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Volume 2, Number 28

Data center to create up to 225 permanent jobs, new Bitzero projections show

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By Borderland Press Staff

The CEO of Bitzero Blockchain, Inc. said the data center and greenhouses his company is creating at the Stanley R. Mikkelsen facility near Nekoma will need to employ substantially more people than initially expected.

“I think within five years - not talking about the construction crews and the teams that will make it possible - we should see 200 to 225 permanent jobs,” Akbar Shamji told Jake Kulland during the live “Community Billboard” broadcast on KNDK last week.

News: Former Langdon resident honored with award, Pg. A2

Shamji, two members of his team, and Shannon Duerr from the Cavalier County Job Development Authority were on the radio show on Wednesday, July 12. KNDK is owned and operated by the same company as The Borderland Press and is located in the same building.

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Thomas Manzella, who’s been the North American manager for Bitzero for about a year, said the months of development have unraveled the true potential of the site.

“It’s almost like a Rubik’s Cube; you’re taking engineering that was done - that was world-class. We were fortunate to find some things we didn’t know were there, like the bunker, that’s going to be one of the site parts that we do first,” Manzella said.

It was one year ago when North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced that the Cavalier County Job Development Authority executed binding agreements for international data center developer Bitzero Blockchain, Inc. to acquire and redevelop the historic Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex at Nekoma, commonly known as “The Pyramid.”

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Tourism consultant visits Walhalla

‘Why I’m here…is to try and win back Walhalla’

Bitzero is developing the abandoned Cold War-era military installation into a highly secure data center. The site will follow a model first used by Bitzero in data centers the company developed in Norway to reuse residual heat to be used in greenhouses.

Shamji described Bitzero as an energy company that drives leading energy solutions into data processing to make sure the data processing happens harmoniously with communities.

The goal is that the maximum heat capture, job creation, and agriculture development can be supported by huge industrial engines that nobody sees. Shamji said those engines are burning double-digit percentages of global power but not really giving anything back apart from the key service.

Shamji said leaders in North Dakota took the time to understand the model that Bitzero first used in Norway.

Once they understood it, they brought the company to see the Mikkelsen site or as Shamji put it, “that magnificent work of defense engineering of the pyramid.”

“If you think it took about 20 years of the leading defense engineers in the country, in the world, planning that beast, so it's taken us some months to dig through all of that work and understand actually what’s there,” Shamji said. “What you don’t see when you look at the pyramid is the hundreds of engineers and accountants and finance teams and designers working in the background to reconfigure all of that incredible work, and that is what our team’s up to.”

Manzella added it’s a unique thing for a crew to work on, saying there aren’t a lot of people who have experienced working in a pyramid. He said the more they unravel about the site, the better they can make plans and figure

out which projects need to go first.

For the current status, Bitzero is in the late stages of finalizing the detailed designs and the technical strategies and in the early stages of the physical work. That physical work includes cleanup. Shamji said there is power at the site, which hasn’t been there in 50 years, and there’s Internet at the site, which didn’t exist at the time of the initial construction.

“I think over the past couple months, us just increasing this trifecta of power, data center, and renewable energy, that I feel is really going to be great for the community,” said Gavin Jasper, power and greenhouse project manager for the company. “I’ve been focusing a lot on getting this dream going with the energy side of it with greenhouses and renewables on a state level, federal level and putting all of the pieces together. It’s a beautiful Jenga.”

Jasper said he thought just the greenhouses could bring in 200 jobs with growers and other positions needed.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

The greenhouses come in because of the great amount of heat the data center will generate. Shamji explained that when energy is run through a datacenter, the computers don’t burn a lot of that energy, they just need it to process. It flows straight through them and comes out as heat.

“Within that heat delivery, there’s the possibility of heat capture and heat captured efficiently is a key resource for greenhouses. So there is a deep logic to putting greenhouses next to data centers,” Shamji said.

The goal of the greenhouses will be to grow produce, even when it's 35 below zero in the winter. Jasper said the types of greenhouses they will put in can run anywhere, and the company has used them in cold climates before.

“That’s why we’re so excited about running these greenhouses here because there’s heat in the data center and there’s heat with the power equipment and capturing that heat and decont’d. on page A2

Langdon prepares to welcome refugee family from Haiti

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

because her mother could not care for all of the children. She learned English there,” Janet said.

At the end of the public meeting held in Walhalla with tourism consultant Roger Brooks, he said the whirlwind two-weeks have been full of “meetings on steroids.”

Since the mission trips have been stalled for four years, Kerlange has continued to do mission work on behalf of Seeds of Support, even though it's dangerous to do so.

The rush to receive public input for proposed plans is due to the application deadline for an up to $5 million dollar grant award through the Destination Development Grant being offered in North Dakota for which Brooks’ proposed master plan would have eligibility.

On behalf of the Pembina Gorge Foundation Brooks held public meetings in Langdon, Cavalier, and Walhalla. Met with Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office, Langdon City Commission, Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce, the foundation board, potential legacy donors in Grand Forks who have connections to Walhalla. According to a news release, Brooks also met with landowners, support services, and North Dakota Parks and Recreation.

The public meetings held in Langdon and Cavalier last week were scheduled for two hours and both had an extensive presentation with video clips, photos, and maps showing the potential redevelopment of Frost Fire Park, which is owned and operated by the Pembina Gorge Foundation, a non-profit organization.

“It hasn’t been safe for Kerlange for some time. She also communicated to us that friends warned her husband that he was on a list to be kidnapped for ransom,” Terry said.

Kerlange and Armstrong with their children in Haiti.

When Terry and Janet Jacobson of Langdon and others from United Lutheran Church in Langdon began going on mission trips to Haiti, they had no idea the strength of the connection that would be formed with the local people. Their first trip was in 2013 through Seeds of Support, a ministry of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, Minn. that United Lutheran Church in Langdon has supported for 10 years.

The public meeting held in Walhalla on Thursday, July 13 took a different approach, with Brooks coming to the

The Jacobsons spent 10 days in Haiti with a woman named Kerlange as one of their translators. They worked in a small village on a hill above Jacmel in southern Haiti. The congregation wanted a shelter built for their church worship, which often goes on for hours in Haiti.

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A meeting with the women in Haiti in 2014. Standing are Kerlange (wearing black and pink) and Janet Jacobson (wearing red). Photos shared by Janet Jacobson.

ting under a tarp strung between two trees, singing and reading Bible scriptures,” Janet said. “They stopped, many kissed us on either cheek, which is an old Haitian tradition. We were just welcomed in.”

During the trip, the group built a pole barn with a steel roof and hosted a kids day camp. The camp had 30 kids on the first day, and by the second day, attendance swelled to 150. Women of the church said they needed to work together to feed the children.

After a trip to the market, the women spent the morning making rice, beans, and chicken. Janet was struck by the women who worked so well as a group, cooking the meal over charcoal to feed so many children, many of whom walked an hour to be there.

With one hymn book and one Bible for the whole group, they were joyful.

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“It was such a lesson in humility and ridiculous generosity,” Janet said.

“These same women, the next time we came, said they had a prison mission. They asked for toothbrushes and that we bring enough for everybody.

They have an outreach to people who have even less than they.”

Sewing ‘Seeds of Support’ Terry has been on two trips to Haiti, and Janet has been on four with two more trips that got canceled due to riots and gang activity in the region.

Janet has been a board member for Seeds of Support since her second trip to Haiti. For each trip, Kerlange has served as one of the translators, so the Jacobsons have gotten to know her and her family.

“She does a very good job as a translator. She was raised in an orphanage

Food prices have doubled since December and had doubled before that.

Power is only on sometimes as gangs control the port where the fuel is imported. About 40 miles away from the family in Port-au-Prince, the city is 60% controlled by gangs.

“I find it just haunting to know it’s dangerous to go to the bank or the grocery store,” Terry said. “They could be robbed. Their lives are in danger.”

“The situation there is dire, and people who can afford it have probably already left,” Janet said. “Nobody is safe in Haiti. The gangs will kidnap somebody at their banana stand.”

Emergency immigration program A program that has been around since the 1950s is Humanitarian Parole through the Department of Homeland Security. It’s an emergency immigration category that is used to allow people to escape from life and death situations. It’s the same program being used for Ukrainians and Afghans seeking safety. If the program is not extended at the end of two years, the family could be sent back to Haiti.

Terry and Janet are seeking to sponsor Kerlange, along with her husband and two young children, so they can move to Langdon and have a safe place to live. The sponsorship lasts for two years, and the beginning stages cont’d. on page A8

News

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Game and Fish Department reminds people to report boat accidents Regardless of how safe and cautious boaters are on the water, accidents happen. If a boating accident involves injury, death or disappearance of a person, an accident report must be completed and sent to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department within 48 hours of the occurrence.

If property damage exceeds $2,000, but no deaths or injuries occur, a boat

operator has five days to file a report.

These reporting requirements are mandatory whether there is one or more boats involved.

A boat accident form is available on the Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov, at any Game and Fish office or by contacting a local game warden.

Former Langdon resident honored with award Green Bay, Wisc.

Walsh does all the home game Packer tailgate parties at a local bar in the Titletown District in Green Bay, near Lambeau Field. He stands out in the elements for hours talking to fans and playing music. He decided that while he was put there he could interact with them more by playing games.

The local Pearly Gates Veterans committee made and donated two custom made corn hole boards. Walsh then decided to have each willing (and not so willing) participant get spun around 10 times then have three chances to toss the beanbags for prizes.

He started charging $1 per person and collecting the money to give to the local Pearly Gates Bar and Grill Veterans benefit. He calls it "Quarterback Cornhole Concussion." Fans love it and are so willing to give more, as they learn that it's all staying in the Green Bay area for veterans.

It's developed a life of its own, thanks to Walsh’s efforts. He will be presenting them with the first bounty of hopefully many to come. He raised $1,096.25 one buck at a time.

Many in the Borderland may remember Mike Walsh, who handled the morning shift on Maverick 105.1 up until about five years ago. Walsh just received an award “in grateful recognition of patriotic service rendered to local veterans” for work he is doing in

This season it will be bigger and better, and he hopes to raise more awareness of veterans’ struggles. The money goes to things like "Honor and Valor," a group of volunteers who take vets hunting and fishing; transporting vets to doctor appointments; Honor Flights and much more.

Fargo shooting claims life of police officer

By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Briefs

From The Borderland News Center Guardian Flight to cease service in Devils Lake area Due to operating costs, the Guardian Flight helicopter air-med services has announced it will no longer be serving in the Williston and Devils Lake areas.

Guardian Flight first began operations in Williston in 2012 then Devils Lake in 2014 and served patients within a 150-mile radius of each location.

in Bismarck last week as part of their annual summer retreat. Neighboring Minnesota’s “North Star Promise” program, which aims to offer free tuition to underserved households, has been a central point of discussion. Officials with the North Dakota University System are presently formulating a response and a counter to Minnesota’s program.

More “rare earth minerals” discovered in western North Dakota Rare earth minerals are types of minerals that are considered to be essential to economic and national security for the United States, but thus far the U.S. has relied on other countries, such as China, to produce them. Geologists say North Dakota has been showing some of the highest numbers of “rare earth minerals”, such as lignite, in the country.

Devils Lake School District interviewing superintendent candidates The Devils Lake School District interviewed its final three candidates for the school’s superintendent position late last week. Candidates include: Ned Clooten at Wahpeton, Dakota Prairie Superintendent Jay Slade, and Drayton Superintendent Cheryl Peterson.

North Dakota college presidents discuss enrollment concerns North Dakota college presidents met

The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office reports Langdon resident John Lafferty, 69, was arrested after driving while under the influence of alcohol.

According to a report from the sheriff’s office, on Sunday, July 9 at about 12:13 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the intersection of 10th Street and 9th Avenue in Langdon. It was reported that a vehicle had struck a light pole and a street sign and had left the scene of the accident. A news release states that the light pole and the street sign were sheared off and laying on the ground.

Burgum sees success in campaign strategy With his “gift cards for donors” strategy, Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) appears to have seen some success, as his campaign managers have announced they plan to already send out 20,000 $20 gift cards in the near future. A spokesperson for Burgum says he predicts Burgum will have the needed amount of donors to appear at the August Republican presidential debates.

Former Langdon resident caught in began to investigate the incident. sex sting operation With help from a citizen, the deputy was able to locate the vehicle involved in Hawaii in the accident, and 69-year-old John Lafferty of Langdon was identified as the driver of the vehicle.

The deputy continued the investigation, which ultimately led to Lafferty being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, duty upon striking highway fixtures, and failure to give immediate notice of an accident.

Charges are currently pending in NE District Court.

A deputy responded to the scene and

Man arrested in charge account case in Langdon The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office says a pair of individuals, one male, the other female, attempted to make a series of purchases around Langdon using a charge account they did not have authorization to use. According to a news release, on July 13, the sheriff’s office received a call from a local business in Langdon, reporting that two individuals were in the store and tried using the charge account.

ing police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel, were responding to a routine traffic accident at 25th Street South and 9th Avenue South when the suspect opened fire.

At a news conference Saturday, July 15, Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski identified the slain officer as 23-yearold Jake Wallin, a native of St. Michael, Minn. The two officers critically injured in the shooting were identified as Andrew Dotus and Tyler Hawes. Dotus is a six-year veteran of the Fargo Police Department, and Hawes was a classmate of Wallin and graduated from the Fargo Police Academy with him in April.

The officer who shot and killed the suspect is identified as Zach Robinson. Robinson is a seven-year veteran of the Fargo Police Department and was serving as Wallin’s training officer at the time of the shooting.

The Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office worked with the Towner County Sher-

in giving aid to the fallen victims, “We have two young men that are fighting for their lives in the hospital,” Mahoney said at the press conference.

“They have excellent care. If everyone had not done their job as they were trained to do, we could have two more fatalities.”

According to the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Office two men, one from the United Kingdom, the other from Romania, were arrested Friday, July 14. The arrest came after dispatch received a report of a vehicle traveling through a wheat field to cross the border.

Zibolski said first responders, includ-

Grand Forks Police Department to hold its annual auction The Grand Forks Police Department will hold its annual auction online. It’s

scheduled for July 20 to July 27. About 50 vehicles and 100 bicycles are expected to be auctioned off, which have been in the police department’s possession for at least a year. The auctioneer decides starting bids, but typically bidding in the past has started at $2 for the bikes and $50 for the vehicles. Unclaimed property found inside the vehicles is also expected to be auctioned off at the same time.

All proceeds go to the City of Grand Fork’s general fund.

Langdon man arrested for DUI, other charges

Two Fargo police officers are in critical but stable condition and one officer is dead in the wake of a shooting that occurred Friday, July 14, just before 3 p.m. on 25th Street in Fargo.

Few details pertaining to the motive and background of the suspect were given at the press conference, however, the alleged shooter - who was shot and killed by Fargo police - is identified as 37-year-old Mohamad Barakat of Fargo.

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The two are thought to have left Langdon before officers could respond.

iff’s Office on this case as they had similar incidents. As a result of this investigation, on July 14, Brandon Lund, 39, with the last known address of Mandan, N.D. was arrested for these incidents.

The female in question is still being investigated and charges may be filed against her as well.

Lund was arrested in Cavalier County for three counts of “Unauthorized Use of Personal Identifying information.”

Each count is a Class A Felony, which could involve imprisonment, fines, or both.

Multiple law enforcement agencies across the Island State assisted in an undercover sting operation named “Keiki Shield,” which focuses on targeting Internet predators.

For those wondering, “keiki” is the Hawaiian word for “child.” Through the operation, nine men from Maui were arrested and charged in April, including former Langdon resident and teacher William “Bill” Bodelson, 74.

Bodelson was charged with “electronic enticement of a child.” His bail was set at $100K.

Two men arrested in Cavalier County after illegally Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney praised crossing the border first responders for their quick action

Zibolski said the investigation has been handed over to the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the FBI.

A deputy located a vehicle matching the description traveling south on County Road 23 near the intersection

of 98th St. in the Dresden, N.D. area, traveling at a high rate of speed.

in the vehicle that were all believed to be counterfeit.

The deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle near that location. Deputies determined that both individuals illegally entered the United States by driving through a wheat field. Damage was sustained to the wheat field.

The individuals were taken into custody and the case was turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol. Charges are being forwarded to the Cavalier County States Attorney for Criminal Mischief due to the damaged field.

After further investigation, deputies located several boxes of electronics Cont’d. From Page A1 Data center to create up to 225 permanent jobs, new Bitzero projections show livering that heat to the greenhouses in the winter,” Jasper said. “And that’s what makes this marriage between these three pieces - the power, the data, and the greenhouses - it’s just such a beautiful thing for utilizing every piece of it.”

In order for Bitzero to grow its operation, Jasper said help will be required.

He said there are upgrades that will need to be done at city and county levels, and all groups will work together to make progress.

Shamji said his company extends “a massive thank you” to everyone local-

ly and especially those from the Cavalier County Job Development Authority (CCJDA) all the way up to the U.S. Department of Commerce. CCJDA has been moving the Mickelsen project forward for the past 25 years under the direction of Carol Goodman, who is the project consultant.

“Everyone’s been so cool, so it’s a pleasure to be here, and people will want to come around and feel this energy, so you’ll be seeing it - we’re here,” Shamji said.

Jake Kulland and Sarah Hinnenkamp contributed to this story.

News

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North Dakota first in principal apprenticeships BISMARCK, N.D., – North Dakota has become the first state to obtain approval for including school administrators in a federally supported apprenticeship program, State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said.

The program will offer important incentives, including training and financial support, that are needed for educators to get the academic credentials they need to work as school principals. North Dakota hopes to get U.S. Labor Department grants that will benefit those aspiring principals, Baesler said.

North Dakota already has Labor De-

partment approval for a similar apprenticeship program for teachers.

The initiatives are designed to provide supervised, on-the-job training for educators while they obtain the academic credentials required to advance their careers.

For example, an assistant school principal may work under an established, veteran principal while taking online university classes to earn a master’s degree in educational leadership.

The aspiring principal’s tuition costs would be paid. The degree is necessary to be credentialed as a North Dakota principal.

The Department of Public Instruction’s Labor Department application for the principal apprenticeship program was co-sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Center for Grow Your Own, which advocates for development programs for school teachers and administrators. Baesler now serves as president of the board of the CCSSO. “This is an important step in making sure our North Dakota students and families continue to have the high-quality schools they deserve,” Baesler said.

Mountain, N.D. couple injured in crash An elderly couple from Mountain were injured after crashing their Cadillac in Polk County, Minn. on Monday afternoon, July 17.

William, 82, and Marilyn Halldorson, 80, were taken to Altru Hospital for their injuries. Marilyn’s injuries have been listed as lifethreatening.

Agriculture Northern Ag Snips: County Crop Updates

By Bailey Reiser, NDSU ANR Cavalier County Extension Agent

may be a higher infestation than the previous years. When scouting, look for little holes in the leaves, and on the back side, you may see the pupae.

Larvae will be green with a fork at the end and will thrash around when disturbed and fall to the ground. Threshold numbers are 25-30 larvae per sq. foot (or 1-2 per plant) and significant damage to flowers and/or pods.

• Corn: Corn is starting to tassel in the county. Most looks good in our county; some corn is showing a bit of drought stress but is minimal.

• Small Grains: While out this week, many wheat fields are headed and have been for a few weeks. There are some that are just coming out of the boot. Some fields are in flowering stages, milk stages, and some starting in the dough stages. Overall, depending on which fields have had rain throughout the season, some fields are very thin and showing drought stress with low numbers of tillers. Others seem to be in good health and fuller. I did find cereal aphids in multiple wheat and barley fields this week, but numbers varied. Cereal aphids can reproduce quickly. For wheat midge, we are past the GDD for peak emergence. So, anything flowering now may not be susceptible. Scab has been low risk and low numbers in fields that have been scouted. Fungicide applications may not be needed. Hessian Fly can cause lodging and stunted growth, so be on the lookout for this. Grasshopper hot spots are increasing and the size of the nymphs are as well. For all insects, watch and wait for the threshold numbers to spray as it could lead to killing beneficial insects or resistances down the line.

• Peas: Peas are flowering and setting pods. In some field spots where salts are present, plants have succumbed to drought stress and some of the higher points as well. Overall, most fields look healthy, tall, and full.

Soybeans: There is a lot of variance between fields and locations within the county. Some are flowering and setting pods, while others are still in the vegetative stages. Grasshopper damage is evident and mainly on field edges, but I have been in a few fields where they are expanding further than just the edges. Continue to scout as the grasshoppers are growing inside and can do damage if the thresholds are met.

• Sunflowers: Fields look fantastic.

They seem to be pushing through, and fields have even growth. Heads are starting to develop and there are a few individual early bloomers.

•Canola: Almost all of the canola is flowering and fields have compensated for some of the gaps in the fields.

There are some fields that are just starting to bolt or are uneven based off which spots received the rain.

Diamondback moth– numbers are very high over the last week, and the second generation is out. This year

Drought stressed wheat north of Langdon.

Seeing is believing

by Kalwar Naeem

Since its inception in 2012, the Langdon Research Extension Center Soil Health Program has been continuously growing. Over the years, with the help of valuable feedback provided by the producers and other stakeholders, several long-term research trials and field demonstrations highlighting key aspects of soil health have been initiated. Keeping in view the unique climate and soil conditions in the northeast North Dakota, it was decided to host the 2023 Langdon Research Extension Center Soil Health Tour on June 27, 2023, for the producers, industry, Extension and government staff and graduate students to show them the actual field results instead of sharing information indoors. Based on the quote, "Seeing is Believing", the objective was to provide the tour participants with all of the observations, discussions and data in order for them to make educated decisions.

Presentations and discussions at each site were led by a team of experienced, knowledgeable and passionate specialists, County Extension agents and NRCS staff to provide tour participants with hands-on and in-person experiences to observe which soil health practices are feasible and effective in North Dakota.

Examples of tour stops included a one of its kind groundwater management trial that costed over $90,000 in 2014 and was fully funded by private donors. This trial records long-term changes in soil salinity and sodicity on tiled-fields under wet and dry weather and water quality impacts of tiledrained water on surface water resources.

Establishing shelterbelts in agricultural fields and around farmsteads is a longterm investment and needs careful planning. However, salinity and sodicity tolerances of trees and shrubs greatly vary. In 2018, several types of trees and shrubs were planted at three different levels of salinity and sodicity. Some did not survive despite replanting, whereas some thrived despite planting once.

Annual crops also vary greatly for their salinity and sodicity tolerances.

The key is to find thresholds so that producers can make calculated decisions for profitable yields. In 2020, four barley and four oat varieties were planted at three different levels of salinity and sodicity. In 2021, four durum varieties were added; in 2022, four canola varieties replaced durum; and then in 2023, four sunflower varieties replaced canola. The idea is to use barley and oats as control crops and compare the salinity and sodicity thresholds of other annual crops side by side.

Most everyone knows the benefits of no-till for protecting topsoil and to lower costs for not performing tillage. However, the Langdon area has unique weather that is slightly cooler and wetter versus the rest of the state. In the fall of 2021, a long-term conventional-till versus no-till demonstration was started in order to monitor changes in the soil, such as which field can be planted early and yield and cost differences and long-term improvements in soil health. Though transition to no-till from conventional-till takes some time for noticing marked improvements in soil health, this site has already produced some interesting observations.

During lunch, Brenyn Hardy of NRCS Langdon updated the participants about the USDA conservation programs and how farmers and landowners can qualify for that.

Where annual crops result in zero germination, there are still perenni-

al salt-tolerant grasses that can be planted to provide a substantial soil cover. By establishing these grasses, landowners can eliminate losses for planting annual crops, protect topsoil, reduce evaporation and wicking-up of groundwater, and increase salinity and sodicity with it. Since most annual crop farmers are not familiar with these grasses, individual plots of the five salt-tolerant perennial grasses were planted at the Langdon REC for demonstration in 2020.

Perennial agriculture is on the rise, and its soil health benefits are widely recognized. One of the emerging perennial crops that can be harvested for grain is Kernza. In fall of 2022, a Kernza plot was planted at the Langdon REC for demonstrating it to the producers and stakeholders.

The total number of the tour participants ranged between 65 to 70. Presentations at each stop sparked great questions and discussions, some of which were mentioned in the tour evaluations. The interest of the tour participants can be gauged from the fact that at the end of the tour around 3:30 p.m., there were still around 60 participants despite the fact that the tour started at 8:45 a.m.

Overall, it was a great day for promoting soil health, enabling the farmers, renters, and landowners to make informed decisions. It gave industry, Extension and government staff the opportunity to provide valuable information based on real data and allowed graduate students to conduct future soil health related research.

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Now is the time to manage livestock winter feeding areas Manure management is important for managing winter feeding areas.

Whether farms have cattle, horses, sheep or goats, summer management of the winter feeding area is important.

Economic Slowdown Still Coming – According to a new quarterly report from CoBank, a mild recession is likely by the fourth quarter of this year. The report says the U.S. economy has not seen the full impact of the government’s monetary policy, including higher interest rates, quantitative easing and tighter lending standards. Due to the drought, grain markets will remain volatile. Fertilizer prices are dropping, but most other farm input costs remain high.

Canola Crop is Blooming – Minot farmer Pat Murphy is happy with the canola crop. “Like most crops, we could use a drink of water, but the earlier seeded stuff is in full bloom and some is actually starting to shut down.” Murphy, who serves on the Northern Canola Growers Association board, said the weather has influenced the fungicide treatments.

“There’s been very little fungicide applied because the surface moisture has been low.”

CHS 3Q Net Income Reflects Strong Global Demand – CHS is reporting quarterly net income of $547.5 million. That compares to nearly $577 million during last year’s record third quarter. For the first nine months of the fiscal year, CHS has net income of $1.6 billion and revenues of over $36 billion.

Strong soybean and canola crush margins pushed earnings higher for its oilseed processing business. In the agriculture division, wholesale and retail agronomy product prices declined, resulting in lower margins compared to last year.

New Leadership in Place for ND Farm Credit Council – Dale Zahradka of Lankin is the new chair of the North Dakota Farm Credit Council. Zahradka has been a member of the AgCountry Farm Credit Services board for over 20 years and is its past chairman. The new NDFCC vice chair is Carson Kouba of Regent.

The NDFCC consists of Farm Credit Services of Mandan and AgCountry Farm Credit Services.

Enderlin farmer elected to the North Dakota Soybean Council Braaten, Redmann and Meyer reelected FARGO, ND - The North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) recently welcomed Ted Brandt of Enderlin to its board. His term began on July 1, 2023.

This year, soybean producer Ted Brandt of Ransom County was elected to represent soybean farmers in District 2, which includes Ransom and Sargent Counties. Brandt raises soybeans, corn and wheat. He has a bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University (NDSU). Brandt is a member of the Sheyenne Valley Trail Association.

“I’ve always been involved in agriculture, and my father is past president of the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association,” says Brandt. “As a new NDSC director, I’m interested in learning more about what is happening in the soybean industry and helping to make good decisions to help with soy production, market development and biofuels.”

Milo Braaten, a soybean farmer from Portland, was reelected to represent District 8, which includes the counties of Nelson, Griggs and Steele. He farms with his two sons. They produce soybeans, corn, edible beans and sunflowers. Over the years, Braaten has been involved with numerous boards, including the Steele County Farm Bureau as president, the Portland Credit Union as a board member and chairman, the Finley Farmers Elevator board, the Bang Church board as president and the Enger Township Board as its current chairman. He has degrees from Moorhead Technical College and North Dakota State Col-

lege of Science in Wahpeton.

Soybean producer Adam Redmann from St. Thomas was reelected to represent soybean farmers in District 10, which includes Cavalier, Pembina and Walsh Counties. Redmann and his father raise soybeans, wheat and pinto beans. Redmann is involved with his local church and has a finance degree from the University of North Dakota.

Wilton soybean farmer Jennifer Meyer was reelected to represent soybean farmers in District 12, which consists of 21 southwest North Dakota counties. Meyer and her husband produce grain crops, with soybeans being one of their largest crops, along with operating a cow/calf operation. Meyer is currently the president for the North Dakota Cooperative Directors’ Association, vice president for Farmers Union Oil of Wilton, Burleigh County Farmers Union director, and active with the North Dakota Farmers Union.

She has a degree in criminal justice.

“We are excited to welcome Ted Brandt to the board. We look forward to working with him as he serves on behalf of his fellow North Dakota soybean producers,” says Stephanie Sinner, NDSC executive director. “We also congratulate Milo Braaten, Adam Redmann and Jennifer Meyer on their reelections to the board and look forward to their continued leadership.”

North Dakota soybean farmers across the state are represented on the North Dakota Soybean Council Board, which oversees a promotion, research and marketing program funded by soybean checkoff dollars.

“Most of the management in your winter feeding area begins with manure,” says Mary Keena, North Dakota State University Extension livestock environmental management specialist. “That is true whether your winter feeding area is corrals or a specific area of a field that you now feed on.”

While summer tasks and activities often take precedence this time of year, Keena urges ranchers to look back on what went wrong last winter and take note of what needs maintenance this summer.

“An easy place to start is pushing up manure in the winter feeding areas,” says Keena. “Making stockpiles of manure allows the pen or field surface to dry. It also allows the manure to start heating, reducing total volume and, in turn, reducing total loads hauled when removed.”

Composting livestock manure will increase the volume reduction compared to stockpiling, as well as reduce internal and external parasites, pathogens and weed seeds. To compost manure, turn the piles every 1014 days while maintaining 50% moisture. Learn more about composting in the NDSU Extension publication, “Composting Animal Manures,” available at ndsu.ag/manures.

reduces seed production,” says Penny Nester, NDSU Extension agent in Bowman County. “Mowing can kill or suppress annual and biennial weeds.

It also can suppress perennials and help restrict their spread.”

A single mowing will not satisfactorily control most weeds. However, mowing three or four times per year over several years can greatly reduce and occasionally eliminate certain weeds.

Mowing along fences and borders can help prevent the introduction of new weed seeds. Regular mowing helps prevent weeds from establishing, spreading and competing with desirable grasses and legumes.

Another option for weed control is to apply herbicides, says Nester. It is best to apply herbicides to weeds that are still young because they will absorb the chemicals more effectively than their mature counterparts. Herbicide can also be effective to treat actively growing weeds in the weeks following mowing.

Ideal temperatures for applying most herbicides are between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid applying volatile herbicides such as 2,4-D ester, MCPA ester and dicamba during hot weather, especially near susceptible broadleaf crops, shelterbelts or farmsteads.

Cleaning pen and field surfaces is a great time for reflection of the past

season. What worked? What didn’t?

What should be fixed, changed or maintained now to make the next winter feeding season successful?

Keena and Nester offer some considerations for maintenance: •Notice and manage stress. The “winter” season started in October 2022 for some animal owners and lasted through May 2023. While commiserating with family and friends will sometimes help, consider exploring NDSU Extension’s “Coping with Stress” resources available at ag/copingwithstress. Sometimes we need the help, and sometimes we are the help. Either way, a refresher is good practice.

•How do the fences look? Are there any places that need fixing?

•Did the watering system work during the winter feeding period? What changes or fixes can help prevent leaking or freeze-ups?

•How level are pen surfaces? Are there holes to be filled? Are any areas holding water? Gravel and clay are commonly used to backfill these areas and regain proper slope and drainage in the pen.

If you are experiencing challenges in your livestock winter feeding areas or need a list of for-hire custom manure applicators in your county, contact your county NDSU Extension agent for resources and help. Visit www.ndsu. edu/agriculture/ag-home/directory to find their contact information.

When animals are still present in winter feedings areas, fly control via manure management is also important. Flies lay their eggs in the top few inches of manure, and the eggs can hatch every seven days. By pushing the manure into a pile and turning the piles, you can compost manure and stay ahead of the fly cycle.

Often the nutrients from manure can help fertilize undesirable weeds in your feeding areas. If the weeds have already gotten away from you, several management strategies can help reduce weed population and spread.

“Repeated mowing reduces weeds' competitive ability, depletes carbohydrate reserves in their roots, and

Manure that has been stockpiled in a winter feeding area should be turned at least once for volume reduction and every 10-14 days for weed seed, pathogen and parasite reduction. NDSU photo.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Biking is one of the top recreational activities in the U.S., but like everything else, it has its risks. Wearing a properly fitted helmet is the single most effective measure for reducing head injury and death from a bicycle crash.

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Letter from the Publisher more. Bitzero is on track for 200-225 new jobs in our area within a few years as they proceed with development at the Mikkelsen site near Nekoma.

There’s been a lot of discussion surrounding our corner of the state lately.

Munich is working to establish a city plaza that will surely be a greatly used asset in their city. North Dakota State Parks has committed to naming the Pembina Gorge as the state’s newest state park, adding cabins, trails, and

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the master development plan to transform Frost Fire Park into a 12-month destination that will draw visitors from far and wide. I appreciated the public meetings in Langdon, Cavalier, and Walhalla being streamed on Facebook, and I watched all of them. The cities are being asked for their support to help move the proposed $50 million plan forward by helping develop housing for workers and just to, overall, play nice.

That’s not a typo, by the way. $50 million is the price tag on the proposed plan, including lodging for 200, which would include cabins as well as a two-story motel; a new amphitheater with dressing rooms and more (we

can all agree that’s a much needed fixture); an alpine coaster, some fun in an orb that you can climb into and roll down the hill; shuttles from the parking lot; ATV rentals and more; updates to all existing buildings; and, of course, skiing, tubing, biking and more. There will also be maintenance, lots and lots of maintenance.

These are ideas from a tourism consultant paid for by a grant, and he said many times that none of the ideas are in stone.

There are many opinions regarding this topic, and they go pretty much in every direction. The consultant liked to say it’s this or nothing. Shut Frost Fire down or give it away. Wait, is there no plan B? $50 million or nothing? Yikes.

Walhalla is the nearest town to the park, so a lot of attention is focused there. This small town already has a

list of their own needs, like a new or repaired swimming pool, for example (their pool is closed for the summer).

Oh, if you were viewing the Cavalier meeting, I’d like to make a correction based on a comment from the consultant/presenter. Sir, you CAN get a meal in Walhalla - a good meal at one of a few different restaurants! Good grief. Please don’t put false statements out there. Some are concerned about that issue as there were a few questionable things stated in this round of meetings. Stick to the facts so these communities can trust the information they’re receiving is accurate!

One day last week I received an email from a lovely lady from Auburn, CA. The subject line read ‘The Case of the Missing B Section’.

Some of you may know Doreen. She’s one of our original subscribers from

December 2022, and she stumped me with her mystery. We occasionally hear from readers who have not received their paper, but this is the first time anyone has only received half of their Borderland Press! I thought about this, and the only response I could come up with is that it must be a mailing problem. Somewhere between our printer in Grafton and Auburn, CA, section B disappeared.

Now, as you know, we don’t always have a section B, but we usually do.

Doreen, if you’re reading this, I hope your mystery has resolved itself, and thank you for your kind and encouraging words. It means everything to us!

Thanks for reading, and enjoy a warmer week coming up!

Diane Simmons

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The theme of summer flying by continues, and we’re just hanging on tight. We’re just having so much fun we can hardly stand it. We have so much news to report on and so many people sending in articles, growing

There are so many summer events to attend, and we want to attend them all! Congratulations to the Rendezvous Region Music Fest organizers and volunteers for putting on a great event. How fun to have a talent show and three separate music acts right at Boyd Block! Of course, the bouncy houses are always a great draw and a great way to help those kiddos burn some energy and see friends while school is on break. It was also fun to have our group buy food from a variety of food trucks that were available. We were still full the next day. We had guests in town, and it was great to be able to take them to the heart of the community and show them what attracted us to a smallertown life.

Not only are we exploring stateside events, we have started exploring north of the border thanks to the arrival of my shiny new passport. Last Friday we traveled north to Carman, Manitoba, for the Carman Country Fair. We had done enough research that when the border agent asked what the fair had because he was interested in going, we were able to give him lots of information.

We had a great time in Carman, and its fair reminded us a lot of the Pembina County Fair with a nice midway, lots of food vendors, beautiful farm animals, a petting zoo for the kids, and more.

Everyone was friendly, and if anyone found out we were from North Dakota, they were shocked. We left just ahead of a rain shower with some goodies from vendors and a tub of mini donuts, so everyone was satisfied.

Since we don’t have an international phone plan, we don’t have access to maps, our emails or phone calls.

Strangely, text messages and missed calls appear on the phone. I had such a strange collection of calls and a text message from the Associated Press asking if I could help connect them with a photographer in Fargo on Friday afternoon. I had no idea what was going on. When we crossed back into the U.S., more messages came through. That’s when we found out about the shooting incident on Fargo’s 25th Street that we would later hear claimed the life of one officer - Jake Wallin - and left two others critically injured.

workplace. We drove that stretch more times that I can count. North Dakota is one big small town, and we all have connections - maybe it’s to Fargo, to that neighborhood, to people who live and work there, or to other officers on the force. All of it makes it more personal, and we’re going to need time to process what happened.

I’ve been told by several people that there’s more to come out in the story.

Answers can bring closure, and I hope we get more answers. In the meantime, our hearts are with all of those involved.

Having moved from Fargo just four years ago, we recognized plenty from the location of the video, including our bank and my husband’s former

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THE MORNING RUN: Ritzy rhubarb recipes calls for 4 cups of sugar, I’ll usually cut it down to 3 ½ or even less to ensure the result isn’t too sweet. My kids find my lack of ability to follow a recipe annoying. I find it necessary. Americans eat far too much sugar, so I consider it my duty (I am a dietitian after all!) to keep my family under the average yearly sugar consumption.

by Sara Goodman Chances are, if you’re a native North Dakotan, you’ve enjoyed something made with rhubarb at some point in your life. I happen to love rhubarb and will try anything made with it, which are often sweets. I’m not a big sweets person. I’d take a plate full of nachos over a pan of brownies any day, so I think that’s why I love rhubarb. It’s inherently a bit sour and not very sweet at all. Most recipes try to offset the sour quality by adding an obscene amount of sugar, however, if a recipe

Another reason I love rhubarb is that it’s easy. It’s the only thing in my garden that I don’t have to plant, water, weed or thin out. The two rhubarb plants that have been in my garden since we moved in 20 years ago have never let me down. They simply start growing in the spring, yield a nice crop of red and green stalks and then wilt down into skinny brown stalks in the fall that are easily gathered up and tossed. When it’s time for harvest, all I do is go out and pluck them, cut off the leaves and chop them up for whatever recipe I’m whipping up.

Although people typically enjoy rhubarb in the form of pie, cake or muffins, there are hundreds of recipes for all things rhubarb. I’ve turned rhubarb into salsa, cookies, bread, jelly and a simple syrup that I use for a refreshing

Moscow mule. My aunt, Sandy, recognized my love of rhubarb a long time ago and for a bridal shower gift, gave me a recipe book called “Ritzy Rhubarb Secrets” attributed to the “Good Cooks of Litchville, North Dakota and the Surrounding Area.” According to the reviews on the back of the cookbook, there are 214 rhubarb recipes included - all tested at a local tasting bee and reviewed by a retired registered dietitian. Now there’s a job in retirement I could get behind!

2023 rhubarb harvest!

Musings from Munich: The day Carrie took a dive that I feel guilty when, eventually, I get told no because I drop too many swear words when I announce the game. It seems like under the lights, eating a ballpark hotdog, is where most prefer to be on summer evenings.

By Matt Mitzel SUMMER IS HERE…and baseball is over. Now, as much as I talk about it, I don’t really mind baseball as it is America’s favorite pastime and all, but it is just so much of a time suck in the summer that every season the boys play, I am not that sad to see it end. Football is so close. I can taste it, but one last weekend of baseball is always the most exciting for my boys in 12U and 10U. Since the demographics of my readers are from Florida to South Africa, I cannot explain the hype around farm towns when it comes to baseball. If the few local readers from Goodman’s column look down here, you are probably already aware. Baseball’s legacy in these small towns still dominates the conversation in the local cafés and bars throughout the year. When Munich hosts the Legacy games with players from the past, I get so many requests to put the game on the radio

One thing I don’t like about baseball around here is that there is always a small group of parents that make it suck. They argue calls with the umpire or talk down about other players - it drives me crazy. Then you see a player out on the field arguing with an official, and my blood starts to boil.

I just sit back and track my blood pressure. I try and remind everyone, that’s what the coaches are for. In the heat of the moment is the heat of the moment. Unlike every rumor that has ever been told to date, Ethen Askvig nor Josh Schaefer have ever struck an official, parent, or player. I do like to start some good rumors as some will believe anything, but those two have donated a lot of time towards the development of LAEM players over the years…not to give them a shoutout.

NEXT IS THE MOST HATED thing about LAEM Baseball, and that’s the older vs younger 10U and 12U games. I have never understood it, but it always seems to happen. If you are a parent of the older age group in the division, it is literally a no-win situation. If you win, it is expected as they are older, but if you lose, it is almost earth shattering for the players and parents as the heckling and arguing starts minutes after the game. If you are a parent in the young age range, if you lose, it is expected because you

are younger. If your team wins, it is a year’s worth of conversation on how your team is the best ever to play the game.

This year’s end tournament was held in Grafton (10U) and Cavalier (12U).

My youngest son plays on the young 10U team, which happened to face the older Langdon team for the championship. They were down for most of the game but came back in the later innings to get the win. I could see the look in the older team’s parents as they were in for one crabby ride back.

Carrie Zimmer was talking to me about it when her feet got tangled in some chairs, and she started to fall.

I was within arm’s reach, but I had just bought a new cup of coffee and wasn’t risking it. As she fell, I pulled back, and let it happen. A good laugh and dust off later, we retreated for an evening of bliss. It was great to see Brandon Smith holding the trophy after the win, as it is the only trophy he won this year after the loss to Munich in the Legacy games. The next day, our older son played for the older 12U team. They were in a bracket with the other Langdon team as well. We were cheering for our local players, of course, but I am very glad it wasn’t a pure Langdon championship game like we experienced the night before.

Our team pulled it off and was able to hoist the trophy in their final year of Little League play.

Regardless, great season, it is over.

Put on the pads, and let’s play some football.

Several years ago, the United Lutheran church youth group in Langdon hosted a Rhubarb Festival at the Eagles during MusicFest. You paid $5 to try a variety of rhubarb sweets and treats and could purchase jams, jellies, pies and even decorative cement cast leaves. All the dessert recipes were compiled into a book that was also offered for sale. It was a great fundraiser for our youth and always had a great turnout, which goes to show the local love of rhubarb. Here is one of my favorite rhubarb recipes that I tried at the Rhubarb Festival and now make on a regular basis.

peel. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Add the rhubarb slices and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer gently until rhubarb is tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. When the rhubarb mixture is cool, take a fork or potato masher and gently mash to break up larger pieces. Transfer to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Serve at room temperature or chilled with chips.

Rhubarb Salsa 1 c sugar ¼ c water 1 Tbsp finely shredded orange peel 6 c rhubarb; sliced ½ inch thick ½ c diced green bell pepper ¼ c finely chopped sweet onion 1/3 c finely chopped red onion 1 jalapeno; washed, stemmed, seeded and minced 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp lemon juice

3-2-1 Rhubarb Upside Down Cake 1 box of French Vanilla cake mix 3 c rhubarb 2 c whipping cream 1 c sugar Prepare the cake mix according to directions. Pour into a deep 9x13 cake pan. Sprinkle the rhubarb on top of the cake batter, followed by the sugar and then the whipping cream. Bake in 350-degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake is done. Serve warm with Cool Whip, turning slices upside down so the custard and rhubarb is on top.

In a medium nonstick saucepan, combine the sugar, water and orange

Here’s a tried-and-true (and super easy) recipe I’ve made for years and is always a winner!

Letter to the Editor: Letter to the Editor: Dear Parents, On Monday evening as I was riding bike by the swimming pool, a young girl on her bike rode out between parked cars in front of me. I’m still not sure how we didn’t collide, but it was very close and luckily we both got stopped in time.

If it would have been a vehicle instead of someone on a bike, the outcome could have been quite different.

Please talk to your children about stopping and looking before taking off between parked cars. Young lives are too precious.

Thank you.

Holly Lyons, Langdon

Letter to the Editor: Value of a great newspaper I missed renewing my subscription to The Borderland Press and it took me one week to realize how much I missed the newspaper. Borderland Press has amazing coverage of the entire region, events, and people.

The excellent columnists give a great vibe to what people are thinking and doing. I look forward to seeing the vibrant Borderland coverage, keep up the amazing work.

David Klein, Jamestown

Dear Editor, My recent visit to Langdon and Mt. Carmel was so wonderful, it made me wish I had returned every year.

The people of Mt. Carmel, in particular those who belonged to my uncle Father Sammon’s parish, were so open-hearted and welcoming to me.

We felt an immediate bond, exchanging stories and reminiscing.

As someone who was born in Langdon, I felt my heart lift when I first drove into the beautiful countryside.

I know you need rain, but the land looked rich and welcoming to me.

When my Dad was Chief of Staff of Mercy Hospital in Langdon, I’m told we would go for an evening drive to watch the sunset.

At any rate, I just wanted to thank all of you for your warmth and hospitality — from the young man who served me dinner three nights in a row to the many strangers who smiled and waved. Your North Dakota generosity of heart is palpable.

Sincerely, Sheila Bartle bartlesheila@gmail.com

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VO LLEY B ALL C AMP HELD IN LANG D O N

Jake’s Take on Sports ball Boosters. Now, let’s talk about how these tournaments have been going from a game standpoint.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Making it through a full week of baseball tournaments It’s been quite the summer sports week in Langdon. Both the district Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball tournaments were being hosted at American Legion Field and Eagles Park. The support from the community for both these events has been fantastic, and many thanks to the tons of volunteers who have helped out, either running the ticket gates, working in the concession stand, letting me drive people crazy in the press box, doing field work and many other jobs.

Hats off to Darrin Romfo, who has been tournament manager for both of these tourneys, and has done a great job in his first time running things as president of the Langdon Area Base-

Langdon Red Sox in winners bracket of District 5 Tournament The postseason has just started in North Dakota for American Legion Baseball at the time of this writing.

The Langdon Post 98 Red Sox had a thrilling come from behind 4-3 win over Park River in the first round and were set to play Grafton in a winner’s bracket game on July 18. The weather was not looking good for that day or the next, but hopefully, everything will get in eventually. There are just four teams in the district this year: Langdon, Grafton, Park River and Midway-Minto. The Red Sox are trying to make it to a State B Legion Tournament for the fourth year in a row. If they do, it is being held in Carrington this year on July 26-30. The Sox are without two of their main players, as Markus Kingzett is lost for the season with a knee injury, and Theo Romfo, who is missing this tourney and also could not play in the District Babe Ruth Tournament due to a back injury, may be able to play if Langdon makes to State.

Incredible six-year run of state tournaments for the Langdon Babe Ruth Eagles comes to an end There’s some sad news to report this

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week - the Langdon Eagles Babe Ruth team came up a game short from heading to a State B Babe Ruth Tourney for the seventh year in a row. It was still a great season for the team, but now, we can look back at what a crazy good run this has been. It began in 2017 when they lost the first round then won seven straight games to win the title, highlighted by a no-hitter thrown by Simon Romfo back in the day. That was their only title in the six-year run, but they represented themselves and the whole area in the years that followed. Hats off to the whole program on this feat that is nearly unmatched, and congrats to the team this year on playing very well. Here’s to them beginning a new streak next season. The Langdon 12U and 10U teams also played great in their end of the year tournaments, so the program’s future looks very bright.

Let’s finish up some baseball talk with the Langdon baseball/softball burger night July 21 These baseball programs we have been talking up do not run their best without funding for new equipment, travel expenses, upgrades to the diamonds and more. That being said, Langdon baseball and softball boosters will host a Burger Night Fundraiser at the Langdon Eagles Club on July 21. On that evening, they will also draw for over $1,000 in cash prizes for their annual raffle. Tickets are $20 and will be available the night of the fundraiser. We hope everyone can get out and support this event and support all Langdon Area summer baseball and softball programs.

Langdon Hockey Boosters to hold string golf tournament at the Langdon Country Club July 22 Let’s close this week by giving a shout out to the Langdon Hockey Boosters, who will hold their annual String Tournament July 22 at the Langdon Country Club. It’s a four-person scramble tourney, and everyone is welcome to attend. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10:00. It looks like a beautiful day on that date, so hopefully, they will get a big turnout.

“See ya!” next week!

Brody Steinmetz and Alex Gellner sign to play hockey at Lake Region State College.

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Langdon Babe Ruth Eagles come one game short of going to the State B; State tourney streak ends at six

By Jake Kulland

The Langdon Eagles Babe Ruth baseball team was looking to make their seventh appearance at the State B Tournament when they hosted the District 3 Tourney at American Legion Field and Eagles Park July 13-15.

There were six teams in the tournament from Langdon, two teams from Park River, and one each from Minto, Grafton and Larimore. The Eagles won their first game over Minto 6-3, lost to Park River 6-1 in a winner's bracket contest, then were beaten in a State qualifying game 16-5 by Minto in six innings. That last loss ended a six-year run of going to the State B Tournament for the Eagles, which began in 2017 when they won it all.

Park River won the title over Minto, but both teams go to the State B Tournament in Park River July 21-25, being the Pirates are the host team. It was another great year for the Langdon Eagles Babe Ruth team, and they are already looking forward to another fun year next season. Here is a recap of their three games at the District 3 Tournament: Langdon 6, Minto 3 The Eagle played well in their first

game of the tournament, getting a nice performance on the mound from Tyson Gemmill, who went six innings to get the win. Jax Johnson came on in the seventh to pick up a save.

Tanner McDonald had an RBI single in a three-run second inning, but the game was tied at three going into the sixth when the Eagles put up three more runs. Two of them came in on a clutch two-run single by Gemmill, who had two hits in the contest.

LANGDON 6, MINTO 3 M -- 101 010 0 -- 3 6 3 L -- 030 003 x -- 6 7 3 WP -- Tyson Gemmill; LP -- Andy Pulak; S -- Jax Johnson Highlights -- L: Gemmill 2x4 2 RBIs, Tanner McDonald 1x2 RBI, Levi Swanson 1x3, Landon Schneider 1x1, Johnson 1x4, Devin Hakanson 1x4 2B; M: Ezra Robinson 1x4 2B, Pulak 1x3 RBI

Park River 6, Langdon 1 After the win over Minto, the Eagles met the top-seeded Pirates, a team they split two games with during the regular season. Park River got three two-out hits off Langdon starter Jax Johnson in the second inning to take a 5-0 lead. Johnson had an RBI single to score Tanner McDonald in the fourth, but that was the only run they would get across the plate against Pirates starter Isaac Porter, who got the win on the mound. Johnson led an eight hit Langdon offense with two base knocks.

PARK RIVER 6, LANGDON 1 L -000 100 0 -- 1 8 3 PR -- 050 010 x -- 6 8 1 WP -- Issac Porter; LP -- Jax Johnson Highlights -- L: Johnson 2x2 RBI, Colton Hein 1x3, Sam Davis 1x3; Parter1x3 2B RBI, Jack Langerud 2x3 2 2B RBI

Minto 16, Langdon 5 (6 Innings) There are those games once in a while where nothing goes right, and that's what happened to Langdon against Minto. Offense, defense and pitching all were in Minto's favor the majority of the game. Langdon committed six errors, and Minto had an unreal 15 hits. This was Minto's fifth game of the tournament and by far their best.

Tyson Gemmill had a double for Langdon in a three-run fifth to get within 10-5, but they could get no closer.

Tanner McDonald also had two hits.

Twin brothers Eli and Ezra Robinson along with Andrew Riske all had three hits for Minto. Levi Swanson took the loss on the mound for Langdon.

MINTO 16, LANGDON 5 (6 INNINGS) M -- 102 526 -- 16 15 3 L -- 001 110 -- 5 4 6 WP -- Marek Osowski; LP -- Swanson Highlights -- L: Tanner McDonald 2x3, Tyson Gemmill 1x3 2B; MM: Eli Robinson 3x6, Ezra Robinson 3x5, Andrew Riske 3x5, Andy Pulak 2x4 2B

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Cont’d. From Page A1 Langdon prepares to welcome refugee family from Haiti present many hurdles.

For the families that have grown so close, it seemed natural that the Jacobsons would help their friends get out of harm’s way.

“Kerlange calls Janet, ‘Auntie,’” Terry said.

“Sometimes she calls me ‘Mom,’” Janet said, who talked about the many texts she receives from her friend in Haiti.

The United Lutheran Church Council pledged support on May 15 and recommended it go to the congregation.

At a special congregational meeting on Sunday, June 11, the Jacobsons presented Kerlange’s story and answered thoughtful questions about the possibilities of moving the family

to Langdon.

“Good questions were asked. Tough questions were asked,” Terry said.

“They were all questions we anticipated, and they were good to have answered for the congregation to understand.”

The congregation voted, and the question passed by a “significant amount.”

With the congregation’s support, United Lutheran Church will co-sponsor Kerlange and her family, along with Terry and Janet Jacobson.

“It’s a big undertaking,” Janet said.

“This will take not just money but time commitment. The willingness of people to step up - that means as much to me.”

A Sponsorship Steering Committee from United Lutheran Church will oversee the project as a whole. The non-profit working with groups wishing to sponsor eligible families and individuals recommends sponsors raise about $3,000 per person, so for this family the cost would be about $12,000. This amount may cover airfare from Haiti to the U.S. and initial living expenses such as housing, food, clothing, health care, utilities, transportation, and other necessities.

“We have had people question, ‘Why Langdon?’ and that’s a valid question, but I think we are underestimating ourselves if we think this is not a good place for refugees to come,” Terry said. “They are coming from chaos and would be coming to a place where people are friendly and there

are employment opportunities.”

This isn’t the first time a congregation in Langdon has supported refugees.

United Lutheran supported refugees from Vietnam in the mid-eighties and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church sponsored immigrants from Poland and Hungary as well.

‘Her faith is so strong’ Considering the chaos Kerlange’s family is experiencing, the Jacobsons agree that dealing with the cold weather of northern North Dakota will seem only like an inconvenience.

“I asked her about it and she said, ‘I will just wear warm clothes. We will just trust God that this will be a good thing,’” Janet said. “She is such a faithful person. She is always grateful for any help she gets. Even when things are really hard she says, ‘God will look after us’. Her faith is so strong, and she is so consistent in her faith. She shares that so readily through her generosity.”

Due to all of the paperwork and documentation, along with required health

and vaccination records, it may take two to three months before the family could arrive in Langdon.

The Jacobsons felt it was important to get all of this information out into the community, so if the family is able to come, they will be welcomed here.

“I think there’s a lot of misinformation about immigration and about what it means to be an immigrant into this country,” Janet said. “I think it’s important for the community to know they are here legally, and this is a special program for humanitarian immigration because things are so awful in these counties.”

Jodi Myrvik, pastor of United Lutheran Church, observed that this sponsorship is an opportunity for hospitality to come full circle given the welcome Terry and Janet and others from United Lutheran and Seeds of Support have received in Haiti.

“It is our hope that this new family will receive the same kind of hospitality that was given to members from United Lutheran,” she said.

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon Monday, July 24 Denver Scramble/Hash Browns/ Maple Roasted Vegetables/Mixed Fruit Tuesday, July 25 Chicken Alfredo over Steamed Broccoli/Whole Wheat Breadstick/ Jello with Fruit Wednesday, July 26 Porcupine Meatballs/Mashed Potatoes/Creamed Peas/Poke Cake/Fruit Thursday, July 27 Chicken Caesar Salad/Whole Wheat Breadstick/Cantaloupe & Honey Dew Melon

Friday, July 28 Turkey Noodle Soup/Salmon on WW bun/Lettuce Salad/Fruit 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.

Obituaries

The Borderland Press

Marion Bartel

A funeral service was held July 15, 2023, in Alsen, N.D., for Marion Bartel, 92, of rural Langdon, N.D., who passed away July 9, 2023, at her home with her loving daughters present. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery, rural Langdon.

Marion Carolyn Bjerke, one of eight children, was born on May 14, 1931, to Benard and Ida (Engen) Bjerke on the family farm in Beaver Creek Township, Steele County, N.D. Marion be-

gan her love of learning while at home with her parents, going on to attend school in a one room school across the road from their home. She graduated from the 8th grade as the valedictorian of Steele County. She went on to high school in Sharon, N.D., graduating from there as salutatorian.

She then attended college at Valley City State College, ultimately attaining her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Mayville State College.

Marion shared her love of learning by teaching students throughout North Dakota. Her first foray into what would be a lifetime career was at a rural school in Steele County. She then came to Wales, N.D., to teach first and second grade in 1953 and taught in Alsen, N.D., after that.

She married Paul Bartel of the Wales area on June 16, 1957, in the Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, rural Steele County. They resided on the Bartel homestead west of Langdon after their marriage, where they engaged in farming, raising cattle and small grains. Marion worked alongside Paul

Darlene Marchell

A funeral service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Langdon, N.D., on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. for Darlene Marchell, 90, of Langdon, N.D., who passed away July 11, 2023, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 25, 2023, from 5:007:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon. Interment will follow the funeral service at Immanuel Redeemer Cemetery, rural Dresden, N.D. Darlene was born December 4, 1932,

in this endeavor, assisting in many capacities. They were blessed with three children: Paula, Anita and Karla.

Marion took a hiatus from teaching to focus on her family at that time. She returned to teaching in 1968, teaching in the Munich, N.D., school system for four years and then moving on to teach at Langdon where she taught seventh and eighth grade social studies and science. She remained there for 21 years, retiring in 1993 after a cumulative total of 36 years of teaching.

Bible studies. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, quilting, arranging flowers for church services and traveling. Some of her trips included those made with various family members to Texas, North Carolina, Yellowstone National Park, Utah, the Grand Canyon, Washington, D.C., Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana and Alaska.

Above all else, she loved spending time with family and friends. She was very generous and willing to share what she had.

Marion grew up in a home where faith in God was an integral part of their life and a personal relationship with Him emphasized. She and her husband, Paul, continued to demonstrate the importance of this in their home as they raised their daughters. Through word and example, they communicated the Biblical values of sharing God’s love with those with whom they came in contact and contributing through personal effort and financial gifts whenever possible. Marion liked teaching Sunday School and leading

Marion is survived by her three daughters: Paula Bartel of Devils Lake, N.D.; Anita Bartel of Bismarck, N.D., Karla (Merlin) Backman of Bismarck, N.D.; grandchildren: Logan (Saje) Backman of Wilton, N.D., Nickolas Backman of Mandan, N.D., and Kesley Backman of Mandan; great grandchild Augustus Backman of Wilton; siblings: Juanita Underwood of Burleson, Texas, and Izola Heffern of Grand Forks, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Bartel; her parents, Benard and Ida Bjerke; siblings: Betty

in rural Stirum, N.D., the daughter of Richard and Ella (Mathias) Euscher.

She was united in marriage to Walter Marchell on October 31, 1954, in Stirum. They made their home on the family farm where they raised their six children. In 2005 they moved to Langdon. Her hobbies were her flowers, gardening, crocheting afghans for all her grandchildren and many hours of fishing with Walter. Darlene was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church for many years. Her faith was a daily part of her life. She cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren.

Darlene is survived by her children: Wayne Marchell of Langdon, N.D., Susan (Randy Schlotman) Marchell of Grand Forks, N.D., Dennis (Karen) Marchell of Park Rapids, Minn., David (Tracy) Marchell of Atascadero, Cali., Douglas Marchell of Leander, TX, Darwin (Delaine) Marchell of Leander, TX; 12 grandchildren: Jason, Michael, Mary, Mandy, Davey, Mathew, Brandon, Blake, Bryce, Emily, Hannah, & Danielle; great-grandchildren: Reagan, Kellan, Elexis, Alexander, Walter, Adeline, Eleanor, Holly, Ben, Eliza and two soon-to-be born great-grandchildren; sister Violet (Lawrence) Deth-

Denise Downs Lysne

tended Joseph’s School of Hair Design in Grand Forks and obtained her cosmetology license. She made her home in Devils Lake, where she started a hair salon, “A Cut Above”, and later owned “Dee’z Do’s”. She worked all her life as a hairstylist and made many lifelong friends along the way.

Dee was born in Devils Lake, N.D., on November 26th, 1959, to Ronald and Margaret Ann (Howatt) Downs.

She grew up on the family farm near Wales, N.D., and attended school in Langdon. After graduation, Dee at-

In October of 1983, Dee was married to Rick Lysne, and they welcomed two children, Catlan and Carley. Dee kept busy raising her family and instilled that family and hard work were most important. Dee had an infectious laugh, a caring personality, and a huge “green thumb”. She spent her summers planting and maintaining beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed spending the summer at the lake, boating, and water skiing. In the winter, she made many memories skiing in Montana with family.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Brooks Funeral Home in Langdon, N.D., for Denise Marcel (Downs) Lysne, 63, who passed away on June 25, 2023, at Banner Health in Mesa, Ariz.

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In 2015, Dee retired from the hair salon and a year later made her home in Arizona. She was fortunate enough to spend much of the winter months with her mom, Margaret. She looked forward to coming back to N.D. in the summer to visit her five grandchildren, who loved her so much.

She is survived by her mother, Margaret Ann Downs, of Langdon; son Catlan (Danae) Lysne of Devils Lake; daughter Carley (Justin) McCarthy of Devils Lake; sister Cindy (Terry) Domres of Minot; sister Wanda (Tom) Hogness of Ottertail, Minn.; brother Andy (Nancy) Downs of Langdon; grandchildren: Emmalynn McCarthy, Lauren McCarthy, Landan Lysne, Rickelle Lysne, Wyatt Lysne; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Ronald Downs.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

Bjerke, Bernice Bjerke, Alvin Bjerke, Elliot Bjerke and Barbara Bjerke; inlaws Sarah and Henry Bartel; brothers-in-law: Alvin Bartel, Emil Luverne Bartel, Bob Underwood, Jake Toews, Earl Spenst, Garland Anderson and John Heffern; sisters-in-law: Evelyn Toews, Evangeline Bartel, Betty Bartel, Agnes Spenst, Connie Bjerke, and Adeline Anderson; nieces Arlene Bartel and Jennifer Anderson; and nephew Richard Underwood.

Marion was loved deeply and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Their consolation is knowing that they will see her again when they reunite in heaven. The truth of John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” brings great comfort as there is such sadness felt by those who are left behind as they process her moving on to her eternal home.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com . lefsen of Oakes, N.D.; sisters-in-law: Karren Euscher of Stirum, N.D., Edna Bata of Langdon, Dorine Baker of Mankato, Minn.; and brothers-in-law Paul (Penny) Marchell of Warwick, N.D., and Ray (Carol) Marchell of Lake Havasu City, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter (2009), brother Henry Euscher, and sisters Marlys Dick and Luella Hankel.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .

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The Borderland Press

Project Tundra carbon capture plans may not be worth climate, financial risks Hopes remain the technology can be demonstrated to work as advertised

By Michael Standaert | North Dakota News Cooperative

North Dakota’s Clean Sustainable Energy Authority already approved a $100 million loan from state funds for up front capital costs for the project and is considering another $150 million on top.

The participants in the project -- Minnkota Power Cooperative, TC Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kiewit -- have also applied for a separate $350 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Up front capital costs needed to complete the project and get it running are estimated at $1.4 billion.

As the State of North Dakota trumpets Project Tundra, experts outside of the state raise questions about capturing carbon dioxide emissions from two units at coal-fired Milton R. Young Power Plant near Center, North Dakota.

All those costs combined may end up being greater than it would be to close the facility and transition to other forms of energy, said Jeremy Fisher, a senior advisor with the Sierra Club's

Fladhammer said the costs of Project Tundra are expected to have minimal or no impact on Minnkota rate payers.

“After the 12-year tax credit period, we have no obligation to continue to incur operating cost if the capture system is not beneficial to our operations and our membership we serve,” he said.

The price of demonstration For Emily Grubert, an energy systems expert and professor at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana who has tracked the Project Tundra imitative, the effort appears to be more aimed at saving the lignite coal mining industry in North Dakota than saving this particular plant. Another prospective project that could be implemented at the Coal Creek power plant is in the study phase.

Harry Kennard, a senior research associate at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University in New York City, takes the view that initiatives like Project Tundra need to be tried, particularly considering North Dakota has some of the best underground storage space for CO2 in the world.

The only real certainty is that the initiative will be expensive and will result in unabated carbon emissions at least through 2028, if not longer, under the projected construction timeline. Costs of producing energy will also rise due to the technology needed to capture the emissions and pump them deep underground.

“The scale of the problem we have with CO2 emissions is that we’ve sort of got to try everything,” Kennard said.

“The transition will be messy. This project, if it is built and demonstrates that it works, then you can do better things with it than burning coal.”

For some, the expenditures don’t make sense financially and they don’t make sense when it comes to reducing carbon emissions.

Kennard gave the example of the po-

“The Milton Young plant is 50 years old, for God’s sakes, and coal plants don’t tend to last much longer than that,” said Dennis Wamsted, a Boston-based energy analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

Environmental Law Program based in San Francisco.

“Basically, you’re putting carbon capture on a facility that was scheduled to shut down in the very near future,” Wamsted said. “That makes no sense to us. There are many viable options to replace that power. They’re here now, they’re clean, and they’re cheap and reliable.”

“It costs both a lot to build in the first place, but then when it’s operating it requires an extraordinary amount of money to keep it running,” Fisher said. “It only operates as long as the subsidy is in play, which is fundamentally different than about any other technology we subsidize or don’t subsidize.”

If the project is completed and gets up and running, 45Q tax credit subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act will provide up to $85 per metric ton of CO2 that is permanently stored directly beneath the facility.

The tax subsidy program lasts for a total of 12 years, and after that the power plant would need to cover the sequestration costs itself or potentially stop capturing those emissions. If 45Q tax credits are extended, subsidies could continue to keep the facility operating.

Capturing a projected 4 million tons of CO2 per year at $85 per ton for 12 years would amount to a subsidy of $4.08 billion over that period.

in the area, and you know, that’s going to end at some point,” she said.

“And then at the back end of that 12 years, that’s it . . . you’re not going to keep operating that carbon capture and sequestration plant,” he said.

Ben Fladhammer, a spokesman for Minnkota Power Cooperative which operates Milton Young, said capital costs for the facility would have already been recouped, but added that Congress would likely have to extend 45Q for further sequestration to make sense.

“A decision will need to be made on whether it is advantageous to continue paying for the operating cost of the capture facility,” Fladhammer said. “If the Young station remains a reliable and economic resource, we may continue operating the capture facility to comply with regulation, limit exposure to potential carbon taxes or meet other decarbonization goals.”

With a projected capture rate of 90 percent, the Milton Young plant is targeted to emit at least 10 percent of its carbon emissions per year even after the carbon capture technology is built.

No other large scale carbon capture project on a coal fired power plant worldwide has met those efficiency rates, meaning the real rate of emissions would likely be much higher if it doesn’t work as planned.

The only comparable unit -- Boundary Dam CCS in southern Saskatchewan -- has started to capture less carbon dioxide over time, with 43 percent fewer metric tons of carbon dioxide captured in 2021 than the year before.

Proponents of the capture facility argue that North Dakota could be a leader in testing and demonstrating that the technology works and could be applied to other coal plants elsewhere. Grubert doesn’t necessarily buy that.

“Having demonstration on a full plant is actually meaningful, having demonstration that’s coupled with dedicated storage is actually meaningful,” she said. “Where I get off the train is how applicable the lessons will be. It’s a mine-mouth lignite plant that’s 50 years old. Most of the other plants people are looking at don’t look like this one, and so how much you learn that you can apply somewhere else I think is limited.”

Grubert doesn’t see much potential financial impact to North Dakotans directly, other than the general federal tax implications. That $4 billion in federal tax subsidies isn’t chump change.

Questions also remain on what will be learned from the project and what the overall societal benefit is from the project, she said, especially considering these huge taxpayer dollar investments.

“I struggle to see what the benefit of this is beyond preserving the mining

tential for plants like this to use a biomass fuel stock that could produce negative emissions, with that stock being grown to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.

“If this project prolongs the life of this particular coal power plant another 10 or 20 years, that’s maybe not as good as if it was replaced by renewables, but I don’t necessarily see it as being an either or proposition,” Kennard said.

Kennard said that in addition to the facility, a deeper rollout of wind, solar and other renewable power is also needed because of the scale of the global CO2 issue.

U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, a supporter of the project, said it will help lead the way forward in developing new technology to produce more energy for the country as a whole.

“The result is that North Dakota can keep its coal-fired electric industry operating, providing needed baseload power for our country,” Hoeven said. “Also by leading the way forward, we will help the energy industry, as well as other industries, in this country and others to develop and adopt these decarbonization technologies as well.”

Emission capture rates uncertain

Milton Young’s Unit 1 is now 53 years old. Unit 2, owned by Square Butte Power Cooperative, but operated by Minnkota, is 46 years old.

“We are working with some of the world’s leading and largest manufacturers to ensure the performance of the capture system,” Fladhammer said. “We have a high level of confidence in the CO2 capture technology and the ability to successfully implement it at the Young station.”

According to Faldhammer, Project Tundra is designed to process all the flue gas from the 445 megawatt Unit 2, and a portion flue gas from Unit 1’s 250 megawatts of production, with the potential to capture all of Unit 1’s gases if Unit 2 is offline for maintenance.

“It’s very unlikely to work at 90 percent every day for over 20 years,” Wamsted said. “We don’t see that happening and we’ve done an awful lot of research. It hasn’t happened anywhere.”

Paul Jensen, interim director of Citizens Local Energy Action Network [CLEAN] out of Fargo, said his organization sees the project as one “trying to revive a dead corpse,” he said.

“The efficiency of these investments are not exactly satisfactory,” Jensen said.

Best Bets for the weekend Have plans for the weekend? Here are two area events on the calendar that are open to the public.

Catfish Capital Open Bonspiel in Drayton

Thursday-Sunday, July 20-23 - Join in for a jam-packed weekend of fun on the ice. There will be great curling on the newly-upgraded ice with a draw-shot challenge. A huge tent out front will host music, a fire pit, games, and the delicious Bourbon Barrel BBQ food truck will be present all weekend. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best Canadian or American patriotic outfit to win prizes. For more information, contact Tom Grzadzieleski at 701-360-1693 or look up ‘Drayton Curling Club’ on Facebook.

Borderland

HAPPENINGS

Nepomuk Narly Gravel Grinder in Pisek Saturday, July 22 - Events begin at 10 a.m.

This is a family friendly event to watch, even if you aren’t riding. The event includes food trucks, bouncy houses, and live music. People are also encouraged to register for door prizes, which include the giveaway of eight bikes. For more information visit www.bikereg.com/nepomuk-narly or call 701-520-0369.

Langdon

R E N D E Z VO U S R E G I O N M U S I C F E S T 28th Music Fest event wraps up a successful weekend Langdon hosted the 28th Annual Rendezvous Region Music Fest over the weekend, kicking it off with the Fireman’s Supper and Rendezvous Region Rod Run on Friday night. Saturday brought a talent show, three different music acts, including the Langdon Community Band, Auto Drive, and Slamabama to Boyd Block. The bouncy houses were a hit, as were the three food trucks.

“I think it went really well, the community seemed like they had a great time,” said Jessica Tull, the new executive director of the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce.”

This was Tull’s debut event with the chamber and spent time shadowing former director Jaclyn Nye who also helped at the event. Tull said it was hectic but everything went smooth-

ly and she and Jaclyn made a great team. While there was a lot of work involved, Tull really enjoyed the event.

“My favorite part of the weekend was the live music, hands down. From our local talent in the community band, a band of semi-local teens and the headline act, Langdon, N.D. had an amazing show!” Tull said. “I'm excited to be working with the Chamber and Langdon's local businesses to make things like this happen in our small town.”

Did The Borderland Press get an inside scoop from the new director? Tull said the chamber is looking into adding a traveling escape room for next year’s Music Fest event.

“We think it would be so much fun!” she said.

Photos by Larry Stokke.

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The Borderland Press

Kids have great ideas

Pembilier update - Howard's wish

by Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County

By Heather Duerre

desperation on his part because we kept having the same food over and over because I get tired of picking the meals…Ha!

Kids are amazing. They find joy in life.

They like new experiences and often see the world through a different lens than adults do. It’s extremely important for adults to nurture the curiosity and blossoming of ideas that kids have. It’s important to their development and well-being. As adults, there are times that we need to be welcoming of new ideas instead of focusing on “what we have always done” or worrying about being “too busy.”

Hello from PNC! A few of us had a very big adventure this week. It all began with a simple question: “Where would you want to go if you could pick someplace to visit?” It didn’t take long for Howard to give me an answer. His answer surprised me a little, but it also made me excited to try and fulfill his “wish.” Howard said that if he could pick any place, he would take a trip to the casino! So, we set the wheels in motion and started planning!

Howard is one of those people that has a positive attitude and heart-warming smile no matter what circumstances life throws at him. His up-lifting spirit is contagious, and it’s hard for anyone to leave him without feeling happier. The excitement he expressed when he found out his “wish” was being granted gave me a feeling similar to watching any Hallmark Christmas movie. You know the feeling…torn between smiling from joy and crying “happy” tears because the heroine finally found the love of her life. Anyways, we decided that Monday, July 10th would be the BIG day, and that we would venture to Spirit Lake Casino.

The day FINALLY arrived, and our group set off in hopes of winning big!

Our fun-filled group included Howard, Linda, Richard, Lorraine, Jeannie, Lora, and myself. Richard rode along with Lora and Jeannie, while I drove the others in the PNC van. As I buckled Linda in, I accidentally elbowed her, which caused me to question how the rest of the day would go. However, the ride to Devils Lakes went well minus the few bumps along the way. By bumps, I mean actual bumps in the road that made me think I would see large head imprints protruding from the van roof when we arrived at the casino. Thankfully, we arrived around 10:30 a.m. with all the residents and the van intact!

In the amount of time it took me to park and walk in, the group had already dispersed and were off to try their luck at the slot machines. They

were not wasting any time! The Pembilier Nursing Center Auxiliary was very generous and had given each of our residents twenty-five dollars to spend. I can’t say for sure how long it took each one to spend their money, but I can tell you that they had a great time doing it! I saw Lora and Howard whiz by too many times to count as they searched to find that “perfect” machine. Each time I saw them pass by, though, the smile on Howard’s face warmed my heart.

After gambling for a few hours, we decided it was time to grab some grub. Everyone filled up on delicious and very reasonably priced food. The workers were very friendly, which added to the already warm ambiance. Once we all had our fill, we ventured back to the gaming floor to try our luck again. As I looked around, I could see that Howard and Lora were still whizzing around to different machines, Lorraine and Richard were doing a little people watching, and Linda had found a machine that played electrifying “jackpot” music with each push of a button. We played for another few hours then decided it was time

to head back home. On the way out, we all grabbed a free pen which made those of us that lost money feel a little better. It also helped that the pens were glittery instead of just plain.

The trip home went very well. I didn’t elbow Linda this time, and the colossal bumps on the highway seemed a bit smaller. The weather was beautiful and the conversation was flowing which made the trip go extremely fast.

We arrived back to Walhalla just in time for supper.

We had a fun-filled day with lots of noise, conversation, laughter, lunch, free pop, free coffee, losing money, winning money, and glitter pens! The day had gone perfectly. It may seem odd that a day at the casino would be such a big deal, but that’s exactly what it was. It was more than putting money into a machine and pushing a button. It was watching Howard and the other residents enjoy a day where they felt like nothing could hold them back. The smiles on their faces were brighter than any lights on the machines, and to me that means we hit the “jackpot!”

Local Langdon kids embrace art

by Halle Sanders

Since she joined the Langdon community in 2008, elementary and high school art teacher, Mindi Lill, has taken over in providing summer art activities. Ages range from 2nd grade to seniors, all being separated into three appropriate Photos by Larry Stokke.

Let’s be real. It’s a balance. It’s our job to make sure that children are safe and that the ideas don’t take over those necessities of life that are essential to well-being. We all have certain jobs that need to be done, such as making sure the dishes and clothes are clean and that the pets have been taken care of. There are times, however, when the ideas of the youth can be fostered into something helpful, useful, and fun.

I remember when I was a child. I had big dreams of having a little, oneroom cabin out in the woods behind our house. I wanted to live off the land, forage for my food, and have the peace and tranquility that nature offers. I even remember taking a wagon full of scrap lumber out there to begin my adventure. I can still see the little cabin in my mind. It was going to be super small with one window and a door. When I think back to it, there is peace, but reality also sets in.

I didn’t figure in the fact that I would have to actually lay down in the cabin to sleep and that I would need a heat source for winter. Not to mention that I needed more than a few 3-foot boards to complete the building, and there wasn’t a source of water, or bathroom, or, or, or… and, and, and…

I also had an amazing idea to redo my bedroom. I wanted a forest theme, where there would be a hill coming out of the bedroom wall and my bed would be inside the cave in the hill.

Sounds amazing, right? Wait, there is more! I wanted living plants growing on the hill and a waterfall cascading down. Creative and fun? Absolutely!

Realistic for an old two-story farmhouse on a one-can-of-paint renovation budget? Not really.

Even though neither of those dreams came true for me (YET!), there are several ideas that did come to light throughout my life. I remember those times as my son mentions new ideas he would like to tackle. He is a master of creativity and ideas. He is truly an inventor and engineer at heart, and anything science can occupy him for hours, if not days and weeks. We have a cardboard rocket launcher model currently being constructed in our living room, but the newest idea he came up with is having a “new recipe Wednesday” every week. I won’t mention that this came out of

It’s only been a few weeks since we started this idea, but so far, we have made BLT chicken salad, pizza rolls, and parmesan chicken nuggets. Everything is homemade from scratch.

The only stipulation is that my son picks the recipe and lets me know what groceries are needed to complete the meal. Sometimes, he helps make it. Sometime, it’s all up to me.

In any case, we are three-for-three on the deliciousness and ease of meal management scales. We have decided we would make the salad again, would probably not make the pizza rolls again (though they were good), and the jury is still out on the chicken nuggets. In any case, they are all recipes we can use as additions to our meal planning if we so choose.

NDSU Extension has many recipes that can help you with this endeavor if you would like to try this yourself.

Sometimes we get in the same routine, and other times it’s fun to add to our list of favorite foods. You can find new recipes at https://www.ndsu. edu/agriculture/extension. I think I’m going to try to talk him into letting me choose one this fall during apple season. I found this NDSU Extension recipe and think it would be fun to try!

I would probably make my homemade pancake recipe instead of buying a mix, but it would work just as well.

Apple Pancakes 1 Granny Smith apple 1 ¼ c. any type pancake mix ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 egg 2 tsp. canola oil 1 c. low-fat milk Lightly coat a griddle or skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Peel, core and thinly slice the apple into rings. In a large mixing bowl, combine ingredients for pancake batter. Stir until ingredients are evenly moist. (Small lumps are OK. Overmixing makes pancakes tough.)

For each pancake, place an apple ring on the griddle and pour about 1/4 cup batter over an apple ring, starting in the center and covering the apple.

Cook until bubbles appear. Turn and cook the other side until lightly brown.

Makes six servings (two pancakes each).

Each serving has 160 calories, 4 grams (g) fat, 24 g carbohydrate and 1 g fiber.

I think I would also like to try a raspberry syrup recipe to go on top. The idea for “new recipe Wednesday” was his idea, so I will have to see how he feels about letting mom pick something new. It’s been fun to see his creativity come to life, along with his time and effort into finding a recipe that would work for us.

If you would like me to help you find recipes or if you would like a copy of a specific recipe, you can always give me a call at the office at 256-2560, email me at katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu, or stop into the Cavalier County Courthouse NDSU Extension office. We love to have people stop in! So, whether you have a child that you would like to foster new adventures with or you have childhood dreams of your own you would like to pursue, go for it, because kids have great ideas.

Shoutout to the Pembina County Fair!

age groups. The groups’ projects range in varying levels of difficulty. The art day camp lasted two days, from July 12 to the 13th, this year. Second and third graders got to learn basic printmaking with everyday objects. Fourth through sixth grade learned how to radial print, and seventh through twelfth designed their own print by carving linoleum.

“It’s important for kids to embrace activities of all kinds in the summer months to keep their imaginations running and their brains busy! There are plenty of sports activities in our community, which is wonderful, but having other options for our students helps them become more well-rounded individuals and continues my year-round goal of teaching kids that you don’t have to be a professional artist for art to matter in your life,” Lill stated.

The Pembina County Fair had a successful run July 6, 7, and 8 in Hamilton.

Recognition was given to the Pembina County Fair Board members and honorary fair board members for their efforts. Pictured left to right: Derrick Johnson, Sophia Herman, Amber Sagert, Jordan Sagert, Annie Kelley, Macie Shane, Craig Sharp, Kristi Sharp, Natasha Watson, Natalie Hartje, Rhodey Shane, Kristina Halverson, Mark Halverson, Madison Hartje, and Scott Hartje.

Community

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Pinning ceremonies held for Lake Region State College Practical Nursing graduates Pinning ceremonies for Lake Region State College Practical Nursing graduates were held on Friday, July 14 in the Robert Fawcett Auditorium and included Hope Thorlakson of Langdon.

Students earn their Practical Nurse certificate after successful completion of the 11-month curriculum. Thirty-two students from LRSC’s Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Mayville, and mobile sites were eligible to participate in the pinning ceremony.

Many students were pinned by family members, friends, or mentors who

supported them through their studies.

Nurse pinning is a longstanding tradition in the medical world. It symbolizes achievement, recognition, and completion of a nursing program. The origin of the nursing pin goes back to 1860 when Florence Nightingale presented a medal of excellence to her nursing graduates in recognition of their hard work and dedication. The tradition was soon picked up by nursing schools throughout the world. Pin design varies by school and program but usually includes the school name or seal and many times a lamp as a symbol of Florence Nightingale. The

pin serves as a reminder of the tradition and history of the nursing profession.

Hope Thorlakson of Langdon is pinned by her sisters.

Post 98 500 Club Winners April - June, 2023

April 1 - Charles TT Spivey, Roseville, MN - $50.00 April 8 - Joey Snider, Grand Forks, ND - $50.00 April 15 - Dennis Hansel, Langdon, ND - $50.00 April 22 - Josh Short, Langdon, ND - $50.00 April 29 - Alexis Brown, Grand Forks, ND - $50.00 May 6 - Marty Tetrault, Langdon, ND - $50.00 May 13 - Carol Uecker, Langdon, ND - $50.00 May 20 - Curtis Fisher, Langdon, ND - $50.00 May 27 - Goldie Howatt, Langdon, ND - $50.00 May 29 - (Memorial Day) - Richard Eklof, Langdon, ND - $250.00 June 3 - Brandon Oby, St. Thomas, ND - $50.00 June 10 - Paula Cunningham, Langdon, ND - $50.00 June 17 - Jeff Gustafson, Langdon, ND - $50.00 June 24 - Chris Mikkelsen, Langdon, ND - $500.00 Thank you Margaret (March 11 winner) and Dennis for donating your winning back to Post 98.

Thank you to all who played our raffle this past year, and congratulations, again, to all the winners. The new drawings (yellow tickets) started July 1. Good Luck to all.

The practical nurse program at Lake Region State College provides the knowledge and skills needed to enter a challenging and fulfilling career in nursing. Upon acceptance into the program, students receive classroom study and supervised experience in caring for patients in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, acute care centers, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and clinics. Lake Region State College in Devils Lake is part of the Dakota Nursing program and offers practical nursing and associate degree (2-year RN) nursing education in Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Mayville, and through a mobility option. Mobility students receive theory classes online and do clinical studies face-to-face at various locations. Recently, LRSC received approval to offer its practical nursing program in Jamestown. Classes will start there in a mobility format this fall.

Lake Region State College also offers a paramedic to nurse program, community paramedicine program and numerous nurse apprenticeships with

medical employers across the state.

LRSC also offers certified nurse assistant training through its workforce training division, TRAIN ND Northeast. Those interested in enrolling in the nursing program should fill out an application at dakotanursing.org. Applicants do need to take a TEAS exam first, and that is also available on the Dakota Nursing site. Here students may register for the TEAS exam. They can take the exam remotely or come

to the LRSC nursing testing room to test.

Graduates of the practical nursing program who meet continuation criteria may continue their studies in the Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) program at Lake Region State College and then transfer to baccalaureate programs at other higher education institutions.

For more information go to LRSC.edu/ nursing or call (701) 662-1644.

Region

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Heritage program to feature Iceland Minister of Education Friends of the Cavalier Library give community an opportunity and Iceland National Costumes

By Corene Vaughn make these costumes (www.annriki. is) . The program will feature a style show of some of these beautiful traditional costumes.

The 124th annual 2nd of August Icelandic Celebration is coming August 4, 5, and 6,, 2023, in Mountain, N.D. The celebration is North Dakota’s oldest ethnic celebration.

This year’s Heritage Program, held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2023, will feature Iceland’s Minister of Higher Education, Innovation and Science, Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, as well as a group from Iceland that is involved in preserving traditional Icelandic costumes and training people in how to

The 2nd of August Icelandic Celebration or “The Deuce,” as it is called by American Icelanders in our area, refers to August 2nd, 1874, — the day Iceland received an improved (though imperfect) new constitution, a step toward independence from its foreign ruler at the time, King Kristjan IX of Denmark. Official independence from Denmark didn’t occur until 1944, but Icelanders in North America claimed August 2nd as ‘the Day of the Icelanders’.

(Saturday a.m.); a parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Story Time in Amma’s Garden at Noon with stories in both English and Icelandic; kid’s pedal pull at 12:30; a bean bag tournament at 3 p.m.; inflatable games from 12:304 p.m.; a variety of food trucks and a street dance at 9 p.m.

On Sunday, there is a church service at 11 a.m. at Vikur Lutheran Church, the oldest Icelandic Church in the United States, and to finish out the action-packed weekend, the North Dakota State Tractor Pull starts at 1 p.m.

The 2nd of August Celebration honors Icelandic heritage of the communities of northeastern N.D. but really has something for everyone, no matter your background.

An opportunity, what can it be?

Here are the facts: Eldean Newell, resident of rural Neche, has a history of generous, community support. She has generously donated a hand-made quilt to Cavalier Library to do with as they wish. The decision was to auction it to the highest bidder during the first rest break the “band” takes during their entertainment at Cavalier Music and Art in the Park Celebration on July 20. Auctioneer Bob Petry will be at his best to create a fun bidding atmosphere. Proceeds will be used to establish a patron coffee bar at the library. Your “opportunity” is to view this beautiful piece of art; appreciate all the energy, love and talent it took to become fiber art; and perhaps become involved in a bidding ‘war’ for the benefit of the community.

Eldean’s beautiful craftsmanship, in this literary-themed, handmade 65”

by 58” quilt, proves her lifelong creative skills and talents. Booklovers and library enthusiasts will love the warm fabric prints of vintage bookshelves and antique typewriters.

Lounging cats add a fun, furry flavor.

This creative quilt would be a perfect wall accessory for a home or business establishment. It can be viewed before the auction at the Cavalier Library.

The Friends of the Cavalier Library is a nonprofit, whose mission is to promote the functions, resources, services and users’ needs of the library.

They support, enhance, and enrich the opportunities available to the community. Membership is open to every interested person. Benefits include four social events for members plus opportunity to volunteer for other library-supporting programs.

Annual Hallson Church breakfast and church service planned at Icelandic State Park

Some of the other things happening on the weekend include the American Legion Fish Fry (Friday night); a genealogy center, open both Friday and Saturday; Life in the Vast Lane 5K

By Katherine Lunde

A new kid-friendly destination is in the works in Cavalier

By Nick Vorlage

The long winter months can be a grueling time for parents to find things for kids to do. This was the mindset which led to the formation of the SPARK Children’s Museum Group based in Cavalier.

“Several years ago, some fellow moms and I wanted something to do with our kids. We don’t just want to go run around in circles, we want the educational aspect and learning through play,” said Liz Kemp, one of the group’s founding members.

Kemp says a place has already been found for the museum, and it won’t be hard for families to find.

“We are going to be in the old True Value building on Main Street, which is going to be awesome to utilize,” she said. “We are currently applying for non profit status, going to start fundraising, and applying for grants.”

Kemp is hopeful the community will assist as the museum goes from a dream to a reality.

“We would love your financial help because we have a lot of work to do to the building, and once the building is finished we have to start furnishing it, finding exhibits, and there’s just so many details that we’re going to be working through,” she said.

The SPARK Children’s Museum will be providing updates via their Facebook page “SPARK Children’s Museum”.

The projected opening of the museum is early 2025.

The Northeast North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA) and Icelandic State Park will be hosting their annual “Hallson Church Pancake/Sausage Breakfast and Church Service” on Sunday, July 23 at Icelandic State Park, 13571 Highway 5, Cavalier.

Breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Hallson Church Service will be at 10 a.m. with Pastor Rob Kemp. Children’s arts and crafts projects will be at the Akra Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At Noon, David Burkland, Grand Forks, will give a guided tour and brief talk about the current “History of Trains” exhibit. Burkland is a third generation farmer and has been very interested in the history of the settlement of North Dakota, particularly how it was impacted by the railroads.

Burkland’s interest in trains started as a boy seeing the steam engines in the 1950s in Grand Forks and his interest has grown into an extensive collection of trains, railroad tools, and memorabilia. He has generously loans many items from his collection to NENDHA for the exhibit. Burkland is a long-time member of the Great

Northern Historical Society.

Thanks to David McCurdy for allowing us to exhibit some of his railroad engines and rolling stock and a special thanks to Doug Ramsey for the valuable information he provided to assist with the exhibit.

We’re looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, July 23. There will be a free will donation.

Lifestyle

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Prairie Fare: Exploring nature while mowing can promote health Mowing and other yard work count as physical activity.

By Julie Garden-Robinson

As I pushed the battery-operated mower, people walking nearby commented on how quiet it was. I guess I can mow at night and not disturb anyone. I’d need a hat with lights, though.

On the positive side, mowing and other yardwork count as physical activity and can give your heart a workout.

When using a push mower with an engine, a 125-pound person will burn about 270 calories an hour. A 185-pound person will burn about 400 calories an hour.

“You’re doing a good job,” my husband commented.

I needed the positive reinforcement.

I was mowing the lawn with a push mower, which typically is on my husband’s task list. I usually weed and tend the flowers and vegetables.

Unfortunately, he has an injured shoulder. He is sidelined from physical labor for several months. Lucky me.

Despite his compliment, I knew my mowing was not living up to my husband’s standards of perfect diagonal cuts. I was mowing like a mouse running around a maze, going round and round the yard. I was trying to avoid leaving fringes of grass, anyway.

If those same people used an “old-fashioned” hand mower without an engine, the lighter-weight person will burn about 400 calories an hour, while the heavier person will burn about 500 calories an hour.

I was getting a free workout while beautifying our yard.

I began observing nature a bit. As an undergraduate, I helped the weed science graduate students with their projects.

Weeds sometimes are called “misplaced plants” by those in plant sciences. Many weeds actually are edible. Foraging has become popular, and some people call weeds “wild greens” and use them in salads or as sauteed side items with meals or on sandwiches.

Dandelion greens, lambs quarters and amaranth are among the many edible weeds. However, you want to be sure you know what you are eating before consuming wild greens. Before you eat plants, use a reliable source to identify them.

1½ cups oatmeal oats, quick (uncooked) 1¼ cups toasted rice cereal 1¼ cups dried cranberries

Also, be sure that the weeds have not been sprayed with herbicides.

I noted purslane near the sidewalk.

This weed has thick, succulent stems that are reddish in color, and the weed grows to form large mats. Purslane is native to North Africa and the Middle East but found its way to North America long ago.

Although we think of purslane as a weed, it is edible and its flavor varies based on growing conditions. Mustard greens and wood sorrel are other weeds that might be growing alongside your vegetable crops.

As I pushed the mower around trees, I came upon a patch of mushrooms growing on the woody mulch. I mowed them down.

I am definitely not a mushroom expert, or “mycologist.” Mycologists have expertise in the study of various fungi.

I would be more confident in tasting weeds instead of mushrooms. Mushrooms can be delicious, but they also can be dangerous if poisonous or

These cranberry granola snack bars provide whole grains and energy. NDSU photo.

hallucinogenic mushrooms are consumed.

Although I can identify the spongy black-topped morels from a crowd of mushrooms, I am content buying mushrooms at the grocery store.

Work with an expert mycologist if you decide to hunt for mushrooms.

I paused to replace the rechargeable battery in the mower to finish one section of the yard. I felt a sense of accomplishment as I surveyed our natural green shag carpet. I drank a lot of ice water after I parked the mower.

When you have completed an outdoor activity, you might be more inclined to fuel your body with a healthful snack such as these homemade snack bars.

Cranberry Granola Bars ½ cup honey 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (soybean oil)

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine honey, brown sugar and oil in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until well mixed. Mix oats, rice cereal and cranberries. Add honey mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Pat firmly into an 8-by-8-inch baking pan.

Bake for 15 minutes; press firmly into the bottom of the pan once more.

Bake for five more minutes. Cool completely. Refrigerate at least one hour for easier cutting. For easy serving, wrap each piece in plastic wrap.

Makes 16 servings. Each serving has 120 calories, 2 grams (g) fat, 1 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 15 milligrams 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. Follow her on Twitter @jgardenrobinson)

Praire Doc Perspectives Getting the most out of your healthcare

By Samantha Darnall-Werlinger, M.D.

As a patient, it can be challenging to navigate the healthcare system.

This can lead to frustration and disappointment in the system itself. My intent with this article is to be both informative and alleviate some angst associated with seeking medical care.

Preparing for your appointment: This

may be the most crucial step - whether the appointment is with your primary care physician or a specialist. As the patient, it is important to have the most important concern(s) prepared to address. As physicians, we are only allotted so many minutes to see each patient depending on the reason for the visit. Time ranges anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, the majority are on the shorter end of the range. It is possible that all your concerns may not be addressed in one visit. While this may be frustrating, we also want to devote enough time to each issue.

If there are numerous concerns, you may need to schedule a follow up appointment. Rushing through may cause important information to be missed.

Arriving for your appointment: Many clinic goers believe the appointment time is when they should arrive at the clinic. During an ideal day, it is our goal to have your physician walk-

ing into your exam room at the time of your appointment. Arriving at least 15-20 minutes prior to your appointment time will give clinic staff more time to get you prepared for your visit.

You will ultimately end up spending more time with your physician by arriving early.

Running late: Tardiness is never anyone’s goal. Both parties may be the cause for appointments starting late, including late arrival times. There may also be life-threatening complications with the patient before you. We may be calling the Emergency Room or hospital to admit sick patients. Many physicians deliver babies. Little ones can arrive at any time, day or night. If the babies need help after birth, we stay and assist them. This only names a few reasons why we may run late.

When your turn arrives, we will give you our undivided attention. As physicians, we very much appreciate your patience and understanding as we

Dakota Gardener: In knots about prostrate knotweed

Prostrate knotweed thrives in nutrient poor and compacted soil conditions and during hot and dry weather.

By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension – Grand Forks County

control this weed. Do you remember our spring? I sure don’t. By the time I was able to apply a pre-emergence herbicide down, the weed seeds had already germinated in my lawn.

they can easily be removed by hand, especially if the soil is moist. When the weeds are small, they can also be controlled by post-emergent broadleaf lawn herbicides.

After the weed seeds have germinated, another option is to remove the weeds. When the weeds are small,

Core aeration of the lawn and getting your soil tested for nutrients are ad-

Recently, I was asked how my lawn looks. I think in my line of work most people expect my lawn to be perfect, not a blade of grass out of place or a weed to be found. However, my lawn has quite a few issues much to the dismay of my neighbor.

ditional steps you can take to control prostrate knotweed.

Once the weeds are controlled, it is important to get a nice stand of grass up and growing so the lawn can outcompete the weed seeds next spring.

Hopefully, the result is a prostrate knotweed free lawn.

Issue number one, there is a large patch of prostrate knotweed in my front yard. Every year it grows a little bigger and bigger.

Prostrate knotweed thrives in nutrient poor and compacted soil conditions and during hot and dry weather.

In lawns, prostrate knotweed grows close to the soil surface and often forms dense mats. The stems have bumps or enlarged nodes where the dark green leaves are attached. The nodes often have an “ochera” or paper-like covering.

Prostrate knotweed is an annual weed that spreads via seeds that germinate early in the spring. Seeds can germinate even earlier than crabgrass. Soil temperatures are around 40 degrees Fahrenheit for prostrate knotweed as opposed to 50 degrees Fahrenheit for crabgrass. Because of this, prostrate knotweed is often mistaken for crabgrass in its seedling stage.

Using a pre-emergence herbicide (one that prevents seeds from germinating) early in the spring is an option to

Late summer or early fall is a great time to start grass seed. There is less weed pressure and hopefully cooler weather. Well, you know what is on my list for this summer and fall. Happy gardening!

Prostrate knotweed is an annual weed that spreads via seeds that germinate early in the spring, and is best controlled with a pre-emergence herbicide. NDSU photo.

navigate unforeseen situations that arise.

The appointment: As you now know, visits are short. Throughout the visit, we are collecting important information. This involves history taking, an examination and formulation of a plan based on our diagnosis. This all occurs in a very short timeframe. Have

your medication list, any updates to your health along with information on other healthcare visits on hand. If an acute issue brings you to the clinic, a time frame of the concern, interventions you’ve tried, and what makes

the issue better or worse can expedite the information collection process. This preparedness will ensure you get the most out of your visit.

This is just the beginning. Next week, I’ll go over what happens behind the scenes after your visit.

Dr. Samantha Darnall-Werlinger is a family medicine physician with a special interest in obstetrics. Dr. Darnall-Werlinger practices at the Sanford Health Watertown Clinic in Watertown, S.D. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show based on science, built on trust for 21 seasons, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

Classifieds

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HELP WANTED VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATOR – Legal Assistant Pembina County State’s Attorney Office Pembina County State’s Attorney is seeking to fill the position of Victim/ Witness Coordinator- Legal Assistant.

This position provides a wide range of support services to legal counsel in the County State’s Attorney’s office.

Work is performed under the general direction of the State’s Attorney.

Please view complete job description and required qualifications online on the Pembina County website before applying. Application can be found on the Pembina County website as well. Completed application and resume must be returned to Pembina County Human Resources Director Konor Parker at parkerkonor@nd.gov.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. Annual salary depends on experience and education, with a typical hiring range of $41,112- $57,828.

The County offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to health, retirement, sick, and vacation.

The Pembina County Director of Tax Equalization is seeking to fill the position of County Assessor. The Assessor is responsible for performing a wide variety of assessing and administrative functions, and serves as backup to the GIS Specialist. Duties include (but are not limited to) assessing property within the county for accurate valuation for tax purposes, conducting

analysis of property sales, maintaining and updating property records, and reviewing property tax exemptions. The successful applicant will be a skilled communicator who is able to work independently, prioritize importance of work, and meet deadlines in a timely manner. High school diploma and a minimum of three years of related experience is preferred. Applicants must possess or be willing and able to obtain a Class II Assessor Certification within 1 year of hiring, and a Class I Assessor Certification within 2 years.

Annual salary depends on experience, with a typical hiring range of $43,680$61,440. Pembina County offers an excellent benefit package and a competitive wage. A complete job description and application is available at the Pembina County website. Completed Pembina County application and resume must be sent to parkerkonor@ nd.gov by July 28h, 2023. EOE MARKETING DIRECTOR: The North Dakota Newspaper Association has a full time position for a key player in our Bismarck headquarters. The marketing director carries out programs serving our member newspapers and clients, helps to organize the annual convention, and assists the executive director with administrative matters as needed. The marketing director will also use social media to promote the association, its programs and member newspapers. Familiarity with the InDesign suite of software or past graphic design experience helpful or we can train. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

Send resume and cover letter to director@ndna.com.

DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES. This position provides overall leadership and management for the Dining Services department. Responsibilities include facilities management, supervising safe operations, supervision

and training of staff, oversight of budgets and all operational functions.

Benefits include fully paid single or family health insurance, annual/sick leave, life insurance, retirement, tuition waiver, etc. Screening begins immediately. Interested candidates must submit the NDSCS employment application at: www.ndscs.edu/joinour-team EOE CATERING & DINING OPERATIONS MANAGER WILD GROUNDS CAFÉ This position provides leadership and management for all aspects of the Wild Grounds Cafe operations, including supervising safe operations, management and training of staff, and all operational functions. Benefits include fully paid single or family health insurance, annual/sick leave, life insurance, retirement, tuition waiver, etc. Screening begins immediately. Interested candidates must submit the NDSCS employment application at: www.ndscs.edu/join-our-team EOE DINING OPERATIONS MANAGER FLICKERTAIL DINING ROOM This position provides leadership and management for all aspects of the Flickertail Dining Room operations, including supervising safe operations, management and training of staff, and all operational functions. Benefits include fully paid single or family health insurance, annual/sick leave, life insurance, retirement, tuition waiver, etc. Screening begins immediately. Interested candidates must submit the NDSCS employment application at: www.ndscs.edu/join-our-team EOE ADVANCEMENT COORDINATOR. LAKE REGION STATE COLLEGE – DEVILS LAKE, ND. This is a 12-month position with full benefits. Duties include managing donor database, acknowledgment, and reconciliation processes; helping with fundraising activities; assisting the director with purchasing and budgets; assisting with financial records and accounting processes.

Go to https://www.lrsc.edu/jobopportunities for more information.

CUSTODIAN. LAKE REGION STATE COLLEGE – DEVILS LAKE. This is a flexible position working Monday through Friday, 8 consecutive hours between 6:00am-11:00pm, including rotating weekends. Starting at $40,000/year, fully paid family or single health insurance, life insurance, annual leave, sick leave, tuition discount, retirement, etc. Responsibilities include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, removal of trash, cleaning restrooms, classrooms, and offices. Go to www.lrsc.edu/jobopportunities for more information.

MCLEAN COUNTY IS HIRING one or more full-time Equipment Operator II(s) IN GARRISON – better pay, flexible schedule, room for advancement!

For more information, visit https:// www.mcleancountynd.gov/employment/.

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Public Notices

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This is the Langdon Area School District’s annual report of earnings, including all benefits such as health insurance, flex fees, life insurance, long term disability, Medicare taxes, social security taxes, retirements, etc. paid for by the District for the 2022-2023 school year.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

Langdon Area School District #23 Combined Earnings Report with Benefits 07/11/2023 1:14 PM

Employee Name | Earnings Amount Aanderud, Krista | 64,794.53 Adam, Mary | 21,921.76 Agnes, Taylor | 76,307.00 Arens, RaeAnne | 15,617.98 Askvig, Ethen | 131,818.32 Askvig, Jayla | 88,848.36 Bachman, Daren | 1,555.55 Balsdon, Erika | 575.10 Balsdon, Meribeth | 25,882.80 Bata, Jacy | 76,234.63 Beck, Samantha | 457.35 Belanus, Teresa | 2,691.27 Borchardt, Abby | 2,158.38 Borho, Desirae | 347.91 Braunberger, Emily | 52,802.49 Braunberger, Jordan | 63,807.62 Brooks, Sandy | 2,237.56 Brown, Harley | 3,948.61 Busse, Kendra | 3,326.25 Carwile, Ken | 3,576.13 Christianson, Arik | 205.48 Christianson, Daren | 181,942.79 Christianson, Sarah | 24,738.30 Coalwell, Sarah | 32,953.35 Crockett, Brynn | 26,337.66 Crockett, Marcie | 23,723.48 Dettler, Lori | 56,329.89 Domres, Linda | 3,753.98 Downs, Brooke | 1,611.30 Dubois, Stacy | 28,893.88 Ewert, Margaret | 16,547.20 Feil, Brittany | 80,405.15 Feil, Nancy | 55,314.57 Fetsch, Jesse | 1,610.44 Fetsch, Loren | 5,103.21 Fetsch, Stephanie | 46,658.95 Flink, Myca | 788.53 Flink, Tamara | 22,345.47 Goodman, Sara | 403.69 Groth, Kiara | 68,074.73 Groth, Tanner | 78,315.14 Hagen, Jerald | 6,457.06 Hansel, Danielle | 52,459.41 Hansen, Seth | 2,139.51 Hanson, Diane | 10,112.39 Hart, David | 3,224.12 Hart, Jane | 54,135.06 Hart, Kim | 101,458.56 Heck, Donald | 276.57 Henderson, Joni | 20,277.42 Hennings, Ashley | 85,904.51 Hetler, Todd | 117,997.99 Hetletved, Tiffany | 2,865.65 Hoffarth, James | 67,659.60 Hope, Linda | 94,843.11 Hotten, Ariel | 2,253.45 Jennings, Larissa | 9,635.19 Jerome, Bayley | 27,510.97 Johnson, Sunny | 1,732.09 Jones, Jeffrey | 23,416.21 Kartes, Clayton | 1,138.65 Kartes, Laurie | 70,398.24 Kitchin, Jayne | 9,197.41 Kjos, Conni | 45,544.50 Klindt, Jody | 20,783.04

In the Matter of the Estate of Ritchie Arens, Deceased.

In the Matter of the Estate of Michael Petri, deceased.

In the Matter of the Estate of Richard S. Johnson, 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: Tiffany Pritchard, whose address is 1308 11th Street, Langdon, ND 58249, or filed with the Court.

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: Rachael Petri, whose address is 6711 89th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, or filed with the Court.

Dated this 10th day of July 2023.

Dated this 28 day of June 2023.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed co-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 Lee Johnson, co-personal representative of the estate, at 8712 Virginia Circle N, St. Louis Park, MN 55426; Christopher Johnson, co-personal representative of the estate, at 5356 S 14th Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201 or filed with the Court.

Koropatnicki, Frankie | 61,999.69 Kram, Amy | 113,110.73 Kram, DeAnn | 41,249.58 Krivarchka, Joshua | 87,283.33 Kruk, Dawn | 2,352.16 Lafrenz, Alexis | 60,392.81 Larson, Tyler | 3,113.55 Lawson, Sina | 15,088.17 Laxdal, Sandy | 500.58 Lee, Kayla | 77,808.98 Lill, Mindi | 73,166.93 Lill, Teri | 24,086.98 Lindseth, Lane | 70,830.85 Lorenz, Andrea | 86,758.27 Lorenz, Wendy | 64,877.05 Lowery, Jolena | 32,825.23 Marcelin, Sabrina | 14,454.74 Maritz, Summer | 2,200.54 Martz, Frank | 79,018.93 Mitzel, Matt | 1,630.90 Morstad, Myka | 2,882.87 Murphy, Traci | 41,011.39 Nadeau, Emily | 1,033.45 Nye, Kenneth | 2,699.87 Olson, Christina | 52,372.78 Olson, Katherine | 68,675.14 Olson, Linda | 7,694.32 Olson, Rich | 114,439.07 Ostlie, Kayla | 60,608.05 Paulson, Pam | 28,824.22 Polansky, Timothy | 9,994.40 Preble, Josh | 72,044.21 Reiser, Bailey | 3,150.37 Ring, Karen | 92,757.29 Ritterman, Sandy | 33,640.89 Roberts, Austin | 5,891.30 Roberts, Cloe | 420.00 Romfo, Beth | 1,921.56 Romfo, Jennifer | 100,084.01 Romfo, Rebecca | 65,025.94 Rueger, Kathleen A. | 110,371.52 Sanders, Angie M. | 92,085.64 Sayles Decker, Stacie | 90,835.10 Schaefer, Josh | 7,001.56 Schaefer, Rachel | 75,823.29 Schaefer, Zach | 5,441.71 Scherr, Rob | 7,920.90 Schneider, Alexa | 195.76 Schneider, Kim | 93,709.30 Schneider, Shauna | 82,461.48 Skjervheim, Kathy | 9,244.47 Steinke, Cindy | 3,291.39 Stremick, Cindy | 3,656.12 Sunderland, Jessica | 269.12 Thielbar, Marnie | 52,670.15 Thielbar, Morgan | 298.73 Thom, Jacalyn | 18,464.19 Thompson, Craig | 43,605.75 Thompson, Tim | 36,795.19 Titus, Morgan | 71,568.67 Uribe, Jenessa | 12,603.11 Wagner, Breana | 2,321.40 Wagner, Shannon | 3,947.32 Welsh, Stacey | 37,389.02 Zeis, Jaime | 269.12 Zellers, Alicia | 22,757.86 Employees: 131 Total: 4,789,306.50 Employees: 131 Grand Total: 4,789,306.50

Tiffany Pritchard 1308 11th Street Langdon, ND 58249 Personal Representative

Rachael Petri 6711 89th Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Personal Representative

Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative

Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative

First publication on the 14th day of July, 2023.

First publication on the 7th day of July, 2023.

Dated this 14 day of July 2023.

Lee Johnson Co-Personal Representative 8712 Virginia Circle N St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Christopher Johnson Co-Personal Representative 5356 S 14th Street Grand Forks, ND 58201

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.

R. Scott Stewart, PC R. Scott Stewart Attorney at Law P.O. Box 151 Langdon, ND 58249-0151

In the Matter of the Estate of Paul F. Hansel, deceased.

First publication on the 21st day of July, 2023.

Notice to Creditors

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have 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: Joseph Hansel; 9240 County Road 17, Langdon, ND 58249 or filed with the Court.

Dated this 14 day of July 2023.

Joseph Hansel 9240 County Road 17 Langdon, ND 58249 Personal Representative Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 21st day of July, 2023.

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The Borderland Press

Cont’d. From Page A1 Tourism consultant visits Walhalla table with about 20 attendees to talk about Frost Fire Park moving forward and “what’s in it for Walhalla.”

“Walhalla can make or break Frost Fire because even though it’s in a different county,” Brooks said. “There’s so much more that could happen in Walhalla because Frost Fire can’t exist without Walhalla. Walhalla is the support community.”

Brooks said during his visit in Walhalla a year and a half ago, he heard from someone in Walhalla that they don’t want to hear about Frost Fire because all they do is ask Walhalla for money.

Brooks said he understood that and it wouldn’t be that way moving forward, in fact, he wants it to be the opposite.

He wants Frost Fire to help provide funding to Walhalla for improving emergency services, which in turn would benefit Frost Fire.

“In my thing in doing this, it’s not about coming to any of the communities and saying ‘what can you do for us?’ Brooks said, specifically talking to the crowd gathered from Walhalla. “We’d like Walhalla to be able to invest in a new pool, rather than do anything at Frost Fire.”

In the potential $50 million dollar redevelopment plan Brooks shared in Langdon and Cavalier, which would involve lodging and activities, he also outlined a plaza that would go outside the existing lodge. He said that would be a place where anyone can come hang out, without a charge.

“Why I’m here today is to try and win back Walhalla,” Brooks said multiple times during the 90 minute meeting.

“Frost Fire has to be a good neighbor and we have to get past this idea of ‘us vs. them’ somehow. That’s why I vowed that we’re not coming to Walhalla for money - that’s not what this is about.”

been strengthening the chamber in the last while and the main goal is to keep business in town. It benefits everybody so that’s from a chamber standpoint,” Chaput told the group.

“The desire from the foundation board standpoint is that we have this magnificent asset that we don’t want to lose. I passionately feel that it is a huge asset to our community for recreation for people. What else draws people to this town?...So is it worth keeping?”

Brooks said the goal of Frost Fire is to have it be open year round instead of ‘who knows when’ and that the board wants to create all kinds of experiences, not just downhill biking and skiing.

He mentioned writers conferences and other events that could bring in revenue during the week.

Brooks agreed with feedback that the hours of operation are inconsistent and said it has to do with staffing issues and a lack of income to pay the potential staff.

For the master development plan, which will be finalized by the end of the year, it could be phased out over five to seven years.

During the development phase, the hope would be to have the restaurant open, and provide skiing and biking in order to generate revenue. All agreed the first phase of development has to be a new theater. Frost Fire Park lost its amphitheater after it collapsed under the weight of heavy snow in the spring.

“We absolutely have to get the theater open as soon as possible, it’s our money raiser,” said Elsie Magnus, who serves on the Pembina Gorge Foundation board. “We can’t make the money until it’s open.”

Pat Chaput, who serves on the newly revitalized Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce and on the Pembina Gorge Foundation Board asked if it’s worth revitalizing “or are we just going to let Walhalla die?”

Brooks said Frost Fire Park will have to pay $38,000 in August for a project that will splice the cable on the new chair lift - basically making the cable tighter. He said the foundation has tripled the size of the pond that holds water for snowmaking and water lines are going in thanks to a company that travels the country installing snowmaking infrastructure.

“From the chamber standpoint, we’ve

After the meeting Chaput told The

Borderland Press, “The foundation board is working really hard to get ready for the winter season for skiing and snowboarding. We understand we need consistency in operating hours.”

For the feedback collected at the meeting, Brooks outlined the list he would take back to the foundation board: •Bunny hill open •Get tubing back – find ways to make it safer •Be consistent in hours •Buy local •Get theater going •Answers on road conditions •Add a Nordic spa •Work with border hours - can Frost Fire help extend the U.S. border hours?

•Shuttles for people in Walhalla going to Frost Fire so parking isn’t so congested “I also added to his list, ‘don’t come asking for money’. “This is to win Walhalla’s trust back. Without Walhalla this can’t work and we think it’s a great asset for you as a town,” Brooks said as he closed the meeting. “It’s a tough situation, Frost Fire’s at a major crossroads right now. This is not about asking Walhalla for money, it’s about being a good partner.”

In the meetings with Langdon and Cavalier, Brooks asked for support from the cities by being willing to add more housing or support new businesses coming in and that is how Walhalla is asking to be supportive of Frost Fire Park as well.

Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce director Rebecca Davis provided the livestream of the meeting onto Facebook and monitored online questions during the meeting.

“We had a great crowd including 20 people via the livestream that were interacting and asking questions,” Davis said. “I believe community voices and concerns were presented, heard and discussed to help shape the future of Frost Fire and Walhalla.

The full meeting can be viewed on the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Cavalier County Commission discusses how to better serve voters

By Sarah Hinnenkamp During its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 18, Cavalier County commissioners held a 45 minute discussion on the potential of adding a polling place in the county and finding ways to better serve the voters in the western part of the county. This item came at the prompting of Munich-area residents.

Cavalier County’s sole polling place is located at the Cavalier County Courthouse in Langdon. The state dictates what the county needs to do for elections, including what equipment is required. It also says that every county is required to have at least one polling place.

“I’ve had numerous people ask over the last few years, ‘why in the world are we just one polling place, and why don’t we have one in Munich?’ said Stanely Dick, county commission president.

To add a polling place in Munich would cost the county $14,500, which would include the cost of equipment and ballots.

“It’s not just Munich. I’m talking about the western third of the county from the Wales road west - Sarles, Calvin, Calio, Alsen. You have lots of residents out there, and it’s the county's duty to take care of this,” said Craig Schommer, mayor of Munich, who attended the meeting with Munich councilman Matt Mitzel.

Schommer said elderly citizens have been asking about the option and also those who commute for work, saying they would like to be able to come home and vote as polls would be open until 7 p.m. Schommer said there is a percentage of people who don’t trust the mail service and would rather vote in person in Munich.

“It’s becoming frustrating. We’re just here asking for our fair share,” he told commissioners.

The way voting looks has changed over the course of many years. Years ago, Cavalier County had 15 polling sites, which then dropped to 10 and then to one. Voting by mail began in 2010, and now many North Dakota

counties have the minimal number of polling sites required by law, which is one. North Dakota’s largest county is Cass County with 150,000, and it has nine polling sites.

Some of these changes come from people’s habits and the ability to be more mobile and travel farther for service. Other changes have come from voter fraud discussions and laws made at the federal level that trickle down to local government in a onesize-fits-all approach.

While one option is adding a polling site in Munich, another option is adding a ballot drop box. This could be located in the Munich Ambulance Center, which also houses city offices.

This plan would cost less than half of a full polling site. The idea is being investigated for the legalities and logistics before the next county commission meeting.

“I’m open to a drop box,” said Lisa Gellner, Cavalier County Auditor. “I think it’s doable.”

Another idea brought up would use the Cavalier County Transit bus to shuttle people from Munich to the courthouse to vote on election day.

Gellner said in the last general election, Cavalier County had 1586 voters total and 1049 voted by mail. As the county auditor, Gellner is responsible for the elections in the county. She reported not having any problems with the mail-in voting option, provided people follow the rules and get their ballots in on time. She said voters who don’t want to mail their ballots in can come to the courthouse ahead of an election and cast a ballot.

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Commissioners did not make a motion or a decision on the matter on Tuesday. They want the Cavalier County State’s Attorney to review legalities of the option and will discuss the matter at their next regular meeting on Aug. 1.

North Dakota Century Code states polling places need to be designated

by Dec. 31 ahead of the next election, and the county needs to approve its preliminary budget at its next regular meeting.