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Volume 4, Number 37

Langdon Chamber hosts annual banquet at Langdon Country Club

By Rebecca Davis The Langdon Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Langdon Country Club. From 5–7 p.m., members gathered for a brief meeting while enjoying an evening filled with

appetizers, wines, desserts, and a chance at fun door prizes.

“A special thanks goes out to Langdon Prairie Health (LPH), Choice Bank, and F&M Bank for helping make the evening possible,” shared Brandi Mittleider, executive director of the Lang-

Langdon Locker was named Chamber Business of the Year at the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. From (L-R) Tom Aguilar, Dillion McMahon, Josh Metzger, Wyatt Kartes, Danielle Brown, Brittany Dulski (not pictured) Logan Feil, Bob Hall, Tyler Bodnar.

don Chamber of Commerce.

Brandi Mittleider, executive director of the Langdon Chamber of Commerce, poses with Larry Stokke and his plaque honoring him as the 2024–2025 Friend of the Chamber.

In this issue:

During the meeting, the board shared a quick recap of the 2024–2025 events and presented the proposed 2025–2026 budget. Elections were also held. Courtney stepped into the president role, after being vice president. Maria Rhode and Jackie Dvorak concluded their terms and chose not to seek re-election. Dave Bakke will continue serving alongside Ryan

Beattie and Anna Marie Lill, who will begin their new terms in November.

Two special recognitions were also announced. Larry Stokke was honored as the 2024–2025 Friend of the Chamber, and Langdon Locker was named Chamber Business of the Year.

“It was a beautiful evening, and the Chamber’s goal was to be considerate

of everyone’s time while still celebrating the community’s achievements,” noted Mittleider.

Those interested in becoming a Chamber member for the 2025–2026 year can reach out starting Oct. 1. Please contact Mittleider at the Chamber office at 701-256-3079 or email langdonchamber@cityoflangdon.com for more information.

Making a dream come true

Outdoor Adventure Foundation’s Dream Makers help Edmore woman live life to the fullest despite chronic condition

News: Farmers should assess corn and soybeans for frost and freeze damage, Pg. A3

By Hilary Nowatzki Despite having a rare brain tumor, a young lady from Edmore isn’t letting that stop her from living her life to the fullest. Jiry Rosecrans' condition has led to many health complications, limiting her ability to experience life and activities “like a normal person,” the 20-year-old stated. Throughout last weekend, however, she was able to do just that - live like a ‘normal person.’

“It felt like nothing was wrong with me,” Jiry said with gratitude in her voice. “I felt like a normal person; they didn't judge me for my medical issues.”

Thanks to a North Dakota Foundation, Jiry was able to check one item off of her bucket list - a hunting trip to Medora - where she shot her first antelope. The 13.5 animal was shot from 140 yards using assistive equipment for Jiry.

Lifestyle: Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Pg. A7

The Dream Makers team at the Out-

Jiry Rosecrans poses for a photo with the antelope she shot on her trip with a North Dakota non-profit called the Outdoor Adventure Foundation’s Dream Makers.

door Adventure Foundation (OAF) used a special scope for Jiry’s vision issues, and even drove two hours round trip to get her a tripod that would stabilize a shoulder she has issues with so she would be able to

The Dream Makers assistive team, along with Jiry, Bridget, and Jiry’s support staff, smile during last Saturday’s hunt.

hunt by herself.

The Dream Makers and OAF are a nonprofit organization which creates the ability for individuals to experience life-changing outdoor experiences for

youth with life-threatening illnesses and disabled combat veterans.

“When she had to walk slower, they cont’d. on page B5

Walhalla’s Annual Giant Pumpkinfest is turning 21

By The Borderland Press Staff

Walhalla’s Annual Giant Pumpkinfest is celebrating its 21st year of celebrations on Sept. 27, and the Walhalla Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to come and take part in its activities.

Region: Pembina County 4-Hers recognized across North Dakota for embracing healthy habits, Pg. A10

Hitting Main Street bright and early Saturday morning, giant pumpkins and other giant vegetables will be on display, competing for the heaviest weight. As an official Great Pumpkin Commonwealth weigh-off site, the stakes are high, with over $2,500 up for grabs in prize money.

Attendees can enjoy music by Dean Willits Productions and various food trucks such as Billy’s Legendary BBQ, Crave ‘N It, Hank’s Ice Cream, Lil Bitty Donuts, and Ma’s Cook Car. Vendors will be on display with a variety of goods, including baked goods, jewelry, boutique clothing, and much more.

The Walhalla Chamber will also be hosting its third annual Corn Hole Tournament. Participants can register for $20 per person with a blind draw for teams. Trophies will be awarded for first through third place finishers, along with a 100% cash payback.

Kent Carrier will be giving a presentation on the process of growing giant vegetables and what makes them so special.

“We are excited to showcase a few new food trucks this year. We changed things up this year with our pageant; we decided to have the pageant Sept.

21 in hopes of giving the girls more time to represent their titles at Pumpkinfest and help the day run a little smoother,” said Rebecca Davis, executive director of the Walhalla Chamber of Commerce. “We have a few new vendors this year, so that is exciting. We hope everyone will come join

us and then stay and help support the Swimming Pool Auction.”

Following Pumpkinfest at 2 p.m., the Walhalla Swimming Pool Committee will be hosting an auction on Main Street to continue to raise funds for a new swimming pool. Tom Moore will be serving as the auctioneer, generously donating his time and talent for the occasion. According to committee member Cheryl Trupe, they are still looking for donations. Photos of items to be donated can be texted to Joy Zaharia at 701-818-9398.

For questions, contact Trupe at 701382-9227. Large items that are donated but do not sell at the auction will need to be picked up by the owners, as the committee does not have a place to store them. The auction will end at approximately 5 p.m.

Finding much success last year, the

‘crew’ is at it again this year- the traveling band Around the World will have various themed stops. At 5:30 p.m., trailers will begin loading behind Jackson’s Bar. Money raised from ticket sales will benefit the Walhalla Public Library.

Finding much success last year, the ‘crew’ is at it again this year with the traveling trailer going ‘Around the World’ with various themed stops offering stops at themed businesses and homes which are decorated to a theme or country. At 5:30 p.m., trailers will begin loading behind Jackson’s Bar. Money raised from ticket sales will benefit the Walhalla Public Library.

At the time of this writing, tickets are sold out, but keep an eye out for future dates. Following the tour around the world, Hard Times will be playing inside Jackson’s.

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News

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Discussions surface on future of fifth and sixth graders at Walhalla annual hydrant flushing LES; two school board members appointed

By Rebecca Davis

By Hilary Nowatzki

cally, the idea of moving the two classes from the elementary building to the high school building. However, no one on the board seemed pleased about the idea at the regular school board meeting on Monday, Sept. 15.

“The fifth and sixth grade [moving] to the high school building - I know we talked about that. I don't think any of us are in favor of that,” said Dave Hart, school board president.

Justin Cheatley (photographed) along with Kyle Rollness were appointed to fill the two vacant positions on the Langdon Area School Board.

Discussions have surfaced around the community concerning certain measures to increase efficiencies at Langdon Area Schools. The school board discussed the future of the fifth and sixth grade classes at the most recent school board meeting, specifi-

The idea is that by moving some classes into the high school, it would free up other rooms, which would in turn help free up the gym space, which is overly used and often crowded, according to board members. The move wouldn’t be without difficulties, Hart acknowledged.

“That's a tough thing, to move our fifth or sixth grade up here to the high school,” said Hart.

“I just think in terms of efficiencies, unless we're talking about cutting something that is literally going to put hundreds of thousands of dollars back in the general fund, I think it's almost a waste of time,” said Abby Borchart, who then noted that they cannot “cut their way to millions of dollars” for upgrades like much-needed electrical updates, amongst other things.

While discussing the topic with Daren Christianson, superintendent, on the Community Billboard radio program on Monday afternoon before the school board meeting, Christianson said that “all things are on the table” at this time.

Kulland noted that the idea would not be an unusual one, as many area schools combine their middle schoolers with their high schoolers.

Cavalier County NDSU Extension to host Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop

“It's definitely possible. It happens at a lot of schools,” said Christianson. “I say we've got such a great group of kids, and they treat each other with great respect.”

Christianson expressed to Kulland that he feels the age group of kids would get along well and treat each other with respect. However, later at the board meeting, it would seem the board as a whole, though not officially, is not in favor of the idea.

At the last regular school board meeting, Loren Fetsch submitted his letter of resignation from the board. At Monday’s meeting, Tyler Feist also submitted a letter of resignation. Kyle Rollness and Justin Cheatley both submitted letters of interest to the board and will serve until the end of the 2026 term.

Walhalla man acquitted

By Nick Vorlage

A Walhalla man accused of a domestic violence crime has been acquitted of the charge.

In late February, Nathan Ross Blair, 42, was charged with the crime of domestic violence - substantial bodily injury. The offense was classified as a Class-A misdemeanor, carrying a maximum punishment of 360 days in prison.

Blair’s case was brought before a jury in Northeast District court last Wednesday, which ultimately found him not guilty of the offense.

Whether new to grant writing or looking to refine their skills, attendees will gain the knowledge and tools needed to craft compelling grant proposals at the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop.

North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension will offer a two-part interactive Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 14, and Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT at the NDSU Extension Langdon REC, 9280 107th Ave NE Langdon, ND.

educators, community volunteers, and local government representatives. Participants will learn how to develop strong grant ideas, connect with funding sources, and submit professional proposals. A key feature of the workshop includes a professional review of draft proposals.

This hands-on workshop is designed to help participants identify funding sources and navigate the grant proposal development, submission, and review process. Whether new to grant writing or looking to refine their skills, attendees will gain the knowledge and tools needed to craft compelling grant proposals.

What to expect: •Oct. 14: Participants will bring an idea and leave with a proposal outline and resources to develop a full proposal.

The workshop is ideal for agricultural producers, nonprofit professionals,

“As someone who’s never written a grant, this workshop was very well put

•Nov. 12: Attendees will return with a draft proposal for peer review and further refinement.

together and helped me understand the whole process. There is more to grant writing than I imagined, but there are many resources and support available, which were highlighted throughout the two-day workshop,” a past participant shared.

Registration details: Cost: $150 (includes lunch and materials) Capacity: Limited to 15 participants Registration deadline: Sept. 30, 2025 Register at: https://forms.gle/tQKfkFDkLtEER8UY7 or call 701-2562560 For more information, contact Kari Helgoe at kari.l.helgoe@ndsu.edu or Katie Henry at katie.d.henry@ndsu. edu

Third man arrested in fatal human smuggling attempt

By Nick Vorlage

A third man who allegedly was involved in a fatal human smuggling attempt across the US-Canada border has been arrested.

The suspect, Fenil Patel from Toronto was recently arrested by Canadian law enforcement. A spokesperson for the Canadian Justice Department would tell media outlets on Monday his arrest was “pursuant to an extradition request from the United States of America.”

At time of writing, the US Justice Department and the RCMP have not disclosed any further details.

Patel was earlier accused of working the Canadian side of a human smuggling operation, bringing Indian nationals from Toronto to Manitoba, then dropping them off near the border.

In January 2022, a smuggling operation which occurred near Emerson, Manitoba resulted in a family of four Indian nationals freezing to death while attempting to cross the border on foot at night in blizzard conditions.

Patel’s name was mentioned several times during the trials of Steve Shand and Harshkumar Patel, who were convicted of those human smuggling crimes in November 2024.

On Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 4-8 p.m., residents of Walhalla are asked to plan accordingly for annual hydrant flushing. The Walhalla Fire Department will be flushing hydrants throughout the city, which may cause residents to see discolored water temporarily coming out of their lines.

Residents are advised that the water is safe to use, although it may be discolored.

News briefs

From The Borderland News Center New veterinary clinic to open A new veterinary clinic is scheduled to be opening in Pembina county in a little over two weeks. The Gilbertson Veterinary Clinic, located in Cavalier, will be focused on assisting those with small-animals around the region.

The business operators hope to have their phone lines open starting Sept.

22, with their first appointments on Oct. 1.

Rolla man submits not guilty pleas A scheduling conference is slated last Monday for Rolla resident Jesse Walter Counts, 36. Counts was arrested in February 2024 for the charges including criminal vehicular homicide, criminal vehicular injury, criminal attempt, and providing false reports to law enforcement. The alleged crimes occurred April 2022. Counts has submitted not guilty pleas for each charge.

Innovate North Dakota Program The North Dakota Department of Commerce will be relaunching its Innovate North Dakota Program.

The program is focused on entrepreneurs within the state, providing up to $50,000 to assist in the growth of the business. Those wishing to apply must submit their presentation and business plan by Oct. 2.

Second Helping Thrift celebrates In Langdon, the Second Helping Thrift Shop, located next door to the Bread Pan Bakery, is celebrating its second year in operation. As part of the shop’s commitment in donating back to the community, a pair of checks for $1,500 each were presented to the Langdon School’s Art Department and Drama Club.

Major disaster declaration President Donald Trump has responded to a request from North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong, declaring a major disaster declaration for the damage caused by the June 20 & 21 derecho. The event spawned over 20 tornadoes, caused 4 storm-related deaths, and did over $11 million in infrastructure damage.

Tax Commissioner says beware of new scam The North Dakota State Tax Commissioner is cautioning residents across the state about a recent swath of scam texts. These fake messages claim they’re from the commissioner’s office asking for sensitive information such as bank information.

People who receive one of these texts should not click on any links, or reply to the message.

Burgum calls to rescind Bureau rule Former North Dakota Governor and current Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Monday proposed to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule. The rule was lauded by environmentalists for putting an emphasis on land conservation and blocking multiple-use land. Burgum would state rolling back the rule would return more authority back to the states.

Agriculture

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Growers should think carefully before using frostdamaged corn for hay or grazing

Farm economy concerns reach the White House – The struggles seen on the farm are getting attention at the highest level. “Over the last three weeks, I’ve been to the White House twice to try to answer questions about what’s happening in the farm economy,” said John Newton, executive head of Terrain. “They are very concerned about the lack of soybean purchases by the Chinese; they’re concerned about how long the Chinese can wait us out; they’re concerned about the One Big Beautiful Bill and when that money will hit farm country.” During last Wednesday’s forum at the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show, Newton said his briefings have been with the National Economic Council and the Council of Economic Advisors. “They’re asking Farm Credit to come into the room and talk about what we’re seeing and hearing from farm customers; it’s an incredible honor.” Terrain provides economic analysis for AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America, American AgCredit and Frontier Farm Credit.

Capitol Hill starting to understand the need for a helping hand – The current price environment is troubling.

The concept of a bridge payment to help farmers carry on to this time next year, while provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill are gaining momentum.

“We heard it from Senator (John) Hoeven, Senator (Kevin) Cramer, Representative (Julie) Fedorchak and at the White House that they are starting to

understand,” said Mark Watne, president of North Dakota Farmers Union.

With the U.S. market shut out from China, there is no way to replace that market. Even if the trade situation is resolved in the next few weeks, Watne said it won’t solve the current challenge. “I know it’s not warm and fuzzy to get disaster (assistance) again, but the reality is we’ve got to do something.” Twenty-two NDFU members were part of the nearly 300 participants in the National Farmers Union Fly-in this last week.

Corn may stand until spring – Basis levels are already ugly. During the Red River Farm Network Market Outlook Forum, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson said the recent freeze further complicated the situation for farmers. “Now, a lot of guys are going to have to look at finding more bin space for soybeans, especially if they got nipped a little bit, and they’ve got some green beans in there, they’re going to have to store them for a while or really take a big discount at the elevator if the elevator will even take them,” said Martinson. “Up here, there are areas that have refused to take soybeans this fall. Basis levels are at $1.50 to $1.75 [under November futures], so I think at this point, you might be better off storing some of those soybeans.”

Storage for the corn crop was already at a premium. That was impacted by the June wind event in N.D. “I see some guys leaving corn in the field and waiting until spring to harvest it.”

NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension partner to offer soil management conference Conference is the focus on learning and relationship building among attendees of all backgrounds.

“When you put farmers, ranchers, agencies, industry and Extension in the same room, the ideas really start to flow,” said Carlos Pires, NDSU Extension soil Attendees of the SMS and DIRT Conference will have the opportunity to health speciallearn about many aspects of soil health from 18 concurrent sessions on cover crop management, reduced and alternative tillage practices, ist. “It’s about understanding and harnessing soil biology, economics of soil manage- building a future ment practices, integrating crop and livestock systems and more. (NDSU where agriculture photo) thrives, while soil North Dakota State University Exten- and water are protected for generasion and the University of Minnesota tions.”

Extension are partnering to present a collaborative 2026 Soil Management Another highlight of the conference is Summit (SMS) and Dakota Innova- the range of session formats, includtion and Research Technology (DIRT) ing slide presentations, panel discusConference. The conference will take sions, interactive table talks and dedplace Jan. 14-15, 2026, at the Delta icated networking time. This mix gives Marriott Hotel in Fargo, North Dakota. participants the flexibility to engage in The conference will also offer a virtual the style that best suits their learning option. and connection preferences.

Attendees of the SMS and DIRT Conference will have the opportunity to learn about many aspects of soil health from 18 concurrent sessions on cover crop management, reduced and alternative tillage practices, understanding and harnessing soil biology, economics of soil management practices, integrating crop and livestock systems and more. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for the sessions.

A unique aspect of the SMS and DIRT

NDSU Extension Early frost has damaged many acres of corn in North Dakota. The stage of maturity of the corn and the intensity and duration of the freeze will directly impact corn grain yield. In some cases, the severity of the damage may have growers looking for options to salvage what is left of the crop.

James Rogers, North Dakota State University Extension forage crops production specialist, said that growers might consider haying their corn, but this may not be the best option for some.

Corn hay, on average, will contain approximately 8%-10% crude protein and 65% total digestible nutrients.

“The main issue with turning corn into hay,” said Rogers, “is the moisture content of the corn and getting it to dry down to a moisture point where it can be put into a bale.”

Plant maturity has a major impact on corn moisture content. The more immature the corn is at the time of frost, the higher the moisture content of the plant.

Frost-damaged corn can have a moisture content of 70%-80% and must be dried down to below 20% moisture to be suitable for baling. Ideally, the moisture content should be dried to 15% for baling. Baling at high moisture content can result in mold development, binding of protein and reduced dry matter, Rogers warned.

Another consideration with harvesting corn for hay is the potential for elevated levels of nitrate. If the corn plant was still taking up nitrates before and after frost, these will remain in the plant. Unlike silage, where nitrate levels can decrease through the ensiling process, nitrate levels do not decrease with the hay curing process.

The majority of nitrates will be in the lower portion of the plant and the stalk.

“If you’re harvesting for hay, elevate the cutting height and leave as much stalk as possible,” advised Rogers.

Taller residual stalk height will reduce nitrate levels, reduce the amount of material to dry for baling and improve snow catch over the winter.

Frost-damaged corn can have a moisture content of 70%-80%, and it must be dried down to below 20% to be suitable for baling. (NDSU photo)

Corn stalks and cobs contain high levels of moisture, and with modern hybrids, there is a lot of plant material to handle through a harvester and baler.

Rogers recommends using a mower conditioner that will crimp stalks and increase the rate of drying.

Salvaging frost-damaged corn for hay is an option, but getting the corn to dry to a moisture content suitable for baling is difficult. It can also be tough on baling equipment due to the large amount of volume and stalk material to process.

Haying corn with cobs and grain creates a bigger challenge in dry down because the grain and cob will tend to retain moisture and dry very slowly.

The larger the ear, the longer the time needed to dry. This also creates an opportunity for mold to grow in ears that may be crushed or damaged during the mowing, swathing or mower-conditioner process.

Rogers offered a less expensive option to hay or ensiling frost-damaged corn: grazing it.

A big draw for farmers to graze frost-damaged corn is the large amount of nutrients recycled back to the soil, as well as ground cover remaining following grazing. If frost-damaged corn is chopped for

silage or hayed, all the nutrients in the bale and organic material are removed.

Major drawbacks to grazing corn are the availability of livestock to graze the corn, fencing and water. The volume of forage biomass that corn produces can extend the grazing season significantly into the fall and early winter. Strip grazing of corn will increase forage utilization. Cattle will consume leaves and ears, and then they will consume stalks.

Be aware of plant maturity and corn ear development. Corn ears that were in the milk or dent stage at the time of frost can contain high levels of starch.

Watch for bloat or signs of acidosis if cattle are consuming large amounts of developed cobs. To manage this issue, gradually adapt cattle to grazing corn by limiting access for a couple of weeks to allow for rumen microorganisms to adjust to higher levels of starch. Cattle that have grazed on ear corn previously will preferentially and aggressively consume the ears, which can lead to acute acidosis and death.

Providing several days of unlimited hay consumption can help reduce acidosis risks upon grazing a corn field.

For more information about frost damage to a variety of crops, visit NDSU’s online resource: ndsu.ag/cropfrost25.

Farmers should assess corn and soybeans for frost and freeze damage NDSU Extension

Many areas of North Dakota experienced their first fall frost of the season the weekend of Sept. 5-7.

While most North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) stations stayed close to a minimum temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit, a few stations recorded lower temperatures with some upper 20s observed. The Dickinson NDAWN station fluctuated between 32 and 33 degrees Fahrenheit for five hours between 3 and 7 a.m. the morning of Sept. 6. The Hettinger station ranged between 32 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit for four hours early Saturday morning.

Corn assessment Corn can be killed at 32 degrees Fahrenheit if the temperature stays at freezing for a few consecutive hours, usually thought to be three to four hours, said Keene.

Corn plant death occurs more quickly at colder temperatures, with exposure at 28 degrees or less for just 15 minutes being sufficient to kill most tissues. When temperatures are just above freezing, 33 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, for multiple consecutive hours, damage is likely to be highly variable and strongly influenced by

The registration fee for the in-person conference is $150 before Dec. 22, 2025, and increases to $190 on Dec. 23. The in-person registration fee includes refreshments, lunch on both days, breakfast on Thursday, and appetizers and one beverage at the Beer and Bull social. The virtual conference registration fee is $150.

The weather the day before and after the frost occurs also influences the extent of damage, Keene said. If it was warm and sunny the day before the frost and also warms up quickly with sunny conditions the morning after the frost, the corn is less likely to sustain as much damage than if conditions were cloudy and cool, with highs less than 50 degrees before and after the frost.

The tops of corn plants are the most likely to be damaged by frost. When checking corn fields for frost or freeze injury, it is helpful to delay assessment for five to seven days after the frost event so that tissue that was killed has time to turn brown and dry out.

“If assessing fields less than five days after the frost, farmers may underestimate the damage because tissue might still look green when it is actually dying,” said Keene.

For more information and to register, visit the conference website at z.umn. edu/SMS-DIRT .

Farmers can estimate possible yield reductions due to frost based on soybean maturity stage. (NDSU photo)

“Today marks five days out from the frost and freeze events of last weekend,” said Clair Keene, NDSU Extension small grains agronomist. “Based on the temperatures observed, farmers should assess their crops for damage now in order to make timely harvest and marketing decisions going forward.”

Based on the temperatures observed from Sept. 5-7, farmers should assess their crops for damage now in order to make timely harvest and marketing decisions going forward.

(NDSU photo)

the topography of the field. Cold air is heavier than warm air, and as air cools, it flows to lower positions on the landscape. If a corn field has rolling hills or is adjacent to a low creek bed, farmers should expect to find more damaged plants in the swales or along the drainage points.

The severity of the frost and the corn’s developmental stage are key factors in determining potential yield losses. The following estimates can help farmers assess risk and make informed decisions: R4 (soft dough stage): •Killing frost (leaves and stalk dead): •Up to 55% yield reduction •Light frost: Around 35% yield reduction R5 (dent stage): •Killing frost: Up to 40% yield reduction •Light frost: About 25% yield reduction R5.5 (50% milk line): •Killing frost: Up to 12% yield reduction •Light frost: About 5% yield reduction R6 (black layer/physiological maturity): •Killing or light frost: 0% yield reduction cont’d. on page B5

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Opinion

The Borderland Press

Letter from the Publisher: There’s no polite way to say this.

Stop shooting each other. Stop degrading and disrespecting those who are different from you or have different opinions than you. Race means nothing to me - I’ll make friends with anyone. Yes, there are some people who I may prefer to spend time with more so than others, but I really struggle with rudeness in people and with those who chose arguing over informing themselves and considering acceptance. I don’t understand it, and I don’t choose it. It’s not always that

easy, and I make mistakes, but I try my best. No one is perfect.

Can we calm down and make our world a bit more reasonable for our grandchildren and their grandchildren? Or are we going to continue on in this nasty, vile, out-to-get-me place so many of us are accepting of and even thriving on?

I can narrow this down to our community, which we can probably agree is struggling a bit right now, and some true colors are coming out in an ugly

shade. ‘Sides’ have been chosen; the criticism on social media from both directions is offensive, childish, irresponsible, uninformed. Okay, I’ll say it. Hateful. A word I despise.

On another note, I was fortunate enough to attend Grandparents Day at my grandson’s school last week, and there wasn’t a frown or a grumpy face to be had. Grandparents and grandchildren were so happy to be together, taking pictures, reading together and spreading ‘I love yous.’

What a refreshing afternoon it was, and I hope many of you attended also and came away with that same feeling. Happiness reigned and I, for one, spent the rest of the day with a smile on my face and a big heart. I just want more of that for everyone.

Thanks for reading my rant, and kudos to the Cavalier Country Cancer Crusaders.

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor: system for years and had friends from kindergarten. I didn’t. I was a prepubescent outcast who was terribly shy and awkward. My world had just been turned upside down from a divorce that resulted in my mom uprooting us from Virginia Beach, where my dad was stationed, to Tennessee.

As many of you know and have probably already seen in this publication this month, September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Unlike my typical columns, this one will get a little sad, sappy, and serious.

It’s been an especially poignant week for me. I found out last Wednesday that one of my middle and high school friends decided the pain of this world was too much and took her own life.

Middle school was especially difficult for me. Most everyone else had been going to this school

I didn’t have a country accent like my peers, I was awful at sports, I was too shy at that age to join any other extracurriculars, and I felt alone often - but there was this one girl. Her name was Santana.

Tana played basketball with me, and I never saw her sneering about the fact that I couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn the way the popular and talented girls did. I often sat alone at lunch in middle school, but sometimes, when she wasn’t surrounded by her own friends, I felt comfortable enough to sit with Tana. I wasn’t scared to talk to her the way I was scared to talk to others.

Tana wasn’t the ‘popular girl’ type.

She was never stuck up. She wore

band t-shirts on the regular, usually with baggy jeans and sneakers - not the Hollister jeans and Abercrombie tops you’d see the elite girls wearing.

She was down to earth. She had great taste in music, and the first i-pod I ever touched (like the mp3 music players we kids used to listen to with corded headphones) was hers. It was while we were on the bus on our way to a basketball game our 8th grade year, I think. Usually, none of the other players wanted to sit on the bus with the bench warmer (that’s me), but Tana did, and she even shared one of her earpods and showed me how to work this piece of tech I had never seen before.

We both blossomed in high school (thank God on my part). We were both outgoing jokesters. She was a part of too many high school pranks to count, and believe me, there were a lot of shenanigans going on back then.

Tana was brave - one of the bravest girls I knew in the walls of Sullivan North High School. She came out as gay at a time when people felt they had to hide their sexuality or who

they truly were. No matter your views on LGBTQ+ concerns, you can’t deny that doing that in high school circa 2007 must have been so terrifying and difficult but BRAVE. We graduated and went on with our lives until about seven years ago when I first started trucking. Tana was sick of her current job and wanted to explore driving professionally. We exchanged stories about the trials and tribulations of being females in a male-dominated industry. She excelled at driving, and from what I understood, she loved life on the road. We weren’t best friends, but I considered her a friend for the 22 years I’d known her.

However, all those years masked by the jokes and laughter, Tana was fighting behind the scenes. Her mother shared a post on Facebook following her passing, discussing the mental health issues Tana had fought since she was young. I’ve noticed it’s often the people you’d never guess who are contemplating suicide. Mental illness is stronger than logic. Due to chemical imbalances, the emotional side of our

brain can literally overpower anything reasonable or rational. There are treatments, of course, such as medication and therapy, but there’s also a condition called medicationresistant depression, in which no treatment seems to help. I don’t know if this is what Santana fought, but it’s what I fight.

I’m opening up in this column because I want others to know they are not alone and that mental illness does not discriminate. I’ve fought my own demons and continue to do so, and it’s only by the grace of God that I am still here today.

I just wish Santana was, too.

“I think to call suicide a cowardly act is to severely downplay the illness of the one who left this world. Their pain must have been so great, their despair so colossal, their path so dark that the only way they saw out was to end their life.” — Om Swami

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Celebrating Carol with crab dip were in the middle of wheat harvest; I was sub teaching full-time; Gage had just started college, and it seemed like everyone was sick. Both of us had saved messages from Carol on our phones, but the timeline was still a little unclear.

Wednesday, Sept. 17 is the two-year anniversary of Carol’s passing. Like everything else in life, it doesn’t seem possible that time has gone that fast. Greg and I have spent some time in the last few weeks reminiscing about the past as well as the three weeks of her hospitalization leading up to her death.

Both of us were struggling to remember exact dates and events.

Everything was a blur. It was stressful and unexpected. We had just hosted a large family reunion and

Last Friday we spent the evening with Greg’s brother, Brett, and his family in Fargo. We discussed the upcoming anniversary of Carol’s passing away and finally felt like we could remember the full timeline of events with Brett filling in the gaps. We all had a moment of silence and clarity then raised our glasses and gave a toast to the memories. I think the time of year of her passing is especially poignant, as fall was Carol’s favorite season - full of Bison football games, fall leaves changing color, crisp mornings and cool evenings. It was the start of transitioning from white wine to red while wrapped up in blankets around a fire on the patio.

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.

Early on in our marriage and before we had kids, Greg and I spent many evenings on the patio with Bernie and Carol, sipping beverages, enjoying hors d’ oeuvres and talking about a variety of subjects. Usually, an evening supper meal didn’t happen because we were too full from the cheese, crackers, chips and dip, and no one was capable of keeping a firm grip on a knife or a hot pan at that point. Cold and simple food was the way to go. One standard item that Carol always, and I mean always, had on hand was crab dip. It cracked me up because she always used the imitation crab, which I didn’t care for, but when mixed up with all the other “stuff,” it was pretty darn good. Also, when you are having a few drinks, your willpower and inhibitions start to fade away and imitation crabmeat tastes just fine. In honor and in memory of Carol, here’s her crab dip recipe. Carol always, and I mean always, served it with Wheat Thins, but feel free to use whatever crackers you have on hand. I’m sure

after a few glasses of wine, it will taste just fine.

Sara Goodman is an avid walker who

Enjoying drinks on the patio.

years…. Let’s not screw this up again.

I do not have any advice for our Cardinals, as it seems Coach K has that covered. I do know that he loves advice on Facebook messenger the day before the game, if any of you might have some game plan tidbits, and the less you’ve played the sport, the better. Which brings us to the greatest age group in football…. elementary!

The age that you finally get to throw on the pads and compete in a sport you love to watch on TV. I was hoping to watch my son from the stands this year, but I guess they reached the bottom of the barrel and asked me to be the head coach…ONE FINAL year.

I can’t complain, though, as they re-

cruited Josh Roppel (5th grade coach) and Chase Peebles (6th grade coach) to run the teams for me. If you know who owns C&L Electric and Bullis Construction, please thank them for all of us as they let those two come and coach in the best part of the day.

up in other sports. You know, talking back to the referees, only playing the top players at that moment, and some parents who get overly involved. So I handle the roster, parents, and logistics of it all, and it seems to work just fine. The 6th grade parents have dealt with me for three years, so they know what I expect, and I am really thankful for them. Occasionally, I’ll have to remind Nicole not to scream at her son or calm Abby down when another parent asks a stupid question on Team Reach, but we are all learning how to be the sports parents that help our athletes the most. In youth sports , you will always have the idiots that have never played that think their son or daughter should be the center of attention, but you can’t hold that against the athletes. It’s human nature to want the best for your kin, I get that, and handle it accordingly. So I sit back and watch how it all comes together, yelling and applying pressure, so when we get to a game, it’s almost relaxing. I could have it all wrong, but as long as they keep loving football, I gotta be doing something right.

Crab Dip 8 oz. lump crab meat OR imitation crab, chopped fine ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup cream cheese, softened ¼ cup chopped green onions ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup chopped celery ½ small can sliced black olives, chopped fine 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder until well combined. Gently fold in the crab meat, green onions, red bell pepper, celery, and black olives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

When God is smiling!!

By Matt Mitzel If you have been buried under a rock, it has been a little moist outside. Harvest season seems to be

dragging by, and I feel for all that are tied to the weather. Even the occasional lunch with a drink has lost its allure, as folks just want to work. Tempers are starting to flare, but thank God, the only thing keeping us from depression is we are in the thick of football season!! Finally, we get to watch a sport where at the end of the day, it is one big pushing match, you versus them. It is hard being a Vikings fan, but JJ needs some time back there to learn the speed and system of the game. Don’t give up on him, as we could either be a constant 9-8 team with a high-priced experienced quarterback or mold this young man and be a championship team in three

I really am trying to find my place this year, as the two coaches really have it under control when it comes to technique, schemes, and game play. I really just find myself sitting back and yelling a lot. You see, this isn’t my first rodeo with coaching football, and the hardest part of the job is that it is after baseball. The first week is breaking those habits in which they pick

If you are available, come on out to the game in Langdon on Sept. 25, and it will turn you back into a time when you looked at football not for the fame or fortune but for the passion.

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Pass the Tums

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia One of my favorite restaurants growing up back east was The Hu Ke Lau in Chicopee, Mass. The restaurant was known far and wide for its great Polynesian food. My favorite item on the menu was the Pu Pu Platter- egg rolls, battered shrimp and chicken, BBQ ribs served with a side of fried rice or lo mein. The Pu Pu platter was served on a lazy suzan that had a small can of Sterno lit in the middle for ambience.

Nowadays, the state fire marshall would likely frown on this practice and the health department would likely require CO2 detectors. Ugh. Back to the menu - adult beverages included Mai Tais, the Head Hunter (served in a coconut shell), the

Scorpion Bowl (a lethal drink for two) among others. The restaurant featured a huge imitation Banyan tree with long branches that wound their way over the dining room. An aquarium filled with tropical fish was built into one of the walls which abutted a row of booths. It was always a thrill to be seated there. The best seats in the house were on the main dining room floor area in view of the stage where patrons were treated to a nightly show featuring hula dancers in grass skirts and Samoan warriors fire dancing/fire eating with their blazing clubs. Looking back, it was quite the bargain. I seem to recall a 20 dollar bill covered the evening with a tip. Those were the days. Imagine- a Pu Pu for two, a couple of drinks and a show for a single Andrew Jackson. Sadly, the Hu Ke Lau closed its doors in 2018, but you can search for it on social media and all sorts of things pop up.

Your Eyes) at the Hu Ke Lau. He and I sat in a booth adjacent to the big aquarium, and it was difficult to keep a straight face as Nate had his head up against the glass, and a huge sucker fish attached itself to the other side giving the appearance it was sucking on Nate’s head. The memories that stick with you...

Below is a family picture taken there back around 2010 with myself, Di, daughter Andrea and son Drew; my cousins April, Noreen and Diane with their kids; and even Mumz is in this one, she’s second from the right.

When I was doing the afternoon show on WSPR Radio in Springfield, Mass., I had the opportunity to have dinner with and interview Nate Nelson of The Flamingos (I Only Have Eyes For You) and later The Platters (Smoke Gets In

I’m forever trying to recreate the taste of the food I enjoyed at Hu Ke Lau. Diane is very patient with me because when I make Polynesian fare I make a huge mess. A couple of times my daughter, Courtney, and I have tagteamed to create some awesome meals. Of course, certain family members will contend the missing ingredients are those named Fido (dog) or Fluffy (cat).

Have you ever noticed that some of the best Polynesian, or for that matter ANY ethnic food, comes from a hole in the wall or off the beaten path restaurants? The tables may be wobbly, the lighting not the best, maybe the carpet has seen better days, but the food is always top notch. Then one day your favorite eatery moves into new digs - a larger, more modern space complete with new flashy menus etc., and the food stinks. Why is that? I’ve seen this happen more times than I care to count.

On that note, I’ll leave you with a song I always sing to myself while cooking up orange chicken, pork fried rice or shrimp chow mein.

Sung to Harry Chapin’s - Cats in The Cradle Did you ever think when you eat Chinese, It ain’t pork or chicken but a fat Siamese?

Yet the food tastes great, so you don’t complain.

But that’s not chicken in your chicken chow mein.

Seems to me I ordered sweet-andsour pork But Garfield’s on my fork.

He’s purrin’ here on my fork.

As he was dialin’ up his buddy at the old pet store.

I said “Not today. I lost my appetite.

There’s two cats in my belly and they want to fight.”

I was suckin’ on a Rolaid and a Tums or two, When I swear I heard it mew, boy.

And that is when I knew, There’s a cat in the kettle at the Peking Moon I think I gotta stop eatin’ there at noon.

They say that it’s beef or fish or pork But it’s purrin’ there on my fork.

There’s a hairball on my fork.

There’s a cat in the kettle at the Peking Moon, The place that I eat every day at noon.

They can feed you cat and you’ll never know, Once they wrap it up in dough, boy.

They fry it real crisp in dough.

Chou Lin asked if I wanted more

Community Pembilier Nursing Center: The dreaded talk

By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director room if a couple would like to share.

Greetings from your friends at PNC! This week I would like to address the dreaded “nursing home talk.” I am referring to the talk that some people must have with their loved ones when the time comes in which moving them into a long-term care facility is the best option for their wellbeing.

Unfortunately, there is still a stigma when it comes to thinking about moving into a “nursing home.” Some people have an image of residents sitting around in dim lit rooms just staring at the plain white wall. There’s a misconception that residents wake up at 5 a.m., eat supper at 4:30 and go to bed by 6, and that there is a certain stale smell that lingers in the halls.

People think that residents don’t have a social life, which would make sense if they aren’t allowed to leave or have visitors. Sadly, there are a lot of people that view nursing homes as a sort of prison where people merely come to die.

Although some of these things might have been true 50 years ago, life in a “nursing home,” which has now changed to long-term care facility, has drastically changed from when our great-grandparents were residents. Although it’s never an easy decision to move our loved ones from their homes, it’s comforting to know that they can still live a fulfilling life in a long-term care facility. People still have choices regarding how they spend their day. At PNC, we have some residents that are night owls and love to sleep in until almost lunch time. We have one resident that takes a weekly drive with their family, a resident that sits outside for hours when the weather is nice, a resident that goes to play card games weekly with friends, and one resident that goes to stay with relatives for a week a few times a year.

Currently, every resident gets their own room with their own bathroom, but we do have the option of a double

There are activities and games that residents have the choice to join in on or not. Not everyone likes to play cards, watch movies, or play bingo, and that’s ok! There are a lot of residents that like to do their own things like diamond art, reading, watching TV, chatting on the phone about the latest town gossip, crocheting, putting together puzzles, completing word finds, solving crossword puzzles, and even trolling Facebook. Our facility has residents with all different personalities, and we do our best to make sure that each person feels valued and at “home” as much as possible.

One thing you do have to get accustomed to if you or a loved one moves into a long-term care facility is the meal/food lingo that is used. For example, a person gets breakfast in the morning, morning snack around 9:30 a.m., dinner is served around 11:30 a.m., and lunch, which consists of coffee and a light snack, is served at 2:30 p.m., supper is served at 5:30 p.m., and the day finishes off with an evening snack around 8 p.m. I have been at PNC for almost eight years, and I still can’t get over the fact that lunch is called dinner, and the afternoon snack is called lunch! I do know though that with all of the food offered, it can be very easy for someone to gain weight when they move in here! It’s kind of like when people go off to college and gain the dreaded “freshman 15,” only now it’s the “tenant 10!”

Another misconception is that people think if they or a loved one moves into a long-term care facility, they are “stuck” here. If you or a loved one were to ever move into PNC, we DO NOT throw away the key and keep you

locked in here. In fact, we have a lot of people stay temporarily while they receive rehabilitation services or recover from an illness or surgery. Over the years we have had many people move in and move back to their homes when it’s deemed safe to do so.

Times have changed, and so has life at a long-term care facility. It’s no longer a gloomy and scary place that you dread sending your loved ones to. I can only speak on behalf of PNC, but our facility is full of life and laughter and can be a God-send to families that need us. Not every facility operates the same, so if you are faced with the difficult decision of moving your loved one or yourself into a longterm care facility, be sure to do your research.

I encourage anyone that has ques-

tions to call us. In fact, call and set up a tour of our facility even if you don’t have a need for our services. One of my “infamous” tours will at least give you peace of mind that a long-term care facility is not a prison but rather a home away from home where you or your loved one can thrive if the need should ever arise.

Life does not end when you or your loved one makes the decision to move into a long-term care facility. It means receiving quality care that ensures the wellbeing of both the residents and their families. If the day ever does come that you or your family must make the difficult decision to move into a long-term facility, remember the words of Dale Carnegie - “It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.”

Darlene getting a ‘tattoo.’

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Walhalla Public Library news

By Tammy Olson, Director

Hi, everyone. Glad to be back. We will be starting Story Hour on Tuesday, Sept. 30. It will be held from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. every Tuesday. We will be having different readers and lots of fun activities. Hope to see everyone here.

Our featured author this week is Ruta Sepetys with ‘Salt to the Sea.’ “Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted and haunted by tragedy, lies...and war. As thousands of desperate refugees flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom. Yet not all promises are kept.”

“Inspired by the single greatest tragedy in maritime history, bestselling and award winning author Ruta Sepetys lifts the veil of a shocking little known casualty of World War II. An illuminating and life affirming tale of heart and hope.”

Area students receive degrees from NDSU Fargo, N.D. — Congratulations to the North Dakota State University students who received one of 257 degrees awarded in summer 2025.

Rhett Karel, Walhalla, BS Sport Management Brennan Kitchen, Langdon, BS Agricultural Economics

Area student named to NDSU dean’s list

Fargo, N.D. — A student from our coverage area earned a place on the North Dakota State University summer 2025 Dean’s list.

Ellie Sondeland, Cavalier, Human Development and Family Science

Community

Suicide Prevention Month: Parents Lead launches toolkit giving schools practical strategies to save lives BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Kelly Armstrong recently proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in N.D. Parents Lead has released a new Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit for Schools, developed in collaboration with North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) suicide prevention and school behavioral health experts. The toolkit provides educators, staff and administrators with practical guidance, resources and strategies to identify students in need, respond safely and strengthen support for families.

Recent surveys show that 10.8% of N.D. middle school students and 7.4% of high school students attempted suicide within the past year, according to the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Suicide remains the second-leading cause of death among N.D. youth ages 10 to 19.

The new toolkit is designed to help schools respond to this need by equipping educators and staff with evidence-based prevention strategies, practical tools to recognize warning signs and guidance on connecting students and families with help.

“Schools are on the front lines of supporting youth mental health,” said Sara Kapp, HHS behavioral health program administrator. “The guidance and care educators provide create safe spaces where students feel seen, heard and valued. This toolkit provides school staff with the tools to build supportive environments where every student feels connected. Prevention starts with connection.”

The Parents Lead Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit includes: •Easy-to-use resources such as posters, handouts and conversation guides •Crisis response tools including a model school policy, safety plan tem-

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Wandering in Walhalla Fall always brings back memories of halftime shows, upbeat tunes, and the fight song echoing through the bleachers. Bright and early Saturday mornings meant loading onto a bus bound for some random high school in some part of the state for a day of competition. It was stressful and tiring, but it was also a blast—meeting other band geeks, watching their shows, and wondering whether we were going to freeze to death or sweat to death first. As a high schooler, I dreaded those early mornings, but now I miss the experience.

plates and postvention guidance •Awareness materials for schools to share with families, including information about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides free confidential support 24/7 •Training opportunities to help staff recognize risk factors and start supportive conversations with students “While the new toolkit equips schools with resources year-round, 988 offers immediate, 24/7 support for anyone in crisis—because no one should ever feel alone when they’re struggling,” said Melissa Markegard, HHS suicide prevention administrator.

By using the toolkit and connecting students and families to 988, schools can foster a culture of awareness, support and care. The toolkit helps ensure that students know they are seen, heard and never alone, while giving educators practical strategies to prevent and respond to suicide.

“With practical strategies linked to key risk factors, this toolkit provides schools and families with the tools they need for prevention and support,” said Principal Russ Riehl, Simle Middle School in Bismarck. “It is a critical step toward creating safe, supportive, and thriving school communities. Together we can help our young people through some of the vast challenges facing today's youth.”

The leaves are changing, Mother Nature can’t seem to make up her mind, and footballs are flying under the Friday Night Lights. The only thing missing from games in our neck of the woods is a good old-fashioned marching band.

In high school, I participated in an array of extracurriculars, but marching band was one of my favorites. In the stands, I played bass drum and cymbals; on the field, I played mallet instruments in the pit.

Speaking of the leaves changing—if you haven’t gotten out into the Pembina Gorge to see the colors yet, go now before it’s too late.

Some of you may have noticed that I’ve written less in the last few weeks.

That’s because I had been busy putting the finishing touches on wedding planning. Thankfully, the rest of the crew (a huge shout-out to Nick and Hilary) helped carry the weight. Robert and I were lucky enough to celebrate our wedding on Sept. 6 at Frost Fire.

Apologies to anyone whose dinner might have been interrupted by me running around in a wedding dress! The backdrop of the Pembina Gorge and the fall colors couldn’t have been more beautiful.

Parents Lead is an evidence-based prevention program that provides parents and caregivers with a wide variety of tools and resources to support them in creating a safe environment for their children that promotes behavioral health. The toolkit is available now at parentslead.org.

Now that I’m somewhat recovered from the wedding, the Pumpkinfest Pageant is coming up this Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Walla Theatre with Pumpkinfest itself next Saturday.

We hope to see you at both!

If you or anyone you know is in crisis or is struggling, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

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Photo by Jesus Ramos.

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Sept. 19 - Don’t toss old medications in the trash or down the drain. Safely dispose of them at the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department, Langdon Community Drug, or at the Langdon Farmers Market TakeBack Event on Sept. 25 from 4–6 PM. The event is safe, free, and no questions asked.

Photo by Jesus Ramos.

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Prairie Fare: Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

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

Apples are a frequent symbol of good nutrition. Apple pies are not the healthiest food, but a slice certainly is a delicious occasional treat.

We have more than 2,500 cultivars of apple trees in the U.S., and they vary in their skin color, texture and flavor. Some are better for eating fresh, while others are more suited to sauces or pies.

“Are there any apples on our tree this year?” my older daughter recently asked.

“There are lots of ripe apples high in the tree,” my husband responded.

I thought about past autumns when she and our other two kids used an apple picker to harvest apples from our Haralson tree. Our excited dachshunds attempted to nab the ones that hit the grass.

One year, we attempted to make perfect apple pies with various types of crust recipes. The flakiest crust came from old-fashioned lard. Yes, you read that correctly.

We used an apple peeler-corer-slicer device to prepare the slices. My daughter always enjoyed any type of garden or kitchen tool. I’d buy them to keep her interested in helping me.

We needed to start freezing the extra pies.

“You can have as many apples as you’d like,” I responded after my wave of nostalgia subsided.

But do apples really keep the doctor away? No food, by itself, is a miracle, but apples certainly contain several health-promoting components.

Apples contain soluble fiber (pectin) that may lower our blood cholesterol.

Apples also contain antioxidant components that may help fight cancer, and these natural components may help keep our lungs healthy.

Eating more apples can also help with weight management and diabetes management.

In one study, 40 women ages 30 to 50 (all overweight, all with high blood cholesterol) participated in the study for six weeks, and 35 women participated for 12 weeks. The participants were provided a diet that included three apples or pears per day or an oat cookie with added fruit fiber.

The diets were energy-controlled so they would lose weight. The researchers reported that their weight decreased and blood glucose decreased significantly among the women who ate fruit, but not among those who ate the oat cookies.

If you are hungry for a crisp, juicy apple, look for fruit with shiny, smooth skin and the typical color of that variety. Avoid fruit with bruises or punctures, or at minimum, cut away those parts.

A 3-inch apple has about 100 calories and 4.4 grams of fiber, and it contains potassium, vitamin C and other nutrients. Apples have very little fat and almost no sodium.

Before eating or preparing apples, be sure to rinse them thoroughly under cool, running water. For longer-term storage, keep apples in a higher humidity section of your refrigerator in a plastic bag to avoid their absorption of flavors from other foods.

Apples can be frozen, canned, dried or made into jams, jellies and relishes. Apple muffins, pancakes, salads and crisps are a welcome treat at this time of the year. Try making apple nachos by drizzling apple slices with a mixture of peanut butter and honey warmed in a microwave oven.

find bountiful resources to inspire your menus.

See Table 1 in “From Orchard to Table: Apples” to learn about various apple cultivars, hardiness zones, flavor and use.

For more information about canning, freezing or drying apples and a variety of other produce, visit www.ag.ndsu. edu/food and check out the “Food Preservation” materials.

Most of us have a slow cooker or two (or three), so here’s an easy way to fill your home with the delicious autumn aroma of warm apples and cinnamon.

Maybe the old saying about apples isn’t too far off — especially if you enjoy apples in some delicious, nutritious ways.

Slow Cooker Applesauce 4 large apples Juice from one lemon ½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon brown sugar ¼ cup water Peel and core apples; cut into quarters. Add apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar and water to a slow

cooker, then stir well. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until apples are very tender. Mash with the back of a fork or a potato masher.

Makes four servings. Each serving has 130 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 1 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber and 0 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.

Try making apple fruit leather, which is perfect for snacks, or apple butter, which is delicious on whole-wheat toast or English muffins.

If you would like to try your hand at making canned apple pie filling, see “Let’s Preserve Fruit Pie Fillings” on the North Dakota State University Extension website.

For more recipes and apple information, visit www.ag.ndsu.edu/fieldtofork and click on “Field to Fork Resources,” then “Apples,” and you will

An apple has about 100 calories, and it contains potassium, vitamin C and other nutrients.

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Prairie Doc® Perspective: On the spectrum

By Debra Johnston, MD

autistic character is abducted from an institution by his greedy younger brother, had yet to be released, and certainly no one in my circle was familiar with autism. Once we were, it was Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal of Raymond Babbitt that defined our understanding. For decades, this was the dominant image, even while the diagnostic criteria expanded to include people with less dramatic challenges. Today, I suspect my friend would have been recognized as being “on the spectrum.”

I had a friend in high school who was generally considered a bit odd. He didn’t dress quite right, never knew how to “read the room,” and often talked far too long and in far too much detail about computers— at a time when very few households even had one.

The movie Rain Man, in which an

Autism is an ancient condition. Some researchers suspect it explains stories about changelings, fey creatures swapped for humans. While most individuals with classic autism have disappeared from the historical record, and certainly, given that it wasn’t until the DSMIII was published in 1980 that autism was defined as a distinct condition, we can only speculate about historical figures. Nevertheless, many of our greatest thinkers

and innovators may have been “on the spectrum.” Michelangelo, DaVinci, Newton, Einstein, Orwell, Twain. . . the list goes on. Sia, Bella Ramsey, Dan Ackroyd, Anthony Hopkins, and, of course, Elon Musk, have all publicly disclosed their diagnoses.

People with autism spectrum disorders are unique human beings, in the same way we are all unique. The condition may present very differently between one person and another. That can make it challenging, for families, schools, clinicians, and of course for the individual themselves! The support that is critical for one person may be utterly useless for another, but research consistently shows that the right support at the right time can help someone succeed, academically, and socially. Of course this is true for us all, but since the challenges faced by people with autism are by definition greater, the need is greater.

conditions, such as ADHD, OCD, epilepsy, and allergies, and well recognized genetic disorders such as Down Syndrome. This merely adds to the di-

versity of the autism experience, and further demonstrates why there isn’t a single “box” into which people with autism can be sorted.

My high school friend? Well, we’ve lost touch over the years, but I know

Autism is often accompanied by other

Dakota Gardener: Tiger Eyes®, a fall showstopper

By Kelsey Deckert, Horticulture agent, NDSU Extension – Burleigh County Tiger Eyes® offers interest throughout the whole growing season. It has deeply cut leaves starting out in a greenish-yellow color that shifts to a bright yellow. One of my favorite aspects of the shrub is the fuzzy, velvety pinkish stems. Its fruit is a red fuzzy drupe, drawing appeal to it.

Tiger Eyes® mature at six to eight feet in height and can be used in many ways in the landscape. It can be a focal point or integrated with other shrubs. There are no significant pest problems for this shrub, but know it will not do well in clay soil.

When I was in high school, I used to work at a greenhouse and nursery.

During my time there, I was introduced to so many different plants, but one plant that always stuck out to me was the Tiger Eyes® sumac, or referred to by its common name, the cutleaf staghorn sumac. It is one of my favorite landscape shrubs.

Fall is the time of year when Tiger Eyes® give us a spectacular display of

colors. Soon its leaves will shift from the bright yellow to orange to a fiery red. As you see the color transition, you will understand how it is a top showstopper for fall!

For more information about Tiger Eyes® sumac, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Ex-

tension office for your county at ndsu. ag/countyoffice.

The Tiger Eyes® sumac is unique as it has many striking characteristics. It is a staghorn sumac, which is native throughout the U.S. and is commonly found alongside ditches, woodland edges and in shelterbelts. Staghorn sumacs aren’t ideal as an ornamental, as they can grow up to 30 feet tall and will sucker rampantly.

Tiger Eyes® was released in 2004 by Bailey Nursery and became the perfect ornamental sumac. A nursery employee discovered a mutation of Laciniata sumac, which was a more compact size and a slow spreading selection.

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Fall is the time of year when Tiger Eyes® give us a spectacular display of colors. (Flickr photo by jacki-dee)

he followed his passion for computers and is very successful in his field.

I hope he is surrounded by people who appreciate him for who he is.

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Church

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From the Pastor’s Desk:

By Father Kurtis Gunwall

time, as Christians, we are to do so with compassion for the persons involved, with honesty and clarity in our speech, a desire for the good of every person, seeking understanding of differing opinions, and mercy for those who may wrongly attack us.

Last week, I wrote about birthdays and the dignity of every human life, of hard-heartedness and mercy, and of the Merciful Father (Prodigal Son).

As I wrote my article, I did not connect that we would use special readings this last weekend. Sept. 14 is the Feast of the Exultation of the Cross in our calendar, and since it fell on Sunday, we focused on Jesus’ cross and triumph over sin and death. Perhaps your church may still have used the story of the Two Sons. Either way, I hope it was a good reflection for you; it was for me.

This week I share with you these Scripture selections that we will hear this weekend and invite you, once again, to reflect on how you and I are not so different from those of the past and how God, who was merciful to them, is also merciful to us. (Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; and Luke 16:1-13) Especially in Paul’s letter to Timothy, we continue to hear God’s call for us to intercede and pray for others – specifically for those in authority in our lives – that includes community and government, and also Church and family. We pray for good leadership for our own sake and for the sake of all.

We are not to complain about them, but to pray so that we may “lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity.” (1 Timothy 2:2). People do need to point out bad policies, public sins, and hypocrisy. At the same

Throughout this day, I have had the pleasure of conversations with family and friends and to share good news with one another of God’s presence and work in our lives and in the world.

We can give thanks because we see God and his handiwork. We give thanks because we know his presence even when we are surrounded or even involved with injustice, greed, impiety – when we have been more like the untrustworthy steward. In the parable, the master (God) points out a single good quality (prudence) that the dishonest steward shows.

Jesus clarifies that we cannot serve God while also serving “mammon” – things or money. A heart and mind divided is not a disciple of the Lord.

Even Christians frequently fail to know, serve, and love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and body. Yet God, who knows us better than we know ourselves, does bring the Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Growth of virtue and holiness that comes from the Holy Spirit living within us, uniting us who follow Jesus. Similarly, the Scriptures and the teachings of the Church remind us that our merciful God loves us even while we are sinners (Romans 5:8), but loves us too much to leave us that way. So when we call out to Him to save us, He does so.

In closing, as we heard today, we who follow Jesus are commanded to pray for one another – not condemn them (John 3:17). So we pray for God to always transform us and draw all into the kingdom – even those who consider themselves our enemies. I believe in a God who abundantly offers every person the gift of love and mercy! Let us each accept and share this gift daily.

Obituaries

The Borderland Press the 6th grade and then Walhalla Public School until his junior year. Following that, he went onto the Job Corps in Bismarck. It was after that when his brother-in-law, Sid, took him under his wing and got him into construction.

Michael Johnson A memorial service was held September 17, 2025, in Walhalla, N.D., for Michael T. "Mike" Johnson, 76, of Walhalla, who passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. Michael “Mike” Terry Johnson was born April 9, 1949, to Jack and Rose Johnson in Walhalla, N.D. He attended St. Boniface Catholic School through

On April 2, 1977, he married the love of his life, Kim Smith, and they made their home in Walhalla, N.D., for the past 48 years. They were looking forward to celebrating 50 years of marriage coming up soon. Together they raised two sons, Jared and Jeremy, as well as two sons from a previous marriage, Chris and Warren. Mike worked for various contractors operating heavy equipment until he started his own construction business, Arrowhead Construction Co. in 1981, which he operated for 33 years. In 2014, he entered full retirement, but Mike could NEVER completely retire, as he was never one to just stop working which led him to start hauling for S&S Grain in 2015 up until present.

Mike loved his family first. All of his

interests always involved his family including those that weren’t family but soon became family one way or another. Whether it be fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, camping, horseback riding, ranger rides, or tinkering on stuff in the shop - he was always on the go and could rarely be found sitting still. Mike had many things in his life that brought him great joy. Some of the very many highlights were elk hunting with his dad, attending sporting events and activities for his family, and fishing with his kids and grandkids, while passing down his wisdom and skills, instilling in them how to obtain “THE INDIAN LIMIT!!”

Mike also had his fair share of challenges that came along with raising boys. For example, one of the pickups that was recently purchased suffered a gunshot wound to the transmission

by Jared, then a year later Kimmy Jo, better known as “Babe”, did it again to a different pickup! With all of these challenges, his love and patience never wavered a bit! Above all, spending time with his family was of the utmost

Friday, September 19, 2025 - Page A9 importance to him, and he made that a priority in his life.

Mike is survived by his wife, Kim; sons: Jared (Jill Estenson) of Walhalla, Jeremy (Shawna Ferguson) of Grand Forks, Chris and Warren. Grandkids include: Jacob (Chelsea Rintala) of Walhalla, Jaxen (Adysn Himley) of Fargo, Jaelyn and Jerik Johnson of Walhalla, Jacee and Jax Johnson of Walhalla, Sammy Jo Miller of Williston, N.D., Jesse Johnson (Victoria) of Parker, Colo., Jordan Johnson of Roseau, Minn., Maddy Bartlette of Walhalla; several great-grandkids; his siblings: Beverly Goulet of Bismarck, N.D., Mryna (Leon) Meidinger of Bismarck, N.D., Linda (Robert) Olgeirson of Gardar, N.D., Dale (Terri) Johnson of Langdon, N.D., Wendy (Don) Gibney of Walhalla, N.D.; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Rose Johnson, and sisters Carol and Betty.

An online guestbook available at www.askewfuneralhome.com

Robert Dahl

Robert Dahl, 71, of Tioga, N.D., passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at the Trinity Health Hospital in Minot, N.D. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Tioga, N.D., is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on their funeral home website at www.fulkersons.com

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Go West

Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Sept. 22 Sausage and Sauerkraut•Mashed Potatoes•Green Beans•Tropical Fruit Tuesday, Sept. 23 Spaghetti with Meatsauce•Sweet Potatoes•Strawberries•1 WW Breadstick Wednesday, Sept. 24 Pork Roast with Gravy•Mashed Potatoes•Peas•Mandarin Oranges Thursday, Sept. 25 Beef Tips in Gravy•Noodles•Carrots•Fruit Friday, Sept. 26 Taco Salad•Applesauce•1 WW Breadstick 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 701-5492443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.

September 22, 2025 – “Go West, Young Man, Go West.” Horace Greeley is often attributed for this famous quotation, though he may not have said or written it…yet he supported the sentiment, urging for westward expansion as the country developed.

Box concrete forms were filled with stones of varied sizes, followed by mortar that was liquid enough to fill the spaces between the stones. After a day, the boxes were raised higher and the process repeated until the wall reached the desired height.

Many did indeed go west, and soon, the wild prairies were divided and tamed. Communities formed across the land, and farm houses and barns dotted the plains. Some of these old homesteads still stand today; some have transformed over the years, while some crumple into the prairie, the paint dilapidated, the wood exposed and weathered.

The proportions of materials needed for the cement were a barrel of lime, a barrel of Portland cement and twelve barrels of the aforementioned creek gravel. All of this was mixed thoroughly in mortar beds, and then added to the boxes.

Monday, Sept. 22 Swiss Baked Chicken/Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes/Malibu Veggies/Fruit

These cement barns were advantageous. They were sturdy, wind proof, and stayed warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. They could be painted easily enough, if so desired.

Most importantly, to the savvy pioneer, it was inexpensive to build – Hoenft guessed that the cost, “figuring labor at $1.50 per day, should not be over nine cents per cubic foot.”

Although a dollar bought a lot more in those days!

Wednesday, Sept. 24 Grilled Hotdog/Bourbon Baked Beans/Spaghetti Salad/Carrots and Celery/Apple Slices

Not all barns were made equally, however, and on this date in 1904, H. C. Hoenft, from near Pingree, shared information with the Hope Pioneer on how to build a concrete barn.

The process was simple enough. “Two important things in the construction are plenty of stones and an abundance of good coarse creek gravel; if these two materials are close at hand concrete buildings can be put up cheaper than any other kind of building and they are far more durable,” Hoenft said. The creek gravel was coarse sand washed free of all clay.

With any clay in the mixture, the walls would collapse.

These cement buildings may not have been the typical barn, but they were a smart addition for prairie life…and one might think that Horace Greeley would approve.

Cavalier County Senior Menu

Tuesday, Sept. 23 Cranberry Pork Loin/Boiled Potato/Beets/Yogurt with Fruit

Thursday, Sept. 25 Hamburger over Gravy/Buttered Noodles/Creamed Corn/Stewed Tomatoes/Jello with Fruit Friday, Sept. 26 Potato Crusted Pollack/Rice Pilaf/ Carrots/Fruit

Dakota Datebook written by Sarah Walker

EBT/SNAP accepted.

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

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.

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Restrictions loosened for former sheriff

By Nick Vorlage

The Borderland Press

4-Hers across North Dakota recognized for embracing healthy habits NDSU Extension

Bond restrictions were loosened for a former Benson County sheriff’s deputy who is facing several criminal charges Travis Lee Carlson, 37, was arrested this past July, accused of three counts of tampering with public records, four counts of unlawful arrest , three counts of harassment, two counts of public servant refusing to perform duty, and a single count of failure to appear as a witness or produce information. The falsifying charges are Class-C felonies, the remaining 10 offenses are Class-A and B misdemeanors.

Carlson was originally released on $10,000 bond and was ordered to wear a GPS tracker and adhere to a strict curfew. Following Friday’s court appearance, where it was argued none of his offenses were violent in nature, the presiding judge agreed to drop the tracker and curfew restrictions. Carlson is to remain within the state of North Dakota – with the exception of attending sports tournaments his children are involved in.

Carlson is also ordered to stay out of the Spirit Lake Reservation, where the offenses he is charged with allegedly occurred. His next court appearance has been scheduled for Oct. 24.

East Grand Forks man allegedly murders own father

By Nick Vorlage

A trial date has been scheduled for East Grand Forks resident Vincent Chase Villarreal, 33, who has been charged with the murder of his father. Jeffrey Allen Shulzitski, 55, died from a gunshot wound in December 2020.

Surveillance footage allegedly placed Villarreal at the hotel where his father’s body was discovered. Villarreal wasn’t located by law enforcement until weeks later in Polk County but was brought in on other outstanding charges in Minnesota. He remained incarcerated in Minn. and wasn’t transferred back to Grand Forks until Feb. 14, 2025.

Now back in North Dakota, Villarreal faces a potential of life in prison for Shulzitski’s death. A final dispositional conference was held last Thursday. Meanwhile, his trial has been scheduled for March 10, 2026.

Members from the Clever Clovers 4-H Club in Williams County pick up trash for “Clean Williston,” a community service project for the Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club challenge. (NDSU photo)

4-H clubs from 17 counties across North Dakota have been recognized for incorporating nutrition, fitness and health-focused activities into their meetings throughout the 2024-2025 year.

A total of 33 clubs, representing 771 members, earned the distinction of being named Healthy North Dakota 4-H Clubs. To achieve this recognition, clubs incorporated at least one nutrition or fitness activity into six or more regular meetings. Activities ranged from field trips and food demonstrations to hands-on community service projects.

One standout example is the Royal Rowdies 4-H Club of Ramsey County, whose 31 members adopted a healthy snack policy, tried new activities like pickleball and football, toured local ranches and farms to lend a hand with chores and gave back through events such as a pancake breakfast and a silent auction that supported a

local 4-H family after a barn fire.

Youth members say these projects have a ripple effect far beyond their clubs. A member of the Clever Clovers in Williams County says the volunteer projects they have been a part of have made a difference in their community.

“While ringing bells for the Salvation Army, I raised money to help children and families during the Christmas season,” the member said. “I’ve also donated food to pantries supporting veterans to ensure they are receiving nutritious meals, and I joined ‘Clean Williston’ to make my community a better place.”

“4-H is more than livestock or exhibits — it’s a launching pad for future leaders,” they continued. “What better way to teach youth about leadership than by letting them experience it first-hand?”

In addition, 11 clubs joined the Family

Mealtime Challenge, which encourages members to share more meals together at home. Research shows that eating as a family can improve school performance, support healthier eating and reduce risky behaviors. Clubs offered practical tips such as discussing family schedules at the beginning of the week, setting family calendars, prepping freezer meals in advance and cooking together.

lifelong healthy habits while strengthening their families and communities.”

This year’s honorees included four first-time healthy clubs and others who have sustained their recognition for up to 18 consecutive years.

Each member received a certificate of achievement and a small prize.

Pembina County Crystal Clovers, 38 members, three years Mountain Movers, 16 members, one year

“Healthy clubs show the power of combining learning with action,” said Julie Garden-Robinson, North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and Healthy North Dakota 4-H Clubs program coordinator. “These young people are building

The clubs recognized this year are listed by county, number of members, number of years they have received recognition and if they completed the month-long Family Mealtime Challenge. In this publication’s coverage area, Pembina County was honored.

4-H clubs interested in participating in the 2025-2026 North Dakota Healthy 4-H Clubs program should contact their NDSU Extension county office or visit the North Dakota Center for 4-H Youth Development to get involved.

North Dakota 4-H is a program of North Dakota State University Extension.

Red Cross Quilts for Veterans Project continues this holiday season Drop off quilts at any Gate City Bank location Sep. 11 - Nov. 11, 2025 FARGO, N.D. – The American Red Cross is pleased to announce that its “Quilts for Veterans” project will continue this year. In partnership with Gate City Bank, this project brings care and comfort to local veterans through the warmth of quilts.

From Sept. 11 through Nov. 11, local quiltmakers can bring their quilts to a nearby Gate City Bank location for drop off. The Red Cross and partners will later distribute the quilts to VA hospitals, homes and stand-down events across the region.

"We’re proud to continue this valued project supporting our brave veterans and all they’ve given to defend our freedom,” said Karin Luchsinger, senior vice president of Gate City Bank Checking and Customer Engagement.

“Providing beautiful quilts like these to help keep them warm is just one of many ways we can express our gratitude for their service.”

Since the program’s inception in 2022, quiltmakers in the Red River

The 2024 Red Cross holiday quilt drive in Fargo, N.D. Photo courtesy of the American Red Cross.

Valley and beyond have made and donated hundreds of quilts for veterans through this partnership.

“This community partnership makes a significant difference in the lives of veterans,” said Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the American Red Cross serving Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota.

“People across our region are eager to support veterans, especially those who might need an extra helping hand this holiday season.”

DETAILS ABOUT DONATIONS –

Quilts and fleece blankets: •Must be new and/or made with new materials •May be handmade or purchased quilts or fleece blankets •Preferably 60” x 80” with neutral, masculine or patriotic themes •Since they will be used in hospital and care facilities, they must be sturdy enough to undergo industrial washing and sterilizing process with no loose yarns or strings that could catch on medical equipment.

•Quilts and blankets will go home with Veterans upon hospital discharge

American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces, together with the Hero Care Network, provides military families with emergency communications, connects them to financial assistance resources, and offers mental health support and information services to military members, veterans and their families. Our regional team provides on average more than 6,000 services to military members, their families and veterans, and reaches on average nearly 3,000 service members through ‘Get to Know Us’ briefings for how to access Red Cross communications support during family emergencies.

FALL SPORTS Young Cardinals compete at Region 2 Golf Tournament in Devils Lake Cards junior Nadia Lewis finishes eighth to make the State B Tournament for second year in a row

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

The Langdon-Munich Cardinals girls golf team participated in the Region 2 Golf Tournament, which was held at Creel Bay Golf Course in Devils Lake on Sept. 16. A windy day was not great for low scores, but the Cards Nadia Lewis fought threw the tough conditions to finish eighth in the tourney.

With a score of 97, Lewis has qualified for the State B Golf Tournament, which will be played at South Heart Golf Course, Sept. 29-30. Cards freshman Lily Zimmer was six shots away from making state, shooting a 106.

On Lewis making it back to the state tournament, Cardinals head coach Jenny Romfo said, "It was a beautiful day but with windy, tough course conditions. I am so proud of Nadia. On to South Heart!"

Grafton won the team Region 2 title with Larimore second and Park River third. All three teams will also advance to state. The Cardinals ended up finishing sixth with a team score of 433. Nora Wharam was Region 2 Senior Athlete of the Year, and John Dolleslager of Thompson was Coach of the Year.

Lily Zimmer sinks a putt on her way to shooting a score of 110 in Grafton on Sept. 11.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Regional Meet results: Nadia Lewis (JR) - 97 Lily Zimmer (FR) - 106 Stella Busse (8th) - 121 Colby Forest (8th) - 109 Harper Jacobson (8th) - 129 Finley Crockett (8th) - 150

The Cardinals golf team (L-R) Nadia Lewis, Colby Forest, Lily Zimmer, Harper Jacobson, Stella Busse, and Finley Crockett at the Regional Golf Meet in Devils Lake on Sept. 16.

Finley Crockett drops the ball into the cup in Grafton on Sept. 11 and finished with a score of 123. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lily Zimmer tees off putting a curve in her club at the Regional Golf Meet. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Stella Busse chips the ball onto the green, finishing the day with a score of 114.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Harper Jacobson drops the ball in the cup at the Devils Lake Regional Meet on Sept. 16.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Colby Forest drops one in the cup, finishing the meet in Grafton with a score of 103.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Nadia Lewis qualified for the State Meet with a top 10 score of 97. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lady Cards playing on without one of their main players The Langdon-Munich Cardinals volleyball team suffered a very tough loss when junior middle hitter Aubrey Badding tore her Achillies tendon in practice recently. It’s an injury that will take close to a year to fully recover from, possibly a little shorter. Aubrey has had surgery, and now the long road of rehab begins. This will take her out of the rest of the volleyball season plus basketball this winter and track next spring. She is one of the most dedicated athletes the Lady Cards have, and her loss leaves a huge hole for every sport she competes in. We wish her nothing but the best in her recovery and know she will be better than ever next season.

several younger Cardinal players that have been waiting for their day in the sun, and suddenly, here it is. It will be interesting to see how the team progresses after losing on of theiir best players.

best of luck at the State B!

Jake’s Take on Sports

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor We are amazingly over halfway through the high school football season As most of you get this paper on Sept.

19, we are officially into the second half of the 2025 high school football

season. It seems like we write these words every season, but it’s crazy how fast the season goes. Week 5 of the Friday Night Lights are ready to go for both teams that we cover here in The Borderland Press. Langdon-Munich continues to be #1 in Class B 11-man football, and even though the Eagles lost to a very tough New Rockford-Sheyenne-Maddock team, who have now won 16 games in a row all by the continuous clock, they are ranked fourth in 9-man football. We are now to the last month of the regular season, but both squads are getting closer to clinching playoff spots, as we see the postseason on the horizon. You can hear the Cardinals play at Rugby on Sept. 19 on 95-7 My FM and the Eagles host Larimore the same night on KNDK 1080. North Border is also doing their third annual Jersey Night for their game, which people will be recognized for the positive impact they have had on Eagles players.

For Lady Cards volleyball, coach Rich Olson has been trying different lineups to fill the hole that she leaves, and it seems to be slowly coming together.

This will be a process, but there are

Nadia Lewis makes the State B Golf Tournament for the second year in a row Huge congratulations go out to Langdon-Munich junior Nadia Lewis, who has qualified for the State B Girls Golf Tournament for the second year in a row. She toughed it out to finish eighth overall at the Region 2 Tourney in Devils Lake, which gets her All-Region honors and a berth at the State B Tournament being held in South Heart Sept. 29-30. We have been asked just where the heck South Heart is; it’s located on I-94 just east of Dickinson. It should be quite the experience for Nadia to swing on that course, which we have heard is a beautiful place. Way to go Nadia, and

The NFL can be a cruel mistress, Carson Wentz getting his shot with the Vikes What a difference a week makes.

Last time we visited here, we talked up the potential of new Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy after he had a great showing in his first NFL game.

Well, one week later, McCarthy and the Vikes had a rough night and loss to Atlanta, Now JJ will miss up to a month or more with a high ankle sprain. Wild how quickly things can swing in the NFL, but now we will see how Vikings backup QB Carson Wentz does, as the former NDSU great now gets the keys for the Vikes offense.

Let’s hope for the best; many fans having been waiting for this day, and here it is.

“See ya!” next week!

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Sports

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Cardinals make it a true team effort in blowout win over Belcourt

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor The #1 ranked Langdon-Munich Cardinals football team looked to keep progressing as a team when they hosted the winless Belcourt Braves on Sept. 12. The Cards did just that, as their entire roster played a part in a 41-0 shutout win, which was their second shutout of the season. The Cardinals are now 4-0 on the year and 2-0 in Region 2A games. They play at Rugby on Sept. 19 then have a home game with the Thompson Tommies on Sept. 26.

and Kade Hanson. Johnson threw for 169 yards on the night; six different receivers caught passes, led by three each from Davis and Tanner McDonald. Davis led the team with 50 yards rushing, and junior TJ Henderson had two electrifying plays on a 36-yard catch and a 38-yard run. Kruze LaFountain threw for 85 yards in the loss for the Braves, while David Wilkie had 49 yards on the ground. Ullyott was named the Farmers and Merchants State Bank Player of the Game.

Langdon-Munich took the ball when they won the toss against Belcourt and went right down and scored on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Jax Johnson to Theo Romfo. That would be the first of four first quarter TDs. Johnson, Sam Davis and Eastyn Schaefer all found the end zone in the opening 12 minutes.

LANGDON-MUNICH 41, BELCOURT 0 B -0 0 0 0 -0 LM -- 28 7 7 0 -- 41 LM -- Theo Romfo 21 pass from Jax Johnson (Kick Failed) LM -- Johnson 2 run (Johnson kick) LM -- Sam Davis 5 run (Johnson kick) LM -- Eastyn Schaefer 33 pass from Johnson (Johnson kick) LM -- Evan Ottem 4 run (Johnson kick) LM -Davis 15 run (Johnson kick) Rushing -- LM: Sam Davis 9-50, Jax Johnson 4-28, TJ Henderson 1-38, Evan Ottem 1-4, Maddux Stremick

In the second half, the Cards ran the ball to use up what was a continuous clock, with Evan Ottem scoring on a four-yard rush, followed by a Davis 15yard scoring scamper.

Defensively, Langdon-Munich was ballhawking with three interceptions from Keaton Ullyott, Maddux Stremick

Sam Davis eludes a tackle and gets over the goal line to tack on six points. Photo by Larry Stokke.

TJ Henderson makes a great catch while being pressured by a Braves defender.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Keaton Ullyott , who was Player of the Game in the win over the Braves, crosses the goal line to add six points to the Cards' score. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Maddux Stremick with a great reception to get the Cardinals down close to the goal line.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Eastyn Schaefer catches a 33-yard pass to get a touch down for the Cardinals. Photo by Larry Stokke.

1-0; B: David Wilkie 13-49, Brody Desjarlais 9-29, Kuristun Charette 3-8, Daryl DeCouteu 2-11, Kruse LaFountain 2-(-8) Passing -- LM: Johnson 11-15-169-1 2 TDs; B: LaFountain 8-17-85-3 Receiving -- LM: Tanner McDonald 3-21, Davis 3-15, Eastyn Schaefer 2-46, Henderson 1-36, Stremick 1-30, Theo Romfo 1-21; B: Scheyer DeCouteau 5-30, Wes Davis 2-31, Charette 1-9

Luke Gilseth, Kade Hansen, and Gavin Trottier team up to tackle a Braves ball carrier.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Sports

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Lady Cards take sixth at VC Tourney, get wins against Cavalier and St. John

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Langdon-Munich Cardinals volleyball began to get going with their 2025 schedule when they played at a tournament in Valley City on Sept. 13 and in regular season matches at Cavalier on Sept. 11 and at St. John for a District 4 match on Sept. 16. The Cards took sixth at the VC Tourney and swept the Tornadoes and Woodchucks by 3-0 set scores.

The Cardinals did well in their latest run without one of their leaders in Aubrey Badding. She tore the Achillies tendon in her left leg in practice on Sept. 9 and is out for the season after having surgery on Sept. 17. She is a huge loss to the team, but they are working some different lineups to fill the hole left behind.

In the VC Tournament, the Lady Cards won over Kidder County and Jamestown JV then moved into bracket play.

They beat Fargo Oak Grove in the first round then lost to Carrington in the semifinals and Park River-Fordville-Lankin in the consolation round.

In their regular season matches, the Cards played their first match without Badding versus the Tornadoes. They fought through the first set winning 25-23 then won the next two, both by scores of 25-15. Hilary Haaven led the Cards with 17 kills, followed by a career-high eight kills from sixfoot Taya Feist, who also had five stuff blocks, a career best. Kemi Morstad had 33 assists.

Co-Player of the Game, Hallie Overby, sends the ball past Tornado player Jocelyn Anderson in the Cards' win in Cavalier. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Co-Player of the Game Taya Feist sends the ball over a Tornado player. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Against St. John, Langdon-Munich won 25-8, 25-14 and 25-9, as the Cardinals had 19 service aces led by Raeleigh Ratzlaff; Morstad and Emma Hall had four each, also. Haaven had 16 kills, while Morstad finished with 24 assists.

LANGDON-MUNCH 25-25-25, CAVALIER 23-15-15 Kills -- LM: Hilary Haaven 17, Taya Feist 8, Emma Hall 7, Kemi Morstad 5; C: Katy Jensen 5, Colbie Fursteneau 5, Addi Manley 3 Assists -- LM: Morstad 33 Aces -- LM: Mya Swanson 2, Morstad 1, Haaven 1, Halle Overby 1; C: Jensen 3, Furstenau 1 Blocks -- LM: Feist 5, Morstad 2, Hall 1, Haaven 1, Overby 1 Digs -- LM: Haaven 19, Raeligh Ratzlaff 13, Meggy Hetletved 11, Swanson 10 Unforced errors -- LM: 31; C: 27 LANGDON-MUNICH 25-25-25, ST. JOHN 8-14-9 Kills -- LM: Hilary Haaven 16, Emma Hall 6, Meggy Hetletved 3, Kemi Morstad 2, Taya Feist 2; STJ: Abby Delorme 3 Assists -- LM: Morstad 24, Liv Prouty 2; STJ: Allise Poitra 3 Aces -- LM: Hall 4, Morstad 4, Raeleigh Ratzlaff 4, Hetletved 3, Swanson 3; STJ: Aubree Fox 1; Blocks -- LM: Hall 2, Feist 1, Morstad 1; STJ: Delorme 2, Poitra 2 Digs -- LM: Hetletved 12, Ratzlaff 9, Swanson 8, Haaven 7, Feist 3, Morstad 3, Hall 2; STJ: Poitra 6, Taryn Gores 6, Delorme 5

Emma Hall sets the ball to a teammate in the Cards' win over the Cavalier Tornadoes.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Raeleigh Ratzlaff with a jump serve as the Cardinal fans faithfully cheer them on.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Mya Swanson leaps up and stuff blocks a Cavalier player's hit. Photo by Larry Stokke.

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#4 Eagles lose first game of season at #1 NR-S-M

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

In a battle of two of the top five teams in North Dakota 9-man football, the fourth-ranked North Border Eagles played at number one New Rockford-Sheyenne-Maddock on Sept. 12.

The Rockets, who are the defending 9-man champions, won by a final score

of 48-8. For the Eagles, it's their first loss of the season and put their record at 3-1 overall. North Border has their next two games at home, versus Larimore on Sept. 19 then Sept. 26 for Homecoming against St. John, with both games played in Walhalla.

NR-S-M was on a 15-game winning streak when they met the Eagles, and they featured a high flying passing offense led by senior quarterback Easton Simon, who is a three-year starter at the position. Simon threw three first half touchdown passes, all to Tommy Allmaras. North Border scored their lone touchdown in the third quarter on a three-yard run by Kaden Moore, which was followed by Brody Berg running in the two point conversion.

The Rockets defense was stout all night, holding Moore to 80 yards rush-

ing and Berg to 61. The Eagles were without the services of Colton Bailly for the game, who is out indefinitely with a broken bone in his leg, and they were also missing Weston Cosley, who was out with an illness.

NEW ROCKFORD-S-M 48, NORTH BORDER 8 NB -- 0 0 8 0 -- 8 NRSM -- 12 12 16 8 -- 48 NRSM Tommy Allmaras 30 pass from Easton Simon (Run failed) NRSM -- Allmaras 7 pass from Si-

mon (Pass failed) NRSM -- Allmaras 29 pass from Simon (Run failed) NRSM -- Jackson Schumacher 4 run (Schumacher run) NB -Kaden Moore 3 run (Brody Berg run) NRSM -Grant Engebretson 75 KO return (Schumacher run) NRSM -Schumacher 6 run (Schumacher run) Rushing -- NB: Kaden Moore 6-80, Brody Berg 8-61, Oakley Brown 4-12 Passing -- NB: Moore 4-9-62-0 Tackles -- NB: Brown 7, Berg 6

Brody Berg fights for extra yardage as multiple defenders converge to bring him down.

Photo by Ashley Schafer.

Kade Schafer putting the pressure on the Rockets QB. Photo by Ashley Schafer.

Weston Cosley turns on the speed to pick up yardage downfield.

Kaden Moore stretches across the goal line for the touchdown.

Photo by Ashley Schafer.

Gavin Symington breaks through the line to sack the quarterback. Photo by Ashley Schafer.

Jerik Johnson closes in and finishes the play with a tackle. Photo by Ashley Schafer.

Eagles lose District 3 rivalry match at Cavalier

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

Still in search of their first win of the season, the North Border Eagles girls volleyball team went to Cavalier for a District 3 match on Sept. 16. After dropping the first two sets 25-14 and 25-13, the Eagles played well in set

three but lost in extra points 26-24 to lose the match 3-0. North Border is now 0-8 on the season and played at Langdon-Munich on Sept. 18. They then have two home matches in Walhalla versus Nelson County on Sept.

22 and in Pembina against Larimore on Sept. 23. Cavalier moved their record up to 4-5.

up at 22 and then 24 all, only to lose by two. Colbie Furstenau had the final two kills for the Tornadoes.

In their match in Cavalier, the Eagles fell behind early in sets one and two but jumped to leads of 7-4 and 13-9 in set three before things went back and forth from there. The Eagles got down 22-19 but came back to tie it

Jaelyn Johnson led the Eagles with seven kills, followed by Jacy Fraser and Jaelyn Forrey with three each.

Addi Lyons had four service aces and two stuff blocks for North Border.

Katy Jensen had 13 kills, three blocks

and three service aces to lead Cavalier.

CAVALIER 25-25-26, NORTH BORDER 14-13-24 Kills -- NB: Jaelyn Johnson 7, Jaelyn Forrey 3, Jacy Fraser 3, Addi Lyons 1, Adrienne Longtin 1; C: Katy Jensen 13, Colbie Fursteneau 9, Jocelyn Anderson 8, Jaylyn Stegman 7 Aces -- NB: Lyons 4, Johnson 2, Longtin 1, Hannah Moore 1; C: Jensen 3, Brynn Devine 2, Remi Larson 1 Blocks -- NB: Lyons 2, Forrey 2; C: Jensen 3, Anderson 2 Unforced errors -- NB: 25; C: 25

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Cont’d. From Page A1 Making a dream come true didn't say, ‘pick it up’ or anything. lope hunting.

They just automatically slowed down,” said Bridget, Jiry’s mother, when de- “The Dream Makers took Jiry to scribing the Dream Makers members. Pitchfork Fondue, Medora Musical, “She didn't have to say a word. They petrified rock hounding, tours of were so in tune to her that they just the landowner’s farm, many meals automatically adjusted without even home-cooked food and from restauhaving to say anything. It was so re- rants,” said Bridget. “She was spoiled with home baked goodies and 2.5 laxing.” pounds of honey! They cut off the “They felt like family right away,” antelope which we took home to process, and they took the head and cap Jiry added. to get it mounted for her.”

The Dream Makers members started out on their journey with Jiry and While at the Pitchfork Fondue, Jiry and Bridget, as well as Jiry’s support staff Bridget got to dance the night away to member on Friday and stayed in Me- a live band. The two expressed deep dora until Sunday, spending time do- gratitude for this special time togething a variety of things beyond ante- er, as they usually find themselves packing and travelling for stressful

trips instead, such as doctor or hospital visits.

“We haven't been able to have alone time together, Mom and I, for many years,” said Jiry. “So we got to spend quality time with each other. It felt nice to be able to do that.”

Jiry summarized the trip as simply “indescribable.”

"I told them so many times, there's not enough words to say how thankful and grateful I am for that opportunity to be able to hunt with them and to get to build those relationships," said Jiry. “It was the best experience ever.”

Cont’d. From Page A3 Farmers should assess corn and soybeans for frost and freeze damage Soybean assessment “Research shows soybean yield losses are most severe when frost occurs before plants reach full seed (R6) stage,” said Ana Cardedo, NDSU Extension broadleaf crops agronomist.

“At R7, when one normal pod on the main stem shows mature color, yield impact is minimal. Once soybeans reach physiological maturity (R8), when 95% of pods have turned their mature color, frost will not reduce yield, though harvest timing remains important.”

Farmers can estimate possible yield reductions due to frost based on soybean maturity stage: •R5 (beginning seed): 75%-80% yield reduction •R6 (full seed): 20%-40% yield reduction

•5 (late seed fill): 10%-20% yield reduction •R7 (beginning maturity): 0%-5% yield reduction •R8 (mature): 0% yield reduction Soybeans killed at R6 or R7 should be left in the field to dry and harvested along with mature soybeans once seed moisture is at the desired level, recommended Carcedo.

Weather conditions during the field-drying period strongly influence the color of the seed coat. R6 soybeans dried under sunny, dry conditions developed a golden-yellow seed coat similar to that of mature soybeans (R8). However, when plants are exposed to freezing temperatures, snow or rain without sufficient sunlight, beans often retain a greenish cast caused by chlorophyll.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Last Snakebite Death September 23, 2025 – One hundred and ten years have passed since the last death from a snakebite in North Dakota, on this date in 1915.

Four-year-old Helen Moomey was bitten by a rattlesnake while playing with friends near her house in rural Slope County. Her parents called a neighbor from the closest ranch over a mile away, and he drove Helen and her parents to Marmarth for a doctor.

The town was 15 miles away on poor roads. Over three hours passed before Helen reached Dr. Frederick Bordwell in Marmarth. Despite his best care, the girl died the morning after being bitten and was buried the next day.

Two years earlier, in 1913, were the next most recent deaths in the state. Two brothers, ages 6 and 7, were killed on their rural homestead near Beach. After going to bed, the boys had complained that each had pinched the other, but they remained quiet afterwards. In the morning, their mother found them dead, with a rattler coiled in the quilts.

Although seven to eight thousand snakebites occur each year in the U.S., an average of only six people die.

Most victims, like Helen Moomey, die because they didn’t receive proper treatment in time.

Eight species of snakes are found in North Dakota, from garter snakes to

“Green soybeans are discounted at elevators because chlorophyll removal adds cost to processing, although oil quality is usually less affected,” shared Carcedo. “Even under poor weather conditions, frost-damaged soybeans left in the field may continue to ripen naturally. Research has shown that frost-damaged plants often mature and change color more quickly than undamaged plants.”

The Sept. 11 edition of the NDSU Crop and Pest Report, available at ndsu.ag/cpreport, shares detailed information to help farmers estimate corn and soybean yield loss based on growth and/or maturity stage at the time of frost.

the prairie rattlesnake.

First aid for a venomous bite includes keeping the person still with the bitten area below the heart, moving them to safety, and removing any jewelry or tight-fitting clothing around the bite area. Most importantly, keeping the person calm and getting medical help.

Adult education crucial to N.D. workforce BISMARCK, N.D. – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler last week praised the work of adult educators, saying they play a crucial role in bettering the lives of North Dakotans who are striving to get general equivalency high school diplomas.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has declared Sept. 15-19 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. The North Dakota Association for Lifelong Learning, which is an association of adult learning centers, is having its annual conference this week in Bismarck.

Adult education refers to instructional programs that help individuals who lack a high school diploma to earn a GED, or general educational development, credential. It shows they have the academic knowledge and skills of a high school graduate and is accepted by colleges and employers across the country.

Adult learning centers help participants set career goals and prepare them for the workforce. They offer GED preparation and testing, and instruction on reading and writing, science, social studies and math.

They provide EL, or English language, instruction for individuals who have difficulty speaking or writing English.

Many EL students are not native English speakers.

N.D. has a network of 12 adult learning centers in Belcourt, Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, Valley City, Wahpeton, Watford City, and Willis-

A number of other so-called remedies should be avoided – suction devices, ice, tourniquets, and cutting the bite open. The approved medical treatment includes an anti-venom injection, preferably four to six hours after the bite.

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ton. The instruction they offer is free, and participants who take the GED exams are eligible to have their expenses covered. The four exams cost $36 each.

N.D.’s correctional system also has adult education services. Residents who do not have a high school diploma are required to work toward a GED while they are incarcerated.

Sara Mitzel, state director of adult education for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, said the centers served 3,590 students across N.D. during the budget year which ended on June 30. A person who completes a GED exam raises his or her annual wages by $9,000 to $10,000 on average each year, she said.

The pass rate for GED exam takers was 84 percent last year, which ranked N.D. among the top five states for GED performance for the fifth straight year, Mitzel said.

“Our adult education system helps North Dakotans get family-sustaining jobs,” Mitzel said. “We help to advance our learners and get them into the workforce.”

The focus of the NDALL conference is professional development training for adult learning center leaders, educators and staff, including how artificial intelligence can support adult education work and advice for helping struggling learners.

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

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