which can cause the bulb to rot. To extend flower life, remove the yellow, pollen-producing stamens.

After knowing that it takes 3 to 4 years to produce an Easter lily, you will never look at them the same way again. Happy Easter!

Remove the pollen-producing stamens to extend flower life and to prevent a mess.

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From the Pastor’s Desk: Cheerfulness

By Pastor Sue Mackey

The Sunday after Easter is often celebrated as Holy Humor Sunday. Why? Because Easter is God’s great joke on death. And what is a joke? It’s something that turns the tables on the expected, and the resurrection is the unexpected reversal of expectations.

What a wonderful surprise – Jesus is NOT dead as we expected! He is alive!

Easter is when God pulled the rug out from under the powers of darkness and death.

On Holy Humor Sunday, I normally intersperse jokes throughout the ser-

vice. Many people (but not all!) enjoy this special day. My sermon often addresses the spiritual, emotional, and physical benefits of laughter. Occasionally, I have talked about cheerfulness, which also has its benefits.

A couple of years ago in the first summer of the pandemic, a graveside service was held for a woman known for her cheerfulness.

Here is what was said: As I’ve thought about Esther, the one

word which comes to mind in describing her is “cheerful.” The King James version of the Bible has at least 17 verses that use the word “cheer” or its variations. Modern translations use words like “happy” or “joy,” instead.

Esther was happy and joyful but so are a lot of people. For me, Esther was uniquely cheerful.

A cheerful person is someone who sees beauty in ugly things, who sees good even in evil things. A cheerful person offers encouragement in discouraging times and comfort in painful things. Esther was that kind of person.

There is an old legend which tells how, in a somber forest, some moss began

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, April 8 Swiss Steak•Baked Potato•Beets•Tropical Fruit Tuesday, April 9 Taco Salad•Fruit•Bread Wednesday, April 10 Beef Stroganoff/Noodles•Mixed Vegetables•Coleslaw•Apricots• Bread Thursday, April 11 Orange Chicken•Rice Pilaf•Green Beans•Fruit in Gelatin•Bread Friday, April 12 Chili with Beans•Baked Potato•Carrots•Grapes This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00.

EBT/SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.

to grow. The sunshine warmed it, and it spread until it formed a soft, rich carpet on the forest floor. One day, Jesus, coming out of the wilderness, passed through this old forest, his feet torn and bleeding from the rough way by which he had come. Jesus’ path led over this carpet of moss, and as his bruised and weary feet walked on it, they were soothed, refreshed, and rested by its gentle softness.

Grateful for the comfort which he had received, Jesus spoke these words to the moss: “You shall be blessed forever, over every plant that grows.” Then from the moss there sprang a perfect rose.

This is only a legend, but the lesson is this: Christ honors the gentle thoughtfulness which makes the way easier for anyone who is tired. We are in this world to bless others, to spread a carpet of moss for any bruised and weary feet. Jesus blesses those who live to give hope, strength, and cheer – and that was Esther.

May each of us “be of good cheer” as we make our way in the world, giving hope and strength to everyone and in every situation, all in Jesus’ name.

Pastor Sue Mackey is a native North Dakotan and an ordained United Methodist minister. In her 43-year career, she has served United Methodist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations in the area, and now serves the Langdon Presbyterian Church (since 2012). She lives in rural Hampden, has two sons and seven grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band.

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Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, April 8 Polish Sausage/Sauerkraut/ Pickled Beets/Roasted Potatoes/ Fruit Tuesday, April 9 Baked Cod/Rice Pilaf/Carrots/ Fruit Wednesday, April 10 Chicken Fried Chicken/Mashed Potatoes/Country Gravy/ Creamed Corn/Jell-O with Fruit Thursday, April 11 Chef Salad/Breadstick/Grapes

EBT/SNAP accepted.

Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19, we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages.

Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.

Friday, April 12 Hamburger Noodle Hotdish/ Peas and Carrots/Biscuit/Fruit

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4-H Project Expo winners named The 2024 Pembina County 4-H Project Expo was held Friday, March 22 at the Mountain Community Center. There were 36 projects on display, representing the three divisions – Cloverbuds – 10; Junior – 22; and Senior - 4. Each division denoted a wide variety of project interests of Pembina County 4-Hers who creatively represented industrial sciences, wildlife and plant sciences to health, food and nutrition, visual arts to small and large animals and pets.

The following youth received high honors in their category. Blue ribbons awardees and other honorees will advance to the State Fair competition in July.

Atlas Moore, Avery Clemetson, Cole Furstenau, Sadie Halverson, Elena Stegman, Silas Norrell, Grace Seng, Brinxlee Hay, Katherine Van Niekerk

Front Row l to r: Sadie Kennedy, Pyper Shane, Levi Norrell, Adlee Hay Back Row l to r: Wyatt Ramirez, Aubrey Ratliff, Naomi Stegman, Spencer Berg, Cain Furstenau, Olive Moore, Chloe Hunter

“Our work is completely focused on action,” said Lisa Rotvold, Executive Director of the Red River CHDO. “We have found that the housing market in our small towns is dysfunctional. This study will document needs and identify solutions. It will become a tool to tell our stories, and advocate for the resources needed to turn the tide.”

New housing construction in most small towns has been stagnant for many years leaving an aged housing stock. Experts say the good news is that rents and home sales prices have remained low and quite affordable. The bad news is that low home values lead to appraisal gaps for new construction, and low rents don’t support the cost of building new rental housing. Both are now holding communities back from building the housing that is needed.

“We are eager to help our communities grow. Employers have been stressing the need to increase their workforce for several years, and the lack of available housing is a challenge,” said Dawn Mandt, Executive Director, RRRC. “Our corner of the state is positioned for extraordinary growth today and for the next several years.”

Junior Participant Blue Ribbons: Chaz Halverson, Northern Explorers – “Improving Your Vertical” Chloe Hunter, Mountain Movers – “How to Grow a Cactus” Mallory Latozke, Cart Creek Clovers – “From Seed to Seedling” Olive Moore, Mountain Movers – “General Information on Cattle” Pyper Shane, Crystal Clovers – “How to Take Care of a Guinea Pig” Nathan Stegman, Crystal Clovers – “Woodworking” Junior Participant Red Ribbons: Spencer Berg, Northern Explorers – “Porcelain, Plywood & Purses: Pig By-Products” Josiah Carpenter, Northern Explorers – “Woodworking” Charlie Heck, Mountain Movers – “Perfect Cup of Hot Coco” Sadie Kennedy, Crystal Clovers – “Nothing’s More Fun than a Barrel of Sea Monkeys” Rylan Moore, Mountain Movers – “Two-Stroke & Four-Stroke Motors” Levi Norrell, Mountain Movers – “A World of Welding” Wyatt Ramirez, Tongue River Braves – “How to Hatch a Pokemon Egg” Lukas Van Niekerk, Mountain Movers – “How to Spot a Bald Eagle”

Cont’d. From Page A1 Regional organizations to host three halfday Housing Build Sessions The study is being used to understand how the region and its municipalities can protect the existing housing stock and expedite much-needed new residential development. Housing is critical to a healthy economy. A shortage of housing stock is limiting economic growth and causing regional job and population loss in many of the region’s rural areas.

In this event, 4-H members set up an educational display to “tell a story” about a 4-H project they are enrolled in and then are questioned by judges on their knowledge of the subject.

Cloverbuds: Avery Clemetson, Crystal Clovers – “Five Minute Rice Krispie Treats” Cole Furstenau, Tongue River Braves – “How to Read a Basketball Court” Sadie Halverson, Northern Explorers – “Old Glory Has a Story” Brinxlee Hay, Crystal Clovers – “Turkey Hunting” Atlas Moore, Mountain Movers – “V10 Motors” Sarah Morrison, Tri-Border Trailblazers – “How to Love a Cat” Silas Norrell, Mountain Movers – “How to Process a Deer” Grace Seng, Crystal Clovers – “Braiding Hair” Elena Stegman, Crystal Clovers – “Planting a Garden” Katherine Van Niekerk, Mountain Movers – The Lifecycle of a Butterfly”

Juniors: Grand Champions: Adlee Hay, Crystal Clovers – “First Aid Kit” Amelia Ratliff, Crystal Clovers – “Fantastic Mr. Fungi”

Reserve Champions: Cain Furstenau, Tongue River Braves – “How to Set a Trap Line” Oscar Hunter, Mountain Movers – “How to Save Toys from Battery Acid”

Honorable Mentions: Stella Norrell, Mountain Movers – “A Work of Heart” Aubrey Ratliff, Crystal Clovers – “To Freeze or Not to Freeze” Laney Shane, Crystal Clovers – “How to Make S’mores Cookie Bars” Naomi Stegman, Crystal Clovers – “First Aid”

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Front Row l to r: Laney Shane, Charlie Heck, Amelia Ratliff Back Row l to r: Nathan Stegman, Oscar Hunter, Lukas Van Niekerk, Rylan Moore, Chaz Halverson, Josiah Carpenter, Mallory Latozke, Stella Norrell

Seniors: Grand Champion: Caroline Stegman, Crystal Clovers – “Swedish Brush Making” Reserve Champion: Malory Kemp, Helping Hands – “Science Fair 101” Senior Participant Red Ribbons: Colbie Furstenau, Tongue River Braves – “Show Day Ready” Amelia Carpenter, Northern Explorers – “Running Shoes Explained”

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People’s Choice: Caroline Stegman, Crystal Clovers – “Swedish Brush Making”

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Judges for this year’s event were Paula Holen, Walhalla; LuAnn Kemp, Cavalier; Bailey Reiser, Langdon; Amelia Carpenter, Walhalla; Colbie Furstenau, Cavalier; Malory Kemp, Cavalier; Caroline Stegman, Cavalier.

Pembina County 4-H has over 150 members county-wide. The 4-H program is a youth education component of the NDSU Extension Service.

Front Row l to r: Caroline Stegman, Malory Kemp, Amelia Carpenter, Colbie Furstenau

Region From freeway to freedom

By Hilary Nowatzki

For a large portion of winter, an elusive interstate vagabond was spotted by countless community members roaming the fields and ditches between Highway 17 in Grafton and along I-29 near Drayton. After months of adventure and hardship, the stray German Shepherd, now fittingly named ‘Freeway’, has found a freeway to freedom from a life of fear, hunger, and pain.

On Jan. 13, Jeremy Praska and his daughter were headed to Grand Forks when his daughter spotted a dog. A few years prior, Praska said he and his daughter narrowly avoided hitting a stray dog and, instead, loaded the pup into the vehicle to take it to safety. Praska hoped this dog would do the same; instead, the German Shepherd would lead Praska and numerous others on quite the chase spanning months.

“When I found out that he'd been out there for months at that point already, I was like - yeah, I don't want to give up on him at all,” stated Praska. “I just really didn't want him out there in the country running around like he was. I just knew there was a better situation for him.”

As Praska and others would later find out, getting Freeway to a better situation would take some tenacity.

“He's a smart dog - there’s no doubt about that,” said Greg Andreen of Grafton, who would later team up with Praska to get Freeway to safety.

Andreen’s daughter is also the family member who spotted Freeway first, right along Highway 17 where Praska’s daughter first spotted him. Greg’s daughter immediately called her father to report her sighting, as the

family has a German Shepherd who looks much like Freeway. Andreen returned several times to that location on Highway 17 to look after hearing about numerous sightings from fellow residents. He also called the Highway Department to ask them to call him if they spotted the dog.

“Everybody I talked to, I said, ‘if you see a dog over there, you call me, and I’ll come over right away,’” said Andreen.

Soon, Andreen saw a post someone had shared from Praska on Facebook, detailing his own search for the stray dog wandering Highway 17.

“I reached out to Jeremy because both of us were doing the same work to do the same job. So let's all team up,” explained Andreen. “He [Praska] got a trap from Grand Forks Circle of Friends, and that one, it didn't work he's just too big of a dog.”

So Andreen went about building a custom live trap. He was happy to do so, recalling how his grandfather had taught him how to make live traps as a boy for catching racoons and other critters. It would take three models and certainly test his engineering skills, but Andreen was eventually successful.

The team was worried for a period after going a couple weeks without seeing the dog. They knew he had been out for around four months at this point and feared the worst due to his prolonged exposure. Turns out, Freeway just wanted a change of scenery and decided to call rural Drayton his new ‘home.’

“Once he made it to Drayton, we heard that he was going into somebody's dog kennel and eating their food. So I thought, well, if you're going to go in a

TEDxCavalier: What you need to know

By Jeremy Ratliff

pening leading up to and on the day tickets go on sale. You can follow TEDxCavalier’s Facebook page for updates.

Volunteers: If you have an interest in volunteering the day before the event and/or the day of, please contact us at tedxcavalier@gmail.com. We would love to have you join us in pulling off this event!

The planning for TEDxCavalier is going well and moving fast, as we inch closer to the big day. I wanted to take a moment to bring you a few key updates and some information that may help bring you up to speed on what is happening.

Venue Location: The event is going to be held on Thursday, May 16, at the Cavalier Cinema.

Event Hours: The main hours of the event on May 16 will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a lunch break at Noon, allowing folks to grab lunch and/or shop locally.

Sponsorships: We are actively looking for sponsors and already have a few on board. We have a list of benefits for being a sponsor that we can give you upon request.

Contact: While you can contact me by email at any point per previous information given, we do now have an email address created, tedxcavalier@ gmail.com, that you can use. You can also speak to any member of our organizing team.

Tickets: You will have the chance to buy tickets for this event beginning Friday, April 5. You can find more information about this and about the event on the TEDxCavalier Facebook page. There will be a limited number available, and you may want to purchase quickly to avoid missing the opportunity.

TED Background: For some background on TED, according to the organization’s website, “TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, but today it spans a multitude of worldwide communities and initiatives exploring everything from science and business to education, arts and global issues. In addition to the hundreds of TED Talks curated from our annual conferences and published on TED.com, we produce original podcasts, short video series, animated TED-Ed lessons and TV programs that are translated into more than 100 languages and distributed via partnerships around the world.

Each year, more than 3,000 independently run TEDx events bring people together to share ideas and bridge divides in communities on every continent.”

kennel, then I will build one that looks like a kennel,” explained Andreen.

The first one didn’t work, neither did the second attempt; but Andreen nor Praska would give up. “[I] Just kept resetting it and modifying the trap to try to make it better as we go,” said Andreen. “And yeah, finally got the little fella.”

The men were grateful for Rhonda Helm Sylskar, who allowed them to use her yard as a place for the trap.

She would offer tasty treats such as pork chops to the kennel to entice Freeway, and it finally worked.

“She was awesome,” said Andreen.

“It's really nice to have help and people willing to have other people tramping through their yards at all hours of the dang night!”

The men had been seeing blood dappled into Freeway’s tracks for at least a month before his capture. Knowing there would be vet bills in his future, the community banded together with Lauren Votava, raising enough money for Freeway’s full care before he was even captured.

“She works for the vet clinic in Edinburg, and so she said as soon as you guys get him, let me know, because he's got veterinary care lined up,” said Praska. “So there were a lot of things already in place for once we did get him.”

Since receiving treatment at Dakota Animal Care, Freeway’s paw, thought to have been caught in a bear trap, is healing well. He is currently staying at the Animal Elskan Inn until he finds his forever home. Praska and Andreen are both deeply grateful for the care Sheila Hannesson has been providing care to Freeway at the Elskan Inn.

Pictured are Jeremy Praska, left, Freeway, and Greg Andreen, right.

Photo submitted by Jeremy Praska.

“It is heartwarming, it really is, that everybody is so touched by it, and hopefully it brings a little more awareness to the work that rescues are doing,” said Andreen.

out on the run for months.”

Andreen and Praska were both surprised to realize that once caught, Freeway immediately turned into a friendly house dog. They both admitted it was an “emotional day” when he was finally caught, and they were able to meet their pal up close.

“We didn't do it for any notoriety or recognition or anything. We both just love animals,” Andreen simply stated.

“I was just shocked that I got a leash on him and put him in my pickup, and he was just like he was a regular old family dog at that point,” said Andreen. “I can't imagine that there would be any problem adopting him out because he was so calm, and his demeanor was unbelievable for being

Andreen nor Praska realized they would turn into small town celebrities after the ordeal.

For Praska, Freeway’s journey is a metaphor for life.

“I've dealt with some personal things in my past where, it's like, all I needed was one or two people to just kind of be there,” he stated. “Greg and I, we talked today. We both feel a connection to this dog. For me, I just can relate to feeling like you need somebody that isn't going to give up on you, you know?”

NDSU Extension offers virtual Design Your Succession Plan for Small Business workshop

The three-part virtual workshop helps small business owners prepare for the next generation.

By NDSU Extension

North Dakota State University Extension will offer the Design Your Succession Plan program for small businesses in an upcoming virtual workshop.

The program helps business owners begin the process of creating a succession plan. Attendees will learn about the process, tools and terms used in succession, transition, and estate and retirement planning.

ny Dusek, community development director for the City of Grafton. “The most challenging part to succession planning is knowing where to start.

This three-session program was foundational in helping a variety of small businesses navigate preliminary planning, so that ultimately, they will be able to retire and transition their businesses confidently.”

“Preparing the next generation to weather uncertain environments is an important part of these potential retirements and local legacies,” says Andrea Bowman, NDSU Extension program coordinator for leadership and civic engagement.

Discussions about the future can be difficult conversations. Design Your Succession Plan workshop partici-

pants learn how to start and sustain those discussions and begin developing a succession plan. They also learn about choosing and preparing to work with legal and financial professionals who will help make sure the plan is workable.

The three-part virtual workshop will occur from 6 to 8 p.m. CDT on April 24, May 1 and May 8.

For more information or to register visit ndsu.ag/succession2024.

Those who begin the succession planning process during the workshops and continue it at home can cut costs because they are well-prepared to meet and work efficiently and effectively with legal and financial professionals.

Attendees will have the chance to think about what they want, explore options and consider consequences before making decisions.

“The program provides owners and the identified successor generation an opportunity to begin shaping future ownership,” Bowman adds. “Good communication is key to a successful succession plan.”

“The Design Your Succession Plan Small Business program was a valuable tool for many businesses in our community,” says Jen-

Jim’s SuperValu in Park River is navigating a successful transition after the owners attended the NDSU Extension Design Your Succession Plan for Small Business workshop in 2023.

NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TO HOST MILITARY RETIREE WEEKEND

Organizing Team: The team includes Chris Berry, Rachel Morrison, Pastor Bill Crosby, Gwen Zorn, Kyle Gagner, Dawn Mandt and Jeremy Ratliff.

The North Dakota Army National Guard Retirement Services and Retiree Advisory Council are hosting a military Retirement Event Weekend on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory in Bismarck. Members from all military branches are welcome to attend the event.

Speaker Announcements: These will be hap-

The Military Retiree Appreciation Day event, Friday, April 26, focuses on military retirees who are already retired and collecting pensions. Infor-

mation focusing on retiree services will be available that day along with vendors and information booths.

This event is from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration for this event can be found by going to https://forms. office.com/pages/responsepage. aspx?id=ZATqLVHaiEq64rPblLwMVE27wSDzxxJFizPWfRnqCJpUMU43V0gzV0FRSFQ0WTNWT0NSWDhKMExQTC4u&origin=lprLink.

The Retirement Seminar, Saturday, April 27, focuses on military members

who are awaiting age 60, “Grey Area Retirees”. Vendors and information booths will also be available with additional information for Grey Area Retirees. This event begins at 11 a.m.

Registration for this event is through the NDARNG Retirement Services office nd.ng.ndarng.mbx.rso@army.mil.

Additional information on the events and a full schedule can be found on the https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/

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Air Force to offer coldweather incentive pay

By Nick Vorlage

Members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force stationed in locations in North Dakota will be part of a group receiving an additional incentive payment this year. The incentive payment is being made for those stationed in cold-weather stations, where temperatures during the course of the year have been recorded to reach -20 degree Fahrenheit or below. These stations in North Dakota include the Minot Air Force Base, the Grand Force Air Force Base, and the Cavalier Space Force Station.

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer

was one of four senators who initially sent a letter to the U.S. Air Force requesting the payment. He commented on Monday’s announcement.

“This announcement from the Air Force really follows through on our intent to make sure that our airmen and guardians who serve in places like Minot, Grand Forks, and Cavalier are properly compensated for the significant added winter expenses,” Cramer said.

The new incentive program is expected to go into effect on July 1.

Game and Fish asks residents to report bald eagle nest sightings The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is asking for help locating active bald eagle nests. Conservation biologist Sandra Johnson said the department is looking for locations of nests with eagles present, not individual eagle sightings.

Eagles lay eggs in early to mid-March, which hatch about a month later.

Johnson said it’s easy to distinguish an eagle nest because of its enormous size.

Nearly 350 active bald eagle nests can be found in 47 of the 53 coun-

ties in the state. Historically, Johnson said nests were found along river corridors, but that’s not the case today, as bald eagles will nest in trees in the middle of pastures, fields or anywhere near a food source.

Nest observations should be reported online at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. Observers are asked not to disturb the nest and to stay a safe distance away. Johnson said foot traffic may disturb the bird, likely causing the eagle to leave her eggs or young unattended.

AARP Scam warning Shred instead AARP North Dakota is holding two shredding events on Saturday, April 20 in Bismarck and Fargo. For more information and to register, go to aarp.org/NDevents.

There are many things that we can do to protect ourselves from identity thieves. We can use strong and unique passwords, keep our device operating systems current, and monitor our credit reports. If you want to keep thieves out of your recycling bin, you’ll also want to make sure to shred your sensitive documents. Despite all of the online crimes out there, criminals won’t hesitate to dumpster dive for valuable sensitive personal information. Shredding continues to be an important step in preventing identity fraud.

If you shred papers yourself, a micro-cut shredder offers enhanced security. Otherwise look for businesses that offer shredding (for a fee) or keep an eye you for free shredding events, often offered by nonprofits of local government agencies. Another important protection against identity theft is placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit reports. Learn how to take these free steps at annualcreditreport.com.

Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a

scam, you can stop a scam. Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.

Celebrity Scams in the Age of AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new shiny object that has captured the world’s attention. It’s also captured the attention of criminal scammers who are using it to make their fraudulent schemes more realistic than ever.

One area where AI scams are particularly dangerous is celebrity impostor scams.

For many years criminals have been impersonating celebrities online to steal from fans. Fake celebrity profiles offer fans personal connection, VIP access, investment opportunities or the chance to support favorite charities. These criminals attempt to create a bond through messaging or even a phone call from their “rep.”

With the power of AI, these scams can move from messaging to deepfake videos. Recent fake celebrity product endorsements impersonating Dolly Parton, Elon Musk and Tom Hanks

demonstrate just how convincing these schemes can be.

Posting on a celebrity’s social media account might be exciting, but it could put you at risk of this impostor scam.

In whatever way you choose to enjoy your favorite celebs, do so recognizing that an opportunity to personally connect with them is likely a scam.

Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Report scams to local law enforcement. For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.

IRS Scams Tax season isn't just about filing returns; it's also prime time for IRS impostor scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported theft of $5.8 million via these scams in 2023 alone. Here is what you need to know about IRS impostors so you can stay one step ahead of these crooks.

IRS impostor scams often begin with a robocall, instructing you to press a number on your keypad to talk with a live agent or call back using the number provided. Victims often trust these contacts because the phone numbers seem legitimate. However, scammers can manipulate caller ID to appear as though the call is coming from the IRS. Once they have you on the phone, they may demand payment for back taxes under the threat of arrest. The payment of choice in these scams tends to be via wire transfer, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. If you get this type of request, it is 100% certainly a scam.

Sometimes these impostors will claim the IRS owes you an unexpected refund in order to steal sensitive information like your Social Security number or bank account details.

Even if a caller has personally identifiable information of yours to “prove” who they are, don’t believe it. Disengage, and if you’re concerned, contact the entity via a trusted number (a paper statement or by finding a number on that entity’s website).

Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www. aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork or call the AARP Fraud Watch Helpline at 1-877-908-3360.

Sports

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Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Cardinals Sports Boosters to hold burger night fundraiser April 5 There’s lots to talk about sports-wise this week, so let’s get right into it.

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals Sports Boosters are holding their annual Burger Night fundraiser on April 5, the same day most of you get this paper. The boosters will also be holding a raffle that evening with several cash prizes to be given out.

All proceeds go to the boosters and to the betterment of all Cardinals sports programs. We know that the Langdon Day Care fundraiser is also the same evening, so hopefully, you can get out and support both big events.

Pembina County North not having a varsity baseball team; Cardinals home opener is April 9 in Munich There is some sad news to report this week; word has come out that Pembina County North will not have a varsity high school baseball team this season. Between the schools of North Border and Cavalier, only seven freshman and six junior high kids have signed up to play. The Grizzlies will still have a team but will play a JV/ JH schedule this year. Sandy Laxdal will still coach the team, and he tells us that they hope to keep the program going. It’s never easy to get a program back once it’s gone, as there hasn’t been an American Legion baseball team in the North Border area for around a decade, for an example.

We hope that things will get better for PCN in the future.

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich baseball team is ready to roll for their 2024 season. The Cardinals will begin to defend their Region 4 title with

some non-conference games to begin the season at Hazen and Beulah on April 5. They will then have their home opener at Edgar Westphal Field in Munich on April 9 at 4:30pm against Bottineau. Their first game at American Legion Field in Langdon will be on April 18 versus Midway-Minto.

With Pembina County North not having a team, it leaves just four teams in Region 4: Grafton, Park River-Fordville-Lankin, M-M and Langdon. They are all very competitive teams, so it won’t be easy for the Cards to make their fourth straight trip to a state tourney. The Lady Cards girls softball team is also scheduled to have their first game at home taking on Northern Lights from the Rolla area on April 11.

Boys golf to being practice April 8 The great weather we are having for the next 10 days at least has got everyone fired up for spring’s work and also for many more spring activities.

Boys golf will begin practice on April 8.

Both Langdon-Edmore-Munich and North Border both have huge numbers out in grades 7-12 with the Cardinals having 26 and the Eagles, 27. Jenny Romfo and Connie Kjos will coach the Cards, while John Schlitz and Tim Hartje will helm the Eagles program. The first meet is in Grafton on April 18 with Langdon hosting a meet on April 25 and another tournament in Walhalla May 7. We are told that the courses in Langdon, Walhalla, and hopefully Pembina are all very close to opening up for the golf season, which is great to hear.

Langdon scheduled to host a track meet on April 11, maybe...

Outdoor track season is hoping to get rolling in the week ahead, and Langdon has an Early Bird meet set for April 11 if the weather allows it.

The jumping and throwing areas take a little extra time to dry out, and as of press time, they hope to host the meet on April 11. It may get moved back if things are not quite ready. If it goes, it’s scheduled for a 2:30pm start. We will see. Volunteers are needed to help out with this potential meet and others coming up in the future. If you can lend a hand, please contact the Langdon High School for more information.

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Cardinals football program gets three players on Shrine Bowl All-Star team

Mason Romfo, Cole Welsh and Rayce Worley will all play in 50th Anniversary of legendary game June 22 in Mayville

By Jake Kulland

The 2024 North Dakota Shrine Bowl will be held on June 22 at Mayville State University. Three players from Langdon-Edmore-Munich have been honored by being named to the 11man East team. Mason Romfo, Cole Welsh and Rayce Worley will all play in the game, which will kick off at 7:00pm that day with the 9-man game the same day at 4:00pm. They will not only play their last-ever high school football game but will also learn about the great and important work that is done at Shriners Children's Hospitals.

In the press release, it says that over 350 children are currently active patients from North Dakota and western Minnesota.

This year, the games are even more special, as this is the Shrine Bowl's 50th anniversary.

The head coach of the Cardinals program, Josh Krivarchka, was asked to comment on these three players making the Shrine Bowl and to have three players on the team, which is rare: "Mason, Cole, and Rayce are not only multi-sport athletes, which make them special, but have also put in countless time in the offseason improving their strength, skills, and agility. It says a lot about how good of football players these 3 guys are to all make it on the Shrine team from a smaller school. All three are very deserving, and I’m happy they will get to have an experience they will never forget."

Mason Romfo. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Hudson Hodous from Devils Lake, who has ties to the Edmore area, is also on the 11-man team. Area players on the 9-man East team are Parker Simon from North Star; Blake Mattson, Carter Casavant and Havin DeLong from North Prairie; and Jaxon Baumgarn, Zach Gibson and Ross Thompson from Nelson County.

Congrats to all on making the Shrine Bowl All-Star football teams!

“See ya!” next week!

Cole Welsh. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Rayce Worley. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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The Borderland Press

North Dakotans reminded to ‘Call Before You Dig’ Governor Burgum Proclaims Safe Digging Month in North Dakota BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month in North Dakota. In recognition, the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding everyone of the potential dangers and consequences of digging without first clicking or calling 8-1-1, North Dakota’s Call-Before-You-Dig number.

“When you gamble with safety, you bet your life. As we look forward to spring and getting outside, let us always remember ‘Safe Digging’,” said Commissioner Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, who holds the damage prevention portfolio. “Do what is right, not easy.

Safe digging month is a way to remind us all to call 811 before starting any digging project.”

North Dakota law requires anyone conducting an excavation to notify 8-1-1 at least two business days in advance of digging. This is a free service to homeowners and farmers working on their own property/land. Personnel will be sent to mark the locations of the underground facilities, typically within a couple of days. The markings are valid for 21 days after they are placed as identified on your excavation notice ticket. This process is coordinated through North Dakota One Call. The Public Service Commission’s role is to enforce the requirements of the state’s damage prevention laws and take action when violations are reported to the Commission. The PSC can levy a fine up to $25,000 per violation depending on severity.

Each year North Dakota’s underground utility infrastructure is jeopardized by unintentional damage from those who fail to call 8-1-1 to have underground facilities located prior to digging. Since 2009, the PSC has received and processed 324 complaints related to violations of the Call-Before-You-Dig law. In total, approximately $414,950 in fines have been assessed against companies or individuals who have violated the law. The consequences of striking an underground utility can be severe including explosions resulting in injury or death, service interruptions or damage to the environment.

The significant residential and business growth occurring throughout

Tips to help students choose a college major Millions of students attend college after high school. The Education Data Initiative says there were 18,939,568 people enrolled in colleges in the United States in 2023.

At some point in their pursuit of post-secondary education, students will need to choose a major. Choosing a major can be challenging for students who have various interests and/or did well in multiple subjects in high school. The good news is that once a major is chosen, it isn’t set in stone. Many students change their majors as they are exposed to different coursework in college. Here are a few ideas for choosing a major.

• Don’t be pressured by family. Some students simply choose “the family business” route and select the same school and major as one or both of their parents. Make this a well-informed choice that considers various aspects and not just what Mom or Dad do for a living.

• Select a subject you enjoy. You do not want to be slugging through the next four or more years of school

studying topics that bore you. Avoid potential burnout by choosing a major that interests you and offers a future.

• Research a related industry. Investigate which jobs have higher rates of openings and compare other factors like earning potential. While the goal is not simply to select the major that will lead to a job with the highest earning potential, you should consider majors that will lead to jobs that are stable and offer growth potential.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is a good start for data. It currently lists wind turbine service technicians and nurse practitioners as the fastest-growing occupations.

• Determine how rigorous coursework will be. Some majors feature more rigorous coursework than others. If you know that marathon study sessions and lots of research or writing projects are going to lead to extensive stress, it is probably best to consider another course of study. Indiana University Bloomington determined the most difficult majors based on the average time students spent per week preparing included architecture,

chemical engineering and aeronautical engineering. Public relations, communications and criminal justice were among the less demanding majors, though it’s important to note that excelling in any course of study requires hard work and commitment.

• Check in with your academic advisor. Academic advisors can guide you by offering career assessment quizzes and going over your grades. Such assessments may reveal skills that align well with certain fields of study.

• Delay the decision. If you truly do not know what you want to study, enroll in school undeclared. This will give you a chance to explore some general education “core” classes and feel out a school before making a larger commitment. Typically colleges will require a declaration of major by the end of sophomore year to allow enough time for completing that major’s required courses.

When choosing a major, students should weigh various factors to find a course of study that suits their interests and career goals.

North Dakota and the increased demand for pipeline infrastructure to support the energy industry have dramatically increased demand for the One-Call Program.

Safe Digging Month is endorsed each April by the North Dakota Public Service Commission, the Common Ground Alliance and the North Dakota One-Call Board. For more information about 8-1-1 and begin your excavation notice, visit the North Dakota One-Call Board’s website at www. ndonecall.com. For safety tips, best practices and other information, visit the Common Ground Alliance website at www.commongroundalliance.com.

(A copy of the Governor’s Proclamation is included below)

The North Dakota Public Service Commission is a constitutionally created state agency with authority to permit, site, and regulate certain business activities in the state including electric and gas utilities, telecommunications companies, power plants, electric transmission lines, pipelines, railroads, commercial weighing devices, pipeline safety and coal mine reclamation. For more information, contact the Public Service Commission at (701) 328-2400 or www.psc.nd.gov.

Classifieds

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HELP WANTED MCLEAN COUNTY IS filling one or more full-time EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III positions in Underwood – great pay, flexible schedule, great work/life balance! For more information, visit https://www.mcleancountynd.gov/ employment/ WANTED: GENERAL MANAGER Krause’s Market in Washburn, ND. Competitive salary, health, 401K, vacation, more. Qualified applicants email resume/questions. krauses@ westriv.com THE CITY OF HILLSBORO is accepting applications for Public Works Superintendent. Full description at www.hillsboro-nd.com. Any questions, contact Auditor Casey Eggermont at casey. eggermont@hillsboro-nd.us, 701636-4620 MAYPORT CG SCHOOL: hiring Family and Consumer Science TEACHER. Send resume, ND teaching license to Michael Bradner, 900 Main Street West, Mayville, ND 58257; Michael. bradner@may-portcg.com; 701-7882281.

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Mt. Carmel Recreational Area looking to hire 2 grounds keepers. Applications can be picked up at the Water Board Office or for more information, call 701-256-2226 or ccwb@nd.gov.

SEEKING APPLICATIONS: Pembina County is currently accepting applications for a full time Auditor/Treasurer.

This is an elected position.

The successful job candidate will be responsible to coordinate, organize and manage the fiscal affairs, election process, preparation of taxes, distribution of funds, preparation of preliminary and final budgets, payroll process for the county, and maintain inventory/fixed assets record of County property. This individual will act as Secretary to the Board of Commissioners, Zoning Board and Weed Board, is appointed as Superintendent of Schools Designee and Risk Manager, and manages the staff of the Auditor/ Treasurer office. This individual is responsible for duties as outlined in NDCC Chapter 11-08, NDCC Chapter 11-13, and NDCC Chapter 11-14.

Pembina County offers an excellent benefits package. An application can be obtained on the county website at www.pembinacountynd.gov/Auditor, or from the Auditor’s Office. Salary DOE. Please submit completed application and resume to Pembina Coun-

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Public Notices

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Notice to Creditors NOTICE OF NO IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER PERSONAL CLAIM COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

In the Matter of the Estate of Marlyn Flanders, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the Personal Representative of the estate, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 25th day of March, 2024.

Richard Flanders Personal Representative 8545 County Road 12 Calvin, ND 58323 Tom Nikolaisen, Jr. NIKOLAISEN LAW, PLLC 418 Main Street, PO Box 805 Cando, ND 58324 Attorney for the Estate First publication on the 29th day of March 2024.

ACCEPTING BIDS The Lebanon Cemetery is accepting bids for the 2024 season for lawn care. The winning bid will provide their own resources for mowing and trimming the cemetery. The season runs approximately from May to October.

Bids must be submitted by April 27th, 2024. The winning bid will be notified

by May 1st, 2024. Please send bids to: Lebanon Cemetery, P.O. Box 221, Langdon, ND. 58249.

MEETING NOTICE

Trier Township Equalization meeting April 20th, 10 a.m. at Eugene Goeser residence.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. In the Matter of Vern Gapp and Sheila Hatch, Plaintiffs, vs. Albert J. Gapp, Lloyd D. Gapp, Benedict E. Gapp, and such other persons known and unknown who may claim an interest in the property described herein, Defendants THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the Complaint in this action, which is herewith served upon you, by serving upon the undersigned an Answer or other proper response within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM The substance of this action is to Quiet Title in the above-named Plaintiffs, in the following described real property: East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E1/2NE1/4), Section Seventeen (17), Township One Hundred Sixty-three North (163N), Range Sixty West (60W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cavalier County, North Dakota.

Dated this 21st day of March, 2024.

Angelo S. Mondragon - ND ID#0915 Attorney for the Plaintiffs Mondragon Law Office 306 9th Avenue - P.O. Box 151 Langdon, Nd 58249-0151 Telephone (701) 256-2851/Fax (701) 256-2852 email: amondragon@nd.gov

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS APRON PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ROBERTSON FIELD AIRPORT LANGDON, NORTH DAKOTA AIP PROJECT NO. 3-38-0031-0202024 Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, for improvements to the Robertson Field Airport, Langdon, North Dakota, AIP Project No. 3-38-0031-020-2024 will be received by the Langdon Airport Authority at the Mead & Hunt Fargo Office, 2505 N. University Drive, Suite 100, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102, until 10:00 AM local time on April 26, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

Project work consists of but is not limited to the following: Base Bid: Apron Pavement Rehabilitation will consist of crack sealing, catch basin casting installation, and concrete.

Construction for this project shall be completed by October 31, 2024, for all bid schedules and alternates.

The complete set of Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents can be obtained for a non-refundable fee of $200.00 at the office of Mead & Hunt, Inc. located at 2505

N. University Drive, Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58102 or may be downloaded for a fee of $25 at www.questcdn.com #9054772. Those wishing to download the bidding documents electronically, do so at their own risk for completeness of the bidding documents.

Each bid must be accompanied by a separate envelope containing the contractor's license and bid security. The bid security must be in a sum equal to five percent of the full amount of the bid and must be in the form of a bidder's bond. A bidder's bond must be executed by the bidder as principal and by a surety, conditioned that if the principal's bid is accepted and the contract awarded to the principal, the principal, within ten days after notice of the award, shall execute a contract in accordance with the terms of the bid and the bid bond and any condition of the governing body. If a successful bidder does not execute a contract within the ten days allowed, the bidder's bond must be forfeited to the governing body and the project awarded to the next lowest responsible bidder.

The airport reserves the right to reject any and all bids and rebid the project.

No bid will be read or considered if the bid does not fully comply with the

bidding requirements. Deficient bids will be resealed and returned to the bidder.

The award of the contract is subject to approval of the Federal Aviation Administration and availability of federal funding. See instruction to bidders for additional information. The following Federal Provisions are required: Affirmative Action Requirement, 41 CFR Part 60-04 & Executive Order 11246 Civil Rights – Title VI Assurance, 49 USC 47123 & FAA Order 1400.11 Disadvantage Business Enterprise, 49 CFR Part 26 Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 USC § 201, et seq & 2 CFR § 200.430 Foreign Trade Restriction, 49 USC § 50104 & 49 CFR Part 30 The full text of the above provisions can be found in the bid documents or will be provided by request.

Any questions regarding bids are to be directed to: Mead & Hunt, Inc. Address: 2505 N. University Drive, Suite 100, Fargo, ND 58102 Phone: 1-701-566-6450 Advertised on: April 5th, 12th and 19th 2024

NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE

FOR ANNUAL ELECTION SET AT NORTH BORDER SCHOOL DISTRICT The annual election for North Border School District #100 will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Any eligible resident of the school district may file to run for the board seat which represents the geographic area of the district in which they reside. A person must be at least 18 years old, be a resident of North Dakota, and

have lived in the school district for at least 30 days prior to the election to be eligible.

Terms of current school board members that are ending this year (June 30, 2024) are: Nick Chaput, who represents Walhalla (3-year term) and Shannon Cosley, who represents Pembina (3-year term).

Applications for nomination may be obtained from the school offices in Pembina and Walhalla. The deadline

to file an application to run for school board member is Monday, April 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the office of the business manager at the Walhalla School. **Reminder: Voters are required to show identification at the polling place that includes the individual’s residential address and date of birth.

Any questions may be directed to the Business Manager at 549-3751 ext.

213.

Public Notices

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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On March 19, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman David Zeis called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Zeis asked if there were any changes to the agenda.

“Contracts for Assessing” was added to the agenda at 10:00 a.m. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the agenda with the one addition, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried. Wayne Reid, the new CEO at Langdon Prairie Health, introduced himself to the commissioners and gave an update on improvements made at the hospital in the past few months, as well as future plans. Jeff Daley, KLJ, met with the commissioners and discussed various funding sources for the County 55 gorge project. Daley explained options for combining funding sources; explained that we will have to wait to hear if the Flexible Road Funding application with ND DOT is successful; and discussed a number of different project options depending on how much funding is received. Greg Goodman discussed Disaster Supplemental Funding through the National Economic Development Association, which JDA is looking into. Requesting ND DOT to take over the road was also discussed. It was decided to put dust control options for the gorge, as well as a temporary plan for gravel and drainage on the agenda for the next meeting. Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, and Sheldon Romfo, Road Foreman, met with the commissioners and discussed proposed gravel projects for this year. Gravel and equipment bids were opened and given to Johnston to compile. The Building Contractor’s Agreement for the Vang building was reviewed and updated. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the updated Agreement, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. The title opinion for the Langdon shop purchase was reviewed.

Stanley Dick made a motion to re-allocate a portion of the $88,000 LATCF funds for gravel and dirt work around the new shop in Langdon, seconded

by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. It was decided that dirt work and gravel would be completed this year around the new Langdon shop, and wait to possibly add a cement apron in the future. Romfo informed the commissioners that the 1999 Tahoe would be put on the Moore online auction with the other road department vehicles no longer in use. Plans for the old Langdon shop were discussed. It was

decided to keep it for a year and see if it is needed for cold storage. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the following Resolution supporting the development of a non-motorized trail in Cavalier County: NOW THEREFOE IT BE RESOLVED, Cavalier County, will prioritize health, safety, well-being and transportation of Cavalier County citizens through support of the development of walkable infrastructure in Cavalier County such as the development of non-motorized trails; and it be further RESOLVED, Cavalier County will collaborate with local, regional and state partners including but not limited to Cavalier County Job Development Authority, Cavalier County Health District, and Langdon City to assess community needs, priorities and sustainability when considering infrastructure improvements of community walkability/bike-ability such as the development of non-motorized trails; and be it further RESOLVED, Cavalier County will collaborate with community partners including but not limited to Cavalier County Job Development Authority, Cavalier County Health District, and Langdon City, North Dakota Department of Transportation, and North Dakota Parks and Recreation to identify existing opportunities and infrastructure to maximize the impact of walkability/ bike-ability improvements. Seconded

by Nick Moser, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to approve a seasonal Beer & Liquor Licenses for Langdon Country Club, seconded by Stanley Dick, motion carried. Stanley Dick made a motion to approve a proxy for the Chairman of the NDIRF Board of Directors for the upcoming annual meeting, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried.

Nick Moser made a motion to transfer $21,764.07 from Road & Bridge Fund to cities in Cavalier County (required

by NDCC 24-05-01(2), seconded by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to transfer $2,028.75 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Stephanie Bata, Tax Director, met with the commissioners to review a proposed contract for assessing townships and cities, as well as per-parcel rate options. The commissioners decided to wait until October to make a decision on assessing fees and contracts for next year. Greg Goodman made a motion, seconded by Stanley Dick to review and approve the following audit of claims; motion carried: •QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC | $1,882.56 | MISC •ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES | $16.25 | FEES •ND STATE TREASURER | $23,852.90 | FEES •LISA GELLNER | $441.20 |

ELECT •STANLEY DICK | $201.00 | COMM •DACOTAH PAPER CO. | $423.40 | MAINT •COMPUTER EXPRESS | $1,400.00 | MISC •WEST PAYMENT CENTER | $321.41 | STATE'S ATTY •SAMSON ELECTRIC LTD. | $4,585.00 | MAINT •HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | $21,134.78 | MAINT •ECOLAB INC. | $129.00 | MAINT •MATTHEW-BENDER & CO. INC. | $211.21 | GEN •FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $213.41 | MAINT •PAUL HENDERSON | $45.00 | ZONING •JAMES RADEMACHER | $45.00 | ZONING •SHANE PETERSON | $45.00 | ZONING •BILL HARDY | $45.00 | ZONING •ELSIE MAGNUS | $45.00 | ZONING •AUSTIN LAFRENZ | $45.00 | ZONING •NICK MOSER | $45.00 | ZONING •LAWRENCE HENRY | $45.00 | ZONING •SIDWELL | $1,680.00 | TX DIR •PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $105.97 | CLERK •WORKFORCE SAFETY & INSURANCE | $250.00 | CLERK •QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. | $977.10 | MISC •INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. | $4,539.69 | GEN/E-911 •OTTER TAIL POWER CO | $2,650.97 | GEN/R&B •UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $1,332.05 | GEN/R&B/VSO •VERIZON WIRELESS | $112.61 | R&B/WEED •JP MORGAN CHASE BANK | $649.09 | SHERIFF •CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC. | $63.30 | SHERIFF •FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $3,253.15 | SHERIFF •STREICH-

ER'S | $144.98 | SHERIFF •GABE •JOHNSTON | $157.00 | SHERIFF •MID-CONTINENT CABLE CO. | $121.23 | DISP •PEMBINA COUNTY SHERIFF | $5,220.00 | SHERIFF •DEVILS LAKE ANIMAL CLINIC, PLLC | $108.15 | SHERIFF K-9 •LEEVERS FOODS | $24.41 | SHERIFF •ROLETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE | $425.00 | SHERIFF •LANGDON BLDG. CENTER | $47,831.19 | R&B •CAPITAL ONE TRADE CREDIT (MAC'S HARDWARE) | $523.57 | R&B •BUTLER MACHINERY CO. | $1,504.16 | R&B •BORDERLAND PRESS, INC. | $111.00 | R&B •RICHARD'S WELDING, INC. | $895.40 | R&B •CAVALIER RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OP. | $137.67 | R&B •ERLING'S OIL, INC. | $186.39 | R&B •FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $3,626.77 | R&B •DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $2,337.73 | R&B •KAREN KEMPERT | $786.25 | EMG MGR •PENGUIN COMMINUCATIONS, LLC | $2,880.00 | EMG MGR •UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $44.54 | EMG MGR •NDTC | $128.03 | E-911 •POLAR COMMUNICATIONS | $379.31 | E-911 •UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $204.62 | E-911 •FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $82.30 | VSO •LEEVERS FOODS | $9.47 | NDSU EXT. •UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | $67.35 | NDSU EXT. •BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $134.74 | WEED •HANSEL PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC | $250.00 | WEED

•WARNE CHECMICAL & EQUIPMENT CO | $16,369.00 | WEED •JOSHUA SHORT | $215.96 | WEED •JOSHUA SHORT | $812.53 | WEED •MCKINZIE KIPP | $22.00 | NVHSZ •JEANETTE JOHNSON | $6.00 | NVHSZ •JANNE MYRDAL | $38.86 | NVHSZ •STANLEY DICK | $239.86 | NVHSZ •KAREN ANDERSON | $22.78 | NVHSZ •LAVERNE DOYLE | $46.90 | NVHSZ •TERRI MACHART | $72.36 | NVHSZ •VISA | $1,806.12 | NVHSZ •VERIZON WIRELESS | $1,333.69 | NVHSZ •LEEVERS FOODS | $43.66 | NVHSZ •XCEL ENERGY | $64.40 | NVHSZ CAVALIER COUNTY HEALTH | $100.00 | NVHSZ •INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. | $12.50 | NVHSZ•ARAMARK | $113.50 | NVHSZ •DACOTAH PAPER CO. | $88.62 | NVHSZ •CARL HOFFARTH | $150.00 | NVHSZ •PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $36.96 | NVHSZ •FRANKIE STREMICK | $143.38 | ELECT At 11:10 a.m., Stanley Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried.

Cavalier County, North Dakota David J. Zeis – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner – Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

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Langdon - Easter Egg Hunt garners big turnout

The 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Langdon had a large crowd! Participants gathered in the sanctuary at United Lutheran Church in Langdon before setting out to hunt for eggs on Saturday, March 30.

The Langdon Ladies Eagles Auxiliary and Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce teamed up again for the event. It was open to children ages 2-12 and was free for all participants.

Jessica Tull, Langdon Area Chamber Director said it was a great event with an impressive turnout.

Photo by Beth Romfo.

Dish up homemade ravioli this week flour 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup cold water For the filling: 2 eggs 1/2 pound ground beef 1 1/4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 3/4 teaspoon garlic granules Homemade Ravioli Servings: 24 ravioli For the dough: 2 cups fine ground durum semolina

In a food processor, pulse together the flour and salt 3 to 4 times. Next, whisk together the eggs, oil and water in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup until combined.

While processing the flour-salt mixture at high speed, slowly pour in the egg-water mixture until incorporated.

You may need to add a tablespoon or two of water to help make the dough while in the food processor. Process until the dough turns into a tight ball and cleans the side of the processor.

Remove the dough and knead on a clean, lightly floured surface for 2 to 3 minutes. It should be soft when pinching it, like Play-Doh¨. Cover and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the meat, cheese, eggs, and seasonings until combined. Keep cool and covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Cut the pasta dough into eight individual balls. Press each dough ball down and lightly flour on both sides.

Run the dough through the widest setting on the pasta roller, then run it through on the second to last thinnest setting on the pasta roller. Lightly flour both sides of the rolled dough and repeat the process with the other seven dough balls, and hang them on a pasta drying rack.

Lightly flour the top of the ravioli mold.

Place one of the rolled-out dough sheets on top of the mold. Stuff each ravioli slot with 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of the filling, totaling 12 individual filling slots. Do not over-stuff. Place another sheet of rolled-out dough over top then light flour. Using a rolling pin, roll the outside edges of the mold and center around each ravioli cutting through the dough into the mold, and separating them.

Remove the excess dough around the outside. You can re-roll this out and make homemade spaghetti or another pasta youÕd like. Flip the mold over onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process until you have all of the ravioli done.

You can either freeze the ravioli until frozen or boil them right away. If boiling, add them to a large pot of boiling salted water. Once they are floating, cook them for another 5 to 6 minutes or until the meat filling is cooked through. After cooking, try serving them with Pomodoro Sauce or a meat Spaghetti Sauce.