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The votes are in, and the donation numbers have been tallied by First Baptist Church in Langdon after they hosted their fourth annual Chili Cookoff at the end of June. The church was able to raise an impressive $3,456 for area first responders. The donation was split three ways between the ambulance service, police station, and the fire department in Langdon with each agency receiving $1,152.

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“We kept nothing,” Annamarie Lill, the event coordinator, said. “We were able to get donations not only from the community but also from our church members who throw all of this together.”

Church members worked together to organize the cook-off with Lill serving as the primary coordinator. Local businesses and community members also

contributed through donations, participation, and support.

Although the number of contestants was four this year, down from eight last year, enthusiasm remained high. Beyond the chili competition, the event offered a variety of family-friendly activities.

The Southern Valley Baptist Association provided an activity trailer equipped with bouncy houses, a cotton candy machine, popcorn machine, and yard games. Children also participated in a coloring contest with winners receiving prizes from Hank’s Ice Cream.

“I want to thank everybody who donated, who showed up for the event,” Lill said. “It meant the world to First Baptist Church and our local first responders.

We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without everybody’s support.”

From (L-R) winners: Jonathan Lill for “tastiest,” Debbi Flowers for “spiciest,” and Robert Mackall for “fan favorite.” PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

Lifestyle: Enjoy a scoop of

summer with this week’s Prairie Fare, Pg. 7

Region: Twister touches down west of Calio, Pg.10

The coloring contest winners, Winston Lill, Skye Lill, and Rayelynn Christianson (not pictured.)

PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

From (L-R) Jed Luhman (deacon at First Baptist), Mike Schrader (Langdon Fire Department), John Flowers (pastor at First Baptist), and Annamarie Lill. First Baptist Church awards one of three checks to Mike Schrader with the Langdon Fire Department. PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

30 years of tunes, tastes, and tire smoke: MusicFest returns to Langdon

By Rebecca Davis MusicFest is celebrating 30 years, and the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce is turning up the noise. On Friday and Saturday, July 18–19, the streets will be alive with music, the smell of food trucks, the rumble of engines, and the sounds of summer fun.

a crowd favorite as engines rev, tires squeal, and rubber meets the road.

Street, featuring everything from handmade crafts to unique finds.

• The Czech Wagon • B&R Seafood

Inside the Langdon Eagles, Hard Times will be playing live music to close out the night with plenty of toe-tapping and two-stepping.

For food lovers, a variety of food trucks will be serving up delicious eats, including:

Festivities kick off Friday night with the 42nd Annual Fireman’s Supper, a long-standing tradition that brings neighbors together for a good meal and a great cause. After supper, the Rod Run Burnouts take over downtown — always

On Saturday, July 19, downtown Langdon transforms into a full-blown street fair.

The Rod Run Car Show fills the blocks with classic cars and custom builds.

Vendor shows will be happening - both inside the Senior Center and along Main

Families can enjoy inflatables and the Rough Rider Kids’ Pedal Pulls. Kids are also invited to bring their creativity to the Chalk the Walk activity at the Courthouse, sponsored by the Northern Lights Arts Council.

• Ma’s Cook Car • Nacho Bizness • Billy’s Legendary BBQ • Hank’s Ice Cream • Mary Ann’s Place (featuring Dippin’ Dots) • Dee’s Donuts

Looking for a way to cool down? The Roxy Theatre will be offering a free afternoon movie, and the pie social at the Eagles promises a sweet break between events.

If tossing beanbags is more your speed, stop by the cornhole tournament. Preregistration is preferred (text Courtney Krom at 701-256-0085), but walk-ups will be accepted. Players must be 16 or older, and the fee is $20 per team.

“We’re excited to welcome Up Your Axe to this year’s MusicFest for some friendly competition and extra fun,” said Brandi Mittleider, executive director of the Langdon Area Chamber of cont’d, on page A9

Pembina Gorge travels back in time with HPRR

By Hilary Nowatzki Throughout the end of June, a section of the Pembina Gorge near the Brickmine Bridge travelled back in time, specifically, into the fur trade era. The High Plains Regional Rendezvous (HPRR) is a living history event, in which all aspects of life, including living arrangements, clothing, and trades swap modern day life for how it was in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The event travels to five states, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Kansas, with each state playing host in a five year rotation.

the Pembina Gorge started over six years ago with a message on Facebook to the Plainsmen Black Powder Club,” said Tony Roth, the event’s organizer. “The Plainsmen Club is one of the many clubs that has contributed to the HPRR in the past and I was in charge of the website and Facebook page, at the time. The message asked if I had ever considered having the event in the Gorge. I let them know that the site for 2019 had already been chosen but I would keep it in mind for the next Booshway.”

Six years ago marked the beginning of hosting this historically engaging event in the Pembina Gorge when it came North Dakota’s turn to host the event.

The “Booshway” is the person who is in charge of each HPRR event. Roth held this title for the Pembina Gorge event.

He said he didn’t plan this, but was happy to be chosen, as his wife is from the Langdon area.

“The journey for this event to come to

“I have been to the area before,” said Roth. “My wife and her family are from Langdon and they have fond memories of collecting June Berries and camping in the Gorge during her childhood.”

As Booshway, Roth first made contact with Walhalla to organize the event three years ago. He said that he couldn’t remember exactly what he said, but knew it was something along the lines of, “Hello, I belong to a living history event that is coming to North Dakota in about three years. I was wondering if you could help me and maybe 400 to 500 very strange people, who like to dress up in costumes, act like they are from another time, play around for about 10 days?” cont’d, on page A9

The High Plains Regional Rendezvous (HPRR) is a living history event, in which all aspects of life, including living arrangements, clothing, and trades swap modern day life for how it was in the late 1700s and early 1800s. PHOTO BY TONY ROTH.

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Celebrating Independence Day in the Borderland

Two percheron horses pull a cart in Walhalla’s Fourth of July parade.

PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

Fireworks lighting up the sky in Langdon PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

The parade in Pembina celebrating the Fourth of July PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

Two girls enjoy the festivities offered at Mt. Carmel Dam for Independence Day weekend.

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Pickleball was a hit in Pembina during the celebrations over the weekend.

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There were kids activities galore across the Borderland region for the celebrations last weekend. PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

A golf cart which was a part of the parade at Mt. Carmel Dam. PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

Candy throwers ride in the bucket of an excavator as part of Walhalla’s parade for the Fourth of July. PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE

The Shriners taking part in Walhalla’s massive parade PHOTO BY LARRY STOKKE.

Agriculture

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Forage Matters: ‘Lay-by’ time

By James Rogers, NDSU Extension forage crops production specialist

Budget reconciliation bill clears congress with tight margins – President Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill on July 4 as promised. Trump’s mega-policy bill passed after all-nighters and political maneuvering in both chambers. It took 26 hours of debate for the Senate to pass the budget reconciliation bill.

Vice President J.D. Vance had to break a tie vote to move the bill across the finish line. The White House and Speaker Mike Johnson worked through the night to secure the 218-214 victory in the House. The One Big Beautiful Bill includes Trump policy priorities.

This bill permanently extends the 2017 tax provisions, including the Section 199A pass-through deduction and bonus depreciation. It also increases Section 179 expenses to $2.5 million.

For farmers and ranchers, the bill increases crop reference prices and includes an inflation adjuster to build in future increases.

It strengthens crop insurance, improves livestock disaster programs and extends the sugar program through 2031.

Wheat and barley checkoff increases – The checkoff rate for wheat and barley has increased for North Dakota farmers. The wheat assessment moved to two cents per bushel, and the barley checkoff rate is three cents per bushel. The North Dakota Legislature approved the new checkoff levels during the session earlier this year.

Soybeans remain #1 crop in N.D. – Soybeans remain the No. 1 crop in N.D. At 6.6 million acres, this year’s total is equal to last year. Spring wheat acres declined 350,000 acres from last year, totaling 5 million acres. Corn planted acreage is record high at 4.2 million acres, up 300,000 acres from 2024. N.D. canola acreage dropped nearly 300,000 acres last year, settling at 1.85 million acres. Canola acreage is down 14 percent from last year, but it is still the third highest planted area in history. N.D. is the state with the largest increase in sunflower planted acreage from last year, up 173,000 from last year. The planted area for flax is up 199 percent from a year ago. N.D. acreage is down for dry edible beans and potatoes and up for barley, durum, oats, sugarbeets and hay.

The Fufeng group back in the news – China’s Fufeng Group is in the process of selecting a new U.S. site for a corn mill. The company abandoned a similar project in Grand Forks in 2023. The proposed Grand Forks site was within 12 miles of the Air Force base, prompting security questions. The N.D. project also became a talking point in the discussion of foreign-owned farmland. According to Bloomberg, Fufeng is finalizing its decision on a different location. In January, there was speculation that Fugeng would acquire a closed ethanol plant in southern Illinois. However, there’s no confirmation that is the location for the new corn milling plant.

NDSU Extension to host dry bean field days on Aug. 12, 13 NDSU Extension, in partnership with the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, will host two dry bean field days on Aug. 12 in Forest River, N.D., and on Aug. 13 in Hatton, N.D. The field days will offer an opportunity for growers, industry professionals and researchers to come together and explore the latest research in dry bean production.

“It’s been nearly a decade since we last hosted a dry bean field day,” said Juan Osorno, NDSU professor and dry bean breeder. “This is a great opportunity for growers to see firsthand the research and breeding work NDSU is doing to support the dry bean industry.”

The field days will showcase a team of NDSU experts presenting a wide range of dry bean topics: • Juan Osorno, NDSU dry bean breeder, will walk attendees through new and upcoming dry bean varieties developed in N.D., highlighting the breeding pipeline and what growers can expect in the near future.

• Maria Roberta De Oliveira, NDSU Department of Plant Sciences graduate student, will demonstrate how drones are being used to collect high-quality field data more efficiently.

• Ana Extension

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NDSU crops

agronomist, will provide agronomic updates tailored to different market classes, focusing on best practices for maximizing yield.

• Michael Wunsch, NDSU research plant pathologist at the Carrington Research Extension Center, will focus on one of the most challenging diseases in dry bean production—white mold. His session on how to make the most of your fungicides will provide practical insights for effective disease management.

“Dry beans are a key crop for North Dakota, and these field days are a chance to connect with growers and share timely, research-based recommendations,” said Carcedo.

“We want producers to leave with new ideas and tools they can apply in their own fields.”

The program will conclude with a live Q&A session, offering attendees the chance to engage directly with the speakers. Lunch will be provided.

There is no cost to attend.

Registration is appreciated but not required. To register for the Aug. 12 field day in Forest River, visit ndsu. ag/drybeansaug12. To register for the Aug. 13 field day in Hatton, visit ndsu.ag/drybeansaug13.

For questions regarding the field days, contact Ana Carcedo at 701831-5796 or via email at a.carcedo@ndsu.edu.

When I grew up, we still did a lot of weed control of our row crops with cultivation. I spent a lot of hot summer days watching soybeans flow between the row spacings of a cultivator. Once the crop’s canopy had closed, we were done with cultivation for the year, and we were just waiting for the crop to mature and harvest. This was “lay-by” time — the spring planting push had eased up, and we could then move on to other things and maybe just take a breath and regroup.

This did not mean we were ignoring the crop and hanging around waiting for harvest. We shifted more into monitoring, keeping an eye on crops for weeds, insects, disease and moisture. Watching our hay fields to gauge when our next cutting would take place. Keeping an eye on cattle out on pasture. All of this was done during “lay-by” time.

Monitoring is an essential and often overlooked part of pasture, range and forage management. There are two parts to monitoring. The first part is things that you monitor several times within a year. The second is things that you might monitor a few times within a year, but repeat over time in order to determine a trend.

Monitored several times per year The weather is monitored almost daily. Taking a look at the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map for North Dakota, the northeast and western parts of the state are abnormally dry or in moderate drought conditions. Cattle producers in these areas should be closely monitoring forage availability, cattle body condition and water resources. Also, the U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook provides an outlook on how large-scale trends are developing for drought tendency. Both of these tools can be used to help anticipate how forage availability will change through the summer months and are available at droughtmonitor.unl.edu.

Doing a good job of monitoring

Short-term and yearly management results can be monitored during “lay-by” time to determine trends. (NDSU PHOTO).

forage availability or utilization is sometimes easier said than done.

A grazing utilization stick is an easy way to keep track of pasture utilization or the amount of plant weight that has been removed by grazing.

These utilization sticks were developed by and are available through North Dakota State University Extension. These grazing sticks provide information on the recommended plant height to begin and end grazing for key species. By measuring the heights of key species before and after grazing, a plant removal weight can be calculated.

Ideally, proper utilization of a plant is achieved when 50% of the plant weight has been removed, not plant height. This utilization rate varies by plant species, and knowing plant species and utilization goals is extremely important when the goal is to maintain plant diversity within a landscape. These measurements can be used to adjust the stocking rate during the grazing season.

Monitored yearly and over time Management results can be monitored within a year and over time to determine trends. All livestock production data, such as conception, birth and weaning rates, weaning weights and economic indicators, should be monitored over time.

On the pasture and range side of the equation, photo points are a neat way to monitor pasture and range conditions and document change over time. Learn what key plant species make up your forage base and are the backbone of your grazing operation, and monitor them over time.

Are these key species increasing, decreasing or staying constant? How has the stocking rate changed over time? Has cow weight changed over the years, and has that had an influence on your stocking rate? Has carrying capacity changed over time?

Much has been written on the importance of beef cattle body condition score (BCS) and production efficiency, and there are many guides available on what these scores look like. Monitoring BCS until weaning is a good idea, especially if dry weather conditions continue to develop and forage availability becomes limited. Monitor overall animal health as well and especially with bulls. Bulls with sore feet or that have lost significant body condition probably have little interest in servicing cows.

Another important monitoring estimation is ground cover. Losses of ground cover can indicate change from a number of reasons, such as drought, stocking rates, grazing intensity and duration. Take a walk across a pasture and, after a predetermined number of steps, take a look at what you are standing on. Note the plant species present or bare ground.

Keep track of the responses as you move across an area. If the area is too large to walk, ride across, then stop and take a look. Take the same route once or twice a year at the same time each year. This will give a good idea of how stable the plant population is over time.

Summertime livestock water quality can be an issue as temperatures warm. Blue-green algae blooms can produce toxins that can be harmful to livestock, wildlife and people. If water sources are suspected to be contaminated, they can be tested.

NDSU livestock water testing guidelines can be found at ndsu.ag/ watertesting.

I’m not sure there is a lay-by time anymore. Seems like there are always things that we can monitor and measure to make sure that we are staying on track. I remember one thing about cultivating soybeans on hot summer days in the field: when someone brought me a quart Mason jar of iced tea, it sure tasted good.

Watne calls reconciliation package “good and bad” North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne called the budget reconciliation package passed last week by Congress “a mixed bag.”

“There is a lot of good in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ that will strengthen the farm safety net. We appreciate the improvements made to farm programs and tax provisions impacting agriculture and farmer-owned cooperatives,” he said.

Farm bill provisions that NDFU worked hard to achieve include an increase in commodity reference prices to better reflect the cost of production, improved crop insurance support, improvements to livestock disaster programs, and a permanent pass-through tax deduction, Sec. 199A(g) to maintain equity for

farmer-owned cooperatives.

Watne said.

However, Watne said federal funding cuts to programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) run counterintuitive to farmers and ranchers who are in the business of feeding people.

“There was less opportunity to debate the merits and challenges of programs and draft bipartisan legislation that fits the needs of urban and rural voters as the farm bill is more than just farm policy. It is a food security act for our nation.”

“Big picture, the legislation and the reconciliation process sets a dangerous precedent in the way we draft future farm bills,” he said.

The budget reconciliation process that was used to draft farm bill provisions circumvented regular order,

“There are meaningful wins in this legislation,” Watne continued. “But you can have wins that cause the future to be challenging, especially when farm programs are crafted without rural-urban coalitions and become partisan.”

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Letter from the Publisher intention made its way around town.

After some quick thinking on Bob’s part, the following morning they were indeed married. Sounding familiar?

You know it! They were married live on KNDK AM 1080! Later that day, they headed home with a key to the city and some pretty cool memories.

If you’re not on my Facebook page, let me tell you about some fun we had last week. First, let’s see how good your memory is. Thirty-three years ago a young couple from Rochester, N.Y., named Larry and Patty came to Langdon. Why you ask? Because they were getting married and becoming the “Langdons.” Yes, they drove from Rochester, N.Y., to Langdon, N.D., to be married. Things happened pretty fast after their

So last week, here they are, Larry and Patty Langdon, in the flesh, stopping in at Sip Happens for a visit and anniversary celebration! We hashed over that sunny day in Langdon 33 years ago and relived all the details!

Some of you may have been involved in the planning of the impromptu wedding. If you were, we talked about you! Such a great memory, although I’m a little stunned that 33 years can go by so quickly.

The Fourth of July came and went as planned for the most part. Waking up on Sunday and realizing it was not Monday was an awesome bonus.

I’m still typing backwards more than forwards, but I’m two weeks into the crash on our front porch so time is passing. Thank you to everyone who has reached out with positive thoughts and well wishes; I appreciate every single one.

Lastly, I repeat myself, please please visit with the youngsters about staying clear of the street construction equipment. The crews are noticing some close calls with kids on bikes, scooters etc. Maybe everyday reminders are necessary. Just do it for the sake of the kids and our community.

Thank you for reading, subscribing and being a friend to The Borderland Press!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor on the couple for their 30th anniversary three years ago, and after talking to the couple, Patty sent me a friend request on Facebook to be friends.

What a wonderful Fourth of July weekend it was for me! As you may have already read in Diane’s column, we had a celebrity couple visit Langdon. I got a text on Thursday from Diane “The Langdons are here! Come to Sip!” So I put on real pants and got my butt over to Sip Happens.

You already read from Diane’s column about what brought the Langdons here 33 years ago. I had the pleasure of writing an article

again in Walhalla at Riverside Park this time. I painted more faces than I can count, and after two vendor shows back-to-back, I’m finding myself with barely any inventory, which is an amazing feeling! What’s not an amazing feeling is how much work I will need to do to have anything to offer at MusicFest’s vendor show here in a few weeks.

When I went to creep her profile, as one does when you’ve acquired a new friend, I noticed that her bio said she lived in Bluff City, Tennessee. I was totally shocked!

That’s because Bluff City is right beside the town I grew up in in Tenn.! What a small world it is.

Although they are from New York, they have spent their retirement enjoying the beauty Tenn. has to offer.

Naturally, that winter when I went home to visit my family down south, I slotted a bit of time in to meet up with Patty and Larry for coffee. We had such a lovely visit then, and we had another wonderful visit at Sip! I also saw Patty and Larry a few

I can’t believe MusicFest time is already here! I’m so excited for that lineup of excitement, especially the cornhole tournament!

Summer is passing by fast. I heard over the radio that we are losing an hour of daylight in July - ewww!

Enjoy it while you can, folks! more times over the weekend during the area’s festivities, especially Walhalla’s Fourth of July celebration. It was a busy weekend for all involved over there as well!

I packed up all of my inventory for Hilary Does Art, along with my face painting necessities, and spent Friday in Walhalla. On Saturday I would do the same,

the field because back in my youth, we rotated crops but roughly a third was left in summer fallow. My sister and I spent our summers mainly doing one of four things- summer fallowing, raking hay, weeding around trees or in the garden, and walking the pastures checking and fixing fences. If I had to pick one to do all day it would be summer fallowing- not because I enjoyed it but because I could sit and drive all day and listen to the radio. Raking involved a tractor too, but for raking we had an ancient little Ford tractor circa the 1950s that you had to pull start and had no cab and no radio. I tied a pillow to the metal seat and still had to slightly stand up and hover when there were rough patches in the field. The only plus to raking was being able to get a tan because there was no cab. The old International we used for summer fallowing had a cab, but the A/C didn’t work so all the windows were cranked open and the dust flew in.

I wore ear protectors because the

combination of the tractor itself and having the radio cranked was akin to the decibel level at a Metallica concert. It’s no wonder my hearing is shot. But I digress.

Hilary Nowatski

Editor editor@theborderlandpress.com

Construction zone now and then

By Sara Goodman Yay! It’s happening! Our street is getting paved as I type this. It’s very exciting! My knees and hips are looking forward to walking on streets sans three-foot-wide potholes and football sized chunks of pavement hindering the way. It’s quite the process to get to the point of paving, as the whole west half of the town knows. I don’t understand it, but I’m glad someone does.

I’ll be happy when I don’t have to

weave my way around the library to get to the school or have to worry about getting blocked in three times in an hour. Thankfully the workers are patient and considerate and notice when someone is stuck in their driveway. I had 3 trucks back up and a guy in a Bobcat quickly build me a little ramp off the edge of my driveway when he noticed that I couldn’t leave and was sitting in my driveway wondering which neighbor wouldn’t mind tire tracks in their yard. Another time I had moved my vehicle twice and was taking up space on my friend’s driveway one street over when I tried to leave and noticed cones on both ends of the street. Again I stopped, contemplating my next move, when a guy in a work pickup ran over, moved a few cones and waved me through.

Many, many moons ago, I had a little road construction project of my own.

It involved me, an old International tractor and a field we called the Banks land. I was summer fallowing

The Banks land took about eight hours to summer fallow with the little International pulling an eight or so foot cultivator. I’m not kidding. I think my dad upgraded to a 12-foot cultivator after I graduated. After finishing the field, I was supposed to lift the implement out of the ground, insert bolts in the hitch on both sides so it didn’t sway, put the tractor in road gear, and drive back to the yard which was maybe three miles away from the field. Most of the time when I was leaving a field to drive back to the yard, I remembered to do this. One time I didn’t.

Most likely I was jamming out to some Bon Jovi, tired and distracted after eight hours of driving in circles and simply drove right out of the field without lifting out and securing the implement. I dug up a good chunk

of the road, killed the tractor and mentally subtracted a few dollars from my paycheck which was paltry to begin with. I also tore up part of a fence one time moving from one field to the next. Thankfully my dad was super patient and only got mad when we were working cows.

Greg mentioned he might need me to drive a grain cart this fall, but he might change his mind after reading this article.

Sara Goodman is an avid walker who says her best ideas come to her after a morning pot of coffee. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After many years working in healthcare, she now writes, is a substitute teacher and occasionally lends a hand to her hard-working hubby on the farm. She volunteers on several boards and committees in the Langdon community and attends social outings as much as possible. The Goodman house has two kids at home, one in college and two spoiled cats.

Of spleen splitters, cherry bombs and whistling bungholes

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia The Fourth of July at our lake place is a lot quieter since our neighbors Bob and Lainey Toso sold their place a few years ago. The Tosos

are former educators, Bob being the former school superintendent in Jamestown and Lainey, a teacher in Valley City. Bob and Lainey were the official fireworks committee for our little lake neighborhood.

A bunch of us would slip Bob a few bucks a weekend or two before the Fourth and he would go shopping for top quality pyrotechnics. At dusk on the Fourth, we’d jump in the boat, motor out into the middle of the lake and watch as Bob would fire off a volley of fireworks. As he would reload, someone on the other side of the lake would launch a display followed by other lake neighborhoods taking their turns - each trying to one up the previous display. The air would smell of gunpowder and occasionally the

burned up debris would land on us.

Good times! This year the Fourth at the lake was a yawner as the thunderstorms put a damper on things.

When I first came to North Dakota in 1983, I was amazed to learn that fireworks were so easy to purchase. In my home state of Massachusetts, fireworks were and still are illegal to possess. It only makes sense because the state is so thickly settled. Think about it - you can’t have a million people setting off fireworks, as it would be total chaos for the fire departments and emergency rooms. Instead, cities and towns host big fireworks shows that are professionally produced, many shows costing tens of thousands of dollars.

Stanley Park in Westfield, Mass., is an example. A little background on Stanley Park: if you own a screwdriver or other hand tool that bears the name Stanley, you have a connection to Stanley Park. Frank Stanley Beveridge is the founder of Stanley Home Products, which is based in Westfield right close to where I was born and raised. Upon his passing, he left some 300 acres to be developed into what is today Stanley Park, where one of the largest fireworks displays in western Massachusetts takes place each July 4.

Mumz used to tell me how she and her girlfriends would attend the fireworks there each year. During

one such weekend in the mid 1990s, they were sitting in their lawn chairs enjoying good conversation along with some wine and cheese before the fireworks began. The way Mumz told it, a little bald baby boy who couldn’t have been more than 18 months old came walking by wearing only a diaper and babbling incoherently saying something like ‘bee bop boo blop blah blah blah.’ All of a sudden, the very first aerial shell exploded to signal the start of the evening’s show. It was such a thunderous boom that the ground shook and knocked the baby flat on his butt. Mumz said the little guy then turned and looked right at her and her girlfriends and said plainly – “Son of a bitch!”

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Pembilier Nursing Center: FAME the Musical

By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director Greetings from all your friends at PNC! On Tuesday, July 2, we were blessed to have some cast members from Frost Fire’s summer theatre production of FAME the Musical come to PNC. A few months ago, I was contacted by Helen Hutton on behalf of Frost Fire, asking if we would be interested in having some cast members come for an hour to entertain our residents. I readily accepted their invitation but didn’t really know what to expect.

When the day arrived that they were set to come, I waited patiently in our main lobby ready to greet them. As I watched the “crew” pull up in an older Winnebago and exit carrying their supplies, I knew we were in for a treat! There were five cast members

and Helen who came to PNC. The five cast members that came were: Lucy Juncosa, Trey McFarland, Ginny Hutton, Ryan Nordhagen, and Abbey McCuen.

They quickly introduced themselves and then began playing piano and singing for our residents.

I can’t even describe how talented these young people were. Each of them sang at least one solo and some of them sang multiple times.

Soon there was even a group of staff members watching and listening to the powerful voices that were breaking through the chapel walls into the hallways. I have come to terms that God gave me certain talents, and music is not one of them. When I hear such talented people play instruments and

sing so beautifully, I am awestruck.

When it came time for the last song, Helen passed out tambourines and egg shakers to the residents so that they could play along. The last song was one of my favorites, “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by the Proclaimers.

All five cast members joined together in harmony, and the residents shook their instruments in unison with all their might.

It truly was a wonderful afternoon, and we are grateful to everyone that made it possible for our residents to enjoy a snippet of FAME the Musical. Many of our residents have a lot of memories of enjoying musicals out at the beautiful Frost Fire Summer Theatre. We are looking forward to the day that the

Special guests performing a segment of FAME the Musical for PNC residents.

theatre is up and running and we can all enjoy the beautiful scenery of Frost Fire once again. In the meantime, we are sure glad that they are still working

hard to bring entertainment to our area. This year, FAME the Musical can be seen at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks during the month of July.

July Fourth deliciousness

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County Who would have thought that my family would be celebrating the Fourth of July by eating a North Dakota PINEAPPLE?...but that’s exactly what we did!!!! It was DELICIOUS! As I had mentioned at the end of February, our pineapple plant was finally producing fruit after five years of patiently waiting. I had estimated the harvest time to be about August, but I was pleasantly surprised two weeks ago when the pineapple stalk began to fall to the side and the pineapple began to turn yellow. It was exciting, but I knew the process was long, so I thought it would still be August when we got to finally eat the sweet fruit.

To my surprise, it did NOT take that long. In just about a two-week time period, our little sweet bundle of pineapple joy turned completely yellow and gave off a sweet aroma of pineapple scent. It was ready just in time for our Fourth of July celebration. We carefully and lovingly harvested the pineapple, cut it into chunks, and savored every bite of deliciousness. We all thought the pineapple was better than anything we had ever eaten from a store or can. It was so good. It’s a little sad to think the adventure might be done, but we are going to baby the momma plant and hope that another fruit will grow. Oftentimes, the plant only produces one fruit and then perishes.

Guess what?! The story doesn’t end there. Operation “Second Generation Pineapple” has commenced! We prepared our pineapple top for the next generation. I’m hoping we will see results sooner than five years, especially since we have already grown one.

I have debated starting a pineapple every year so we can have a fresh grown pineapple yearly, but my husband is NOT keen on that idea due to the amount of space the plants take up. Since he won’t build me an indoor pool/atrium in our backyard where we could grow pineapples and banana trees, I guess I’ll just have to be patient and wait up to five years for the next bounty.

If you want to join in the fun and try your hand at growing pineapples, here is some information to help you on the journey.

How to prepare pineapple for growing a plant: Slice the top portion (crown) of the pineapple off.

Pull away the remaining fruit and bottom couple of leaves to expose the base stem of the crown.

You can dry the pineapple crown out for a couple of days and then plant in soil, or you can put the base into an inch of water in a cup to help it root, and then plant in soil. (If using the water root method, make sure to change the water every couple of days to prevent mold.)

Directions Wash hands pineapple.

and

surfaces

and

Cut pineapple.

In a blender, add juice, pineapple, frozen fruit and yogurt.

Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Information (but dependent upon fruits used): Calories: 170, Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 55mg, Carbohydrates: 37g, Fiber: 1g, includes 0g Added Sugars, Protein: 5g, Vitamin D: 6%, Calcium: 15%, Iron: 0%, Potassium: 15% Tropical Carrot Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Makes: 4 cups Preparing for operation “Second Generation Pineapple.”

How to prepare pineapple fruit for eating: Rinse and scrub the pineapple under cool running water before cutting.

Cut off the crown and base with a large knife and throw away, compost, or begin a new plant.

Stand the pineapple upright. Working top to bottom, slice off the skin. Then remove any pieces of skin left behind.

Slice each side off the firm core.

Slice the soft fruit to use the way you want.

It’s not only a fun adventure to grow pineapple, it is a very nutrient rich fruit.

It is a good source of vitamin C and fiber. It is known to be full of antioxidants and other vitamins and minerals. It is a great contributor to a well-balanced diet.

NDSU Extension has some recipes that include pineapple, which can be found at https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ extension. You can stop into the office at the Cavalier Courthouse to visit and get some more information or visit with me about growing your own pineapples or using them in recipes. You can also call me at 256-2560 or email me at katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu if it’s more convenient for you. It’s also grilling season.

Pineapple is also delicious grilled! Just peel, core, and cut into ½-inch thick rings or 1-inch-thick wedges, and grill on direct heat for five to 10 minutes.

If the pineapple is 1-inch cubed, then it will only take four to five minutes. It goes great with chicken and pork that you might be grilling at the same time.

Whether you eat the pineapple fruit fresh, grilled, or in other recipes, I hope you enjoy and take advantage of the nutritious, delicious flavor it has to offer. I won’t bombard you with more updates on pineapples, but I can promise you will hear from me once in a while about operation “Second Generation.”

Whether you grow your own, find a great deal on whole pineapple in the store, or just decide you want to have some canned pineapple, here are some more recipes from Missouri Extension to help you find options to use with your delicious pineapple.

Hawaiian Grilled Cheese Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients • 8 oz pineapple sliced thick • 4–8 slices favorite cheese, divided into 4 servings • 9-ounce package low-sodium sliced ham • 8 slices whole-grain or whole-wheat bread • 4 tablespoons unsalted margarine at room temperature, divided Directions Wash hands and surfaces.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

In the dry skillet, cook pineapple slices.

Remove and place on a paper towel.

Layer desired amounts of cheese, ham and pineapple slices on one piece of bread, making sure the cheese is the outermost layer. Top with another piece of bread.

North Dakota, home-grown pineapple.

Spread the outsides of each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of margarine, covering the bread all the way to its edges.

Place two sandwiches in the skillet, pressing down lightly with the back of a spatula. Cook until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.

Repeat Step sandwiches.

6

with

remaining

Serve hot and enjoy.

Refrigerate leftovers immediately.

Nutrition: Calories 364, Fat 19g, Sodium 685mg, Carbohydrate 36g, Protein 22g, Vitamin C 25mg, Potassium 319mg

Ingredients • 2 cups shredded carrots (2 to 3 carrots) • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained • ¾ cup raisins • ¼ cup low-fat plain yogurt or mayonnaise • ¼ cup sunflower seed kernels or slivered almonds Directions Wash hands with soap and water.

Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.

In a medium serving bowl, combine carrots, pineapple and raisins.

Pineapple Summer Fruit Smoothie

Stir in yogurt and nuts or seed kernels.

Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Yield: 4 Servings

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Ingredients

6 servings, serving size 2/3 cup

• 16 oz. pineapple • 1 cup frozen fruit of choice • 1 cup fruit juice • 2 cups vanilla yogurt •

Nutrition Facts: Calories 130, Fat 2.5g, sodium 35 mg, carbohydrates 26g, protein 3g, potassium 366mg, Vitamin A 308 mcg, Vitamin C 6 mg

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NDSCS announces spring 2025 President’s Honor Roll WAHPETON, ND — North Dakota State College of Science has recognized 525 students on its President’s Honor Roll for the spring 2025 semester. This distinction is awarded to students who have earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher while completing 12 or more credits with traditional letter grades. The honorees include: Mountain: Logan T. Vetter, Registered Nursing Walhalla: Taelyn Claire Dunnigan, Precision Agronomy; Mardi M. White, Architectural Modeling & Design Technology

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District July 11 - Heading to Langdon Music Fest? Enjoy the music, the food, and the fun, and make a plan to get home safe. Whether you’re sipping mocktails, choosing NA options, or lining up a sober ride, the best nights are the ones you remember for all the right reasons.

Community

The Borderland Press

The University of North Dakota announces spring 2025 graduates GRAND FORKS, N.D. – More than 1,700 students graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) this spring, in ceremonies whose speakers included the governor of North Dakota and a former Minnesota Vikings tight end — both of whom are UND alumni. Ceremonies were held across successive weekends, culminating with the Spring General Commencement on May 17 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks.

The process started on May 3 when dozens of new doctors received their diplomas at the UND School of

Medicine & Health Sciences’ commencement. Then on May 10, 71 graduating law students earned their Juris Doctor degrees at the UND Law School commencement. North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong — a 2003 graduate of the law school — spoke at the ceremony.

During the May 17 general commencement, Jim Kleinsasser, a UND Hall of Fame athlete and former tight end for the Minnesota Vikings, delivered the keynote address. UND also presented an honorary degree to Noren Pan, co-founder and president

of MicroLink Devices. Pan is a 1978 graduate of Grand Forks Central High School and a 1982 graduate of UND. The following students in this publication’s coverage area graduated from UND this spring.

Langdon, ND Faith Hallem, Bachelor of Music, Music Performance, Summa Cum Laude Adam Moch, Master of Education, Special Education

The University of North Dakota announces spring 2025 Dean’s List GRAND FORKS, N.D. – More than 1,600 University of North Dakota (UND) students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2025 spring semester Dean’s List. The UND Dean’s List comprises students whose grade point average are in the top 15 percent of the enrollment in each of the University’s degree granting colleges and schools. A student must have completed no fewer than 12 semester hours of academic

work for the semester, of which eight or more hours must be graded work rather than “satisfactory or unsatisfactory.” The following students from this publication’s coverage area were named to the Dean’s List.

Calvin, ND Jaya Henderson Langdon, ND Olivia Cleveland Sydney Crockett Harrison Nuelle McKenna Schneider Jane Sillers Kate Sillers Hannah Thorlakson

Munich, ND Emmy Pankratz Whitney Pankratz Jagger Worley Neche, ND Kira Symington Walhalla, ND Wyatt Brusseau Emily Jackson

Lifestlye

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Prairie Fare: A scoop of summer – Frozen favorites, past and present

By Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist

Are you ready to make a frozen treat?

Here’s a simple recipe that uses seasonal fruit and no fancy equipment.

Melon Raspberry Sorbet 3 cups ripe melon*, cubed and frozen 1 cup frozen raspberries 2 tablespoons honey, or to taste Juice of one lime or lemon ½ to 1 cup warm water, as needed, to help blend Optional: Add or top with fresh mint leaves to add a refreshing, minty flavor.

is National Ice Cream Month, a designation from former President Ronald Reagan.

“We used to eat sherbet out of toilet paper tubes,” someone commented on social media recently.

I chuckled at the memory. Of course, we didn’t actually eat from toilet paper tubes, but the waxed, tubular packaging made it easy to push up the frozen treat inside. Some stores still carry those nostalgic tubes of sherbet.

I remember when popsicles weren’t fully wrapped. You guessed the flavor by the color peeking through the bottom of the wrapper. Back then, you could get a treat for just a dime. That pricing officially makes me a relic.

The flavored ice pops we froze at home were even cheaper — I always ended up with a cherry-red stain on my shirt from squeezing out every drop of flavored ice.

Ice cream is a favorite for many. July

Frozen desserts are hardly new.

Thousands of years ago, people used snow and fruit juice to craft early versions of these cool treats, according to food historians. Today, our options are endless.

Frozen novelties — ice cream bars, drumsticks, popsicles — remain very popular. But not everyone can enjoy dairy-based products. Plant-based options like soy- or oat-based ice creams have become more widely available, especially for people with dietary issues or those following a vegetarian diet.

Have you tried frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet or gelato? When shopping, always check the Nutrition Facts label and ingredient list. A product containing milk will be noted at the end of the ingredient statement (e.g., “contains milk”).

Here’s a quick guide to several popular frozen treats: • Ice cream must contain at least 10% milk fat, making it rich and creamy. Creative flavors are widely

available, including black raspberry, pumpkin, coffee, cake batter or cotton candy. Nationally, vanilla, chocolate or cookies and cream are top picks.

Frozen custard contains pasteurized egg yolks (1.4% by weight) in the formulation to lend richness.

• Sherbet contains less than 2% dairy by weight.

• Frozen yogurt contains dairy and live cultures, usually with a slightly tangy flavor and less fat than traditional ice cream.

• Gelato has less cream and more milk than ice cream, resulting in a denser, smoother product with a softer texture.

• Sorbet contains no dairy — just fruit, water and sweetener.

Have you ever opened a container of ice cream only to find it icy or grainy?

That’s a sign your freezer may not be cold enough or you left it out too long.

Keep freezers at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to ensure quality. Melting and refreezing encourage the formation of ice crystals and the sandy-textured ice cream that no one enjoys.

For best results, scoop and return it to the freezer immediately. Some people place a layer of parchment paper on top of the ice cream and store the container upside down to reduce freezer burn.

And what about that dreaded “brain freeze”? Slow down and keep the frozen treat toward the front of your mouth so it can warm slightly before swallowing. Letting it touch the roof of your mouth stimulates the trigeminal nerve, triggering that brief but intense pain.

At least 5 hours before you would like to make the sorbet, peel and cut the melon into ½-inch cubes and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Place the pan in the freezer. Freeze for 5 hours or overnight.

Add frozen melon, frozen raspberries, honey and lime/lemon juice to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding warm water as needed to aid in blending. *Any melon can be used in this recipe, but cantaloupe or honeydew provides the creamiest consistency.

Makes three 1 1/2-cup servings. One serving has 123 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 2 g protein, 31 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 28 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.

Prairie Doc® Perspective: Motion is lotion; the importance of movement

By Anthony P. Fiegen, MD

patients who present with conditions readily addressed without surgery and the accompanying risks of invasive procedures. It is also important to advocate the idea of prevention.

Orthopedic medicine is truly a team sport; we have the opportunity to collaborate with nonsurgical professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, among others, to deliver comprehensive musculoskeletal care. While there are proven surgical options to help our patients where indicated, in many cases, patients are able to achieve pain relief and improved function with nonsurgical treatment options. Much of orthopedic surgical training is appropriately dedicated to the planning and execution of surgery, but it is also important to understand and recognize

A phrase that is often loosely spoken within our clinic is, “Motion is Lotion.”

What does this mean? This is a simple phrase to express the importance of movement and activity, whether that be independent exercise, supervised or specialized therapy, or simply taking a walk outside. With inactivity, we naturally are at risk for muscle loss, obesity, and the many adverse health conditions associated with obesity. It is important to consider exercise and its many health benefits. More specifically, resistance training and cardiovascular exercise have been shown to have robust benefits to our overall physical and mental health and function.

The National Institute of Health has been studying the effect of strength training for more than 40 years, demonstrating beneficial results in adults including maintained muscle mass, maintenance and improvement of mobility, and increasing healthy years lived. Not all resistance training is the same, however, the effects

on improved function largely are the same. Resistance training promotes muscle strength and growth, simultaneously improving our overall cardiovascular health. Studies have demonstrated that our muscle mass peaks around the age of 35. Naturally, muscle volume and performance decline slowly until we reach the age of approximately 65 where muscle volume loss proceeds faster. However, this decline in muscle volume and strength is substantially slowed by resistance training. Dr. Fielding with Tufts University, an NIH-supported scientist, has studied resistance training at a molecular level. His research has suggested that the best recipe for improving physical function and avoiding disability is a combination of walking and resistance

training, whether resistance be against gravity or moving weight. The list of research-proven benefits of resistance training is quite impressive.

In addition to improved muscle mass and cardiovascular health, resistance training offers improved metabolism and promotes weight loss of adipose tissue, increased bone density potentially preventing fractures associated with aging and fragility, improved balance and coordination, and natural release of anti-inflammatory mediators.

Outside of bone and muscle anatomy, being active and exercising has been proven to reduce stress, improve our mood and cognitive performance, boost our energy and libido, as well as provide a mean of self-confidence.

Now understanding the many benefits of physical activity, where do we start?

If you are looking for some help, reach out to your physician, a personal trainer, or other trained professionals such as a physical therapist or athletic trainer for guidance. The health benefits will not be immediately realized, but you will eventually notice an improvement in your mood, and perhaps many years from now, also an improvement in your overall physical health. “Motion is lotion.” Let’s get out and move!

Anthony P. Fiegen, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine physician specialized in treating conditions of the shoulder, hip, and knee at the Orthopedic Institute. In addition to a comprehensive sports medicine practice and joint preservation, he also performs joint replacement of the shoulder, hip, and knee. Dr. Fiegen grew up in Madison, SD. He attended South Dakota State University competing for the Jackrabbits’ men’s basketball team from 2009-2013. Prior to joining Orthopedic Institute in 2024, Dr. Fiegen completed orthopedic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He then went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, where he served as a team physician for the ACC Wake Forest football, men’s basketball, and baseball teams. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Threads. Prairie Doc Programming includes On Call with the Prairie Doc®, a medical Q&A show (most Thursdays at 7pm streaming on Facebook), two podcasts, and a Radio program (on SDPB), providing health information based on science, built on trust.

Dakota Gardener: Avoid the two most common tomato problems

By Esther E. McGinnis, Horticulturist, NDSU Extension

disorder while grape and cherry tomatoes are less susceptible.

For questions on your tomatoes,

Do you know what the two most common tomato problems are?

Many gardeners assume that diseases or insects cause the most common problems. However, after a dozen years working for North Dakota State University Extension, that has not been my experience.

Year after year, the most common tomato problems are herbicide damage and blossom end rot.

Like clockwork, Extension agents receive many emails every July from gardeners displaying the tell-tale symptoms of herbicide damage.

Tomatoes are extremely sensitive to herbicides such as 2,4-D and dicamba. When exposed, the leaves become distorted and may curl. The stem and leaf petioles may twist and bend, resulting in an abnormal-looking plant.

Tomatoes may be exposed to herbicides from different sources. The most common source is drift from people’s lawn herbicide applications

or from adjacent farms. Other routes include the incorporation of contaminated compost or manure into the garden soil. City compost is primarily composed of grass clippings.

Unfortunately, some homeowners spray their lawns with herbicide, collect their lawn clippings, and then contribute them to the municipal compost stream. The composting process does not break down the herbicides. Similarly, manure may be contaminated if the cows eat pasture vegetation that has been sprayed with herbicides. The herbicide doesn’t degrade in a cow’s four-chambered stomach and is excreted in the manure.

One way to greatly reduce herbicide damage to tomatoes would be to limit or eliminate the application of lawn herbicides in the summer.

Weeds are less susceptible to herbicides in summer. Mid-fall is a better time to treat perennial lawn weeds to ensure a systemic kill. Secondly, research your compost or manure source and ask the hard herbicide questions.

The second most common tomato problem is blossom end rot. Virtually anyone who has grown tomatoes

has watched the fruit’s bottom turn brown and rot. This is not a disease but rather a complex condition involving water, nutrients, and genetics. Blossom end rot is a calcium deficiency in the fruit. Calcium is necessary for the building of cell walls in plants. Before adding calcium-based antacids to the soil like some of my relatives do, gardeners need to understand that regional soils are calcium-rich. How to reconcile this apparent contradiction?

Drought is a significant factor.

Tomatoes need rain or irrigation to saturate the soil, dissolve the available calcium, and then be absorbed by the root system. The tomato’s vascular system transports the calcium throughout the plant. Here’s another complication—if gardeners are over-fertilizing with ammonium-based nitrogen, potassium or magnesium, that may interfere with calcium uptake and distribution.

Finally, cultivating too close to the tomato plants may damage the root system, which also impedes the absorption of water and calcium.

Blossom end rot can be minimized by maintaining evenly moist soils and avoiding over-application of fertilizers. Another factor includes cultivar susceptibility. For example, Roma tomatoes are quite susceptible to this

please contact your friendly NDSU Extension county agent. Find the Extension office for your county at ndsu.ag/countyoffice.

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Church

The Borderland Press

From the Pastor’s Desk: Celebrating freedom, earthly and divine

By Pastor Jonathon Waterbury, Emmanuel Evagelical Church

Yet, as Christians, our understanding of freedom extends deeper. Beyond earthly independence, we recognize a profound, eternal freedom offered through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Just as our nation broke free from oppression, we are liberated from sin and death by Christ’s sacrifice. As John 8:36 declares, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” This divine freedom is a new life, unburdened by guilt, filled with hope, and empowered

by God. As the echoes of our Independence Day celebrations continue to resonate, we reflect on the powerful spirit of freedom that defines us. Just this past week, we gathered as families and communities, proudly displaying our national colors to commemorate the hard-won liberties that form the very foundation of our nation. From lively backyard barbecues to community parades and dazzling firework displays, our festivities were a vibrant reminder of the precious gift of liberty we enjoy here on earth.

As we appreciate our nation’s liberty this July, let us also embrace the immeasurable spiritual freedom found in Christ. May our gratitude inspire us to live purposefully and share this liberating truth.

This Fourth of July, while we celebrated our nation’s birth, have you considered the personal freedom Jesus offers? If you haven’t yet placed your trust in Him for freedom from sin and a new life, I invite you to explore this life-changing truth. Reach out to me 619-788-9146 or at Emmanuel Evangelical church to learn more about the incredible freedom that can be yours through Christ.

Obituaries

The Borderland Press

Benedict Henry Kartes Benedict Henry Kartes was born on April 22, 1936, in Mount Carmel, N.D. He was the sixth of 12 children born to Frank and Olive Kartes. His brother, Lee Kartes of Colorado, is his last surviving sibling. Ben enjoyed his childhood on the farm, where he learned a strong work ethic and became a gifted mechanic. In 1959 he married the love of his life, Marie Ledoux, and they moved to SeaTac, Wash., to start a family of their own. With help from

Walhall Senior Menu: July 14-18 Monday, July 14 BBQ Ribs Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Applesauce

Friday, July 18 Taco Salad Fruit Crackers 1 WW Bread

Tuesday, July 15 Meatloaf Potato Salad Carrots Grapes

This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $13.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00.

EBT/SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $13.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701-549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.

Wednesday, July 16 Pork Roast w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Glazed Carrots Mandarin Oranges Thursday, July 17 Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes Peas Fruit

Marie’s dad, Ben built their home in 1962 and lived there for the rest of his days. Ben and Marie have two children, son Craig Kartes (Nancy) and daughter Kathi Adams (Don).

They loved camping, fishing, large extended family gatherings and road trips, including going to N.D. to visit family.

Ben’s quiet demeanor belied his mischievous spirit, but you could glimpse it in the twinkle in his eye.

He was kind and generous - the guy you called when you needed help fixing something, needed advice, or just needed a friend. He was an

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avid vegetable gardener, and some of his best days were those spent tinkering in his tool shop; when he built their home, he built the shop first! Ben worked as a mechanic for Howard Cooper/Triad Machinery for 38 years. The highlight of his career was when they sent him to Liberia, Africa, to work on heavy equipment for a few weeks in 1976.

Grandchildren Spencer, Kienyn (Monica), Drew, Alex, Kili (Josh), Ryan (Katie) and Katie adored their Papa. The family gathered often for meals together followed by ferocious games of Wizard where

Papa quietly trounced everyone.

Ben had a soft spot for dogs and had a special bond with granddog Griffey.

On June 29, 2025, a beautiful bluesky morning, Ben’s life ended the way he lived it - with quiet dignity as he slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord with Marie by his side.

We were blessed to know and love him, and we will miss him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society or the Seattle Humane Society.

Concerns grow about increased ACA costs, medical debt Rule changes, loss of subsidies could lead to more uninsured

Cavalier County Senior Menu: July 14-18 Monday, July 14 Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Burger Sun Chips Crackers Carrot Sticks Fruit

Friday, July 18 Grilled Hotdog Potato Salad Pork-n-Beans Fruit

Tuesday, July 15 Corned Beef Hotdish Malibu Veggies Coleslaw Fruit

Full cost of a meal: $10.00.

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.

EBT/SNAP accepted.

Wednesday, July 16 Cranberry Pork Loin Boiled Potatoes Beets Peach Dessert Thursday, July 17 Turkey Melon Salad Crackers Grapes

cont’d, from page A1 Commerce. “There’s even a 50/50 cash prize for whoever throws the highest score, so bring your best aim! It’s a $5.00 entry fee.” live

North Dakota healthcare organizations and insurance regulators are sounding a warning about the potential increase in out-of-pocket premium costs for those using the Affordable Care Act marketplace for their health insurance needs.

“So, there’s a concern of an increase in bad debt, and how does that impact access to health care long term?

How does that impact hospital financials long term?

That’s something we are really concerned about,” Blasl said.

Some of the concern stems from changes to the ACA marketplace included in the latest version of the One Big Beautiful Bill covering enrollment, personal information verification and eligibility requirements.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates 700,000 people could lose coverage nationally due to changes related to enrollment, and a further 3 million could become uninsured because of increased eligibility requirements.

Another area of concern is that expanded tax credits for those on the ACA marketplace will expire at the end of the year. Talk of an extension of those credits was not included in the latest formulation of the legislation currently being reviewed by the U.S. Senate.

Concerns over rising costs, loss of coverage

30 years of tunes

Saturday’s includes:

By Michael Standaert/North Dakota News Cooperative

music

lineup

• Matt Hodek & the Dakota Dutchmen • Grampa’s Amp • AutoDrive • Tripwire

By FM Bank, a special fundraiser for the Langdon Day Care Center will be taking place on Saturday.

Stop by for homemade ice cream, face painting, temporary tattoos, and a duck pond, all in support of a great local cause.

“MusicFest is about bringing the whole community together, and we love seeing local groups like

Pembina Gorge travels cont’d, from page A1 For Roth, this special event is something that is hard to put into words.

“It is hard to really describe what the High Plains Regional Rendezvous is truly like,” he stated.

The HPRR reenacts the period of 1780-1840, and only those wearing period appropriate attire are allowed within. No technology is allowed, either, so the phones had to stay at home for the 10 day event. Public days are hosted for the modern folk to visit the camp and observe and learn about history, but they also have to ditch the cellphones and other pieces of technology. This year, members of the public were invited out on June 21 and 22.

the Langdon Day Care Center get involved,” said Mittleider. “Their fundraiser in front of FM Bank is a great way to support families and have a little fun while you’re at it.”

About 50,000 people get their health insurance through the ACA marketplace in North Dakota, according to the state’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner.

Roughly 90 percent of those individuals are eligible for the expanded tax credits established during the pandemic in 2021.

Whether you come for the music, the food, the classic cars, or the community vibe, MusicFest continues to bring people together in the heart of summer. It’s 30 years strong — and this one’s shaping up to be one of the best yet.

Loss of these tax credits would lead to ACA insurance premiums rising on average by 75 percent, according to the healthcare information nonprofit KFF.

“I’d like to acknowledge our MusicFest committee members: Jackie Dvorak, Dave Bakke, Courtney Krom and Nelly Borho.

Without their hard work, this event wouldn’t be possible,” shared Mittleider.

“We know people are going to lose coverage,” said Tim Blasl, president of the North Dakota Hospital Association. “What that exactly looks like for North Dakota, we’ve got to work through that.”

For more information, contact Brandi at the Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce, or visit their Facebook page.

The HPRR in the Gorge was the host to 137 camp sites, and nearly 400 attendees from 16 different states. When these enthusiasts are at HPRR, they don’t just spend their days sitting by a fire - they work as traders, blacksmiths, beaders, knife-makers, and any other trade that is period correct. According to Roth, even the port-a-potties must be covered up.

“This event can be exhausting for the team of people that put on the event, but it is also rewarding seeing something that has taken so long to come into effect,” said Roth.

Roth said that from the beginning of the process, the community members who have helped him navigate hosting this year’s event have been beyond accommodating.

Without those credits, individuals would either need to pay the extra premium cost themselves or possibly lose coverage if they can’t afford the monthly payments.

People would still get care, Blasl said, but more uninsured means less prevention and more people showing up in emergency rooms.

This increases medical debt for consumers and for hospitals if people can’t pay themselves.

“From the moment that I spoke with the Chamber of Commerce, Jim Martini and later Phil Longtin, along with Rebecca, and Pat, they were nothing but helpful,” he stated. “If we ran into an issue they helped provide the solution.”

The HPRR was attracted to the Pembina Gorge due to its historical ties to trade as the host to two trading posts, Gringas and Kittson, which were both located within miles of the campsite. The Metis used this area to move fur on oxcarts down to St. Paul. The tracks can still be seen on private property not far from where the HPRR campsite was located.

The process began with finding enough land to host an event of this size with access to water. Luckily, Greg Hornung welcomed the event

The CBO said the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits will lead to 4.2 million more uninsured people nationwide by 2034.

Roughly 45,000 people in North Dakota on the ACA marketplace would pay higher premiums or drop coverage if they can’t afford it.

On June 20, a statement from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said it is finalizing a rule included in the legislation that would lower the cost of ACA premiums by 5 percent on average, crack down on improper enrollments, and rein in wasteful spending.

The statement said that in 2024, about 5 million people nationwide were potentially improperly enrolled on the ACA marketplace.

U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) said of the ACA changes included in the current legislation that, “Change is hard, change is going to require people to pay attention and make sure they’re properly enrolling and following the rules.”

Fedorchak said the program needs to be fixed so that it can exist long-term amid federal budget and federal debt constraints.

The legislation could pass the Senate by this week, then return to the House of Representatives for approval. President Donald Trump is pressing lawmakers to get the final legislation to his desk by July 4.

on his land near Brickmine bridge.

Roth spent three years prepping the site, doing things such as cutting trees and storing firewood.

Roth also thanked CB Grocery for supplying the camp with ice and groceries. He also thanked Frost Fire who, even though they were closed, opened Howatt Hangar for the workers on the site before the event, as well as Jackson’s Bar who was able to feed the campers when the site was being sprayed for mosquitos.

He also showed his appreciation to the City who was able to provide dumpsters to the site as well.

“I have to say that I was very impressed by the Walhalla community and didn’t run into anyone that wasn’t helpful and I really loved coming in for the event,” Roth

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elaborated.

The HPRR will take place in North Dakota again in five years, and Roth is hoping they will be back at the Pembina Gorge to enjoy its rich history and scenic beauty.

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Vance visits N.D. as Trump signs Big Beautiful Bill

By Nick Vorlage Last Friday, as much attention was drawn towards President Trump signing into law the touted One Big Beautiful Bill, Vice President JD Vance and his family touched down in Dickinson, N.D. Vance, alongside N.D. Senator John Hoeven, who flew in with the Vances, briefly spoke with the media. Vance said he had never visited and wanted to see what made N.D. “such a beautiful state.”

The two also discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill, claiming its passage will make it easier for investments into oil and gas drilling, as well as the development of data centers. Vance commented on Friday the bill’s passage would be the beginning of a golden age for the United States, despite recent polls indicating the bill has not been seeing much favor amongst voters.

Park River man faces 15 charges

By Nick Vorlage A pretrial conference was scheduled last Friday for Park River resident Christian David Phil Lundquist, 26.

Lundquist was arrested in August 2024 after the state’s attorney office filed a felony complaint. The charges against Lundquist date from March 2021 to March 2024, which revolve

around him allegedly operating a chop shop. He is currently facing a total of 15 charges, including two Class-B felonies, 11 Class-C felonies, and two Class-A misdemeanors.

A backup jury trial for Lundquist is scheduled for July 16.

Grand Forks man changes plea in pornography charges

By Nick Vorlage A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for a Grand Forks man accused of five counts of child pornography possession.

Devon Jay Hegland, 29, was arrested in January after an executed search warrant led to the discovery of child sex abuse material in Hegland’s Google and Dropbox accounts. He initially denied the files in question were his.

Hegland’s January arrest occurred while he was serving a five-year probation order. In September 2022, Hegland was convicted of corruption of a minor with the victim being under 15. Court documents allege the offending materials discovered in January depicted children between the ages of 5-14.

A final dispositional conference for Hegland was held on July 3. His change of plea is scheduled for July 14.

Region News briefs

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By From The Borderland News Center Devils Lake man makes initial appearance In Northeast District Court, Timothy Charles Duciaume, 30, of Devils Lake made his initial appearance on Monday. Duciaume is accused of burglary and criminal trespass at the Wales school in 2024. He was arrested in May this year after DNA evidence connected him to the crime scene. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 4.

Grafton man faces charges Grafton resident Caspen Blue Blackcloud, 21, has been arrested and faces a Class-B felony of criminal mischief. On June 6, Blackcloud allegedly caused over $19K worth of damage to the Grafton Federated Church. Court records indicate Blackcloud confessed the crime to his probation officer. An arrest warrant was served on Monday.

Blackcloud is set to make an initial court appearance on July 9.

Grand Forks man pleads guilty Grand Forks resident Evan Ross Bohlman, 36, pled guilty last Tuesday to five Class-C felonies in a case in which he was accused of attacking a woman and her child, interrupting a 911 call, preventing arrest, and head-butting one officer after he was arrested. Sentencing issued was five years with the Department of Corrections “with all but a year and a day suspended” and two years supervised probation.

Grand Forks man makes initial appearance Marcus Robertson, 42, of Grand Forks made his initial appearance in court last week. Court records indicate a vehicle registered to Robertson, which was in the Department’s impound yard, was discovered to contain over 740 grams of meth, 220 grams of marijuana and 11 grams of cocaine.

Robertson was arrested on Monday and remains in custody.

No more overnight camping at Matejcek Dam

Spirit Lake continues to face water issues

The Walsh County Water Resource Council, which owns and operates the Matejcek Dam, has announced that overnight camping will no longer be allowed on property owned by the District. This comes following increasing noise and litter complaints.

While daytime picnics will be permitted, the property will be closed to the public after 10pm.

Water issues continue to persist for the Spirit Lake Nation. Due to increased levels of manganese, residents have not had safe water since May 28, and now tribal officials have announced residents will have to wait until Aug. 22 at the earliest for drinkable water. Temporary filtration is in effect, so water is safe for bathing and washing clothes.

A letter from Langdon’s construction crews Our crew had a safety meeting Tuesday morning, and our operators all voiced the same concern There have been a lot of unsupervised kids biking/walking way too close to where they are working. They are all so nervous about hitting a child (or anyone).

Our paving operator also called me last week to tell me that a child biked right behind the paver as they were laying asphalt. Asphalt is around 300 degrees when being laid down…far too hot to be driven over until it’s had time to be rolled and cool.

Please continue to have conversations with your kids about how important it is to stay a safe distance away from any construction equipment, trucks, and hot asphalt. They need to know that equipment has low visibility (hard to see when maneuvering, backing up, etc.) Large trucks and equipment are heavy and cannot slam on their brakes if someone pulls out in front of them. If you walk or drive on fresh asphalt, burns are very likely. All of this should be

Road construction crews are reminding area youth to be safe while riding or playing near road work ANDERS CLARK / EYEEM.

explained to your children (over and over again).

If you see someone being unsafe, please say something.

The last thing we want is for anyone to get hurt (or worse). We are doing what we can to be safe; please do your part. It is all of our responsibility to keep everyone safe. Thank you!

Twister touches down near Calio

By Nick Vorlage Severe thunderstorms slammed through northeast North Dakota on Monday afternoon with at least one tornado confirmed to have touched down near Calio in Cavalier County.

The tornado was first caught by onlookers a little before 4pm with it touching down about three miles west of Calio. At time of writing, no serious structural damage nor any injuries have been reported.

Outside of the tornado, storms generated hailstones ranging in diameter from pea to golf ball size and dangerous mainline winds. The storm systems scattered through this broadcast region into the evening, impacting Ramsey, Walsh, Kittson, and Polk counties before diminishing overnight.

Photo taken three miles west of Calio by Jake Kulland.

Post 98 Red Sox get big win over PR, tough loss to Grafton

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor The Langdon Red Sox American Legion baseball team is getting down to its last games of the regular season. The Red Sox won at Park River on July 3 then lost a game late to Grafton 4-2 on July 8. This puts their overall record at 10-4 on the season and their District 5 mark at 3-2 on the year. Langdon played a league double header at Larimore on July 10 then have three games in the last week of the regular season - at MayPort on July 14, having their last home game of year versus Park River on July 16, then at Hatton-Northwood to conclude their regular season on July 18. Langdon will then compete in the District 5 Tournament to be held in Grafton, July 21-24. Here is recap o their last two games: Langdon 3, Park River 0 Landon Schneider eyes the ball with a catch behind the plate against Grafton in Langdon.

PHOTO BY LARRY STOKE.

This game was decided in the first inning when the Sox scored all three runs in the top of the first inning. Landon Schneider opened the game with a single to left, followed by a Mason Romfo walk, and a Jax Johnson base hit. Devin Hakanson then came up and blasted a triple to right center field, which cleared the bases.

Johnson made those runs stand up, as he took the mound, struck out five batters, overcame four walks, and got the shut out.

The Red Sox turned two double plays on defense, which were very key plays in the win. Hakanson ended his big day going 2 for 3 at the plate with three runs batted in.

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Player of the game for the Red Sox, Theo Romfo, fires a strike to the Grafton Player.

PHOTO BY LARRY STOKE.

Anderson 2x3 Grafton 4, Langdon 2 Seven Red Sox errors turned out to be too much to overcome against the Spoilers.

Langdon grabbed an early 2-0 lead in the game on solo home runs by Theo and Mason Romfo in the first and third innings. After getting out of a jam in third inning, Grafton pitcher Kyler Droog retired 14 batters in a row to get the win with 10 strikeouts on the night.

Theo Romfo also threw very well for Langdon, giving up just one earned run

and striking out 10 batters. The Red Sox clung to a 2-1 lead going into the top of the seventh inning, but Grafton got their lead off man on with a Langdon error, which led to the bases being loaded and Droog hitting a two-run single with a third run scoring on an error on the same play.

Theo Romfo also doubled in the game, while Cody Amble also had a single in the game. Soren Olson was 2 for 3 at the plate for Grafton.

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Highlights -- L: T. Romfo 10 Ks 2x3 HR 2B RBI, Mason Romfo 1x3 RBI, Cody Amble 1x3; G: Droog 10 Ks 1x4 2 RBIs, Soren Olson 2x3

2025 Langdon Area School District Foundation Golf Tournament results First Flight – Champions with a score of 59 Anthony Roy, Matt Geddes, Matt Bachman, Thomas Vesterso

Jacy Bata, Tyler Bata, Kiara Groth, Tanner Groth

Cooler with donated Schlittzen Liquor Products– Josh Zeis

Special Event Winners

First Flight – Second Place with a score of 60 Ethen Askvig, Kyle Rollness, Cody Pengilly, Grant Romfo

Longest Drive Women on Hole #4 – Jayden Romfo

Wanderer Tote (Donated by Langdon Hardware) – Kellie Muhs

First Flight – Third Place with a score of 62 Brandon Downs, Rodney Agnes, Zack Schaefer, Justin Overby Second Flight – First Place with a score of 67 Charles Jordan, Pete Keaveny, Arnie Jordan, Scott Stewart

Longest Drive Men on Hole #4 – Zack Schaefer Longest Putt on Hole #7 – Arnie Jordan Closest to the Pin on Hole #2 – Brandon Downs 50-50 Winners – 30 Foot Circle on Hole #2

Second Flight – Second Place with a score of 67 Brian Dettler, Justin Flink, Justin Anderson, Chris Kruk

Brandon Downs, Ryder Moser, Grant Romfo

Third Flight – First Place with a score of 75

HP Laptop – Sherry Pengilly

Major Door Prize Winners

The Chubbs team photo (L-R) Jennifer Romfo, Connie Kjos, Ryder Moser, and Jayden Romfo.

Outdoor Movie Night Basket (Donated by Langdon Building Center) – Ethen Askvig Grill Kit Items and Case (Donated

by Farmers & Merchants State Bank) – Alex Gronhovd Tempur Pedic Pillow (Donated

by Schroeder Furniture) – Lucas Mikkelsen Tempur Pedic Pillow (Donated

by Schroeder Furniture) – Cocoa Beauchamp Heated Blanket – Eaton Beneda From (L-R) back row: Kurt Sando, Arnold Jordan, Pete Keaveny, Ron Bergman, Kevin (Cocoa) Beauchamp; front row: Scott Stewart, Charles Jordan, David (Doc) Blanchard

Sports

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Jake’s Take on Sports tornado? I’ve never seen one in person before.” I looked to my right and saw a funnel cloud that was heading towards land fall. After almost landing the truck in the ditch, I gave my cell phone to Lisa to take a couple quick pics and then got the heck out of there. The twister did touch down but to my knowledge did not cause any loss of life or injuries, although there appeared to be plenty of crop damage. Hail has been reported from where that tornado hit to all the way in Edmore, Fairdale and Lankin.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

Turning in a storm chaser totally by accident Let’s begin this week by telling a story that happened to us on the way back from the Ponderosa out in Williston on July 7. The 300-mile drive was going great when Lovely Lisa noticed something by Highway 66 just southwest of Calio. She pointed out the passenger side window and said, “Is that a

After I posted Lisa’s pics and some of my own later on social media, I got private messaged and friend requested from people all over the media landscape, culminating in having them post on Channel 8 news, as everyone calls it, or officially, WDAY News. I’ve never had any interest in being a storm chaser, although I have been thrown into the profession from time to time, unintentionally sometimes and sometimes on the run for KNDK Radio. Thankfully, again, no one was hurt in the storm. In case you were wondering, our dog - Bimbo - handled it all like a champion, like

nothing ever happened.

Langdon Post 98 Red Sox to host last home game July 16 The American Legion baseball season goes very quickly, as does all summer baseball and softball. The Langdon Post 98 Red Sox will have their last home game of the season on July 16 at American Legion Field versus Park River in what will be a big game for both teams. Langdon beat PR 3-0 on the road earlier in the month, and this game could decide who gets the top seed in the upcoming District 5 Tournament to be held in Grafton July 21-24. The State B Tournament will follow that in the first week of August and be held at North Star Co-Op Field in Park River for the first time. The game in Langdon on July 16 will be the last time Mason Romfo, Nick Kingzett and Cole Welsh will play at American Legion Field for the Red Sox. Hopefully, you can get out and see them play on their home field for the last time.

St. Alphonsus Golf Tournament happening July 11 The next golf tournament is coming to the Langdon Country Club on July 11, the St. Alphonsus School Tourney. It is geared towards families, and nine holes of golf will be played beginning at 1 p.m. at the clubhouse. All proceeds will go towards continued improvements to the St. Alphonsus School in Langdon. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Pembina County Fair is underway; Nekoma 120th Celebration set to begin The weekend upon us has many things going on. The Pembina County Fair is underway in Hamilton, and Nekoma is celebrating their 120th Anniversary.

There are many activities going on for both events, and I believe you can find a list of them in this week’s Borderland Press. Next week, it’s the 30th (!!) Annual Rendezvous Region MusicFest in Langdon. We welcome back everyone to our area, and hope everyone is and will be having a great and safe time!

PHOTO BY JAKE KULLAND.

“See ya!” next week!

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WALSH COUNTY GUN CLUB Results after week 9 ending July 2, 2025

BROWNING LEAGUE

Josh Lien 218

Magnusson 86

Alex Swanson 218

JR’s Bar 67

Mike Forester 217

Stellen Farm 54

Nic Beneda 216

Troftgruben Farm 54

Shane Feltman 216

Harriston 49

Brock Dahlen 215

Larson Trailer Sales 37

Randy Hahn 214

Polar 32

Dylan Feltman 211

TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 225 TARGETS

SHOOTING 75 STRAIGHT

Tom McCann 221 Alex Swanson 221 W.D. Suda 220 Tom McCann 219 Billy Thompson 219 Jacob Erovick 218 Shane Feltman 217 Steven Thompson 217 Nate Tallackson 216 David Morstad 215 Andy Thompson 215 Doug Thompson 215 SHOOTING 50 STRAIGHT Jacob Erovick

Brock Dahlen SHOOTING 25 STRAIGHT Mike Forester Dustin Martin Alex Swanson

FEDERAL LEAGUE Dakota Firearms 86 Kilmer Construction 64 VBHDC 59 GLD 55 Skibicki Farm 43 Scary Prairie Boyz 41 Vets 30

Alex Swanson

TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 225 TARGETS

SHOOTING 25 STRAIGHT

Gavin Kirkeby 222

Shane Feltman

W.D. Suda 221

Scott Hills

Seth Suda 219

Tom McCann

John Schumacher 218

Andy Thompson

Rock Desautel 217 Grant Skibicki 216

REMINGTON LEAGUE

Harold Weimer 214

Olson Oil 67

Bart Swanson 214

Jim’s Super Valu 54

Richie Schumacher 212

Fordville Coop 53

Braedon Weimer 208

Reallys 46

SHOOTING 50 STRAIGHT

Park River Dental 32

W.D. Suda

L & M 17

SHOOTING 25 STRAIGHT

TOP 10 SHOOTERS AFTER 225 TARGETS

John Schumacher

Pat Bosh 222 Grant Skibicki 221

Greg Skibicki Seth Suda Brennan Thorlakson

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4H Horse Show hosted at Pembina County Fair

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Fraud watch snippets from AARP If fraud was a company…

According to the Federal Trade Commission, theft through fraud may have been as high as $158.3 billion in 2023 alone. To put this into perspective, if fraud was a US company, it would be in the top 40 by revenue. That’s $434 million every day – or about $300,000 every minute – stolen from Americans by fraud criminals.

All reports on fraud that seek to measure the problem show a meteoric year-after-year increase. At last, we are beginning to see signs of hope in addressing the fraud crisis. We see more policymaker concern at the federal and state levels. The Aspen Institute has taken on a nationwide initiative to create the first US national fraud strategy (AARP is deeply involved), and a new nonprofit, the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC), launched in April to help bring an organized crime lens to fraud investigations. The goal is to build large cases for investigation, arrest and prosecution of fraud criminals to seek justice for victims.

Helpline at 877-908-3360 and talk to one of our fraud specialists about what to do next. AARP North Dakota has a wide array of fraud events occurring statewide in 2025. For more information about FraudFest 2025, go to aarp.org/NDFraudFest.

Helpline at 877-908-3360 and talk to one of our fraud specialists about what to do next. AARP North Dakota has a wide array of fraud events occurring statewide in 2025. For more information about FraudFest 2025, go to aarp.org/NDFraudFest.

Last minute travel scams

Summer heat waves bring out utility scams

If you’re looking to squeeze in one more summer trip, be cautious. While great travel deals exist online, so do scammers eager to cash in on your vacation plans.

Criminals set up look-alike travel websites in hopes you will book with them rather than the intended company. Just because the link showed up when you searched “travel deals” doesn’t mean it can automatically be trusted. Scammers often buy paid promotions for their bogus travel sites, so they appear high up in search rankings.

Each of us has a role to play in addressing fraud. When you learn about a new scam, share what you know.

You may just help the next fraud target avoid becoming the next fraud victim.

Before hitting ‘confirm’ on that deal, make sure you really know who you are doing business with. Research a new-to-you travel site before booking by searching the company’s name along with the words “scam,” “complaint,” or “review” to read about other people’s experiences. Also, you should pay with a credit card, which offers stronger protections than other forms of payment.

Learn how to spot and avoid scams with AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM. Suspect a scam? Call our free

Learn how to spot and avoid scams with AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM. Suspect a scam? Call our free

Concerns grow about increased

getting food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is also being reformed and cut in the legislation.

cont’d, from page A9 As for the expanded tax credits, Fedorchak said this may be taken up in another set of legislation in the second half of this year.

“There are concerns about how this will impact people and their insurance and maintaining their insurance, and there are also concerns about the cost to the federal government, which is about $350 billion to extend it in its current form,” Fedorchak said. “So it’s about balancing those two concerns and finding the best path forward.”

Fedorchak said, “We don’t want a bunch of people going off their insurance and or losing their insurance or choosing not to purchase insurance, because that’s costly to the health care system, but at the same time, you know, some of the program levels are pretty generous.”

Rural impacts, rising medical debt Impacts from the changes and expiration of tax credits are likely to be felt more acutely in rural parts of North Dakota.

According to 2024 data, nearly 27,000 of those on the ACA in the state lived in rural areas compared to around 16,000 in urban areas.

Brad Gibbens, a board member of the North Dakota Rural Health Association and former director of the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota, said a higher percentage of people in rural areas are not insured through employers.

Gibbens also said many of those on ACA plans receiving the subsidies are also likely

“Both of those programs are being cut back so there’s going to be a profound effect in rural areas,” Gibbens said.

Those cuts will not only impact individuals who lose coverage, but also rural hospitals that treat patients in their ERs. “They’re going to be coming in through the ERs when they’re sicker, when we would have liked to have seen them earlier to address an issue, rather than when they come back and it’s more acute,” Gibbens said. “There isn’t any money then, to treat them, so that comes back as more bad debt for the hospital.”

Gibbens said the moves are a “real step backwards” and would lead to significant negative impacts on the health of individuals but also on the financial viability of rural hospitals and clinics.

Centrist think tank Third Way published a report on June 23 examining the impacts on healthcare from changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill and estimated 5.4 million more people would be pushed into medical debt nationwide, increasing total medical debt by $50 billion.

Former Dem-NPL U.S. congressman for North Dakota and former insurance commissioner Earl Pomeroy said the healthcare cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill are a “common budget trick” made to pay for extending prior Trump tax cuts.

“They haven’t lifted a finger to keep health insurance affordable, and as a result, premiums will soar,” Pomeroy said. “Everyone knows

The summer heat is here, and so are scammers posing as the utility company. You might get a call or email from someone threatening to shut off your electric service due to unpaid bills. With high temperatures making air conditioning essential, these criminals use fear to pressure you into acting fast.

They may demand immediate payment using gift cards, wire transfers, or mobile payment apps. Real utility companies don’t threaten immediate shutoff without notice, and they don’t demand unusual forms of payment. If you receive a threat like this, contact your utility company directly using the number from your bill—not the one the caller gives you.

Learn how to spot and avoid scams with AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM. Suspect a scam? Call our free Helpline at 877-908-3360 and talk to one of our fraud specialists about what to do next. AARP North Dakota has a wide array of fraud events occurring statewide in 2025. For more information about FraudFest 2025, go to aarp.org/NDFraudFest.

higher health insurance premiums really hurt family budgets.”

At the end of May, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, currently led by North Dakota insurance commissioner Jon Godfread, sent a letter to both U.S. Senate and House majority and minority leaders highlighting changes to the ACA marketplace.

The letter said the potential expiration of the tax credits would have a “negative impact on insurance markets” and the “healthcare system as a whole.”

The NAIC letter said the rule changes would lead to fewer individuals covered and market disruptions as soon as 2026, and that the changes do not allow sufficient time for insurers, regulators, and consumers to prepare.

The letter also stated that the new eligibility requirements would prevent many consumers from getting insurance promptly, particularly if they lose jobs or income changes.

Since 2020, overall enrollment on the ACA marketplace in North Dakota increased by about 87%.

North Dakota ranks 15th in per capita spending on healthcare, according to data compiled by KFF.

Grandparent scams meet AI You get a call from a panicked grandchild or other family member. They say they’re in a time-sensitive crisis—hospitalized after a car accident or jailed for example—and beg for immediate financial help.

They may hand the phone over to someone they say is a police officer, lawyer or court official who provides detailed instructions for sending money via gift card, wire transfer, cryptocurrency or cash.

If you receive a call like this, verify the situation by contacting your loved one directly using a number you know is theirs. Above all, if you receive an unexpected communication that puts you into a state of high emotion and involves urgency, let that be your signal to take an “active pause.” Give yourself time to reflect on what you might know about the situation or to reach out to someone for guidance. AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM is mounting an educational campaign to “Pause. Reflect. Protect.”

This is the beginning of the grandparent scam, and it’s more sophisticated than ever. Criminals now have generative artificial intelligence tools to make the fake situation seem all-the-more real.

But there is no emergency: It’s a setup to steal your money.

Learn how to spot and avoid scams with AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM. Suspect a scam? Call our free Helpline at 877908-3360 and talk to one of our fraud specialists about what to do next. AARP North Dakota has a wide array of fraud events occurring statewide in 2025.

For more information about FraudFest 2025, go to aarp.org/NDFraudFest.

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Views from the Borderland

Brickmine Hillclimb hosted in Pembina Gorge

PHOTOS BY LARRY STOKKE.

The Borderland Press