The Borderland Press - March 1, 2024

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Friday, March 1,2024

Sydney Crockett to present piano recital in Langdon

By Borderland Press Staff

take piano lessons until she graduated high school.

“I've always loved to play piano, and when I was in sixth grade, I competed in my first competition,” she said.

News: North Dakota’s Robinson completes Junior Iditarod, Page A2

Sydney Crockett will present a junior piano recital at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 at Emmanuel Evangelical Church. A reception will follow the performance.

With a growing passion for music, she added some instruments along the way, first adding violin lessons in fourth grade and then playing the flute in band in fifth grade. When she was a freshman in high school, she started traveling to Grand Forks once a month for piano lessons with Dr. Nariaki Sugiura. During her senior year in high school, she was going to

Volume 3, Number 8

CLUE: THE MUSICAL! CAST PREPARES FOR OPENING NIGHT Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick?

By Borderland Press Staff

Tickets are on sale for CLUE: The Musical! The show will open at the Roxy Theater on Thursday, March 7. The live stage show will be performed at the Roxy Theater in Langdon on March 7-10. It is directed by Emily

Braunberger and accompanied by Lisa Schuler.

Jonathan Lill

Alyssa McKnight

Tina Olson

Madilyn Crump

Ryan Magnus

Emily Braunberger

Anna Lill

Sierra Ferdon

Follow along as some of the world’s most well-known mystery suspects sing and engage the audience.

Crockett graduated from Langdon Area High School in 2021 and currently attends the University of North Dakota. She decided to hold a recital in Langdon because she hasn’t performed in her hometown since she was in high school; as a performer, she believes it's important to perform any chance you get.

Community: Curious George event set for this weekend, Pg. A7

Submitted photo of Sydney Crockett playing piano at the “Music was made for sharChicago Symphony Centre. ing, and I hope to inspire a sense of Grand Forks every other weekend for hope in people through my music,” lessons.

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Community: NLAC February Art Student of the Month named, Pg. A10

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“Lisa Schuler was my first teacher, and she will always hold a special place in my heart as she was the one who inspired my passion for piano,” Crockett said.

“One instrument that I've always loved is cello, and as a performance major, it is required that you take lessons in a secondary instrument,” Crockett said. “The cello instructor at UND just so happens to be Dr. Sugiura's wife, and she agreed to teach me cello.

So when I was a freshman at UND, I started learning cello with Dr. Simona Barbu.”

One rule in the Crockett house regarding activities was that Sydney had to

She also loves to sing with the concert cont’d. on page A10

Crockett grew up playing the piano, having her first piano lesson in second grade at the age of 7.

Langdon Area Elementary holds successful family engagement night

By Jessica Tull

Kindergartener Ruby Zeis sees the camera while playing Bingo at Langdon Area Elementary School. Photo by Larry Stokke.

From 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21 families piled into the gym at Langdon Area Elementary School for the first-ever family engagement night. The school’s Title I program and STEAM Camp partnered to host a Bingo event with many prizes.

“Everyone came together and played a bunch of rounds of Bingo,” said Jacy Bata, Langdon Area Elementary principal.

out of chairs. People were sitting on the floor as families. It was amazing to see that many people in the gym, all enjoying themselves.”

The event had snacks, popcorn, and lemonade.

Lane Lindseth, music and band teacher, served as the Bingo caller. Nearly 240 people attended.

“I need to give a shout out to the committee that put together the Bingo night and to all the families that came out and to all the local businesses that helped donate,” Bata said.

“Overall, it was really fun, and the kids are still talking about it.”

“We were not planning for that many people,” Bata said. “In typ-

ical Bingo fashion, people were lined up out the door by 3:50 p.m., and we didn’t even start until 4:00. We ran out of bingo cards, we ran out of chips to use on the bingo cards, so Plan B - we printed off some bingo cards and markers and just had kids cross off the numbers as they went. We ran

A total of 50 door prizes were donated from local businesses and given away at the event.

Bata said the organizing committee learned through doing this event and are looking forward to the next one.

Some of the door prizes included Cardinal gear. Many were so proud to have Cardinal gear of their own that they wore it to school right away.

“It turned out so well. I’m so blessed to be part of it and that we had that many come out and just seeing everyone have fun truly makes my job worth it,” Bata said. cont’d. on page A10

News

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NORTH DAKOTA’S ROBINSON District 15 Republicans endorse candidates COMPLETES JUNIOR IDITAROD Information submitted by Donna Henderson

By Nick Vorlage

Cavalier, completed the twoday 150 mile Jr. Iditarod, placing 19th with her Diva dog sled team.

We reached out to Eva on Monday who was still in Alaska, recuperating from the event. She said it was a fantastic way to cap off her time running in the junior leagues.

“It was a beautiful, beautiful experience. I haven’t had a race where two days went that well Eva Robinson is pictured at the end of her race. Photo courtesy Eva Diva planned. UsuPuppy Snacks & Diva Dogs Racing. ally in mushing Over the weekend, Eva Robinson, 17, you have Plan A but you end up using

Plan Z. There’s other alphabet letters and you’re going down the plan because nothing really goes as planned.

It was so wonderful to have everything line up. The dogs did so well, the trails held up so well,” Robinsons said.

She recalled that the checkpoint was cold and it was the first time she camped outside with her dogs. She said that part will stick in her memory as being chilly.

“It was so nice to see all the junior mushers and crossing the finish line was absolutely worth it. The dogs did so well, the performance was wonderful, and overall I’m just so happy with how I finished because it’s my last junior run. I’m so happy to close this chapter of my life with such a happy memory,” Robinson said.

Robinson says while dog-sledding will always be a big focus, she’s planning on concentrating on her studies and getting ready for college. She said she is grateful for the encouragement and support she’s received from the community members and businesses over the years.

Cavalier County Commissioners decide on shop location

By Sarah Hinnenkamp

At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, Cavalier County commissioners made a decision regarding the county shop space in Langdon. They voted 3-1 to purchase an existing shop owned by Kevin Landsem in the Langdon Industrial Park at 1810 11th Avenue, Langdon. Commissioner Greg Goodman abstained from voting due to multiple conflicts.

The lot size is approximately 317’ x 220’ with a private driveway to the highway, and the building is a 60’ x 120’ steel frame building. It was built in 2011 and has floor heat.

Commissioners voted to purchase the shop at 1810 11th Avenue for the bid price of $625,000 and purchase items from the shop, including a forklift for $30,000, pallet racking for

$2,500, and tool boxes for $5,000.

area.

Commissioners had three bids from which to choose, ranging in price from $625,000 to $850,000. All three buildings are located in the Langdon Industrial Park.

The current Langdon-based shop is located on 4th Avenue just west of 3rd Street. The building, which workers estimate was built in the 1940s, is approximately 36’x80’.

“Any way we go, it’s going to be good for us,” said David Zeis, chair of the commission.

“Coming from where we’re coming from - you’re going from a dark dungeon to a new building. It’s already 100 steps in the right direction,” said Tim Downs, road maintenance operator. “You don’t have to hold your breath as you’re pulling in and out with those v-plows. We’ll have miles of room. It’s going to be huge.”

In Spring of 2023, the Commission was working on obtaining land west of the trailer park in Langdon with the intention of building a new shop.

Commissioners said the cost of building new would have been $800 to $1 million or more. They abandoned that plan in order to save time and save taxpayer money and called for bids with existing shops and land in the

Both parties are hoping the county can take over ownership of the county’s new shop location by the end of March, depending on timelines for paperwork.

Another man charged in human smuggling operation

By Nick Vorlage

New details have emerged in the ongoing investigation of a human smuggling operation which led to the death of a family of four near the U.S.-Canadian border in 2022. Last week, authorities in Illinois arrested and charged one Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel with human smuggling and conspiracy charges. Patel had a warrant

issued for his arrest back in September following interviews of Steven Shand, a Florida man who was arrested by authorities near the Minnesota-Manitoba border and would also be charged with human smuggling.

During interviews with Homeland Security, Shand implicated Patel as the

person who hired him to pick up Indian nationals illegally crossing the border. Although details about Patel’s arrest have not been released to the media, it is known that authorities were aware of Patel in both the U.S. and Canada, and authorities believe he was in the U.S. illegally at the time of his arrest last week.

Two shows this weekend at the Walla Theater

By Nick Vorlage

Coming up this weekend, Walhalla’s Walla Theater is showing a pair of movies meant to cater to different audiences.

The theater is offering both films not only to entertain the community, but to also gauge interest as to what people might like to see from the theater.

At 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, the theater will present the 1996 Coen Brothers film, “Fargo,” rated-R. At 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, the theater will present the more kid-friendly 2023 film “Trolls Band Together”.

Rebecca Davis is the Executive Director of the Walhalla Chamber of Commerce…

“We have gotten some feedback and people have asked that we play some of the older movies and then people want the super new movies, so we’re

trying to find a balance between the two,” said Rebecca Davis, executive director of the Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve thought about doing a retro movie weekend, so we’d play the older movies one weekend and then play newer movies an additional weekend, and play two weekends a month.”

Price of admission is $5 on both Saturday and Sunday.

The District 15 Republicans endorsed candidates for the 2024 primary election. They include Senator Kent Weston for Senate, Rep. Kathy Frelich for House, and Rep. Donna Henderson for House.

All were elected by unanimous ballot with a crowd of about 85 people. Jason Pierce is the District 15 chairman.

The two sitting House members for District 15 are Rep. Dennis Johnson and Rep. Kathy Frelich. Frelich is from Devils Lake.

The endorsing was necessary because of the judge ruling in favor of the lawsuit by the Spirit Lake tribe that changed the legislative boundaries of Districts 9, 14, and 15. The Spirit Lake tribe will be joined with the Turtle Mountain tribe with a narrow corridor of land including Leeds, N.D. and will form the new District 9.

The new District 15 contains most of Cavalier County (it excluded the eastern edge that was and will remain in District 19), all of Towner County and all of Ramsey County.

The reorganization and endorsing

convention was held Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Memorial Building in downtown Devils Lake. The ruling required that the three legislative seats go through the next election period, so the three endorsed candidates will run to fill the two remaining years of the four-year term.

Weston and Henderson were moved from District 9 where they were elected to District 15 with the ruling . Sen. Judy Estenson was moved into D9 where she is endorsed and will be running for the Senate seat. Rep. Dennis Johnson announced last week he would not seek reelection.

Many statewide candidates were present to address the crowd including Rick Becker, Tom Campbell, and Alex Balazs, who are all running for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. Kelly Armstrong; Jason Heitkamp and Jim Bartlett, both running for the Department of Public instruction; and Randy Christman, running for the Public Service Commission. Also present were Lori Hinz and Shane Goettle, who are running for positions on the National Republican Committee at the Republican State Convention April 5-6 in Fargo.

News Briefs

From the Borderland Radio News Center Former BitZero CEO in the news A column in The Forum last week reported on Akbar Sanji, the former CEO of the BitZero-Blockchain, who was involved in the purchase of the former Stanley R. Mickelsen site in Nekoma. The article reports BitZero’s former CEO was implicated but not charged in a mysterious death of a 19-year-old in London in 2019. The article further indicates the project has accrued months of unpaid local bills and included information from meeting minutes obtained from the Cavalier County Job Development Authority (CCJDA). The CCJDA, which oversaw the purchase of the site, has been aware of the situation. Angelo Mondragon, attorney for the CCJDA, says they are not able to comment on the matter.

Gas prices on the rise in N.D. According to gasbuddy.com, gas prices are on the rise in North Dakota with the average price at the pump sitting at $2.91. That’s $.18 higher than a month ago but still lower than the national average, which is $3.26.

Disaster declaration approved President Joe Biden has approved a request for North Dakota’s disaster declaration after an ice storm at the end of December that left thousands of residents without power. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced the approval of the declaration that impacts the 13 counties that lost more than 2,000 power poles.

The estimated cost of the storm was over $11.5 million.

Cramer announces run for office U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) on Thursday confirmed he will be running in the 2024 election in hopes to retain his Senate position. Cramer has held the seat since 2018. This election cycle, he’ll be running against

Jamestown Democrat and University of Jamestown assistant engineering professor, Katrina Christiansen.

Winnipeg Jets ticket sales slump Concern has arisen over whether or not the Winnipeg Jets will be able to keep flying due to low attendance numbers. In a recently published article in the Athletic, Winnipeg Jets Chairman Mark Chapman states sales of current attendance for the games has decreased to a point where the things “are not going to work over the long haul.” Over the past three years, season ticket sales have slumped by about 27%.

Deputy stabbed in Ramsey County An off-duty Ramsey County Sheriff's Deputy was stabbed in the early morning of Feb. 22 after trying to break up a fight. The deputy suffered nonlife threatening stab wounds while trying to intervene in a fight between a man and a woman at an apartment building. According to authorities, a 23-year-old suspect has been charged with felony aggravated assault.

USDA funds projects It was announced on Feb. 21 that the USDA will funding 216 projects, totaling more than $770 million. The projects will span across 45 states with the goal of providing reliable, highspeed internet to people living in remote areas. The USDA also awarded $644.2 million to help provide clean drinking water for residents in rural areas.

Burgum endorses Miller for governor Just over a week after North Dakota Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller announced she will be running for Governor, North Dakota's current governor, Doug Burgum, endorsed her as his successor.

Agriculture

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Application window opens for ag conservation pilot program

Farmers, ranchers to be compensated for high-value conservation practices

N.D. not included in E15 announcement – North Dakota is not among the eight states granted yearround access to 15 percent ethanol blends. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed the original letter to EPA in April 2022 but rescinded the request six months later to support a national solution. North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch is disappointed his home state was not included in the E15 announcement, because it would have benefited farmers, reduced consumer costs and improved environmental conditions.

Indecision – There seems to be a lot of indecision heading into the 2024 growing season. Bayer CropScience Senior Technical Sales Representative John Martin believes farmers are waiting for more information. “I think everyone is just trying to see where commodity prices land and especially when we look at federal crop (insurance) and what the guarantees are going to be,” said Martin. “It’s going to be so critical in a year like this.” Martin is hoping for timely spring rains. “With this open winter, I think we’re going to experience really dry, powdery soil, so

you’re really going to have to manage that topsoil residue.”

Franzen to retire – Longtime NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen will retire this fall. In his presentation at this year’s International Crop Expo, Franzen reviewed the changes he has seen in the past 30 years in soil science. “We started out with yield goalbased formulas and now we focus on relative yield.” Franzen also stressed the importance of potassium in clay chemistry. “It’s not something that professors spend a lot of time on in soil fertility classes, but they really should be because potassium fertility is very complex.”

Farmland demand remains strong – Farmland prices continue to climb.

AcrePro Managing Broker David Gorder says the trend is still upward.

“Demand is still strong for good quality land; even marginal land has still been selling pretty strong,” said Gorder. “I think a few good years stacked up has kept farmers controlling that market; investor activity has definitely slowed down.” Gorder said farm rental rate renewals are generally up ten-to-15 percent from last year.

NDSU Extension offers updated Crop Compare program for 2024

The spreadsheet helps farmers compare cropping alternatives.

By NDSU Extension

North Dakota State University Extension has updated the Crop Compare program, which is a spreadsheet designed to compare cropping alternatives.

The Crop Compare program is available online at ndsu.ag/cropcompare.

The program uses the direct costs and yields from the 2024 projected crop budgets for nine regions of North Dakota, but producers are encouraged to enter the expected yields and input costs for their farm.

The user designates a reference crop and enters its expected market price.

Depending on the region, a broad selection of nine to 18 crops are compared. The program provides the prices for competing crops that would be necessary to provide the same return over variable costs as the reference crop.

“Producers

can

compare

these

"break-even" prices to expected market prices to see which crop is most likely to compete with the reference crop,” says Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension farm management specialist.

“Grain prices can move quickly. The program provides a tool for producers to check the changing scenarios until final planting decisions are made this spring.”

The program includes an underlying assumption that fixed costs, such as machinery ownership, land, and the owner’s labor and management, do not vary among crop choices and therefore do not need to be included in the analysis.

Haugen adds, “In practice, there may be differences in fixed costs that should be considered. For example, there may be additional labor, management and risk associated with a competing crop.”

(JAMESTOWN, N.D.) – Last week marked the official opening of a national pilot program that will compensate farmers and ranchers for implementing high-value conservation practices on their land. Producers have 30 days to apply for enrollment in the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture program. If accepted, they will earn $100 an acre or animal unit to adopt or maintain practices that curb greenhouse gas emissions.

North Dakota is one of just four states participating in the pilot project funded through a three-year $57-million

District Employees Association and soil conservation districts providing technical assistance for growers. The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is also partnering with North Dakota Farmers Union on producer outreach.

The project is limited to 160 acres or animal units per producer for a maximum payout of $16,000 annually.

To enroll or learn more about the program, visit allianceforcsa.org or contact your local soil conservation district. Farms and ranches must be located in one of the eight eligible counties. Deadline to apply is March 21.

Nationally, the program is led by Virginia Tech. North Dakota Farmers Union is serving as the state lead with the North Dakota Conservation

Grain bin rescue equipment and training opportunities available for fire departments NDSU Extension highlights the need for grain bin rescue equipment and training.

By NDSU Extension

February is grain bin safety month.

North Dakota is no exception when it comes to grain bin entrapments and engulfments. In 2020, North Dakota ranked second in the nation for recorded grain-bin-related entrapments in the Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities report from Purdue University. That does not account for any undocumented grain bin related injuries and fatalities.

Research estimates that 30% of confined space incidents, including grain bin entrapments, are unreported or undocumented. Farms and ranches employing fewer than 11 non-family employees are not covered by federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) injury reporting requirements, meaning many farm and ranch injuries are not reported.

“The best strategy for preventing grain bin engulfment and entrapments is to ensure the grain is in good condition in the bin,” says Angie Johnson, North Dakota State University Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator.

“Grain that is in good condition should not bridge, crust or chunk, which eliminates any need to enter the grain bin in the first place.”

Monitoring and addressing grain moisture issues throughout the season can prevent unloading challenges that might tempt individuals to use dangerous intervention strategies, such as entering the grain bin to try to break apart the crusts or chunks to get the grain flowing into the auger or sump.

grain elevator and the North Dakota Firefighters Association or the Minnesota Safety and Security Consultation Specialists to set up a grain bin extrication and rescue training event.

Neighboring fire departments can coordinate to ensure they are able to work together on a rescue. It takes a large team to respond to an incident, adds Johnson.

Grant opportunities can help fire departments interested in grain bin rescue equipment and training. Community members can nominate their fire department for one of the following grant opportunities: AgCountry Farm Credit Services This grant program awards grain bin rescue tubes and a video/on-site training to fire departments in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. Selection of a fire department is based on current department resources, geographic area served and proximity to other grain bin rescue units in the fire department’s area.

There are no restrictions regarding the size of the fire department; however, fire departments must be from the following eligible counties: Eligible North Dakota counties include Cavalier, Pembina, and Walsh.

For questions, such as application deadlines, contact AgCountry at outreach@agcountry.com. Visit www.agcountry.com/rescue to apply.

Nationwide Insurance and the National Education Center for Ag Safety This grant awards grain rescue tubes

and hands-on rescue training to first responders and fire departments across the U.S., especially in rural communities that do not have access to this equipment or currently possess this equipment and training.

Nominations will be accepted until April 30 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Grant rules and instructions on how to make a nomination can be found at www.mynsightonline.com/grainbin-safety/participate-partner/ nominate.

Contact the coordinators listed on each website for additional information about the grants and nomination requirements.

In addition to the opportunities mentioned above, NDSU Extension is working on a pilot project that will bring local fire departments, farmers and county emergency managers together to tackle grain bin safety as a team. For more grain bin safety resources from NDSU Extension, visit ndsu.ag/grainbinsafety.

“Thank you to all who serve as volunteer firefighters, paramedics, first responders and more within your communities,” says Johnson. “Grain bin safety is a community safety and public health issue, as many people have been impacted or know of someone who has been impacted by a grain bin rescue or fatality. By working together to prevent grain bin entrapments and learn how rescue situations work, we can save lives.”

“If grain does lose quality and begins to crust, chunk or bridge, a zero entry mindset is the best way to keep producers and their workers safe from entrapment situations,” says Johnson. “However, we know that many factors may lead an individual to enter a grain bin, making the need for intervention tools, training, and rescue techniques a harsh reality.”

Johnson suggests volunteer fire departments discuss equipment needs and training opportunities for responding to a grain bin rescue. Training is critical to prepare responders with the knowledge and skills to use equipment in a rescue situation. Fire departments can work with a local

The Crop Compare spreadsheet helps farmers compare cropping alternatives using the direct costs and yields from the 2024 projected crop budgets for North Dakota. NDSU photo.

USDA grant. Participation is limited to seven soil conservation districts in the state with an objective of enrolling 450 producers who are either farming or ranching in Billings, Cass, Foster, McKenzie, Mercer, Rolette, Stark or Ward counties.

Training on the use of grain bin rescue equipment and techniques is necessary for fire departments to be able to respond effectively in an entrapment situation. NDSU photo.

Opinion

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The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher So, so strange. How else do you explain this crazy thing we’re calling winter? A winter storm canceled school and events in neighboring counties Tuesday, just barely sparing us here in Langdon. We woke up to negative temps and wind, the first time in quite a while. The forecast for end of the week is suggesting spring again! One thing is for sure, this roller coaster is a favorite subject for area folks no matter where you are or who is around!

Basketball tournaments are in full

swing, and what fun would they be without a storm to send the schedules into total chaos? It’s a tradition, and no one is that surprised.

This weekend brings state hockey to PeeWees thru Junior Gold and Girls 19U. I’ll be in Grand Forks watching the girls with a possible mad dash to Bismarck to catch a PeeWee game.

If you’re really good at this, you can dart around the state like a pinball - to some it becomes a challenge! Good luck to all of you and, of course, the

players!

caringbridge.com.

March will make an entrance this weekend - do we even want to talk about the weather possibilities? Let’s not. Let’s pretend to be surprised each and every day, because that’s how it is now…play along with me.

Thank you for reading The Borderland Press. Take care, and behave.

I hope you are still keeping Garrett Illerbrunn in your prayers. He’s taking baby steps on a very long road and needs our prayers to keep him strong.

Again, you can stay up to date at www.

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor We live in a part of the country with the most weather extremes but usually that’s seen season to season - not within one week. The Borderland had 40 degrees one day and an Alberta Clipper the next. I haven’t heard the wind howl like that in quite a while. I think my children forgot what winter here can be like. How soon we forget.

What a week of weather whiplash.

While we had our own scale of extremes, we certainly weren’t the most weather-extreme part of the state.

In Fargo, residents reported being outside grilling in shorts, loving the 60 degree temperatures on Monday.

THE MORNING RUN:

By Sara Goodman When you’re in Sidney, Montana, for hockey and have several hours to kill until game time, it’s a mistake to hand your hubby the vehicle keys and say, “Go wherever.” Because “wherever” means cruising through muddy implement dealership lots at a snail’s pace, scoping out all the sketchy dispensaries with no real intention of stopping, finding a carwash and taking 10 minutes to select a wash level, and making an unnecessary pit stop at Tractor Supply.

I have always heard that if March comes in like a lion, it will exit like a lamb. If that’s true, do we start tracking that right on March 1? I don’t make the rules, but I like to follow them, if possible.

Has the roller coaster of temperatures affected your behavior? Are you doing pre-spring cleaning? Are you battling strange allergies? I have noticed that the children’s mud season is going to

be extended this year. Maybe that’s why I’ve been so motivated to clean a little extra lately. The washing machine is running non stop, and the closets are on the list to be cleaned out.

Around the office, we’ve been motivated to handle our own version of spring cleaning. We sorted and organized all of our 2023 newspapers and will have our giant newspaper book bound.

We’re working behind the scenes to create a new website with our newspaper content, which will also lead to a new e-edition option for our readers.

I’m not sure on the timeline, but it’s coming. We also filed our paperwork to be on the ballot to be the official newspaper of Cavalier County. Our paper has been appointed, and no other paper would qualify at this point, so it’s more of a formality, but we like to dot the i’s and cross those t’s when we can.

Thank you for coming along for the ride with us. Make it a great week!

Sarah Hinnenkamp Editor

editor@theborderlandpress.com

Boot shamed in Tractor Supply

For the record, I love Tractor Supply.

The smell of it reminds me of home, which, being in Sidney, I was only about an hour from where I grew up.

We had cattle, horses, dogs, cats, and occasionally chickens for butchering on our farm, so walking into Tractor Supply made me feel like I was 10-years-old again, trailing behind my dad who was looking for salt blocks for the cows. What reeled me into the store in Sidney was the hope that the baby chick displays were set up and stocked full of the little yellow chirping puffballs. The displays were set up, but there were no baby chicks in them. Darn. Never one to waste a shopping opportunity, I decided to check out the boots. I had been thinking about getting myself a new pair, so I wandered over to the boot display, careful to stay out of sight of Greg who did not feel that I needed a new pair of boots.

Growing up, I always had a pair of boots, and I wore them a lot. Riding horses, working cows, doing chores - I wore my boots. I would never, ever, wear them to school though. They were not considered cool in the days of Doc Martens and Steve Maddens,

Musings from Munich:

and since they were always covered in cow crap, they stunk. They were used for work on the farm or during the fair when I was working with or showing my steer, period. I did not, under any other circumstances, wear my boots.

Tractor Supply did not have a huge selection of women’s boots, but that was fine with me. I don’t need a lot of choices as long as one or two fit the bill and come in my size. I wanted a pair of plain brown round toe boots to wear for working on the farm and working cows when we went out to Watford City, and there was one pair in my size that matched this description. They fit, they were comfortable, and I thought the price was fair compared to the last time I bought a pair. I was sold - and then I took them to the checkout where I was promptly boot shamed. The guy at the checkout was in his mid-twenties, wearing dark rimmed glasses and tennis shoes and looking a bit disheveled. He rung up my boots and said “Wow, that’s a lot for a pair of boots.” I was surprised but also mildly annoyed. He then followed his first dumb comment with “I guess I think my $40 tennis shoes are just fine.”

Is there a Karen equivalent for a guy?

If there is, this guy was it. He was boot shaming me; he had no clue who I was, why I was buying boots and, oh yeah, heads up buddy, you’re in sales.

Maybe you should have asked if I needed a few pairs of socks to go with my new boots like they do in Scheels.

I wanted to spend a few minutes with Mr. Not-a-Good-Salesperson and educate him on the benefits of wearing boots for various types of work environments, like working with cows. A nice solid boot will protect your foot better than a ratty pair of cheap tennis shoes when it’s stepped on by a 1,500-pound steer. Been there, done that and my foot turned out just fine thanks to my old Ariats. My boots have also protected my toes from heavy tools and implement parts on the farm, and a nice solid kick with a boot will loosen that shovel or board every time. I wouldn’t try that with tennis shoes on.

(cow) girls!

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

Boot shaming aside, we had a great time in Sidney (as opposed to the last time we were there and drove home with a broken back window), and the weekend ended in a threegame sweep of wins for the Blades

The phases of a Class B basketball fan

So first, let's just talk about the elephant in the room - the ladies came up a little short. I’m not going to lie, I already pre-ordered my championship shirt with their team photo on it.

I thought it was a shoe-in with the way they played the season. When you are the best all year long, I guess that is a pretty specific and big bullseye for the other teams to prepare for, and they didn’t miss the opportunity. Hold your heads up high, though, as regardless of the last couple of games, you’re one of the best in state this year.

I held off on writing this as long as possible knowing that whatever nonsense I put together last second would still probably be more interesting than the column placed above me on this page, but I have been waiting for the outcome of the District 3 basketball tournament.

There have definitely been ups and downs during this year, along with the surprise shocker that pops up every fifth season, but year after year, Class B basketball creates the buzz and gets you full of pride in players, school, and hometown.

By Tuesday - they had a full-fledged blizzard with schools and businesses shut down. It’s wild.

The boys’ team flipped the script this year from being average to below during the season to fisting their way through the District, almost creating a buzz of a David vs. Goliath matchup. Now, I usually don’t talk about the boys’ team as everyone gets so dang touchy about their feelings, but after the ladies’ team pretty much called them a bunch of pansies - hopefully, their skin is tough enough to joke around with them again. They won 2 out of 3 games and secured their spot at Regionals next week. I can’t wait to see you there.

Both the boys’ and ladies’ teams experienced postseason losses, which reminds me of the three phases that Class B fans go through when their team loses before they can accept it. So let's just point them out since I have some more space here. The first one is also a classic one of 1) BLAMING THE OFFICIALS. Time after time when a team loses, that is usually the first thing out of everyone’s mouths as they cannot believe how the calls were so one-sided. In all actuality, I bet the game was called as good as humanly possible and evenly to an outside fan. It is hard to wear the zebra stripes, and I thank all who do and dare the rest to try it.

Next is 2) OUR COACH SUCKS. You could have a coach like Bill Belichick, but if you leave the season without being hoisted on the crowd's shoulders, people will say you suck. That’s just a part of coaching - you try to blow it off, but in the back of your mind, you imagine punching a heckler’s mom in the face. For the gals’ team, I know Coach Scherr as someone I never say hi to when I’m in a hurry as his gift for gab is remarkably long, but for some

of you last week, his portrait was at the center of your dart board. For the boys’ team, I don’t really know much about Coach Groth besides his body can really digest a carbohydrate without sticking around, but since his team played their best basketball at the end of the year, he’s not momentarily hated yet.

The last phase of acceptance from a Class B basketball loss, 3) THEY JUST DIDN’T WANT IT. If they don’t sacrifice their bodies to chase down a loose ball or go blow to blow with an opposing wild cat, eventually it comes around to blaming the players.

What’s funny is when I look back at the biggest losses in my sporting career, if someone would say I didn’t try hard enough to my face, I’d rubber hose them ... It is still just something we think when a team can’t get a win in the playoffs, sad but true.

Regardless, after a month and sanity returns, we realize that someone has to lose and a lot of the times - it isn’t the worst team. That’s life, and that’s why we love it. Luckily for me, basketball ranks behind football, shot

put, volleyball, trap shooting, and bowling, but the Class B playoffs are something spectacular that bring us all together.

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

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Prairie Fare: Go nutty for nuts

Nuts add fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals to our diets. are not really nuts. They are in the legume family, the same as beans.

chemicals in nuts. Yes, listing them might be annoying to your friends.

I was missing some nutrition in my early nut-skipping days. Now, nuts are my go-to-snack. I now know a lot more about nutrition than I did as a child.

If you have nut allergies, do not start eating nuts because of their health-promoting symptoms. Other foods also provide these nutrients.

People with any of the nine allergies currently noted on food labels should pay close attention to the statement starting with “contains” under the ingredient statement.

Nuts of all types provide fiber and protein in our diet. Just like all foods, nuts vary in the nutrition they contain.

By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist I added a mixture of walnuts and dried fruit to a mixed green salad I was making in my home. I smiled as I thought about my changing eating habits.

Adding some nuts to your diet on a regular basis could reduce your risk of heart disease. Nuts contain fat, but the polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats they contain are known to be heart healthy.

Try roasting chickpeas and add to salads and snacks for a non-allergenic crunch. See “Pinchin’ Pennies: Hummus, Roasted Chickpeas and More” from NDSU Extension.

B vitamins and vitamin E found in nuts and other foods are linked to healthy skin, protecting against the aging process and promoting healthy skin.

People have asked me: “What’s the healthiest nut?” The healthiest nut is the type of nut you will eat, but remember moderation.

Nuts also are a good source of minerals such as magnesium, copper, potassium and selenium. These minerals play important roles throughout our bodies in complex processes during the release of energy from all foods. Magnesium and potassium promote heart health.

Scientists continue to study the nutrients in nuts and their relationship to health. Walnuts are particularly rich sources of antioxidant nutrients.

Guess what? I either ate around the nuts, picked them out or skipped the treats altogether. Eating around nuts in brownies is a little awkward.

Nuts also vary in their content of health-benefiting phenolic compounds. If you want to impress (or annoy) your friends, let them know that the almonds you are enjoying as a snack contain catechin, epicatechin and gallic acid.

I did like peanuts. However, peanuts

Those are all health-benefiting natural

Remember that nuts tend to be fairly high in fat and calories. If you are trying to maintain your weight or lose a few pounds, be moderate in your consumption of nuts while treating your body to the potential health benefits.

One-fourth of a cup (about an ounce) of your favorite nut may help prevent you from a visit to the candy bar vend-

As a kid, I would have eaten the salad greens and dried fruit, but nuts were off limits on my personal menu.

I was not allergic to nuts. I just did not like their taste. I did not appreciate their texture, either.

My mother added nuts to nearly every baked good, from brownies to cookies to quick breads. She probably knew they were good for us.

In one analysis, almonds were the top nut in fiber content, followed by pistachios and walnuts.

ing machine. That’s a small handful.

An ounce of nuts would be 45 pistachios, 28 peanuts, 24 almonds or 14 walnut halves.

Aim for nuts that are unsalted or lightly salted, and measure them onto a plate. Enjoy their texture and taste.

To get all the benefits of the various types of nuts, try mixed nuts.

Add a sprinkle of your favorite nuts to salads, cereal or baked goods such as muffins.

Here’s an easy recipe adapted from the Iowa State University’s “Spend Smart. Eat Smart.” collection of recipes. You can personalize with your favorite dried fruit or nuts or other add-ins.

Create Your Own Granola 2 cups oats (old fashioned or quick cooking) 1/2 cup mix-ins (dried fruit such as cranberries, nuts, sunflower seed kernels) 2 tablespoons oil (canola, sunflower or vegetable) 1/2 cup honey, maple syrup or pancake syrup 1/4 cup water Preheat oven to 300 F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl stir together all ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil and honey or syrup, and stir until the oats are covered.

Add the water into the oats and stir until absorbed by the oats. Spread the oat mixture across the baking sheet. Bake for about 45 minutes to 1

hour or until golden brown. Stir every 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely on the baking sheet and store in an airtight container.

Makes nine servings (about 1/3 cup each). Each serving has 180 calories, 9 grams (g) fat, 3 g fiber, 29 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber and 10 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.

Adding some nuts to your diet on a regular basis could reduce your risk of heart disease.

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Prairie Doc Perspective “The Nagging Cough”

By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, MD

risome.

“I’ve got this cough that just won’t go away,” my patient says, and I know this story all too well. Chronic cough, a cough that lasts more than two months, is a common ailment which in most cases is benign. But for the patient it is both bothersome and wor-

If your cough has lasted for less than two months it may just be the residual effect of an upper respiratory infection. Dry cough after having one of many viruses can last for weeks and weeks, and the only cure is time.

In patients who do have chronic cough, my first task is taking a good history.

Are or were they a heavy smoker? If so I will be more apt to rule out cancer and consider lung imaging. I will also be suspicious of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which can be diagnosed by breathing tests. But many of these patients have no or little smoking history so are at low risk for those things. Why are they coughing? I can think of a few common reasons.

Mild asthma often causes cough at

nighttime, in the cold, or with activity; it isn’t always accompanied by wheezing. Simple breathing tests in the office can help us diagnose asthma, and it can be greatly helped with inhaled medications.

Post-nasal drip is extremely common, and we have probably all experienced it with a cold or allergies. For patients who have this chronically, the mucous produced in the nose drains down the throat, causing irritation to the upper airway and an annoying cough.

If this seems likely, I suggest the patient tries a steroid nasal spray every day for a month or two, and if that resolves the cough we have our answer.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, doesn’t always cause classic heartburn. As the stomach acid creeps up the esophagus, especially when lying flat at night, it can get high

enough to irritate the upper airway and cause cough. As with post-nasal drip, sometimes we just try treating this ailment with an acid reducing

medication for a couple months to see if this cures the cough.

Finally, a commonly used type of medication can actually cause benign cough as a side effect. ACE inhibitors like lisinopril are excellent drugs for hypertension and heart disease, but

around 5-10% of people will get a dry cough with it. If so, the cough resolves when we stop the med.

Back to my patient. “Tell me more about your cough,” I say. “I’m confident we can figure out what is going on, even if it takes a little time.”

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

Dakota Gardener: A walk in the woods

Joe Zeleznik, NDSU Extension forester, discusses what is considered a forest.

By Joe Zeleznik, Forester, NDSU Extension

Admittedly, the phrase “covering a considerable area” is rather vague.

Certainly 50 acres is considerable.

How about 10 acres? Or even one acre? Is a single-row shelterbelt considered “considerable?”

I took a walk in the woods last week with a colleague of mine, along with some graduate students. We were at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. Have you ever been there? It’s a fascinating place.

Of course, to me, any forest is fascinating.

What is a forest, anyway? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t quite so easy. This is actually how I start out my introductory forestry class each time that it’s taught. What’s a forest?

Is it just a bunch of trees? If yes, how many? There are dozens of definitions of “forest,” and though many of them are similar, some are very unique.

The definition that we use in class is that a forest is “an ecosystem dominated by trees, but also consisting of associated flora and fauna, covering a considerable area.” An ecosystem dominated by trees. I like that phrase, because it states very simply what makes a forest unique – trees are the main component. Yes, there are shrubs and grasses and forbs – associated flora. Yes, there are deer and insects and birds – associated fauna.

But the main component of a forest is the trees.

None of the standard definitions of forest agree on how big a tree-dominated ecosystem must be to be a forest. Some definitions say five acres while another says 10. One of the definitions lists only a single acre as being necessary to be considered as a forest. So, we leave that part of the definition vague. The area must be “considerable.”

The specific forest we walked through at Knife River is about 80 acres. It’s considerable.

I looked up at the forest canopy, the collection of individual tree crowns that consist of branches, and during summer, the leaves that produce food during photosynthesis. At Knife River, this particular canopy was in rough shape, having been damaged repeatedly by wind storms in recent years.

There was a lot of debris on the forest floor.

cited about the project, but I have to admit that I’m a bit apprehensive at the same time. It won’t be easy.

he was able to identify a number of plants. The guy is amazing.

Unfortunately, many of the plants he identified were non-native, invasive species, including brome grass and dame’s rocket. The brome grass makes it hard for new trees to establish. It forms a dense canopy of its own, shading the soil and taking up any available moisture.

We took our walk in the woods to help us come up with ideas on how to regenerate the forest. The park managers want to establish new trees and we want to figure out how to best do that, even with all the challenges this site presents. We’re actually pretty ex-

I looked down, trying to find new tree seedlings coming up. There were very few, and those that managed to establish showed signs of being browsed by deer. This forest serves as a deer yard in winter, providing shelter from temperature extremes and howling winds. But the hungry animals also nip at any food that the forest might provide. It’s a tough place for trees.

While I look at the trees and the shrubs, my colleague Shawn looks at the herbaceous plants, the ones that don’t have woody stems or roots. This includes grasses, sedges, wildflowers and other forbs. Even in winter,

Surprisingly, it wasn't jackrabbits that damaged this chokecherry at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. It was actually porcupines. NDSU photo.

Nevertheless, we’ll give it our best shot. And we’ll continue to walk in the woods, and observe, and learn. Have you taken a walk in the woods this winter? What have you seen?

By the way, is a single-row shelterbelt considered a forest? Actually, no. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, for a shelterbelt to be considered a forest, it must be at least 120 feet wide, 360 feet long, and cover at least one acre. Is that “considerable?”

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Pembilier Nursing Center: Golden Girls singing group

By Heather Duerre, Activity Director/ Spiritual Coordinator

the “goods” during my lunch break.

I was told it would be waiting in the garage for me, and that I could simply leave the money on the bench inside. Seemed simple enough, so I started my drive to make the pickup.

I was feeling confident that all would go well until I started to approach the house from the highway. It had just snowed, and I couldn’t quite make out where the driveway was. I knew I needed that machine, so I took an educated guess and made a sharp turn. As soon as I turned, I knew my Hello from your friends at PNC! Every now and then we add something to our routine that brings extra excitement to our activity lineup. It all started one cold winter day…I had seen on a Facebook rummage site that there was a portable karaoke machine for sale. It was listed for a mere $25 and included a few CDs with it. I didn’t have a plan yet for what I was going to do with it, but I knew I just had to have it! I quickly typed “Me, Please!” in the comment section hoping that I was the first one. Thankfully, I was quick draw McGraw that day, because due to my fast-typing abilities, I secured the purchase of the machine.

I had made arrangements to pick up

going unnoticed had been foiled, and now all I could do was grab the machine, leave the money, and get out as fast as possible. I got back to my car but was afraid to peel out in a rush since I didn’t know if I would be throwing up turf or not. So, I ever so gently started to pull forward, and I made my way to what I knew for sure was part of the driveway. Once I hit that, I put my pedal to the metal and headed back to PNC.

the wrong way after my turn. Was I still on the driveway, or was I barreling across their yard? I had absolutely no idea! I stayed on the course and pulled up to the garage.

Hoping I could be stealthy so they wouldn’t see me potentially parked in their yard, I decided to make a mad dash for the garage. Unfortunately, I had my car keys in my coat pocket.

Normally this wouldn’t be a big instincts had served me well. I was indeed on the driveway. I was feeling extra proud of my intuitive skills when I suddenly realized I may have driven

deal, but it just so happens that when my keys leave the vehicle, my car lets everyone and their dog know by honking loudly multiple times. My plan of

Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council!

On behalf of the NLAC Board of Directors and the Roxy Theater Committee, we want to thank you for your generous Giving Hearts Day donations! We raised a total of $23,625 for the Roxy Theater! Your donations will allow us to maintain and revitalize the historic building and continue to serve the community for years to come.

Speaking of the Roxy Theater…be sure to get your tickets for Clue: The Musical, which will be held at the Roxy Thursday, March 7, Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to

each performance. Tickets are $15 in advance for adults ($18 at the door), $10 for students K-12, and $5 for children 5 and under. Pre-sale tickets are available now at Choice Bank in Langdon and online at our.show/nlacclue. Tickets will also be available at the door, but we encourage you to purchase yours early! The musical is directed by Emily Braunberger, accompanied by Lisa Schuler, percussion by Elsie Magnus, and Charity Stegman as stage manager. Stars of the show are Ryan Magnus, Alyssa McKnight, Tina Olson, Anna Lill, Emily Braunberger, Jonathan Lill, Sierra Ferdon, and Madilyn Crump. This will be a fun-filled family musical that brings the popular game of Clue to life. There will be audience involvement to help solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon.

On Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m., join us at the Roxy to welcome Artist in Residence Max Patzner back to Langdon. Max spent a week-long residency at the Langdon Area Elementary School working with students to write and illustrate their very own books. Max will be doing a “Musical

Book Reading Performance” and all are welcome to attend; this is a free event. Max and the students will also be showcasing their published books.

Grab a copy of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab, and mark your calendars for Thursday, April 18 for the Community Book Discussion happening at the Cavalier County Library. Limited copies of the book are available at the library.

The Community Band will begin rehearsing again on Monday, April 8.

They are excited to welcome back those who have been with them before but also have room for new musicians! Rehearsals will be Mondays at 7:00 p.m., and the performance will be part of the NLAC Summer Concert Series; Thursday, June 6 at Boyd Block.

Last but not least, if you are a student or have one in your life, please be sure to check out our scholarships. We are offering one $400 college scholarship. Applicants must have a home residence in Cavalier County and be at least a graduating high school senior with a declared major or minor in the arts. We are also offering up to three $200 scholarships to International Music Camp to Langdon and Munich students who have completed grades 5-12. Both scholarship applications can be found on our website at nlac.us/scholarships or at Munich and Langdon schools. Application deadline is May 1.

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! As always, reach out with any questions or concerns.

Have a great day!

Amber Benoit Executive Director of Marketing/Programming

I truly think it was divine intervention because that day we had Caylee Berg coming in to start volunteering.

She would be joining Jenna Fraser and Kate Bjornstad, two of our other high school kids that come to PNC during the week. Kate was out sick that day, so Jenna and I decided to

“prank” Caylee and tell her that part of her new role at PNC was singing karaoke every week for the residents.

We thought for sure Caylee would

be mortified and hesitant, but much to our surprise, she was completely game! So, we set up the machine and brought as many residents and staff into the activity room as we could.

Jenna and Caylee then sang their debut song “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift. They were an instant hit, and I knew we had something good that I couldn’t let go. Our weekly karaoke event was born, and now Caylee, Jenna, and Kate sing every Friday for our residents. Not only do they sing, but they put on a show that is quite entertaining! The residents even sing along when they know the words.

We had decided that they needed a name now that they were our official “karaoke girls,” so we put it to a vote. We had lots of different suggestions, but the unanimous decision was made to name them our “Golden Girls.” We are so grateful for the girls and their willingness to do this for our residents and staff every week. What started out as a whim of a purchase and an adventure to pick it up has become the source of lots of joy and laughter. Thank you, “Golden Girls”, for bringing so much happiness to PNC!

Leadership and civic engagement

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County day of, if it works for you) (Previous sessions) Emotional Intelligence Habits February 21, 2024 Kathleen Tweeten , NDSU Extension Specialist Emeritus Learn about the groundbreaking new book from Dr. Travis Bradberry which offers practical strategies to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the micro behaviors that will take your EQ to new heights.

There have been many years of working with and being part of organizations in my (not disclosing my age) years of life. There have been different levels of participation ranging from a general member to a board member. During all of these years, I have learned so much and made great friends. Even with all of the experience, there is still so much more to learn.

Sometimes people think that leadership means taking an officer position or running for local or state government, but it means so much more than that. It means inspiring and motivating a group. It means having the drive to be the example. It means volunteering to take roles where you feel you can be of service to others. Don’t let leadership and civic engagement topics or opportunities pass by you just because you don’t feel the desire or are apprehensive. Sometimes it helps to learn more and take the leap towards being a part of something.

We offer several programs through NDSU Extension to help community members take that step. We offer Building Tomorrow’s Leaders, which is currently taking place in the Langdon Area High School. We also offer Growing Leaders Short Course, Lead Local, and Rural Leadership North Dakota, all of which people in our community have taken part in over the last few years. All programs offer skills, techniques, and plans to help a person become strong leaders.

NDSU Extension’s Leadership and Civic Engagement team has put together a webinar series for those people who would like to learn more about leadership topics. This year’s Wednesday webinars feature an array of professionals talking about various topics. When the flyers went out, several people registered, and some others decided to show. Either way, we have had a great discussion after. While you are reading this, the first two sessions have already taken place, but there is still time to catch the last three. These topics apply to everyone, so don’t miss out!

Join other community members and Katie Henry, NDSU Extension Agent in Cavalier County, at these sessions to learn and discuss important leadership and civic engagement topics.

Cost: FREE Location: Cavalier County Courthouse - North Meeting Room Session Viewing: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (on dates indicated for each session) Discussion: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Call 256-2560 or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu to ask questions or register (also feel free to just show the

What Not to Wear. Or Say. Or Do. February 28, 2024 Jeni Strand, EVP Human Resources, Ag Country Farm Credit Services In this session, we delved into the details of maintaining a professional image by exploring the nuances of what to wear, what to say, and what not to do in a workplace setting. You could walk away with the knowledge and skills to elevate your professional image and enhance your overall effectiveness in the workplace.

(Up-Coming Sessions) Becoming a Fearless Leader March 6, 2024 Dr. Matthew Skoy, Director for Leadership & Talent Development This session is designed to inspire and guide individuals on the path to fearless leadership, emphasizing the cultivation of essential skills and mindset shifts necessary for navigating challenges with confidence. Participants will explore key principles of fearless leadership, discovering how to overcome self-doubt, navigate uncertainty, and embrace resilience.

What is your Dakota Attitude?

March 13, 2024 Jim Puppe, Author of Dakota Attitude The 617 stories that make up Dakota Attitude come from Jim Puppe’s treks to every North Dakota town and his interviews of residents in each. Learn how those stories show a spirit of resilience—a Dakota attitude—personally conceived, adopted, and applied during each storyteller’s life.

How Do We Decide?

March 27, 2024 Ann Crews Melton, Executive Director of the North Dakota Consensus Council Who makes the decisions in your organization, and could that power be shared? What processes do you use to decide? In this webinar, we’ll explore different models of decision-making, from majority voting to consensus building. What values do you hold, and how do they inform your decisions? Discuss how to balance inclusion with efficiency in decision-making and learn to think differently about the way things have always been done.

There are many opportunities for leadership and civic engagement within our communities. If you would like to discuss the previous sessions, would like information, or would like to learn more about our programs in the area of leadership and civic engagement, you can stop by the NDSU Extension office at the Cavalier County Courthouse, visit our website at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ extension, call 256-2560, or you can email me at katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu.

Whether you come for the Wednesday webinar sessions or just decide to make a difference, please consider how you can take the lead within your community.

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January happenings at Maple Manor

Retrospect: Farm trucks

By Dawn Bunn, Administrator, Maple Manor Care Center

By Steven Ames

This week I will be discussing the evolution of farm trucks from the beginning to present day. Since the beginning of farming, farmers have needed a way to transport their commodities to market. In the early days, this was done primarily by horse and wagon; most wagons at that time held around 75 to 100 bushels of grain. It wasn’t till the 20th Century that farm trucks started to make an impact on farms.

Most were small compared to today and were usually ¾ or 1 ton capacity.

Another popular way to haul grain back in the day was with grain wagons hooked to a tractor. Some farmers would pull as many as three wagons at a time; most of these wagons held around 100 bushels of grain - a big improvement from the horse and wagon. Farm trucks at this time held between 100 and 120 bushels of grain, but most of these units in the early days did not have a hoist to lift the body to dump it. You either had to shovel it off or, when hauling to an elevator, they had a hoist that would lift the front end of the truck for easier unloading.

When I tell these stories to millennial farmers, they look at me as if I’m crazy. Well, there are a number of factors that are much different today than they were years ago: 1. Farm sizes were much smaller then; the average farm was between 160 and 600 acres. 2. Out of those acres, there were acres set aside for pasture ground since all farms had livestock, and other acres were set aside for summer fallow. 3. Crops did not yield like they do today; an average wheat crop a century ago was between 15 and 25 bushels/acre due to limited fertilizer and no chemical for weed control thus there was less grain to haul. 4. There were fewer crops around at that time; wheat, barley, durum, oats and flax were the variety of crops a century ago, and nearly all the barley and oats were kept on the farm for livestock feed.

By the end of WWII, farms were growing in size and so were trucks. Two-ton models were becoming very popular with grain boxes nearly 3 times the size of ¾ and 1-ton models. Grain boxes were also getting more advanced. Most trucks now had hoists, and steel construction was coming on strong in place of wood construction. Before that, most grain boxes were custom made out of wood or the original step-side pickup bed was fabricated with wooden sides and a grain endgate.

By the 1960s, farms and trucks were growing in size. V8 engines were outselling 6 cylinders due to larger cubic inches and more power. Also, tandem units started to make their appearance on farms; a tandem is a truck with two axles in the rear either trailing non-driving or twin-screw driv-

ing axles.

Grain body manufacturers started popping up all over. Some of the companies were Knapheide, Omaha Standard, Westgo, Frontier, Rugby and Reiten. By the 1970s and 1980s, over the road semi tractor rigs started coming on strong due to their power and hauling large quantities. These semi tractor rigs came in two configurations: the first was to take a semi tractor and lengthen the frame and fit it with a box and hoist, and the second was to attach a trailer with hoppers that dumped from the bottom.

Some manufacturers of grain trailers were Timpte, Wilson, Corn Husker and Merritt.

Another reason for semi truck popularity was railroad issues including box car shortages and railroads closing small rail lines thus closing grain elevators. Farmers had to haul further distances. With a lot of specialty crops coming in, they needed to be hauled further away also. 99.9% of all farm trucks are now diesel powered.

Pictured are TJ Olson, Carter Heck, Tyler Kleinjan, Rowan Cherkas, Deidra Flanders, Karsen Kirsch, and Morgan Thielbar. Submitted photo.

Collegiate DECA members from Lake Region State College participated at the N.D. State Collegiate DECA Con-

Five of these students qualified for the International Career & Development Conference to be held in Austin, Texas, April 19th-23rd. Two students were chosen as alternates for the International Conference in their respective events.

Student Results: Carter Heck: Entrepreneurship – Growing Your Business – 1st Place

January was an unusual month for us here in North Dakota with unseasonably warm temperatures. Maple Manor had live entertainment from Bob Tapson, did some arts and crafts, spent time in our game room playing air hockey and pool, enjoyed some specialized flavored coffee socials, went to the casino, and had a couple of movie nights complete with fresh, hot and buttery popcorn.

At Wheatland Estates: January was here and gone already; this warm winter weather has been more of a blessing to each one of us.

It made it possible to go on an outing to the Langdon Eagles for some walleye and chicken. It sure is nice to get out, have some great food and visit the people we normally don’t see daily.

We keep learning new games here at Wheatland, & this month was “Penny Drop”. We sure like to shake that dice and see who is going to be the lucky winner at the end.

In the evenings, some of us like to listen to Jake Kulland on the radio as the Langdon Area Edmore Munich girls and boys play their basketball games. We wish them well - Go Cards!

So, until next time, remember to keep the classics classy.

Tyler Kleinjan and Carter Heck: Business to Business Marketing – 1st Place Tyler Kleinjan: Marketing Management – 2nd Place Morgan Thielbar: Professional Sales 3rd Place Morgan Thielbar and Karsen Kirsch: Event Planning – 3rd Place Deidra Flanders: Entrepreneurship Starting a Business - 3rd Place and Restaurant & Food Service Management – 3rd Place

Ham bingo event scheduled in Leroy St. Joseph's Preservation Society is planning a Ham Bingo, bake sale, and BBQ lunch for Sunday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with bingo starting at 2:00 p.m.

There will be 21 games of bingo with the last one a blackout bingo for a larger ham. There will be prizes for the youngsters who register for them as well as a 50/50 drawing. Bingo cards are $2.00 each. In case of inclement weather, the bingo will be scheduled

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Curious George event set for this weekend

The last week in January, we celebrated a week full of birthday celebrations. We all gathered and had one big birthday party with lots of cake and ice cream. Judy played the piano for us as we all enjoyed gathering around the tables, visiting. Happy birthdays go out to Marvin, Adrian, Bert & Dolly.

May they have good health and happiness in the coming year.

Most farms, including my own, have at least one semi, a gasoline or diesel powered tandem, and at least a couple of single axle trucks, although the gasoline powered tandem and single axle units are seldom used anymore.

They do come in handy to haul seed in the spring and hold a few hundred bushels in the fall at harvest so you don’t tie up a grain bin. On my farm, my single axle trucks only rack up between 20 and 75 miles a year.

Langdon Area grad competes at DECA conference ference in Fargo on Feb. 21 and 22, including Morgan Thielbar, Langdon.

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St. Alphonsus School invites the community to be curious like Curious George and join them for an event with crafts, games, and a snack. Children can meet Curious George, and every child receives a free book.

The event runs from 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 3 at St. Alphonsus School. There will be a free will offering, and the funds raised will be used in the school library.

Provided by Cavalier County Health District The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that the HPV vaccine be given to all youth ages 11 and 12. Protect your child from cancers caused by HPV and schedule their immunization by calling Cavalier County Health District at 701-256-2402.

for a later date. Profits from the event will go towards repair work.

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From the Pastor’s Desk: Be still

By Pastor Jodi Myrvik

One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God.” It is also considered by some to be one of the most famous verses in the Bible. We put it on posters, we write it in encouragement cards, we say it during times of trouble or distress. We long to feel this type of deep and lasting peace. Yet, if we’re honest, we have trouble living it. We are rarely still, we rarely sleep without tossing and turning, and we hardly ever live sold on the fact that God is God, and we are not.

So, how then, can we “cease striving”

as some translate “be still”? How are we to accomplish that deep peace and trust of our dreams?

tion... searching... so that a beloved pet or child of God is returned home safely.

In the earlier verses of Psalm 46, we are given a clue. “Behold the works of the Lord,” we are told. When we “behold the works of the Lord,” we notice God at work in the world around us.

We notice that in the midst of trouble and chaos, the love of God is shown to others through kindness shown to neighbors, friends and even strangers... through candle vigils... through people posting and sharing informa-

This psalm shows us that throughout time, people have been concerned about world events. Although the world situation as it comes to us through 24-hour news seems negative and out of control, this psalm reminds us that God is in the midst of everything happening around us... that God is with us and will never leave us alone. So, be still and focus on the Good News - not the 24-hour

Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon

Monday, March 4 Chicken in Gravy/Rice/Peas/Fruit Tuesday, March 5 Breaded Pork Chop/Boiled Potato/Bourbon Baked Beans/Stewed Tomatoes/Fruit Wednesday, March 6 Swedish Meatballs/Mashed Potatoes/Creamed Corn/Peach Cobbler Dump Cake/Topping Thursday, March 7 Polish Sausage and Dumpling Casserole/Roasted Potatoes/ Carrots/Fruit Friday, March 8 Lemon Pepper Fish/Wild Rice/ Brussel Sprouts/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.

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One of my favorite ways to behold the works of the Lord, which, in turn, helps me to be still and know that He is God, is to look around while I am outdoors. You can notice the colors of the sky in the early morning, midday, and sunset. Notice the intricate detail of a single snowflake and reflect on the fact that no two are alike. Ponder the transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly and all that the process involves. As spring opens to us all its beauty, count the shades of green that begin to appear or the number of flowers and trees that prove the majesty of God's creation. Take in the fresh air, supplied in perfect amounts of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water. When we behold the works of the Lord and notice all He has accomplished, it helps us to be still, to cease striving, to rest in knowing that God is God. Take some quiet time today and throughout the week to consider the works of God in your own life... Has He changed your heart or an attitude?

Has He opened your eyes to see more clearly? Has He helped you to forgive yourself or others? These are some of God’s most phenomenal works, works that help us to be still and know that He is God. Be still, and know that God is God! Behold the works of the Lord!

Let yourself be in awe of what God is doing and has already done. And rest assured... He’s got this!

Pastor Jodi has served at United Lutheran Church, Langdon since December 2021. Jodi is a North Dakota born and raised farm girl. She is married to her husband, Paul, and they have a daughter, Sophie. Along with serving in ministry for the past 18 years, they farm near Edmore. Jodi is also a registered nurse. They enjoy gardening, yard work, camping and doing things together as a family.

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

March 1 , 2024

Obituaries

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February 18, 2024, at Altru Health System in Grand Forks, N.D. Mass of Christian Burial was held February 23, 2024, in Walhalla, N.D.

Anna Schurman

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna Schurman, 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and member of the Walhalla community. Anna passed away

Anna Klaus was born November 23, 1938, in Dulaves, Croatia, to Anton and Helen (Peterfaj) Klaus. Anna was born during the onset of WWII and spent the next years fleeing the Nazis with her mother and siblings until the family immigrated to America through the grace of the Catholic Organization in 1952, settling in Los Angeles, Cali.

Anna finished high school and moved to Cherry Valley in 1956 where she met the love of her life, Hod Schurman, and the two were married in 1958.

They started a family soon after marriage in Banning, Cali., having three children: Erika (Mark) Bjornstad, Hod Jr. (Kristie) Schurman and Bridgette ruary 27, 2024, in Langdon, N.D., for Kristine Koehmstedt, 87, of Langdon, who passed away February 19, 2024, at Langdon Prairie Health.

Kristine Koehmstedt

Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb-

Kristine Bjorg Hilda Peterson was born May 21, 1936, near Milton, N.D., to Haraldur (Halli) and Kristine (Jonnson) Peterson. She grew up and went to school in the Milton area and graduated from Milton High School as the valedictorian in 1955. In October of 1955, she married Joseph Koehmstedt at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Mt. Carmel, N.D. They made their home on the family farm near Maida and raised their four children. Kristine worked as the postmistress in Maida

(Steven) Schwartz. She then studied cosmetology and worked in that field until they moved to Leyden, N.D., in 1971 and began the family farm. In addition to their three children, Anna and Hod farmed and raised livestock.

Anna lived the life of a farm wife, ensuring everyone had full bellies, and Hod was always welcomed home from the field. In addition to those two fulltime jobs, she worked at Thompson’s Bakery and later at Jerry’s Super Value until retirement.

Anna loved being a mother and omi.

She knitted slippers for her grandchildren and made pillows for anyone that asked. She was dedicated to her faith, praying the rosary daily and attending Mass at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla regularly. She was well known for her beautiful garden for 38 years. In 2007, they moved to Langdon, and she continued working for the postal service as a custodian at the Langdon office until COVID hit. She then retired having met and formed great friendships with many people during her years working for the postal service. Kristine enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, picking strawberries, baking (especially vinatarta), playing cards and hosting card parties, and dressing up for Halloween. She especially loved visiting with family and going to the activities of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandchildren. She had many special friends that kept her on the go and able to attend many family and

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and her magic in the kitchen crafting traditional European dishes. She was incredibly kind with an innocent sense of humor.

Ardie; Brett (Lexi) Schurman; Brooke (Ashten) McKay and their children Gunner and Harper; and Jesse Schurman.

Anna will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her love and legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

She is survived by her children & grandchildren, twin sister Mira (John) Johnston of Wenatchee, Wash., sister Erika (Jim) Franklin of Ellensburg, Wash., sister-in-law Terry Klaus of Crystal River, Flo.; and numerous nieces & nephews.

She was an incredible omi to nine grandchildren and to 14 great-grandchildren: Jeff (Joshlyn) Bjornstad and their children - Brexten and Karter; Brittany (David) Vaughn and their children - Wyatt, Remington, and Hope; Scott (Leslie) Schwartz and their children - Sawyer and Cooper; Travis (Shannon) Bjornstad and their children - Berit, Gus, and Olin; Rebecca Neumann and her son - Rudy; Joshua (Shannon) Schwartz and their son community events. She had a great sense of humor and wasn’t afraid to show it. She was a former member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and their altar society and currently a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon.

Surviving Kristine are her daughters: Cindy Restad, Becky (Jeff) Overby, and Jane (Dave) Hart – all of Langdon, N.D.; grandchildren: Ryan (Nicole) Restad, Chris (Jenni) Restad, Aaron (Kari) Restad, Katie (Cory) Hoffarth, Josh (Sarah) Overby, Justin (Megan) Overby, Shannon (Travis) Bjornstad, Austin Koehmstedt, Taylor (Blaine) Restad, McKenzie (Will) Ratelle, Mad-

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hod; her parents, Anton and Helen; and brother Tony.

Online guestbook and obituary at www.askewfuneralhome.com.

ison Hart (Brady); 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother Bernard Peterson; sisters-inlaw: Cyrilla Kartes, Kay Duffy, and Judi Koehmstedt; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe, son Larry, son-in-law Jerry Restad, and brothers Kristjan and Einar.

Please direct memorials to Fjalla Cemetery, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, or Maple Manor Care Center.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Professor Ladd’s Warning March 1, 2024 — Today we share a story about Professor E. F. Ladd, the well-known champion of purity in consumer products. In 1890, President Stockbridge of the newly founded North Dakota Agricultural College invited Professor Ladd to become Professor of Chemistry at the college and chemist of the Agricultural Experiment Station. Ladd agreed, and joined the first group of instructors at the new institution.

Ladd’s interests ran from medication and canned foods to paint. In 1902, he was appointed State Food Commissioner, a post he held until 1921.

Through his research, he concluded that North Dakota had become a “dumping ground” for impure foods.

Thanks to him, North Dakota passed the Adulteration of Food Act in 1903.

This was three years before the United States Congress passed a pure food law. Citizens of North Dakota came to

respect and appreciate Ladd’s concern for the consumer. His associates described him as an unimaginative and very stern teacher, On this date in 1912, Professor Ladd issued a warning to farmers. According to the Devils Lake Inter-Ocean, Ladd addressed concerns he’d received regarding the Farmers General Service Company. Consumers wanted to know if the company was in compliance with the laws of North Dakota. Ladd said the company could be a valuable resource for farmers, but only if it intended to give the farmer “full value for the money expended.”

In the course of Ladd’s investigation, he talked to companies that did business with Farmers General. He said one company would accept transactions with Farmers General on a cash-only basis. Others said they had done no business with Farmers General, but were being featured in the

company’s advertisements.

Ladd came to the conclusion that Farmers General did not comply with the laws of North Dakota, saying “it is questionable if the service is of benefit to the consumer.” The company had not registered food and medicinal products as required by the state. He warned that employees of the company were responsible for the violation.

Ladd was right. As it turns out, Farmers General Service Company was putting it over on farmers in several states, taking money up-front for the promise of lower prices on supplies and higher prices for the farmer’s production, but having no means of fulfilling either promise. This ponzi-like scheme often preyed upon new immigrants, and eventually led to federal charges for fraud.

Dakota Datebook written by Carole Butcher “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from Humanities North Dakota. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic. org, subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast, or buy the Dakota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic. org.

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NLAC February Art Student of the Month

The Borderland Press From Page A1 CLUE: The Musical! cast prepares for opening Cavalier County holds Math Counts Cont’d. night Dubbed as a family-friendly musical, and Saturday, March 9, with a 2:00 competition on Feb. 2 it brings the popular Hasbro board p.m. show on Sunday, March 10. game to life. CLUE: The Musical! invites the audience to help solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon.

The musical has 216 possible endings.

The Northern Lights Arts Council Student of the Month is Lucy Summers.

Lucy is a 4th grader at Munich Public School. She is the daughter of Shirley Butts and Larry Wegerle.

“I am excited to perform Clue for our audiences!” Braunberger said. “It's a fun show with great music, plus it's interactive! Just like the board game, audiences get to choose the murderer, the weapon, and the room and get to try to solve the murder through the course of the show. Each performance has a different ending. You will never see the same show twice! You could come all four nights and it will never be the same as the night before."

Cavalier County Math Counts Individual place winners L-R 1st place Hilary Haaven, 2nd place Jacob Tollefson, 3rd place Kamrin Hicks, 4th place Caleb McDonald. Photo by Larry Stokke.

The show stars Ryan Magnus, Alyssa McKnight, Tina Olson, Anna Lill, Emily Braunberger, Jonathan Lill, Sierra Ferdon, and Madilyn Crump.

Performances are at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7; Friday, March 8;

Cont’d. From Page A1 Sydney Crockett to present piano recital in Langdon choir at UND under the direction of Dr. Isaac Lovdahl.

Crockett will also have a junior recital at the University of North Dakota, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. on March 15 in the Josephine Campbell Recital Hall inside of the Hughes Fine Arts Building on campus.

“I am very excited to share my music with people as these pieces are intended to inspire all types of emotions in people,” she said.

St. Alphonsus School Team Award 2nd Place L-R, Zenna Ritterman, Tristan Thompson, Christian Tollefson, and Jacob Tollefson. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Crockett’s parents are Jim and Marcie Crockett, Langdon; she also has an 11-year-old sister, Finley.

Crockett will graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance, and after that, she intends to earn a Masters Degree in Collaborative Piano.

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Munich took first place in the team competition. L-R Hilary Haaven, Emma Hall, Caleb McDonald, and Braxton Lindseth, Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Doors will open at the Roxy Theater 30 minutes before each performance.

Presale tickets are available now at Choice Bank in Langdon or online at our.show/NLAC-Clue. Ticket prices are $15 for adults (advance) or $18 at the door, students in grades K-12 are $10, and kids 5 and under are $5.

“People should make plans to come see the show for a few reasons,” Braunberger said. “One, it's a way to support the arts in our community and show support for the arts council and Roxy. Two, Clue is a fun-filled musical that brings the board game to life. If you loved playing Clue as a kid, you will love this show!”

The show is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts and the Northern Lights Arts Council.

Lady Cards State B appearance streak ends at six with two rough losses L-E-M misses The Big Dance for the first time since 2017; Badding, Henderson, Swanson end great careers

By Jake Kulland

The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals got off to a great start in the 2024 Class B Region 2 Basketball Tournament held in Devils Lake Feb. 19-22. They got underway with a convincing 67-41 win over Hatton-Northwood in the opening round then sped out to a 15-0 lead in the semifinals versus Benson County on their way to a 72-38 victory. From there it's hard to explain what happened to the Lady Cards. They had their worst loss of the season to May-Port-C-G in the Region 2 title game, 62-29, then had a new experience - playing in a State B qualifying game against Maple River, a first for North Dakota basketball. In a game that defies description, Langdon-Edmore-Munich lost an 18-point third quarter lead and lost to the Raiders in overtime 73-70. The Cardinals saw their season come to an end with a record of 23-3. Cora Badding, Jalynn Swanson, Jaya Henderson and Meredith Romfo all made the All-Region 4 team. Rylee Satrom of May-Port-C-G was named Region 2 Senior Athlete of the Year, and Jake McCloud of St. John was Region 2 Coach of the Year.

Badding, Swanson and Henderson all ended fantastic careers with Lady Cards basketball and will be missed.

Here is recap of their last couple of games at the Region 2 Tourney and the state qualifier:

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vs.

Benson County 72 - 38 After their opening round win over H-N where Cora Badding had 26 points and Jaya Henderson 26, the Cards expected a tough game with Benson County, a team they defeated by nine on the road in the regular season.

The Lady Cards, instead, fired out to a 15-0 lead in the first quarter, saw that cut to 11 at 33-22 at the half, then they ran away with the win in the third and fourth quarters.

The Cards had four players in double figures: Cora Badding with 22 points, 19 from Meredith Romfo and 10 apiece by Jalynn Swanson and Jaya Henderson. Swanson also had a team-high seven rebounds and seven assists. The Cardinals shot just under 53 percent for the game. Kaitlyn Maddock had 17 for the Wildcats, as the Cards defense held BC leading scorer Aubrey Kenner to just two points.

Benson County -- Kaitlyn Maddock 17, Ella Fossen 13, Lacie Fautch 4, Aubrey Kenner 2, Katrina Nelson 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 35 (Swanson 7); BC: 24 (Engstrom 6) Assists -- LEM: 23 (Swanson 7, Olson 5); BC: 7 Steals -- LEM: 7 (Henderson 4); BC: 6 Turnovers -- LEM: 13; BC: 16 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 29/55 (52.7%); BC: 16/53 (30.2%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 8/8 (100.0%); BC: 2/4 (50.0%)

MAY-PORT-C-G vs.

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62 - 29

(Region 2 Championship) Not one thing went right for the Cardinals in their title game with the Patriots. MPCG went out to a 18-6 lead after the first quarter, and the Cards could not quite get back into it. Turnovers were the biggest issue, as Langdon-Edmore-Munich turned it over a season-high 30 times. They also shot just 30 percent from the field, one of their lowest numbers of the year.

The Lady Cards had no one in double figures. Cora Badding was their high scorer with nine. Rylee Satrom had 27 for the Pats.

Photos by Larry Stokke.

(30.6%); MPCG: 26/55 (47/3%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 6/9 (68.7%); MPCG: 3/8 (37.5%) Maple River 73, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 70 OT (State Qualifier) If this would've been last season, the Lady Cards' season would be over with the region title loss to May-PortC-G, but this year is different. With the new 3-class basketball system, the Cardinals got a second chance to make the state tournament through a state qualifying game, which was played at Mayville State University on Feb. 24. The Cards met Maple River, co-op between the Maple Valley and Hope-Page schools. The Raiders were the third place team in the Region 1 Tournament.

The Cardinals would get off to a nice start in the game, leading 37-27 at the half. Four players had between 6-8 points to contribute to the lead. In a theme that would go on throughout the game, the Raiders hit a 3-pointer to get within 10 at halftime.

As many have heard by now, the Lady Cards came out hot in the third quarter and led 45-27 with just under five minutes to go in the game after going on an 8-0 run. Maple River began to make a big run, then a Jalynn Swanson three-point play with just over three minutes to go in the third gave the Cardinals a 50-34 lead. That's when the game started to change.

MAY-PORT-C-G 62, LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 29 MPCG --18 11 17 16 -- 62 LEM -- 6 8 9 6 -- 29 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Cora Badding 9, Jalynn Swanson 7, Hilary Haaven 6, Jaya Henderson 3, Meredith Romfo 1 May-Port-C-G -- Rylee Satrom 27, Maysa Larson 11, Danica Hanson 8, Raina Satrom 6, Raegen Zerface 6, Kiaza Carlson 4, Hudson Zerface 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 21 (Swanson 8); MPCG: 30 (Ry. Satrom 8) Assists -- LEM: 4; MPCG: 12 Steals -- LEM: 7 (Swanson 3); MPCG: 21 (Ry. Satrom 7) Turnovers -- LEM: 30; 16 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 11/36

LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 72, BENSON COUNTY 38 BC -- 6 16 10 6 -- 38 LEM -- 21 12 18 21 -- 72 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Cora Badding 22, Meredith Romfo 19, Jaya Henderson 10, Jalynn Swanson 10, Mikaela Olson 5, Erika Bakke 3, Avery Lorenz 3

The Raiders got things going from the 3-point line and got within eight points by the end of the third frame, 52-44, after going on a 10-2 run of their own.

The Cardinals still had an eight-point lead with 2:30 to play at 60-52, but Maple River got two huge 3-pointers from Violet Richman and Kiana Lerud, who had eight 3's on the night, to make a comeback. This was completed by Richman hitting two free throws to send the game to overtime, although a three by Aubrey Badding just missed going in at the fourth quarter buzzer. In the extra session, the Raiders would take the lead by as many as six points, their first of the night.

The Cards would come back on a Cora Badding 3-pointer and had a chance

to tie the game, but a Meredith Romfo shot from way beyond the arc fell just short at the OT horn.

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a state tournament six years in a row is incredible stuff. The work put in to go just once is a lot, and six times in a row is beyond amazing. You have to be good, stay mostly injury free and stay away from prolonged illness. The Lady Cards did all that and, of course, won the state title in 2020 just before COVID shut everything down. What a run for the Cardinals, and a huge tip of the cap goes out to all the players, coaches and everyone else that make the program go and go so well. They are going to have a young roster next year but one that is loaded with talent. Congrats to Cora Badding, Jaya Henderson, Jalynn Swanson, and Meredith Romfo from the Cards and to Jenna Fraser from North Border for making the All-Region 2 team. To Cora, Jaya, and Jalynn - thanks for giving us countless great state tournament memories.

Langdon-Edmore-Munich was led by Cora Badding, who had 27 points in her last game as a Cardinal. Aubrey showed what the Lady Cards future might have in store, as the freshman scored 13 points and had nine rebounds and six assists. Jaya Henderson finished with 12 points and five steals in her last game, while Swanson had nine points. The Raiders shot an unreal 64 percent from the field in the second half and overtime and ended up going 9 for 16 from the three-point line. Richman led Maple River with 25 points.

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor A little blast of winter causes a few tournament changes As they always say, "you can't do anything about the weather", and that held true in our area recently. This

kooky forecast that has 50 degree temps one day and below zero the next caused issues with the last day of the District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament in Langdon on Feb. 27. Schools involved in the tourney from the Red River Valley did not have school that day due to blizzard conditions, including North Border. Their game with Cavalier in a Region 2 qualifier, along with the District 3 Championship game, got moved to the afternoon of Feb. 28. In another bizarre turn, Langdon-Edmore-Munich did play on the 27th; their opponent in a region qualifier, Park River-Fordville-Lankin, could not play on the 28th due to having most of their players at a music festival in Fargo. The Cards took on the Aggies and beat them 64-45 to advance to a region tournament for the first time since 2021. So, I guess there is some good that has come out of the bad weather. A bracket for the Class B Region 2 Boys Basketball

Tournament is in this week's paper.

Unfortunately, it is not filled out due to games still to be played at press time.

The tourney starts in Devils Lake on March 4.

Blades junior gold and 19U hockey teams both trying to repeat as state champions The 2023 State Junior Gold Hockey Tournament has already begun in Grand Forks as you read these words, and the Langdon Blades are trying to win their second title in a row after winning their first-ever last year. The 19U Girls State Tournament is also in GF, and the Blades girls are attempting to do the same as the boys, as they also won their first championship last season. All games are at the ICON Center on South Washington, and you can find full brackets for each tourney is this week's paper. We wish the best of luck to both squads, and their games can be heard through

Lady Cards stopped just short of seventh straight State B appearance We will leave you this week with some sad news. The Langdon-Edmore-Munich girls basketball team had their season come to an end on Feb. 24.

The Lady Cards seemed to be playing their best basketball in the Region 2 Class B Tournament but then were beaten soundly by May-Port-C-G in the championship. They then suffered one the worst losses in program history when they lost to Maple River in overtime in a State B qualifier after having an 18-point lead near the midway point of the third quarter. It was a tough, very tough way for their season to end, but now that it has, we can admire their incredible tourney appearance run. For any team to make

"See ya!" next week!

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Sports

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Langdon hosts District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament Here are the results from Day 1 of the 2024 District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament in Langdon: North Star 56, Drayton-Valley-Edinburg 30 Langdon-Edmore-Munich 51, North Border 48 Cavalier 79, Park River-Fordville-Lankin 61 Midway-Minto 77, North Prairie 52 Here are the results from Day 2: Loser Out -North Border 65, Drayton-Valley-Edinburg 50; Park River-Fordville-Lankin 56, North Prairie 50 Semifinals – North Star 61, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 54; Midway-Minto 62, Cavalier 61 Here are the results from Day 3: Langdon-Edmore-Munich - 61 (heading to Regionals) Park River-Fordville-Lankin - 45 Results from Wednesday not available by press time.

In next week’s Borderland Press we’ll have the tournament recap and more photos.

hotos by Larry Stokke.

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Blades girls finish regular season with makeup west road sweep

By Jake Kulland

The Langdon Blades 19U girls hockey team wasn't expecting to play the weekend before their state tournament in Grand Forks March 1-3, but illness through their ranks a couple of weeks ago forced the Blades to play three games on the western end of the North Dakota league at Crosby, Richland and Watford City Feb. 2325. Langdon got three big wins over the Comets 7-0, the Rangers 5-1, and

coming back to defeat the Oilers 3-1.

The wins solidified the Blades as the second seed in the 19U Girls State Hockey Tournament to be played at the ICON Center in Grand Forks March 1-3. The Blades girls will take on seventh seeded Grand Forks on March 1 at 2:30pm. Bottineau-Rugby is the top seed in the girls tourney.

The Blades opened up their western

swing by scoring four goals in the first period at Crosby. McKenzie Regner lit the lamp twice in the run with Gracie Witzel and Alora Berke also tallying goals. McKenna Schneider had three assists in the run with Hayden Balsdon having one. The Blades finished the rout by getting goals from Kenadee Cluchie, Remmi Bodnar and Witzel with her second. Schneider highlighted the game with her fourth

assist. Langdon goalie Jaelyn Buckman fought off boredom in the net; she needed just seven saves to get the shutout, as the Blades outshot the Comets 71-7.

Things would get a little more interesting for Langdon at Richland. Schneider and Cluchie scored twice and Regner once to get the team out to a 5-0 lead. Schneider had four more

assists in this one to get a playmaker honor for the second straight game.

Berke, Arianna Haraseth and Catelyn Goodman also had assists in the win.

Buckman had eight saves this time; the Blades outshot the Rangers 28-9.

The last game of the Blades girls road trip was the closest and at Watford City. Langdon actually fell behind the Oilers 1-0 in the first period but came back with three goals in the third for the win. Regner, Bodnar and Cluchie all had goals late with Schneider having three assists for another playmaker. Goodman got her second assist of the weekend. Buckman stopped 14 shots, while Langdon outshot Watford City 50-15.

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Friday, March 1, 2024 - Page B6 Call for bids on county road work, crushing gravel, rental of equipment, etc. Bids due March 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, will receive sealed bids at the office of the County Auditor, 901 3rd Street – Suite 15, Langdon, North Dakota, until March 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., on the following items as may be required to be done during the ensuing year: Purchase of gravel and shale; hauling of gravel and shale for county road resurfacing at the price per cubic yard per mile of hauling; gravel crushing; road work with man and machine as follows: tractor with dozer; tractor with scraper; back-hoes; fast movers; dragline work; snow blowing; or work to be performed with any other machinery to be specified in bids submitted.

Bids should also include the class of gravel, cost per yard from individual pit and other costs such as royalties, pumping, grubbing, clearing, etc. must be included directly in the bid price per yard. THESE BIDS WILL BE ADHERED TO WHEN COMMISSIONERS REQUEST WORK DONE. The county will contact contractors having submitted gravel bids for quotes on projects requiring larger quantities of gravel. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Any questions can be directed to Terry Johnston, Road Supervisor, (701) 256-2161.

All weed control is the responsibility of the owner/operator. Owner/operator will control all weeds within the entire materials pit area, spraying the property lines of the materials pit area. This will include all stockpiles of product, regardless of origin. All questions regarding weed control can be referred to Cavalier County Weed Officer, Josh Short (701) 370-8927.

MILL LEVY INCREASE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that on March 12, 2024 at 1PM, at Osnabrock Fire Hall, in the Township of Alma, Cavalier County, an election will be held in which the following question shall be submitted to the electors of Alma Township: Shall Alma Township levy taxes for a 5-year period commencing in 2025 through 2029, which shall exceed the legal limit by approximately $17,675.28 (14 mills), so that the taxes levied, instead of being approximately $22,725.49 (18 mills), which is the limit authorized by law, shall be approximately $40,400.77 (32 mills)? ( ) YES or ( ) NO By the Board of Supervisors of Alma Township. Dated this 13th day of February, 2024.

Tony Ottem - Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of March, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Room at the Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249, the Cavalier County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the application of Minnkota Power Cooperative, 5301 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201, for an appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny the request for a Conditional Use Permit and Variance, which is required by Cavalier County’s zoning regulations, on the following described property: Part of the NE¼NE¼, Section 24, Township 160, Range 63 (Henderson Township).

Description of the conditional use: 12’x12’ prefab control building, as well as extending the fence to for existing electrical substation.

Dated this 23rd day of February, 2024. /s/ Lisa Gellner – Secretary Cavalier County Planning and Zoning Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of March, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. in the Commission Room at the Cavalier County Courthouse, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, ND 58249, the Cavalier County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the application of Pyramid Network Services, LLC, on behalf of North Dakota Info Technology Department, 243 S. 3rd St., Harbor Beach, MI 48441, for an appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s decision to deny the request for a Conditional Use Permit and Variance, as required by the zoning regulations, on the following described property: Part of SE ¼ SE ¼ , Section 24, Township 161 North, Range 62 West (Moscow Township), Cavalier County, ND. Description of the conditional use: 190’ Communications Tower.

Dated this 23rd day of February, 2024. /s/ Lisa Gellner – Secretary Cavalier County Planning and Zoning Commission

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Cavalier County Commission Proceedings On February 6, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. the Board of Commissioners of Cavalier County, North Dakota, met at the Cavalier County Courthouse in regular session, with all members present. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman David Zeis called the meeting to order and proceeded as follows: Zeis asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Greg Goodman made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Stanley Dick; motion carried. Nick Moser made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Austin Lafrenz; motion carried. Jeff Daley, KLJ, met with the commissioners and gave a road project update. Sheldon Romfo, Road Foreman, met with the commissioners and gave a road department update. Bids for a new or used pickup for the road department were opened from the following: Christie Motors; C&M Ford; Soeby Motors; and D&B Motors. It was decided to table the bids and check on state bid vehicles at Nelson Auto Sales. An additional bid was received for a shop in Langdon. Greg Goodman made a motion to re-advertise for bids for a shop in/ around Langdon, with bids due by 4:00 PM on February 16, 2024, seconded

by Austin Lafrenz, motion carried. An update was given on the meeting in Devils Lake to discuss building a proposed regional correctional center.

Walsh County attended the meeting and stated they plan to proceed with a new correctional center as well. Cavalier County did not make any financial commitments to either project. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to approve a Gaming Permit for Frost Fire, seconded by Nick Moser, motion carried.

Steven Anderson, VSO, met with the commissioners and presented his department update. Nick Moser made a motion to transfer $3,493.39 from Road & Bridge Fund to Road & Bridge Equipment Replacement Fund, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Austin Lafrenz made a motion to transfer $950.00 from Victim Assistance Fund to County General Fund, seconded by Greg Goodman, motion carried. Cindy Stremick, Treasurer, met with the commissioners in open discussion to discuss a preliminary plan for investment renewals. A decision will be made at the next meeting when the current investments come due. Steph Welsh, Public Health, met with the commissioners and presented her department update. Stanley Dick made a motion, seconded by Austin Lafrenz to review and approve

the following audit of claims; motion carried: •ERLING'S OIL, INC. | $2,557.17 | R&B • UP NORTH OIL, INC | $1,767.15 | R&B • VISA | $1,168.90 | NVHSZ • VERIZON WIRELESS | $1,314.75 | NVHSZ •QUILL CORPORATION | $684.58 | NVHSZ • QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC | $47.43 | NVHSZ • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE CENTER | $1,255.97 | MISC • ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT | $121,772.60 | HEALTH INS • ND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT | $1,116.10 | LIFE INS • ND ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES | $446.63 | FEES • ND STATE TREASURER | $17,762.90 | FEES • PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $36.97 | CLERK • ND CLERKS ASSOCIATION | $100.00 | CLERK • SOFTWARE INNOVATIONS | $850.00 | TREAS • DAVID J. ZEIS | $92.46 | COMM • WEST PAYMENT CENTER | $321.41 | STATE'S ATTY •DACOTAH PAPER CO. | $875.90 | MAINT • NICK MOSER | $113.63 | COMM • STANLEY DICK | $96.48 | COMM • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $180.10 | MAINT • PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $116.49 | MISC • LANGDON FIRE EQUIPMENT | $347.00 | MAINT • DOCU SHRED INC. | $59.15 | MISC • BUSINESS ESSENTIALS | $66.97 | REC • LISA BUCHWEITZ | $75.00 | TX DIR • BREAD PAN | $14.98 | AUD • OLSON & ASSOCIATES | $330.00 | SS/MISC • COMPUTER EXPRESS | $4,432.82 | GEN/R&B • ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $558.38 | GEN/R&B • LANGDON HARDWARE & RENTAL | $563.29 | GEN/R&B • LANGDON CITY | $407.53 | GEN/ R&B •VERIZON WIRELESS | $110.37 | R&B/WEED •GALLS, LLC | $54.23 | SHERIFF •CHRISTIE MOTOR SALES, INC. | $3,505.12 | SHERIFF • PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $41.95 | DISP • PREMIUM WATERS, INC. | $51.95 | DISP • AXON ENTERPRISE INC | $16,979.04 | SHERIFF • LAKE REGION LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER | $90.00 | SHERIFF • STREICHER'S | $139.98 | SHERIFF • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $2,275.34 | SHERIFF • CARQUEST OF LANGDON | $39.62 | SHERIFF • PEMBINA COUNTY SHERIFF | $2,430.00 | SHERIFF • PEMBINA COUNTY SHERIFF | $6,210.00 | SHERIFF • ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $193.74 | SHERIFF •D & B MOTORS, INC. | $319.92 | SHERIFF •DAHL TRUCK & AUTO | $3,572.11 | R&B • FARMERS

UNION OIL CO | $3,110.66 | R&B • ERLING'S OIL, INC. | $280.26 | R&B • MAC'S HARDWARE | $252.93 | R&B • CLYDE FARM SERVICE & SUPPLY, INC. | $204.50 | R&B • KLJ ENGINEERING LLC | $8,100.00 | R&B • VALLEY TRUCK PARTS & SERVICE INC | $255.83 | R&B • KIMBALL MIDWEST | $438.65 | R&B •WALHALLA COOP OIL CO. | $521.05 | R&B • SHELDON ROMFO | $419.32 | R&B • HOME OF ECONOMY | $115.73 | R&B •ALSEN FARMER'S ELEVATOR | $83.87 | R&B • NAPA AUTO PARTS | $279.92 | R&B • RICHARD'S WELDING, INC. | $1,389.40 | R&B • NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | $63.61 | R&B • POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC | $101.65 | R&B • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | $634.58 | R&B • RAZOR TRACKING, INC. | $325.00 | R&B • CARQUEST OF LANGDON | $59.00 | R&B •NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOC. | $147.00 | EMG MGR •POLAR COMMUNICATIONS | $373.70 | E-911 • NDACTVSO | $60.00 | VSO • NDACTVSO | $50.00 | VSO • TOM HARDY | $9.99 | VSO • FARMERS UNION OIL CO | $105.15 | VSO • OTTER TAIL POWER CO | $61.27 | WEED • ST ALPHONSUS SCHOOL | $325.55 | SS • MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES | $189.94 | SS • LERNA PAULSON | $36.18 | NVHSZ •JILL DENAULT | $146.07 | NVHSZ • TERRI MACHART | $122.00 | NVHSZ • CARL HOFFARTH | $360.00 | NVHSZ • XCEL ENERGY | $32.37 | NVHSZ • JENNY JOHNSON | $105.00 | NVHSZ • BIRCHWOOD | $862.49 | NVHSZ • D & B MOTORS, INC. | $148.77 | NVHSZ • SCHUMACHER & SONS | $281.63 | NVHSZ • WINDWOOD ESTATES | $930.14 | NVHSZ • HANSONS AUTO & IMPLEMENT INC. | $81.29 | NVHSZ • ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | $400.72 | NVHSZ • RORY JOHNSON | $600.00 | NVHSZ At 11:30 a.m. the commissioners toured a shop in the Langdon City industrial park. At 12:00 p.m., Stanley Dick made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Nick Moser; motion carried.

Cavalier County, North Dakota David J. Zeis – Chairman Attest: Lisa Gellner – Auditor Received by The Borderland Press on Feb. 23.

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LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES | January 17, 2024 Langdon Area School Board Meeting Room

Present: Dave Hart, Cindy Stremick, Dawn Kruk, Tiffany Hetletved, Abby Borchardt, Daren Bachman, Loren Fetsch, Ethen Askvig (MS/HS Principal), Jacy Bata (Elem. Principal), Daren Christianson (Supt.), and Shauna Schneider (Bus. Mgr.).

Visitors: Jenny Romfo, Kari Henderson, Tina Olson, and Sarah Hinnenkamp.

Chairman Dave Hart called the January 17, 2024, Board meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all attendees.

The Board reviewed the December 18, 2023, regular Board meeting minutes as presented. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the December 18, 2023, regular Board meeting minutes as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board reviewed the bills, and financials as presented. Dave Hart reviewed additional bills presented for approval.

Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve the bills, and financials as presented.

Abby Borchardt seconded the motion.

Motion was unanimously carried. The Business Manager report was reviewed by the Board. Shauna Schneider stated she attended a webinar on Parliamentary Procedure today and has ordered the Board the condensed version of Roberts Rules of Order books as well as Administration. She added that she is currently working on tax paperwork.

Chairman Dave Hart welcomed the

visitors attending the meeting.

Communications: The Board received a thank you from the LAES Staff, and holiday cards from NDSBA and Catholic Charities North Dakota.

Administrators’ Reports: Daren Christianson’s report was reviewed by the Board. The topics of discussion included 24-25 School Calendar, ESSER Report, Resignation, Boiler at Elementary, and Staff Training.

Ethen Askvig’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Semester Testing, New Students, Staff Training, State Scholarship, FAFSA Meeting, and Student Teacher. Activities topics of discussion included Athletic Review, Girls Basketball Districts, and Hosting Boys Basketball Districts.

Jacy Bata’s report was reviewed by the Board. Topics of discussion included Staff Training, Holidays, Heating System, Star Testing, Artist in Residence, Quarter 2, Maternity Leave, Preschool Screening, Kindergarten Registration and Round-up, Pen Pal Letters, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Principal Conference. She added that the Christiansen’s welcomed a baby boy and are both currently on leave.

Committees: Activity Committee meeting was reviewed by Ethen Askvig. The Committee is recommending the District financially support the softball program following this fiscal school year. Loren Fetsch made a motion to financially support the softball program following this fiscal school year.

Daren Bachman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried.

Ethen Askvig stated that there is an

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upcoming co-op meeting this spring and asked the Board to review the co-op agreement. Changes will need to be made with the Edmore School District dissolving, including financial responsibilities and name.

Old Business: Daren Christianson stated that there is a random COVID case here and there. He asked the Board to review the Return to School Plan for any updates or changes.

Shauna Schneider stated the 2023 audit is not complete; however, Lynda Hurtt has informed her it should be completed by next week.

New Business: The Board reviewed the pledge of securities presented for approval. Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve the pledge of securities as presented. Tiffany Hetletved seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Dave Hart read Karen Ring’s resignation to the Board. Loren Fetsch made a motion to approve Karen Ring’s resignation.

Daren Bachman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The Board thanked Karen Ring for her many years of service. Daren Christianson reviewed with the Board the ND Schools Construction Coalition asking for approval to join. Dawn Kruk made a motion to approve joining the ND Schools Construction Coalition and paying the $1,000 fee. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson reviewed and presented the 2024-2025 School Calendar for approval. Tiffany Hetletved made a motion to approve the 2024-2025

General Fund Board Bills Aanstad, Luke BBB vs Benson County Ref 2/15/24 $ 271.80 ACT Work Keys In/Out $ 91.00 Advanced Business Methods February 2024 Copier/Printer Leases $ 3,273.71 BIO Corporation Science Supplies-Hope $ 886.52 Blackwell, Keith BBB vs Midkota Ref 1/20/24 $ 136.20 Borderland Press, The Meeting Minutes January 2024 $ 401.50 ByteSpeed LLC Lenovo Laptop $ 1,000.00 Catholic Charities North Dakota Contracted Counseling Fees Jan 2024 $ 2,910.00 Cavalier County Transit January 2024 Student Transport $ 12.00 Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Light Bulbs and Ballasts $ 923.94 Christianson, Daren BBB vs Midway Minto Ref 1/30/24 $ 187.00 Christianson, Lane BBB vs Benson County Ref 2/15/24 $ 364.00 Christianson, Olivia BBB vs Midkota Ref 1/20/24 $ 142.00 City of Langdon Water, Sewer, Garbage, Lights Jan 2024 $ 737.45 D & B Motors 2004 Chrysler T&C Tire Repair $ 53.00 Dakota Prairie High School Speech Meet $ 24.00 Danielson, Carter BBB vs Cavalier Ref 1/18/24 $ 271.50 Days Inn by Wyndham State Music Hotel $ 774.00 Devils Lake High School Speech Meet Fee $ 24.00 Dollar General- Regons 410526 Lysol Wipes/Bandaids/Batteries $ 19.50 Elliott and McMahon LLC ND School Boards Training $ 4,350.00 Farmers Union Oil Co. Kitchen Van Fuel/Student Act. Transport $ 315.54 Fike, Brian GBB vs St. John Ref 1/19/24 $ 217.94 Goll, Robert BBB vs Midway Minto Ref 1/30/24 $ 136.10 Graber, Chelsea Winter Sports Tickets $ 520.00 Groth, Kiara Hidden Figures Movie-Freshman English $ 14.99 Halvorson, Spencer BBB vs Benson County Ref 2/15/24 $ 135.90 Hampton Inn & Suites Minot Airport Hotel State Music $ 288.90 Hanson, Seth BBB vs Cavalier Ref 1/18/24 $ 35.00 Hartley's School Buses Regular/Activity Contracted Busing/Repairs $ 32,688.45 Hiway Laundry January 24 Mops, Rags, Aprons. Towels $ 157.25 Hoffarth, Carl January 2024 Snow Removal $ 975.00 Hot Lunch Program January 2024 STEAM Camp Snacks $ 428.80 Hylden, Isaiah BBB vs Midway Minto Ref 1/30/24 $ 352.84 Inc., Jostens, Senior Diplomas $ 276.75 Jenson A/C & Heating Ice Machine Cleaning and Maint $ 346.39 Jordan, Charles Varsity BB Bookkeeper $ 350.00 Keplin, Steve BBB vs Midkota Ref 1/20/24 $ 136.20 LaFountain, Joe BBB vs Midkota Ref 1/20/24 $ 219.28 Lake Region Special Education Taxable Valuation Assessment $ 3,384.94 Langdon Area School District #23 Building Fund Taxes Received Transfer $ 33.76 Langdon Hardware and Rental Bowl Brush/Batteries/Command Strips/Filt $ 59.17 Leevers Foods FACS/Custodial/Concessions/Art $ 362.73 Lehmann, Jerad BBB vs Thompson Ref. 1/22/24 $ 135.90 Lill, Dan Replaced Strobe Light Bus #6 $ 25.00 Manley, Jeff GBB vs St. John Ref 1/19/24 $ 176.40 Martin Mechanical Design Inc. Engineering Fees for Elementary Project $ 4,945.00 Mertens, Daniel BBB vs Cavalier Ref 1/18/24 $ 430.52 Mertens, Jordan BBB vs Cavalier Ref 1/18/24 $ 271.80 Montana-Dakota Utilities Natural Gas Bills Feb 2024 $ 7,342.74 Motorola Solutions, Inc. Vertical Enclosed Dipole Antenna $ 1,590.00 ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation TM & HM Background Checks FBI $ 82.50 ND Center for Distance Education Online Chemistry/American History CK $ 4,351.00 NESC TCL/NESC Membership/Alice Training $ 7,295.00 Network Services Company Towels/TP/Garbage Bags/Detergent $ 933.90 Ottertail Power Company December 2023/January 2024 Electric Bills $ 28,298.33 Patzner, Maxwell Artist in Residence $ 4,855.00 Popplers Music Store LAHS SD Sticks/Timpani Mallets $ 184.70 Privratsky, Scott BBB vs Thompson Ref. 1/22/24 $ 215.26 Radisson Hotel Bismarck Principal's Conference $ 399.20 Scherr, Brenda GBB Bookkeeper $ 25.00 Sign-It Cardinal T-Shirts In/Out $ 50.00 South East Education Cooperative Registration Leading for Literacy Impact $ 50.00 Theater, Roxy Theater Rental for Christmas Movie $ 85.00 United Communications Jan 24 Phone/Fax Expenses $ 716.00 United State Postal Service Postage Meter Postage $ 500.00 VISA - Cardmember Service January 2024 Credit Card Bills $ 2,454.28 Western Dakota Energy Association ND School Construction Coalition Members $ 1,000.00 Yoder, Ryan GBB vs Kenmare Ref 1/16/24 $ 487.06 $ 125,188.64 Building Fund Board Bills Cavalier Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. LED Wallpack/Electrical Labor $ 161.98 Johnson Controls, Inc. LAHS Air Handler Motor Replaced/Heat Wir $ 4,048.09 Langdon Activity Center Gym Rental for BB Practice $ 400.00 Ricard Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. LAES Plumbing Services/Pro Press Ball Va $ 373.36 $ 4,983.43 Received by The Borderland Press on Feb. 23.

School Calendar as presented. Abby Borchardt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. Daren Christianson discussed future planning for both buildings and the needs including roof replacements, time clocks, bells, intercom systems, HVAC/heating at the High School, lighting at the High School, cameras in both buildings, heating unit in High School entry, and the need for remodeling entries at both buildings for safety needs. The Building and Grounds Committee will need to meet and devise a 5-year plan to accomplish the District building needs.

There was discussion on the next Board meeting. Dawn Kruk made a motion to move the next Board meeting to Wednesday, February 21, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Loren Fetsch seconded the motion. Abby Borchardt made a motion to amend the time to 7:00 p.m. for the February 21, 2024, Board meeting. Loren Fetsch seconded the amended motion. Amended motion unanimously carried. Motion was unanimously carried. The next regular Board meeting is Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room.

Loren Fetsch a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dawn Kruk seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

Board President Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Feb. 23.

Notice of School Election Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of June, 2024, the annual election for the Edmore School District #2 will be held for the purpose of electing 1 member to the school board. The position up for election is currently held by Amanda Sten. The election will be held at the Edmore Public School. Polls will open at 11 a.m. and will close at 7:00 p.m. of that day.

Applications are available at the Edmore School. The deadline for filing for the office of board member is Monday, April 8, 2024 by 4:00 p.m.

By order of the Edmore School Board, Diane Martinson, Business Manager.

LANGDON AREA SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES Special Meeting Tuesday May 31, 2016 Amended February 21, 2024

Present: Warren Jonasson, Cregg Stein, Nicole Koons, Cindy Stremick, Chris Olson, Tiffany Hetletved, Dave Hart, Darren Christianson (Supt.), Dawn Roppel (Int. Bus Manager), Daryl Timian(MS/HS Principal), and Todd Hetler(Elem Principal).

Absent: None Visitors: Melissa Anderson (Republican), Terian Chaput.

Warren Jonasson called the May 31st Special Board meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Visitors were welcomed.

There were no additions to the agenda.

Edmore has agreed to come to Langdon. It will be Langdon Area- EdmoreMunich for the name of the Co-Op agreement. The name change has been done at the State level as well.

The 4 schools involved are St. Alphonsus, Langdon, Edmore, and Munich.

Chris Olson motioned to approve the Co-Op agreement. Nicole Koons seconded the motion. Motion carried.

There is a need for additional contract days for the Administration. Cindy Stremick motioned to approve 5 addition days with a motion to approve additional days as needed. Chris Olson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Superintendent Update: Dave Hart motioned to approve Steven Thompson as superintendent. Motion died due to lack of second. Chris Olson motioned to approve Daren Christianson as Superintendent. Cregg Stein seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Warren Jonasson stated that according to NDCC 44-04-19.2, the board will move into Executive Session. Tiffany Hetletved motioned to move into executive session. Nicole Koons seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

Reconvened from the executive session Cindy Stremick made a motion to approve a one year contract for Daren Christianson at the salary agreed in executive session. Cregg Stein seconded it. Chris Olson mad a motion to approve a 4% raise for all ancillary staff. Nicole Koons seconded the motion.

Meeting adjourned upon a motion

by Dave Hart, seconded by Cindy Stremick.

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NORTH BORDER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT January 17, 2024 |SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the North Border Public School Board was held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the North Border School-Walhalla. Members present: Shannon Cosley (arrived at 5:45 p.m.), Kirk Morrison, Jared Hanson, Ashley Schafer (via Google Meet), DeWilliam Moore, Nick Chaput, and Heather Duerre. Others present: Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Seth Engelstad, Principal Amb, Principal Gruenberg (via Google Meet), Principal Hope, Business Manager Trupe, Mike Hanson, Justine Masloski, Tim Hartje, and Marcia Halldorson.

Members Absent: none The meeting was called to order by Mr. Hanson at 5:30 p.m.

Public Participation: none Ms. Duerre motioned to approve the agenda with the addition of Bus Sale.

Mr. Chaput seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Morrison motioned to approve the

Consent Agenda including the regular meeting minutes of December 20, 2023, December bills, the December Financial Report, the hiring Madylin Lafferty – Elem SpEd (W) and Heidi Bailly – Para (W), and the resignation of Brooke McKay – Asst Softball.

Ms. Duerre seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

All administration reported the happenings in their buildings; reports are on file.

Mike Hanson presented to the board what opportunities North Valley has for our district and students. The board discussed what was presented.

No motion was made.

Mr. Chaput motioned to approve the Cavalier Thrift Store donation for school lunches in Pembina and Walhalla. Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

The board discussed the 2024-2025 school calendar as submitted. No motion was made.

Mr. Engelstad presented to the board the Choice Ready grant award and

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how the funds are allocated. No motion was made.

Ms. Duerre motioned to approve making March 14, 2024, a regular school day and March 15, 2024, a teacher professional development day to make up for the storm day on January 11, 2024. Mr. Chaput seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Duerre motioned to approve the selling of the smaller 14 passenger bus in Pembina for no less than $42,000 trade in and purchase a van or expedition. Mr. Hanson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be February 21, 2024, in Pembina at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

ATTEST: Shannon Cosley, President Kendra Trupe, Business Manager Received by The Borderland Press on Feb. 22, 2024.

Notice is hereby given that on March 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM, at Jay Dubois Residence, 9742 Dresden Rd., Langdon, ND 58249, in the Township of South Dresden, Cavalier County, an election will be held in which the following question shall be submitted to the electors of South Dresden Township: Shall South Dresden Township levy taxes for a 5-year period commencing in 2025 through 2029, which shall

exceed the legal limit by approximately $19,501.20 (18 mills), so that the taxes levied, instead of being approximately $19,501.20 (18 mills), which is the limit authorized by law, shall be approximately $39,002.40 (36 mills)? ( ) YES or ( ) NO By the Board of Supervisors of South Dresden Township. Dated this 7th day of February, 2024. Randy Muhs - Clerk

MILL LEVY INCREASE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that on March 12, 2024 at 2PM, at Eugene Goeser Residence, 8060 89th St NE, Munich, ND 58352 in the Township of Trier, Cavalier County, an election will be held in which the following question shall be submitted to the electors of Trier Township: Shall Trier Township levy taxes for a 5-year period commencing in 2025 through 2029, which shall exceed

the legal limit by approximately $18,554.04 (18 mills), so that the taxes levied, instead of being approximately $18,554.04 (18 mills), which is the limit authorized by law, shall be approximately $37,108.08 (36 mills)? ( ) YES or ( ) NO By the Board of Supervisors of Trier Township. Dated this 12th day of February, 2024.

Eugene Goeser - Clerk

Notice of Annual Meeting and Elections Osnabrock Rural Fire Protection District Monday, March 11, 2024, 10 a.m.

Osnabrock Fire Hall Osnabrock ND Election of Directors from Osford, Hay and Alma Townships.

Action on all other business will be addressed at this time.

NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing to have a candidate’s name printed on the ballot for the Langdon Area School District #23 is Monday, April 8th, 2024, by 4:00 p.m.

The following offices are up for election: One (1) at large seat with a three (3) year term One (1) city at large seat with a three (3) year term A candidate for a school district office must prepare and sign a document stating the candidate’s name and the

position for which the individual is a candidate, and SFN 10172 State of Interests form. Both of these documents must be filed with the School District Business Manager for Langdon Area School District #23 by the above deadline date and time. All forms are available from either the School District Business Manager for Langdon Area School District #23 or may be obtained online at https:// vip.sos.nd.gov/PortalListDetails.aspx?ptlhPKID=30&ptIPKID=3#content-start.

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for the NDSU Langdon REC - Greenhouse Addition will be received at Langdon Research Extension Center, 9280 107th Ave NE, Langdon, ND 58249 until 1:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, after which they will be opened and read aloud at that time and that place. Bids also may be mailed to the same address above, attention Randy Mehlhoff.

NOTICE OF City of Munich Financial Statement of All City Funds MEETING OF Period Ending December 31, 2023 LOCAL BOARDS OF Name of Account Receipts Transfers in Transfers out Disbursements

EQUALIZATION General Fund $ 120,881.67 $ 150,411.53 Pursuant to NDCC 57-02-51, notice is hereby given that the following Boards of Equalization of the townships and cities in the County of Cavalier are set by century code to meet for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessments in the month of April.

Please refer to actual date/time/location publications of township/city equalization meetings.

COUNTY BOARD EQUALIZATION MEETING must be held within the first 10 days of June.

CAVALIER COUNTY EQUALIZATION MEETING: June 4, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. at the Cavalier County Memorial Courthouse Commission Room, 901 3rd Street, Langdon, ND. Each taxpayer has the right to appear before the appropriate board of review or equalization and petition for correction of the taxpayer’s assessment.

Lisa Gellner County Auditor

Park District Fund $ 41,215.21 Sanitation Fund $ 55,209.72 Sewer Fund $ 31,248.89 Pavement Fund $ 62,216.71 Street Fund $ 174,909.82

$ 46,215.21 $ 49,175.00 $ 48,894.22 $ 36,971.97 $ 178,275.00

Notice to Creditors IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. In the Matter of the Estate of Vernice Balsdon, Deceased.

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:Leland Balsdon, 9375 115th Ave. NE, Osnabrock, ND 58269, or

filed with the Court.

Dated this 2nd day of February 2024.

Leland Balsdon 9375 115th Ave NE Osnabrock, ND 58269 Personal Representative Quentin Bruce Wenzel, P.C. 908 Third Street Langdon, ND 58249 Quentin Wenzel, Attorney for Personal Representative First publication on the 1st day of March 2024.

Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Interested parties are invited to attend. It is the responsibility of the bidders to see that mailed or delivered bids are received by the deadline listed above.

Separate bids will be received at the same time on the following portions of the Work, separately as listed or combined at the bidder’s option: General Construction Mechanical Construction Electrical Construction Drawings and specifications prepared

by ICON Architectural Group, LLC and their consultants may be seen and examined at the Architect's office or the following locations: Dodge Plan Room North Dakota Builder's Exchanges at Bismarck, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Fargo, & Minot Minnesota Builder's Exchanges at Minneapolis Bona fide (Prequalified) contract bidders may secure copies of the proposed contract documents from the office of the Architect; ICON Architectural Group, 222 East Main Street, Suite B, Mandan, North Dakota 58554, telephone (701) 751-0430 on the following basis: Bidders may request digital copies of the construction documents, including addenda, by contacting Mollie Mihelich at ICON Architectural Group

(mollie.mihelich@iconarchitects.com) or (701) 751-0430. Documents and addenda will be e-mailed.

No partial sets will be issued.

Please note: All questions from bidders shall be directed to Matt Leake at ICON Architectural Group, (matt. leake@iconarchitects.com) or (701) 757-5062 OR Keith Swenson (keith.swenson@ iconarchitects.com) or (701) 7510430.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a Bidder's Bond in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the full amount of the bid, including all add alternates, executed by the bidder as principal and by a Surety Company authorized to do business in this state, conditioned that if the principal's bid be accepted and the contract awarded to him, he, within ten days after notice of award, will execute and effect a contract in accordance with the terms of his bid and a Contractor's Bond as required by law and the regulations and determinations of the governing board.

Cash, cashier's check, or certified checks will not be accepted.

A copy of the contractor's license or certificate of renewal thereof issued by the Secretary of State shall be enclosed in the required bid bond envelope. Envelopes shall be identified as to contents and project.

All bidders must be licensed for the highest amount of their bids as provided by Section 43-07-05 of the North Dakota Century Code. No bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to bond and licenses and any deficient bid submitted will be re-sealed and returned to the bidder immediately.

The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities, to reject any and all bids and to hold all bids for a period of 30 days after the date fixed for the opening thereof.

Auditor’s Office Closure

The Pembina County Auditor’s Offices will be closed March 6-8, 2024 and March 12, 2024 to allow staff to attend Election training.

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Langdon City Commission | Regular Meeting February 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Commission members present Jerry Nowatzki, Lawrence Henry, Darin Kaercher and Cody Schlittenhard.

Department head present Jason Busse, Tom Beauchamp, Jeff Hiller, Matt Wright – CC Sheriff Department, Shannon Duer and Kari Phillips - JDA, Andrew Aakre and Kyle Rieth, Moore Engineering, Chris and Sabrina Moen, Chad and Tiffany Lombardi, Sarah Hinnenkamp – Borderland Press, Mikan Lovcik and Quentin Wenzel and RoxAnne Hoffarth Pledge of Allegiance – J. Nowatzki led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made the motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 16th, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: J. Hiller reported the trip to Wisconsin was good. The guys have been working in the shop and hoping we don’t get too much snow next weekend. L. Henry reported they are going to get on a rotation for cleaning out drains.

Fire Department: L. Henry reported he has gotten three different bids for the state radios, one is a local bid.

Water and Sewer: J. Busse had nothing to report.

Sanitation: T. Beauchamp stated they took the truck to Fargo last Friday for repairs. Tom also explained the issue of people putting garbage in cardboard containers. This is a hazard to our employees and can cause fires. It was talked about putting all containers in one spot and putting up cameras.

Activity Center: No report.

Police Department: M. wright gave a 2023 yearend report.

Auditors Report: Hoffarth’s finishing up on yearend reports.

Unfinished Business Citywide Street Project – A. Aakre went over milestone and final plan items for the street project. D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the liquidated damages second by L. Henry. Motion Carries. L. Henry made the motion to approve the plan approval and authorization to bid second by D. Kaercher. Motion Carries. The bid date has been set for April 4, 2024.

Phase 1 - Sewer, Water, Storm Water Improvements – RD Project (Quam Construction) No update East Water Tower Rehabilitation – Planning to bid as base bid with a completion date this fall, and an alternated bid with completion date next fall. The idea is to allow contractors the opportunity to bid on a project as competitively as possible by giving the contractor the opportunity to best fit it into their schedule.

New Business Application for variance – Angelo Mondragon – Michelle Schefter & Michelle Baker – L. Henry made the motion to approve the variance second

by C. Schlittenhard. Motion Carries.

Application for variance – Angelo Mondragon – William and Jacalyn Thom & Leeann Hochhalter – D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the variance second by L. Henry. Motion Carries.

Liquor License – Schlittzen Liquors – Cody and Kayce Schlittenhard – On

& Off Beer and Liquor – D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the liquor License second by L. Henry.

Cody Schlittenhard abstained from the vote. Motion Carries.

Liquor License – Sip happens – Diane and Bob Simmons – L. Henry made the motion to approve the liquor License second by C. Schlittenhard.

Motion Carries.

Paul Boesl – City Lot – Tabled Walking Path Map – Kari Phillips and Shannon Duerr – JDA – K. Phillips presented a potential map for a walking path from D & B Motors into town, down 3rd street and around the City Pond. This is all City property After some discussion and some concerns, it was agreed to keep this area a discussible walking path.

Rendezvous Region Rod Run – Chad and Tiffany Lombardi were present to discuss the complaints that were made due to someone that put a letter that the city sent to a resident to get their yard cleaned up. President Jerry Nowatzki explained that the city appreciates what the Lombardi’s do for the city and was sorry that they were brought into the Facebook drama.

Equipment – L. Henry stated that the skid steer that the city owns is not utilized to its potential due to the tracks and its size. He would like to trade to a smaller unit with wheels for $12470.00. Also discussed was that we have three loaders and two of them are 20 and 17 years old. The discussion was to trade two in for a new one and keep them on a rotation of every five years to new ones.

Building Permits – #5413 Darol Hoff-

man – revised, #5425 Jeff Schneider, #5426 Diane Simmons, #5427 Cody Schlittenhard, #5428 Roger Waltz, #5429 Jesse Fetsch. L. Henry made the motion to approve all building permits second by D. Kaercher. Cody Schlittenhard abstained from the vote. Motion Carries.

82132-82146/61059-61070 Payroll and Liab 43628.40 61071 ND FIRE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION | 100.00 61072 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS | 252.01 61073 BOARDERLAND PRESS | 787.44 61074 COREY SCHNEIDER | 74.03 61075 JASON BUSSE | 348.60 61076 JEFF HILLER | 261.30 61077 JESSE FETSCH | 500.00 61078 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 289.48 61079 JULIE DAVIS | 500.00 61080 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 1599.54 61081 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | 20246.00 61082 RENDEZVOUS REGION TOURISM COUNCIL | 100.00 61083 UNITED COMMUNICATIONS | 680.78 61084 WORKFORCE SAFETY AND INSURANCE | 1463.90 Review and Approval of Bills: D. Kaercher made the motion to approve all bills as presented, seconded by L. Henry. Motion Carries.

Adjourn: L. Henry moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor

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Tribal voting rights victory shuffles legislative seats New lines put legislators in different districts

By Jeff Beach | North Dakota Monitor Some Republicans see it as court-ordered gerrymandering. For members of two Native American tribes, they see a chance at better representation in the state Legislature.

A judge’s order to put two Native American reservations in the same legislative district is putting six seats that usually would not be included in the 2024 election up for grabs.

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and the Spirit Lake Nation won a lawsuit under the federal Voting Rights Act that puts both reservations in the same district – District 9.

“We’re really, really pleased to see that the judge did see the value of having these two tribes in one legislative district,” said Nicole Donaghy, executive director of ND Native Vote.

“Now, when it comes to finding candidates, I think that this process of having the ability to select somebody from your own community will certainly inspire people to want to run for office.”

Rep. Jayme Davis is a Turtle Mountain tribal member who said she was inspired to run for the House in 2022 when she saw a gap that needed to be filled.

“It wasn’t because hey, this is a dream of mine,” said Davis, who now plans to run for the District 9 Senate seat.

“But the other side of it for me is also to educate and to get people involved and understand why it’s important that we have representation, why we

run and how to run.”

R-Devils Lake, remain in 15.

The redistricting also means major changes for District 15, which had previously included the Spirit Lake Nation.

As odd-numbered districts, seats in 9 and 15 were not scheduled to be on the ballot in 2024, but the order from U.S. District Judge Peter Welte means the seats are up for two-year terms in November.

Under new court-ordered maps, Sen. Judy Estenson, R-Warwick, will move from District 15 to 9 and Sen. Kent Weston, R-Sarles, will move from District 9 to 15.

Sen. Judy Estenson is a non-tribal member who lives on the Spirit Lake Reservation and is hoping to retain her state Senate seat, even though she is now in a district that is predominantly Native American, a group that has traditionally been more likely to vote Democratic.

“I think (the judge) did exactly what redistricting committees are told not to do and that is called gerrymandering and trying to intentionally put together a district that is going to be more one way than the other,” Estenson said.

“If you look up the definition for gerrymandering, you’ll see a district similar to that,” state Sen. Kent Weston said of the district connecting the two reservations.

Estenson said she thought America was past looking at race when drawing political boundaries.

“We all know that all white people don’t vote with the same political party. We know that all Black people don’t vote with the same political party. And I believe that all Native Americans don’t vote with the same political party as well,” Estenson said. “I hope that I can go out and really talk about values and ideals, and that people can make decisions about those rather than whether somebody has an R or D behind their name.”

Here’s

how

The changing lines means there are three sitting representatives in District 15 – Frelich, Henderson and Johnson – for just two House seats.

Henderson and Frelich will be asking for the Republican endorsement at the District 15 reorganization and nominating convention on Feb. 24 in Devils Lake.

Johnson, who served in his first legislative session in 1993, said Monday that he has decided not to seek reelection.

With younger legislators willing to serve, “It’s probably a good time to wrap things up,” Johnson said.

Henderson said even while waiting for Welte’s ruling, “I feel like we’ve kind of been in limbo the whole time.”

Weston and Estenson both say they plan on running for the Senate seat in their new districts.

With Henderson moving to 15, there is an open House seat in 9 and the House seat held by Davis.

Two Democrats who are veteran lawmakers in District 9 are former state Sen. Richard Marcellais, a Turtle Mountain tribal member, and former

“I kind of think of it as my seat,” said Nelson, who lost to Henderson in 2022.

Marcellais also was voted out of office in 2022, losing to Weston.

He said the way the Legislature redrew district lines in 2021, as it was required to do after the 2020 census, put him out of office.

“I feel like I got railroad-

North Dakota Rep. Jayme Davis, D-Rolette, discusses a bill draft with a colleague on Oct. 23, 2023, during the special legislative session. She is among the lawmakers running for election this year due to a judge's order in a redistricting lawsuit. Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor.

ed,” he said of the 2022 election, adding that a tribal election a week before the general election likely hurt turnout from tribal members for the general election.

“Tribal membership never got out to vote that second time,” Marcellais said.

This year, the tribal election is on the same day as the general election, Nov. 5.

Marcellais said he plans to seek the nomination for the Senate seat. But Davis has decided to give up her House seat and seek the Senate seat.

“I’m all for having choice on the ballot,” Davis said.

Estenson said no one has yet stepped up to run as a Republican for the two House seats in 9.

“I’m actually actively trying to recruit some representative candidates and I have no idea whether we will have one or three people running for the seats in District 9,” Estenson said.

District 9 Republicans will have a reorganization and nominating convention Feb. 24 in Cando.

District 15 Democrats had a reorganization and endorsing convention Thursday but did not endorse anyone for the legislative seats.

Davis, a policy adviser for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, said she switched to the Senate so she could be a mentor to new candidates inter-

“We’re still working on candidate recruitment,” district chair Doug Goulding said.

ested in running for the House.

step up from the Spirit Lake Reservation, which has less than half the tribal membership of Turtle Mountain.

“I would hate to see Spirit Lake go through this and then not have a voice at all,” she said.

Frelich said she hopes candidates

the

Incumbent state Reps. Kathy Frelich, from left, Donna Henderson court-ordered map and Dennis Johnson, all Republicans, live in District 15 as a result affects current legisof redistricting. Two District 15 House seats will be on the ballot in 2024. Johnson has decided not to seek reelection. (Photos provided lators: by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly) Sen. Kent Weston,

R-Sarles, moves from District 9 to District 15.

Sen. Judy Estenson, R-Warwick, moves from 15 to 9.

Rep. Jayme Davis, D-Rolette, who represented 9A, a subdistrict that included the Turtle Mountain Reservation, is in District 9.

Rep. Donna Henderson, R-Calvin, moves from 9B to 15.

Rep. Kathy Frelich, Under new court-ordered maps, Sen. Judy Estenson, R-Warwick, will move from District 15 to 9 and Sen. Kent Weston, R-Sarles, will R-Devils Lake, and move from District 9 to 15. (Photos provided by the North Dakota Rep. Dennis Johnson, Legislative Assembly)

Rep. Marvin Nelson, who is not a tribal member.

Nelson said he plans to run again for a seat he held for 12 years.

District 9 Democrats will have a reorganization meeting and nominating convention on March 3 in Leeds.