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At the Gallery on Main

By Hilary Nowatzki

News: Valley-Edinburg School District to host critical vote, Pg. A2

A group of dedicated artists and creative minds who gather in Walhalla on a weekly basis to create a variety of works of art have some exciting news to share. The Brush Bunch is preparing for their 54th annual art show, which will be hosted May 3 and 4 this year. There will also be a silent auction, presenting attendees with a chance to take home original pieces created by two special Brush Bunch members.

The group is hosting the silent auction as a fundraising event. Once housed with the Walhalla Chamber of Commerce, the group is now renting their meeting space on their own.

done by her steady hand, others were gifts from her “Brush Bunch family” as she calls them.

“I can’t possibly take all these to my new home, so I decided I would donate them back to the Brush Bunch,” Brusseau said.

Moore said that thanks to Brusseau’s generous heart, they decided to conduct a silent auction during their 53rd annual art show last year.

“This fundraising event was a great opportunity for us to sustain our organization, weed out her collection, and plant a seed within the “Since our group’s location is now a rented space, we’ve been brainstorm- Brush Bunch,” said Moore. ing as to how we can remain a viable organization. Last year, the Gallery on Main, previously owned by the city of Walhalla, was sold to Brad Holen,” explained Sylvia Moore, a longtime Brush Bunch member.

Ag: Is drought a cause for alarm or a natural part of our environment? Pg. A3

Lifestyle: Spring cleaning is a great time to clean out the cupboard, Pg. A7

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Spring Junk Shop Hop returns to highlight local boutiques

The Gallery on Main is open on Tuesdays unless there is a specially advertised event. Moore included that anyone is welcome to the Brush Bunch, regardless of their medium, experience, or age! Their business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, and the group meets every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for art, lunch, and fellowship.

“We put our business hats on, and we resolve several decisions in appreciation of each other’s thoughts.

Last year was our template as to how we would sustain the Brush Bunch,” said Moore. “As we were in prayer for direction, the answer appeared right there in front of us! Our loving friend and long-time member, Laurel, made a huge life-change and moved off her farm into a very nice condo in Walhalla.”

In the midst of moving, Moore said that Laurel Brusseau realized quite how many pieces she had accumulated from her time with the Brush Bunch over the years. Some were

The Gallery on Main has historically included a “featured space.” The group would annually feature a member’s finest collection pieces as an opportunity to show the public their talent and would usually include an open house event in the evening. They have decided to continue the silent auction portion in conjunction with their annual art show once again this year, and now this area is the “silent auction space,” which features a variety of art works donated by Leo Beauchamp and the family of Adeline Belanus for this year’s event.

“Our silent auction will feature many of Leo Beauchamp’s church paintings and prints, which Leo has graciously donated to the Brush Bunch,” said Moore.

A list of churches Beauchamp has painted include: Gardar Lutheran, Fjiedla Lutheran, North Dovre 1st church, North Dovre Osnabrock, Vidalin Lutheran, Old Log Church, and Goldberg Lutheran. Beauchamp’s copied prints include: St. Joseph Leroy, 1st Olga Church, present Olga Church with rectory, St. Boniface, two of Walhalla Assembly, and an included print from Marie Dalzell of St. Joseph’s Church.

The silent auction space features a variety of art works donated by Leo Beauchamp and the family of Adeline Belanus for this year’s event.

The Adeline Belanus family has also given the Brush Bunch the gift of many of her art pieces to be included in the silent auction.

“There’s so much to be said about an artist’s work; although an artist passes, they leave a legacy in our midst. We are honored to have Adeline’s work placed in our care, and with the community loving her work as well, we ultimately know the best way to handle her pieces is to publicly auction them to people who will cherish them,” Moore stated. “We are so grateful to both Leo and Adeline for their productive years spent painting and sharing their God-given talents with the Brush Bunch! Their generosity is such a heart-felt gift to us.”

The group is sure to be set up and ready to go on the Thursday night before the big show. Since they have found themselves with some spare time on their hands on Friday morning, they have been inviting Walhalla Elementary School classes over for an exclusive show.

“The kids love this outing, as they can

be seen jumping, skipping and hopping their way around the displays in little groups led by their teachers,” Moore said. “It’s a fun-filled field trip for them, and we are always excited to see them come! We generally have a few demonstrations to keep their little minds geared towards art.”

Open bidding for the silent will start Saturday, May 3 at 12:00 PM and end May 4th at 4:00 PM. This year, the art show will be held the first weekend in May as usual.

The show will be on display Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM both days. This year’s theme is “Splash,” and Moore said attendees will have to ask a member at the art show for the backstory on that title!

Having just celebrated Easter, Moore wanted to conclude with a quote from the mouth of Jesus. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.

This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Butterfly Ball raises funds for Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders

By Rebecca Davis

The Junk Shop Hop is back this spring, offering a fun-filled day of shopping, discovery, and community support across several area towns.

Shoppers are invited to “hop” from community to community to explore a curated group of small businesses known for their unique products and welcoming atmosphere.

The idea was originally sparked in 2018 by Jess Balsdon, owner of Jess’s Junk in Osnabrock. She launched the event to shine a spotlight on small, boutique-style businesses in the region that many might not know about.

The goal? To encourage visitors to discover new favorites and generate not just sales on the day of the event but ongoing support for these businesses throughout the year.

“The event proved to be successful for participating businesses and was well liked and enjoyed by our local customers,” said Desiree Kintyhtt, owner of Blu Soul Design and the current organizer of the hop. “So much so that it became a twice-yearly event, taking place the last Saturday in April and again in September.” cont’d. on page B6

Photo by Katie Polansky.

Pictured are the members of the Butterfly Ball committee from Choice Bank presenting the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders with a donation of $3,129, which was raised from ticket sales and free-will donations for attending the Butterfly Ball. (L-R) Sierra Ferdon, Amber Benoit, Mickey Cain (Cancer Crusaders representative), Morgan Zeis, Lyndsey Wiseman, and Brynn Johnson.

The 2025 Butterfly Ball had record-breaking attendance! A total of 84 tickets were sold, and there were 196 attendees! The Butterfly Ball was started in 2016. This year was the 5th ball, the last one being held in 2022.

The Butterfly Ball is an event which gives girls a fun and fancy night out with their dad, grandpa, uncle, or other special guy. Attendees enjoyed social time, professional photos, grand march, supper, and dancing. The event was a fundraiser for the Cava-

lier County Cancer Crusaders.

Thank you to all the guys and gals who attended! Ticket sales raised $2,360. Thank you, also, to guests who came to watch the grand march; we collected $769 in free-will donations That brought the total donation to the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders to $3,129.

Thank you to Choice Bank and the Langdon Eagles for sponsoring this cont’d. on page B6

Photo by Katie Polansky.

Photo by Katie Polansky.

News

Friday, April 25, 2025 - Page A2

Soaring Forward Together

Referendum open house to be hosted at Langdon Elementary School

By Daren Christianson, Superintendent Last week, I wrote on the many challenges that our school district is facing in regard to our school buildings.

Today's article will dive more deeply into the comprehensive plan developed to address our challenges.

While developing the plan, feedback was taken directly from the community, staff and students through surveys and listening sessions hosted online and in person. The most common themes from these sessions were to prioritize fundamental structural items such as roofs, electrical systems, HVAC, handicap accessibility and overall safety. In addition, our community and the educational space/adequacy assessment identified the issues that arise from using a single space for elementary school physical education, breakfast, lunch, events and cold weather recess.

With this feedback, we created a plan to address the most urgent needs at our buildings. If approved, the plan will: •Create secure entrances at both buildings to safely control visitor access into our schools.

•Extend the HVAC system at the middle/high school to serve the entire building.

•Replace roofing at both buildings •Update electrical systems at both buildings •Update restrooms to meet accessibility requirements at both buildings •Replace worn out interior finishes like cabinetry, tile flooring, and doors •Repair wear and tear to exterior brick, caulking, and doors at both buildings The community identified student

safety concerns with drop off and pick up happening on the streets and parking around the school property. This plan will address this concern through an addition that will have a drop off loop that leads to a secured entrance adjacent to the school office. Part of the addition will include handicap accessible bathrooms, allowing the public to have access to the restroom facilities while in the office area and not in the hallway with direct student contact.

Another part of the addition is a gymnasium facility that will serve as a physical education classroom, presentation area for events and after school athletic events. We feel that this part of the project will impact student safety, reduce roadway traffic, and improve access to the building for our parents and staff, as well as provide a higher quality learning environment for our physical education students.

We are committed to answering our community’s questions about this plan. Please join us on Wednesday, April 30 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for a referendum open house at the elementary school to learn more about the referendum and get your questions answered directly by school board members and staff. Stop by at any time and stay as little or as long as you like.

More information will also continue to be shared on the referendum microsite, SoaringForwardTogether.com.

If there are any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at the school at 701-256-5291.

Spring piano recital to be hosted The piano students of Lisa Schuler will be presenting their annual Spring Recital on Sunday, April 27 at the United Lutheran Church in Langdon. There will be two performances - one at 1:30 and another at 4:00. The recital will feature solos, ensembles with family members, and student compositions. Everyone is welcome at both recitals and receptions that will honor the students.

Performers for the 1:30 p.m. recital: Heidi and Wyatt Crump; Korbyn and Kalleigh Rollness; Kynlee and Jase Pengilly; Finley Crockett; Bohdyn, Nadiya, Cartyr, and Lynkyn Hope; Addison and Ellianna Chaput; Brooke Gemmill; Lauren Flink; Kollyns Schill; Jaxtin Overby; Hazel Smith; and Rayce Moser.

Performers for the 4:00 p.m. recital: Catelyn Goodman; Liam, Lavin and Colbie Johnson; Sophie Myrvik; Harper and Riley Jacobson; Josie and Madden Mikkelsen; Sly Downs; Tori and Eli Olson; Danica Downs; Aveline Anderson; Skylar Wirth; Oliver and Graham Mosher; Aishu Chapara; Rylee Christianson; and Joey Kreklau.

Man pleads guilty in Cavalier County

By Nick Vorlage

Last Thursday, Gary Lawrence Grant, 31, pled guilty in Cavalier County court to a Class-B theft felony and a Class-C felony of unlawful entry of a vehicle.

In May 2023, Grant stole a service pickup from a farm yard outside of Hannah and crashed it into a slew outside of a cow pasture north of Rock Lake.

Grant vacated the scene before he could be identified, leaving the case a mystery for nearly a year. A break in the case would come in April 2024 when the North Dakota crime lab was able to connect DNA found on the steering wheel back to Grant, who by that time was in the N.D. jail system for unrelated offenses.

On April 17, Grant pled guilty to the charges accrued in Cavalier County. Sentencing was 10 years with the Department of Corrections, first serving 18 months. Once released, he’ll be placed on supervised probation for three years.

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Valley-Edinburg School District to host critical vote

By Nick Vorlage

In less than two weeks, people within the Valley-Edinburg School District will be asked to take part in a critical vote which will determine the future of the district.

ple schools. Current operations at the Crystal building would stop, but the building itself would not be demolished and would instead be repurposed for other community uses.

Presently, the district is divided into three buildings located in Edinburg, Hoople, and Crystal. A new proposed investment plan would address building inefficiencies and improve learning spaces in the Edinburg and Hoo-

However, if voters do not approve the plan, all three school buildings will remain in use, but the district will most likely have to pay higher costs for critical maintenance and any other improvements to the schools.

Bismarck man faces numerous felony charges in northeast N.D.

By Nick Vorlage

A Bismarck man is facing a pair of Class-AA felonies for crimes of gross sexual imposition allegedly carried out in northeast N.D. According to court records provided to the Borderland News Center, Carter Leon Keplin, 23, is accused of committing the offenses in June 2022 when he was 20 years old and the alleged victim was 15. Interviews with both parties were conducted by investigation teams beginning in January 2023, and on Monday, April 14, an arrest warrant was issued and served in Towner County.

Alongside the Class-AA felonies, Keplin has also been charged with three counts of the Class-A misdemeanor of corruption of a minor. He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance in May.

Pembina County Soil Conservation District to offer scholarship

By Rebecca Davis

The Pembina County Soil Conservation District has established a scholarship from funds earned through “Ladies Ag Education Night.” The scholarship is open to high school seniors who are residents of Pembina County or attend a Pembina County school and intend to pursue an agricultural/natural resource management/environmental or related field at a two or four-year university in the state of N.D. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $500.

Interested applicants are required to complete the application form and compose an essay of no more than 500 words on these two topics: “What are the relationships between soil health and water quality? What is the importance of this in agriculture and environmental management?”

To receive the scholarship, upon completion of the fall semester, please bring or send a completed unofficial transcript to Pembina County Soil Conservation District. The $500.00 will be sent to the school of attendance unless the recipient is a graduating college senior, in which the scholarship monies will be paid directly to the recipient.

Applications and essays must be mailed by May 9, 2025. Essays will be judged by a conservation committee.

The scholarship winner will be notified following the selection.

On April 29, voters in the district will be asked to answer a pair of ballot questions – whether to increase the district’s debt limit from 5 to 10% and to approve a building bond referendum to cover the project’s projected costs, which is estimated at around 15.2 million.

Voting will take place April 29 from 11a.m. to 7p.m. at all three school gymnasiums.

Cavalier resident sentenced for drug charges

By Nick Vorlage

Back on Aug. 25, 2024, Trey Alan Lafferty, who was 31-years-old at the time, drove his vehicle into the back of a John Deere tractor. He was arrested by responding officials after he was discovered to be in possession of fentanyl and was potentially driving while under the influence of drugs.

In January, Lafferty submitted not guilty pleas to four of the five charges; the fifth, a charge of attempted delivery of a controlled substance, was dismissed earlier.

On Monday, April 21, during his pretrial conference, Lafferty submitted an amended plea, pleading guilty to possessing fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine (2nd offense), and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The DUI drugs misdemeanor was dismissed.

Lafferty was sentenced to six years with the Department of Corrections, first serving 18 months with five days credit. Once released from custody, he’ll be under supervised probation for an additional three years.

Mail to: Pembina County Soil Conservation District, 600 Division Ave S, Suite A, Cavalier, N.D. 58220.

Bringing chess to Pembina County youth

By Rebecca Davis

Over the past several weeks, 49 youth in Pembina County have learned how to play chess under the instruction of Anthony Morrison, Brent Kemp and Mary Overby with the help of assistant coaches Heather and Adam Halvorson, Kyle Switzer and Andrew Stegman.

The Youth Chess League was open to those in grades 3-12 of all experience levels and finished off the season with a Cavalier City Tournament that was held April 15 at the Trinity Methodist Church in Cavalier. Before the tournament, participants and their families enjoyed a pizza party bringing snacks and desserts.

Cavalier Mayor Lacey Hinkle was present to present awards, and trophies were given for the most improved

player as well as first place, second place and a consolation trophy. Each participant received a participation certificate. The top four participants from Cavalier will go on to the County Tournament at 2:00 pm April 27 at the Pembina County Courthouse.

Most Improved: Harloe Austfjord Consolation Champion: Levi Norrell 6th Place: Caroline Stegman 5th Place: Bradly Thorlakson 4th Place: Chloe Hunter 3rd Place: Max Vivatson 2nd Place: Ruby Morrison 1st Place: Caleb Bailey Participants: Max Vivatson Frances Ganssle Bradly Thorlakson Eli Chepulis Caleb Bailey Ruby Morrison Caleb Chepulis Caroline Stegman Logan Wagner Levi Norrell Eva Sklarski Samuel Heck Eliza Allred Joshua Halvorson Vincent Kemp Richard Mark Jr Nathan Stegman Enrique John Ano Xander Burt Max Allred Caleb Halvorson

George Alfred Truver Ava Morrison Stella Norrell Chloe Hunter Elenda Stegman Harloe Austfjord Pyper Shane Jacob Puma Murphy Huber Wyatt Ramirez Lillian Mark John Midkiff Oscar Hunter Paul Gilbertson Oscar Puppe Caroline Ganssle Jude Switzer Charles Midkiff Naomi Stegman Olive Truver Ben McGregor Logan Thompson Calvin Morrison Lincoln Thompson Olivia McFadden Theodore Ripple Danny Gilbertson Emmett Steele

Agriculture

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Forage Matters: Is drought a cause for alarm or a natural part of our environment?

By James Rogers, Forage crops production specialist,NDSU Extension

vent it. Folks back in the mid-1800s thought they had it figured out — that plowing the land brought rain, believing that “rain follows the plow.”

This was during a wet period on the plains, and when conditions changed to a dry period, it led to the development of the Dust Bowl.

Fencing helps with maintaining plant vitality so plants can recover quickly from a drought. (NDSU photo)

D _ _ _ _ _ _ is a seven-letter bad word.

It seems like I have spent more years of my career dealing with drought or dry weather than I have average years, though no one seems to know what an “average” year is. While this may not be the reality of my career, it is my perception because I remember dry weather events more than I do those good years.

Drought is a normal part of climate, and where you live dictates how often you deal with drought conditions.

A frustrating part of drought is that there is nothing we can do to pre-

Defining

drought

can be confusing. Luckily, we have the drought-classifying drought monitor, available at https://droughtmonitor. unl.edu/. The drought monitor identifies areas of drought and classifies them by intensity from D1 (moderate drought) to D4 (exceptional drought).

You can find state-by-state drought impacts by intensity for specified time periods by exploring the drought monitor website.

I dug into N.D. data to see how many weeks within 2014-2024 some part of the state suffered from D2 drought.

Drought intensity level D2 is important

because it can trigger responses from the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program, the Livestock Forage Disaster Program and the Conservation Reserve Program Emergency Haying and Grazing. It is also at a level of intensity that crops, pasture and range losses would be expected to occur.

Of the 572 weeks in the time period, 269 were reported at a drought intensity level of D2. That was 47% of that timeframe! It ranged from zero weeks in 2014 to all 52 weeks in 2021.

The point is, most of N.D. is in a semi-arid environment. In semi-arid environments, drought frequency is much more common than in eastern regions, receiving 30 to 70-plus inches of rainfall per year. If you live in a semi-arid region, you expect drought, but it’s still a seven-letter bad word that no one wants to experience.

Management goals need to focus on the long term so that when the inevitable drought comes, you are prepared to withstand, survive and recover. If you are a pasture and range manager producing forage harvested by livestock, your goal is to have healthy, deep-rooted, robust plants entering a dry weather event. Then, you maintain the vitality of those plants through grazing management so plants can recover quickly once

favorable growing conditions return.

Fences and gates help with that.

fence can help you to exclude poor water sources.

In other regions where I have worked, many folks wanted to open all the gates and give the livestock free access to all grazeable areas once a dry weather period hit. By opening gates, you lose management control of the intensity and duration of grazing.

Livestock-selective grazing will intensify, and the more desirable plants will suffer. Close the gates and maintain grazing management using your fence as a drought management tool.

Even if permanent fencing is already in place, temporary cross-fencing can still give management advantages to help you get through a dry weather event. If crop residues are available for grazing, a temporary fence can help you get them grazed.

Fence installation, charging and tools have changed a lot over the years. If you have never installed a fence or want to improve your fencing skills, I invite you to attend the fencing school held on April 30 at NDSU’s North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. The school will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST and will cover fence law, virtual fencing, conventional and electric fencing and cost-share opportunities. The afternoon session will be held out in the field where attendees can see actual fence installation and hands-on instruction. This will be an open forum event, and people are invited to share their own fencing ideas, tips and tricks. The fencing school is a free event, but registration is required for an accurate meal count.

If you know of typically underutilized areas, a fence can help you push livestock into those areas. I have used temporary fencing to push livestock into an underutilized area due to no access to water. After getting them into the area and holding them for an hour or so, I pulled the fence and let them drift back to water. It worked well and gained me some additional grazing days. Poor water quality can develop during dry periods, and a

To register and learn more, visit ndsu. ag/fencingschool25.

James Rogers is a North Dakota State University Extension forage crops production specialist at the North Central Research Extension Center near Minot, N.D.

North Dakota cropland value momentum continues into 2025 NDSU Extension

North Dakota state average cropland prices were up double digits for the 4th year in a row in 2025, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural finance specialist. This includes state average increases of 10.9% in 2022, 13.5% in 2023, 11.6% in 2024 and 10.55% in 2025, according to the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands Annual Land Survey. The data, which has been weighted for this article by county acreage count and put into NDSU Extension regions, can be found at https://www.land.nd.gov/resources/ north-dakota-county-rents-prices-annual-survey.

From 2022 to 2025, the overall increase in cropland values across North Dakota has increased from a weighted average of $2,519 per acre to $3,534 per acre for an overall increase in the last four years of nearly 40%. The largest increase from 2024 to 2025 occurred in the North Red River Valley region with a 22.1% increase with the Northwest region coming in second at 19.66%. The Southwest, Southcentral, and Southeast regions were all up over 10% as well. All nine NDSU Extension regions saw an increase, with the lowest occurring in the North Central region, which increased 3.3%. The remaining regions including the Northeast, South Red River Valley, and East Central regions increased between 7.5%

Estimated average cropland per acre values (NDSU photo)

and 8.6% each.

of deposit.”

“The momentum that North Dakota land values experienced in 2024 and now into 2025 is a bit surprising given that net farm incomes in 2023 and 2024 were much lower than in 2021 and 2022, due to much lower commodity prices and rising production costs,” says Parman. “It is also surprising given that interest rate increases in 2023 and 2024 have been in place long enough to be a factor in any newly financed purchases over the last few years. Additionally, the higher interest rates have led to investment opportunity competition between farmland and interest-bearing assets such as bonds and certificates

While cash rents across North Dakota also increased, they continue to grow at a much slower pace than land values. Statewide cropland cash rental rates were up 4.25% in 2025, with increases occurring in every region except the Southwest, which saw a very slight decline of -1.1%.

Much like land values, the highest increase in cash rents occurred in the North Red River Valley region, where cash rents were up nearly 10.4%.

However, most regions were much lower. The Southeast and South Red River Valley regions were up 6% and 6.8%, respectively. Cash rents in the a bunch of money at it when we could allow them to be expanding markets,” said Klobuchar. “To me, the long-term solution is expanding markets.”

Senators press USTR on impact of tariffs on farmers Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and 18 of her colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer seeking information on the administration’s tariff agenda.

The lawmakers want to determine if an analysis was done to consider the tariffs’ impact on agriculture. “Are you looking at just what the President wants to do that day, or are you

actually looking at how this affects farmers?” Klobuchar asked. In the first Trump administration, farmers received Market Transition Payments to offset the losses from the trade war with China. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Klobuchar said she’ll advocate for that assistance, but that doesn’t solve the problem. “The last time I checked, our farmers wanted trade, not aid, and this idea that we’re just going to throw

Estimated average cropland cash rent (NDSU photo)

East Central region were up just over 4.2% while in the Northeast region, rents were up 5.4%. The Northwest region saw a 3.1% increase in 2025, and the North Central region rents were up just over 1%. The Southcentral region saw almost no increase, with a change of less than 1% from 2024 to 2025.

The increase in cash rents across North Dakota aligns more with expectations based on agricultural production costs and commodity prices.

While production costs have been higher over the last four years, and commodity prices a bit lower for at least the last two years, the multi-year inflationary environment was likely to

have an impact on cash rental rates.

For the most part, cash rental rate increases have matched that of yearly inflation, shares Parman.

However, the spread between cash rental rates and land values across North Dakota continues to widen.

Thirty-five years ago, cash rental rates were 9% to 10% of market values for farmland. By 2012, this ratio had fallen to just over 3.8%. The rent-tovalue ratio in 2025 in North Dakota has now fallen to 2.34%, which is to say that cropland, on a per-acre basis, rents at 2.34% of the overall value.

LREC employee honored

Minn. farm groups seek to intervene in water litigation The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Minnesota Trout Unlimited and the Minnesota Well Owners Organization are suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Minnesota Department of Agriculture. They claim these state agencies have not done enough to protect ground and surface water in the Karst and Central Sands regions. A coalition of nine mainstream farm groups is seeking to intervene in this lawsuit to support MPCA and the agriculture department. The groups in the farm coalition represent the dairy, corn, soybean, wheat, pork, beef, turkey, sugarbeet trade associations and Farm Bureau.

Lawrence Henry, Langdon REC Research Specialist II, was honored last week for his 10 years of service to the organization.

Opinion

Friday, April 25, 2025 - Page A4

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Letter from the Publisher sent a few pictures to Hilary last week to use in my column with a few quick words. I’ll share a few highlights.

All good things must come to an end, and my Florida vacation did just that. I spent my flight home thinking about how relaxing it was and what will next year look like? I

I flew Allegiant; you never know how that’s going to go, but I’m happy to say it went well both ways. The flight out was later in the day and a bit, shall I say, ‘rowdy.’ Any attempts to close my eyes for a bit or read the novel I purchased at the airport were unsuccessful, mainly due to a few folks that must have arrived at the airport too early and spent their time waiting in the lounge. That’s fine, I have no issue with that, but dang, why do people tend to talk really loud when they’ve had a few libations? Not only loud, but everyone at once. Their little

party continued throughout the flight until finally the attendant cut them off. The pilot had warned us about some possible turbulence coming up over Tennessee; he wasn’t wrong. I was a bit alarmed when we had one serious bump and a little kid, about 6 years old, went flying out into the aisle and landed on the floor. Seatbelts, people.

A week later, I boarded Allegiant again to head back to Fargo. This flight, being a bit early in the day, was peaceful. I had no one else sitting in my row.

I read my book and said about 25 Our Father’s to myself when the pilot said to expect a rough landing. If you know me, you know that causes me more

than a little anxiety and a tight grip on the puke bag (not exact airline vocabulary). Much to my relief, we had a very easy landing, no puke bag necessary.

Other trip highlights include seafood, shopping, strolling and beaching. We had two incidents with the gulls which were rather unpleasant. I’ll leave those details to your imagination. I’m pretty sure we saw Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith in our hotel lounge, although my confidence in that has dwindled a bit, and a TikToker - who goes by The Greatness Movementwas out front, filming in front of his Rolls Royce. If you’re considering a

Florida trip, I’d definitely recommend the Clearwater/St. Pete area, and it’s an easy flight directly to the PIE airport from Fargo via Allegiant.

I was still a bit jet lagged two days later when our family celebrated Easter, but it was truly a wonderful, sunny day. Belated Happy Easter to you!

Diane Simmons

Publisher publisher@theborderlandpress.com

Letter from the Editor: is an understatement.

When I got off work last Wednesday, it was warm enough. Phil and I loaded up the yaks and drove out to Mt. Carmel Dam hoping for a bit of time paddling around in the sun. As we arrived at the campground area, we were taken aback; the water still had a sheet of ice on it. We decided to come back to town and take my bike and his longboard out to get some exercise and fresh air that way instead.

I’m hoping that all of our readers had a wonderful Easter weekend! I didn’t go hunt for eggs, but I went on a few adventures this past week.

The weather is finally warming up a bit, and to say I’ve been eager to get on a body of water in my kayak

Still determined to get on the water sooner rather than later, we decided on Saturday that we had better chances on a river, where the moving water would have thawed out the ice faster.

So, off we went to Vang Bridge to drop in our kayaks.

Now, at this point, feel free to flip on over to our community section where our reporter and my friend, Rebecca, will tell you how that trip went in her column, ‘Wandering in Walhalla.’

Spoiler alert - we both got wet.

It was sunny and 45 degrees when we launched into the river around noon on Saturday. After our little mishap, we changed into the dry clothes, which were intended for the end of the trip. It would eventually climb to 58 degrees, and we were determined to enjoy every bit of sunlight we could.

I even got a mild sunburn from being out so long. Since we paddled quite a bit to stay warm, we made it all the way to Hwy. 32 in less than four hours.

All and all, it was still a wonderful day.

After a lovely Easter meal on Sunday,

we still had the kayaks loaded and wanted to take advantage of the 69 degree day ahead of us. We have a new hobby that pairs well with kayaks that we wanted to try for the first time.

Ever heard of magnet fishing? It’s pretty self-explanatory; you take a huge magnet, in our case a three pounder, and drop it into the water with a long rope, drag it around the bottom, and pull it up to see if you ‘caught’ something. We did this around the lake at Icelandic State Park for a while, but all we had to show for it was an old screw. Oh, well - maybe we will find something much cooler over the summer!

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I sure hope you were able to enjoy the sunshine last weekend as well.

We will be in our gardens before you know it!

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: If you can read an old road map, we’re probably friends handle any issues that might come up. I have no idea what my friend, Becky’s, parents were thinking other than Becky was the baby of the family with three older brothers. That fact alone was enough for them to realize she would be fine in any situation.

One month from now, we will celebrate the graduation of our middle kid, Catelyn, from high school. I posted her announcement on Facebook in case we forgot someone, which we probably did. Several people commented on the post, including my classmate, Becky. Her comment was, “send her on a road trip with her best friend, I’ll donate to that.” I replied, “can you even believe we did that?” Her reply, “what were our parents thinking?!!!”

What exactly were our parents thinking? My guess is that my parents felt their middle child was smart, responsible, independent and could

Here was the situation. One week after graduation, Becky and I piled into Becky’s mom’s white Buick and drove to Hastings, Michigan, to visit Becky’s grandparents. Why we chose Michigan out of every single other possible and likely more fun location, I can’t remember. My parents sent us off with a list of rules and little else. The list included obvious directives such as wear your seatbelt, lock the doors and call home every evening. The rules even covered gastric concerns with the suggestion not to eat heavy, high fat foods; instead, we needed to opt for things such as soups, mineral waters and juice. One rule that would certainly be confusing now for anyone about age 30 and younger was to check our maps every time we stopped to make sure we knew the right roads and exits to take. I’m sure I could still read a map in a pinch, whereas my kids would likely use it as

a firestarter to send distress signals.

My dad added two important rulesdon’t be yakkin’ when you are behind the wheel and check oil and water.

Becky and I made it to Hastings and spent the next five days exploring every possible fun activity we could think of. The first day we attended a few graduation receptions for some of Becky’s cousins, as well as an after party at a dairy barn. I learned that the day’s work at a dairy starts around 3:30am, because Becky and I were still chugging Icehouse beer when the lights came on and the cows started coming in. I had the worst hangover of my life the next day.

Becky’s grandma suggested we head up to the northern part of Michigan to Sault Ste. Marie and Mackinac Island and offered to drive us. I had never heard of either of them and was pleasantly surprised at how quaint and idyllic Mackinac Island is. It was a very enjoyable experience. She then suggested we tag along with her to Shipshewana, Indiana, to the largest outdoor flea market in the Midwest. I’m a sucker for antiques, so I was easily convinced. Shipshewana

also happens to be in the heart of Amish country, so every place we ate at was Amish, and most of the food we ate was made by the Amish. We stopped and watched a farmer plowing his field with horses, and I took a picture to show my dad. I learned afterwards that you’re not supposed to take pictures of Amish people, but I didn’t know that at the time.

To wrap up our trip, we skedaddled over to Sandusky, Ohio, to check out the Cedar Point amusement park.

Both Becky and I were fans of rollercoasters, and Cedar Point featured eleven of them, including the largest wooden roller coaster and the world’s tallest (at the time) called the Magnum. Sandusky is the setting for the movie Tommy Boy, which is one of my favorite comedy movies. Thankfully, Becky and I had a very uneventful trip, unlike Richard and Tommy. We survived, we had fun, we experienced a very different area of the country, and 30 years later, we both still have our scrapbooks gathering dust in our storage rooms. Congratulations to the class of 2025! May you have endless adventures!

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

The Goodman house has two kids at home, one in college and two spoiled cats.

With Becky at Cedar Point on The Magnum.

Stupid things I won’t do again: Part 8

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia We left each other last week just as I’d been pulled over on the Massachusetts Turnpike right after my debut stand up comedy/master of ceremonies routine at the famed Magic Lantern Strip Club in beautiful Palmer, Mass. A quick review – this short, maybe quarter mile section of ‘the pike’, goes past a Monsanto chemical plant that at the time had been manufacturing ingredients used in plastics. Everyone who didn’t have a vehicle with air conditioning would speed past

and roll up their windows to minimize time spent smelling the unholy odor. It was late, after midnight. I needed to get Dad’s Volkswagen Beetle back to him in time for work later that morning. What’s more, I also needed to get home and catch a few hours of sleep because I also had to be at work; remember, at the time I was the 5:309am goofy morning drive ‘shock jock’ on WARE Radio. I’ve just been pulled over by a no-nonsense, big, burly Massachusetts State Police officer. He’s tapping on the driver’s side window of the VW and in a very loud commanding voice saying, “ROLL IT DOWN!” I rolled down the window as instructed, and I looked up at him but couldn’t make out his face. The high intensity beam of light from his super-duper deluxe state police issued flashlight was blinding me. I could kind of make out the outline of his Smokey Bear or ‘campaign’ hat, as they are properly referred to, but it was so confusing.

Between his flashlight, the spotlight from his cruiser, and the rapid flashing blue light from the roof of his cop car, I thought I might have a seizure.

The odd thing is that every once in a while another car would go past real-

ly, really slowly, I could see the drivers and occupants in those other vehicles with open mouths in wonderment as they stared at me like I was some felon. Before he could say another word, I immediately began to explain that I knew I was going fast, but it was just to get by the chemical plant. What follows is the transcript of the conversation as best as I can recall. TF is Trooper Friendly (not his real name), E3C denotes Ernie the Three-Legged Clown (me).

TF- STOP TALKING, I’M ASKING THE QUESTIONS! WHERE ARE YOU COMING FROM? E3C– Palmer.

TF - WHERE IN PALMER? E3C- Um, The Magic Lantern.

TF – DO YOU KNOW YOU’RE DRESSED UP AS A CLOWN? E3C- Well, yeah, yes. It’s my costume for my act.

TF- DO YOU KNOW IT IS ILLEGAL TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS WHILE WEARING A DISGUISE? E3C- Well, no. I, uh, guess I didn’t know....

TF- IS THIS YOUR CAR? E3G- Well, no. Mine is broken and…

TF- YOU’RE DRESSED AS A CLOWN, COMING FROM THE MAGIC LANTERN IN A CAR THAT’S NOT YOURS. I’VE GOT THIS RIGHT? E3C- No, um, yes...but It’s my father’s car.

TF- STOP TALKING! THIS IS YOUR FATHER’S CAR! YOU’RE DRESSED AS A CLOWN COMING FROM A STRIP CLUB. I’M GETTING THE PICTURE. THIS IS ALL VERY SAD TO ME. YOU ARE A VERY SAD MAN. At this point, he concentrated the beam of his high intensity, super-duper, deluxe, State Police issued twofoot long flashlight on my lap, where he could clearly see my three legs.

The conversation continues…

we are joined by several other MSP troopers. Turns out, I’m famous! Until then.....

A young Ernie the Three-Legged Clown posing with dad’s VW Bug.

TF- WHAT THE HELL IS THAT! E3C- It’s part of my costume. I’m a three-legged clown.

TF- WHAT LEG ARE YOU USING TO OPERATE THIS MOTOR VEHICLE? E3C- I looked up into his face, gulped and said – Ummmm, the middle one.

TF- (NOW REALLY SCREAMING) GET OUT OF THE CAR NOW, CLOWN! Next week, the fun continues as

The signage of the famed Magic Lantern Gentleman’s Club where yours truly was the MC.

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Pembilier Nursing Center: Hair day

By Heather Duerre, Life Enrichment Director

the Life Enrichment Department. On their bath day, the residents have the option to go to the beauty shop and get their hair curled and fixed. It’s one of the small things that can help the ladies feel happy and beautiful.

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Shielding your skin: The importance of sun protection and the dangers of UV rays

By Courtney Short, FNP

So, for my article this week, I am going to share a before and after picture of what the beauty shop can do for the residents. As you can see from the before and after picture of Joann B., getting her hair curled completely changed her outlook from grumpy to happy!

Greetings from your friends at PNC! This week I am going to showcase one of the many things we do as part of

Joann before hair day.

Let’s all strive to be more like Joann’s after picture…happy!

Joann looking much happier after getting her hair done!

A Saint’s Shoutout:

Big things happening at our Catholic school

By Carrie Hope

ed that part so badly), it was clear these kids weren’t just putting on a play, they were telling a story with heart.

The traveling directors of Missoula Children’s Theatre deserve immense praise. Their mentorship shone through in every detail, from the creative costumes and fun set pieces to putting together a full show with our students in a matter of days. It was our best show yet!

I hope you had a joyful and blessed Easter Sunday! We celebrated the resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus Christ - the ultimate gift of love, grace, and redemption. Because He lives, we have hope. Because He conquered the grave, we are free. “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” – Matthew 28:6 The hope of Easter is helping us move through spring quickly! This week we held our Kindergarten Round Up. If you missed it, don’t worry. Registration is still open for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Your child must be 5 years of age by July 31. Contact me at the school at the number listed below for a registration form and to set up a tour of the school. We can’t wait to see who will be joining our school!

There’s no place like home — and for one magical week earlier this month, our St. Alphonsus School gymnasium became just that - a place of wonder, excitement, and heart -thanks to a dazzling live theater performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” Directed by the ever-impressive traveling theater group, Missoula Children’s Theatre, this production brought L. Frank Baum’s classic tale to life with an energy and charm that left the audience thoroughly enchanted.

The cast transported us over the rainbow and straight into the land of Oz. With every twirl of Dorothy’s gingham dress and every shake of Toto’s tail (played by one of my sons, who want-

Sunlight is essential for life; it helps regulate our sleep-wake cycles, boosts mood, and enables our bodies to produce vitamin D. As temperatures rise and outdoor activities increase, protecting your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays becomes more important than ever. Excessive exposure to UV radiation poses serious health risks. Without proper sun protection, UV rays can damage the skin, eyes, and immune system, leading to premature aging and an increased risk of skin cancer. Understanding the dangers of UV exposure and adopting sun safety habits is vital for everyone, regardless of age or skin type.

UV radiation is the leading cause of most skin cancers. There are two main types of harmful rays that reach the Earth’s surface: UVA and UVB. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin and play a major role in skin aging and wrinkling, while UVB rays are primarily responsible for sunburn. Both types contribute to skin cancer by damaging the DNA in skin cells.

Here’s to the magic of theater, the courage of young performers, and the dedicated artists who make it all happen! We may have started in Kansas, but by the end of the night, we were all somewhere over the rainbow.

Whether it’s a 5-year-old learning to write their name or a middle schooler finding their voice in the spotlight, our school continues to be a place where students are seen, loved, and encouraged to grow into the people God created them to be.

For more information about kindergarten registration, upcoming school events, or how to support the arts in Catholic education - please contact me at the number listed below.

Carrie Hope is in her 6th year as principal at St. Alphonsus School. To reach the school office, please dial 701-256-2354.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), approximately one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Each year, over 5.4 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer are treated in more than 3 million people in the U.S. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is also alarmingly prevalent. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that more than 200,000 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed annually in the U.S., and one person dies of melanoma every hour.

While individuals with fair skin, freckles, red or blond hair, and light eyes are at higher risk of UV damage, no one is immune. Even people with darker skin tones can develop skin cancer, though it’s often diagnosed at a later, more dangerous stage. Children and teens are particularly vulnerable, as sun damage accumulated early in life significantly increases the risk of developing skin cancer later.

Sun protection is not just for sunny days or beach vacations. UV rays can penetrate clouds and reflect off surfaces like water, sand, and snow, increasing your exposure. That’s why daily protection is crucial, regardless of the season.

Practicing sun safety The good news is that most skin cancers are preventable. Sun safety practices are easy to incorporate into daily routines: Use sunscreen: Sunscreen is one of the most effective tools we have

to protect our skin every single day.

Sunscreen provides a barrier that reduces the skin's UV exposure. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Apply it 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.

Seek shade: Avoid the sun during peak hours, typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are strongest.

Wear protective clothing: Longsleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats, and UV-blocking sunglasses offer excellent protection.

Avoid tanning beds: Artificial UV radiation can be just as harmful as natural sunlight and is strongly linked to an increased risk of skin cancer.

Regular skin checks: Perform monthly self-exams and visit a dermatologist annually for a professional skin check. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends following the “ABCDE” rule: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter larger than 6mm, and Evolving shape or size. Early detection significantly improves the chances of successful treatment.

Sun protection is more than a cosmetic concern; it’s a critical part of your long-term health. By making sun safety a daily habit, you not only reduce your risk of skin cancer, but also preserve the health and appearance of your skin for years to come.

Remember: your skin never forgets a sunburn. Be proactive, stay protected, and enjoy the sunshine responsibly.

Hello from Edmore!

By Tammy Berg

and good food. We were able to spend the day with our middle son and his family.

The kids have grown in confidence and their abilities to perform in front of an audience, memorize lines, work as a team, and gain giggles from the audience. They were so proud of the show they performed, and we’re grateful for our supportive audience members from near and far (those who watched on Facebook live).

In an era of screens and short attention spans, live theater remains a powerful tool for connection, creativity, and confidence-building. Thanks to the guidance of Missoula Children’s Theatre, our students were given a chance to shine, and they absolutely did.

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I hope you were able to reflect on the true meaning of Easter as you journeyed through the 40 days of Lent and remembered how loved we are.

Easter Sunday was a time for families to gather and enjoy great company

On Saturday, Bruce and I went to Bemidji for our great-granddaughter's first birthday. She has quite the little personality and is growing so fast.

We don't get to see them as much as I would like, but I sure look forward to our Bemidji trips. We were in the car for about seven hours and partied for about two, but we packed quality time in!! I'm sure we are not the only grandparents that do that. I’m just happy that all of our grands are within driving distance.

We had Easter Sunday church in Concordia. We were the ushers, and only one of the candle lighters worked al-

though we usually use two. Bruce's dad was always the guy who checked the wicks and made sure everything worked. Guess it really is the "little" things that we miss. Since both of our parents are gone, it sure is hard for us all to get together with everyone going in so many directions. Even we old people don't spend time with our siblings like we used to. We don't have the glue that held us together.

Now it's Monday again. I am really waiting for summer weather, green grass, flowers, and baseball games.

We have baseball, softball, soccer, and cheer that we like to watch and like to get to as much as we can. Well, that's it for today. Take care, and do something nice for someone!!

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Slather on the sunscreen

By Katie Henry, Family and Community Wellness Agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County sun has done to my skin. The sun spots and wrinkles are from too much time in the sun with unprotected skin.

At the time in my youth, I didn’t think much of it but am now reaping the not so good benefits of it. Hindsight is 20/20, though, right?

There have already been pink cheeks at our house for the year! I always forget to remind everyone in the house to put sunscreen on if they spend any time outside during the cool spring days that have the strong sun. It’s our natural instinct to sit out and absorb the rays of sun as we soak up the much-needed vitamin D that we have been lacking over the long winter months. It’s easy to forget to cover our cheeks and nose with sunscreen when we are still wearing spring jackets and long pants.

As I age, I also notice the damage the

The danger of the UV rays from the sun is real. There are reasons we should be protecting the largest organ of our body. Ultra violet rays are what causes the damage to the skin that cannot only cause premature aging and wrinkles but also cancer. Plus, it doesn’t just do damage on sunny days. The clouds do not prevent the UV rays from traveling through. Protect your skin on those days as well!

The skin is susceptible to cancer just as other parts of the body are, and we shouldn’t neglect it. According to the CDC, skin cancer is the leading form of cancer in the United States, and the state of N.D. has a higher rate of incidence than the US as a whole.

The three main types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Basal cell is slow growing and is often found on the face (specifically

nose, lips, and ears) or other areas of the body that have been exposed to the UV rays. Squamous cells can be found where there has been sun exposure but also where there hasn’t been sun exposure. Usually basal cell and squamous cell can be removed and treated if caught early enough.

Malignant melanoma is the deadliest of the three. According to the CDC, there is one person from the US that dies almost every hour from melanoma. It can grow anywhere on the body, not just where the skin has been exposed to the sun. If there is any question about a spot on the skin, even if you think it is just a mole, seek the opinion of a medical professional. It can grow quickly and spreads to other parts of the body readily.

The “good” news about the risk for skin cancer is that it’s cumulative. In other words, the risk grows over time, so there are measures we can take to help prevent it and lower our risk.

1) Wear a generous amount of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with sunroof protection factor (SPF) of 30+. Remember to apply a lip protec-

Wandering in Walhalla

By Rebecca Davis

watching the birds and looking for cool rocks. I had taken my camera along just in case there was an opportunity to take some neat photos, so down to the marina we went. Both of the kids have taken an interest in rocks after going to the pop-up shop in Grand Forks at the Alerus on Friday.

You can hear more about the pop up at the Community Focus link at MyBorderland.com.

I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Easter weekend with their loved ones. Since moving from North Carolina, I’ve found family with some of my closest friends. Hilary invited Robert, myself and the kids to join her and her family at Spirit Lake Casino for their Easter buffet. The kids enjoyed talking to Grandpa Ole, and Amelia especially enjoyed telling Aunt Nancy all about her pageant experience. After lunch, I played a few machines in the casino, and while I didn’t hit big, I didn’t lose all my money either. I call that a win!

Amelia and Theodore were interested in going down to the water, which still had ice covering parts of it, and

Saturday was filled with “adventure” as Hilary went kayaking down the Pembina River. While launching, she tipped her kayak, leading to cold, wet feet; those dang rocks get in the way sometimes. I received a video that had been sent around an hour into her adventure asking that if I was around in a few hours, she would need my help, as the keys to the vehicle left at the end point were left in the vehicle at the launch point and to please bring socks. It’s a several mile span from the Vang Bridge to Hwy. 32 in Walhalla. Unfortunately, she did not have a signal when she sent the video, so I didn’t get it until she had reached Hwy. 32 and regained signal.

Fortunately, I had my phone in hand and was able and willing to help… the only problem? SHE DIDN’T TELL ME WHERE SHE WAS! From the previous conversations we

had that week, I knew Mount Carmel still had ice on it, and from going on my own adventure taking photographs the previous weekend, I knew the Pembina River was flowing pretty steady. I had an inclination that she was on the river. I just didn’t know where she was at or where the cars were located.

After several rounds of phone tag, Hilary was safe with warm(ish) feet, the kayaks were loaded up, and she was able to make her way back to Langdon to rest for the remainder of the evening. Lesson learned? If you are sending a video or a message telling someone you need help, make sure to also tell them where you are!

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tion with SPF factor as well to protect the lips from exposure to the UV rays.

of a pencil eraser), then a physician should be consulted.

2) Wear protective clothing. Long sleeves and long pants made of breathable, sun protective fabric are most beneficial. Hats with full brims are also most beneficial so that face, ears, and neck are all kept shaded.

Sunglasses with UV protection are also essential to help protect from the damage UV rays can cause the eyes.

DermaScans are machines that can help a person see the damage that UV rays have caused to their skin. It is not diagnostic in any way, but it can give an indication of the damage done.

We have a DermaScan machine here in the office in Cavalier County. If you would like to see if you have damage to your skin that is not visible, feel free to call the office at 256-2560 or email katie.d.henry@ndsu.edu for an appointment, as I would need to get it out and set up for use.

3) Seek shade and limit sun exposure during the highest UV exposure part of the day: 10am-4pm.

With many jobs and time spent outdoors during the summer during that time, it’s best to bring your own shade or try to find activities that will be in the shade outside to help limit your exposure.

4) Complete skin checks often.

Use the ABCD method to check your skin: Asymmetry (different on both sides), Border irregularity, Color variation, and/or the Diameter of the mole is larger than 6 millimeters (size

If you would like to have some more information about skin cancer and how to prevent it, there are resources available from NDSU Extension, the Skin Cancer Foundation, and the National Cancer Institute. Feel free to contact me to get that information.

I would be more than happy to help you. If nothing else, remember to slather on the sunscreen!

Health Tip

Provided by Cavalier County Health District Apr 25 - Addiction is a complex disease, similar to heart disease, cancer, and other chronic illnesses. Let’s break the stigma and normalize conversations about addiction and mental health, it starts with you.

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Prairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our cupboards

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

your cupboards, Bill?” I ask. “Sure, Julie,” he responds. “I haven’t looked closely at my food in a while.” Soon, we’re tiny people climbing over cans in the cupboard, teeny flashlights in hand.

“Oh, boy. I found a four-year-old can of green beans,” he says. “I know because I marked the date on the can when I bought it.”

The other day, my husband sent me a text with a link to a story about old food. Someone had found 25-year-old mayonnaise that looked like caramel.

Not good.

Later, I was reaching deep into my cupboards to see if any food had eluded us. Our cupboards came with the house and are not as functional as roll-out shelves. Unfortunately, I found a couple of items that were beyond their prime.

It’s not easy peering into the back of my shelves. Sometimes I wish I could shrink down to really explore my kitchen cabinets.

Let’s go on an imaginary voyage through a cupboard to learn about product dates and what happens during prolonged food storage. I’ll be the inspector and “Bill” will be the homeowner as we magically shrink to doll-size.

“Are you ready to inspect the food in

“Marking your date of purchase, along with looking at the date imprinted on the can, are good ideas,” I note.

Sometimes, the “closed” or “coded” date on canned food items tells when and where the food was processed.

He flips the can of green beans on its side, stands on it and begins rolling around. I get a little worried for his safety.

“Wait a second, Bill,” I say. “Low-acid, commercially canned food is fine for up to five years as long as the can is intact, so roll the can to the front to use soon, and don’t fall off!”

Arrange your cupboards with the oldest food in front – a practice called “first in, first out.” Bill moves the can to the front of the cupboard and looks around.

“Here’s a can of tomatoes I bought on the same day as the green beans. If the beans are good, are the tomatoes OK?” Bill asks.

“Unfortunately, acidic foods such as tomatoes and canned fruit have an 18-month shelf life for the best quality, according to the USDA,” I say.

Food loses quality with time. When

opening the can, check if the acid has eroded the can lining, and inspect for unusual color, smell or texture changes.

“Does ‘Best by’ mean that the food is expired?” Bill asked as he looked up at a bottle of oil. “‘Best by’ is a quality date, and ‘Sell by’ is a date for the store,” I note.

“Only a few foods, such as baby food and formula, have actual expiration dates. Those foods should not be used past the date on the package for nutrition and safety reasons.”

“I’ve had some of these oils a long time,” he says. “This one is within the date on the package, but it’s open.”

He unscrews the cover on an olive oil bottle.

“Oof, that smells bad!” Bill exclaims, pinching his nose. “That’s definitely rancid,” I say after catching a whiff, “so toss it and consider buying a smaller bottle next time.”

Sometimes, warm storage conditions like in a cupboard can cause the food to become rancid, even if it is within the “Best by” date. As Bill does the sniff test on several more bottles of oil, I regret not bringing a mask. We climb over a bag of rice and beans closer to the front of the cupboard.

We see the bags are about 18 months old.

“Those are both fine for two years, often longer,” I say. “Brown rice has a shorter shelf life of up to six months.

Brown rice can become rancid because it is a whole grain.”

“This is a lot to remember, Julie,” Bill notes.

“With current food prices, no one likes to waste food,” I say. “Luckily, North Dakota State University Extension has some resources to help.”

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.

A printable Food Storage Guide is available on the NDSU Extension website. You can also download the FoodKeeper app from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services or view it online at https://www.foodsafety. gov/keep-food-safe/foodkeeper-app.

“Look what I found!” Bill says as he rolls a can of black beans and a jar of salsa in my direction.

“I’ll pop over to the freezer and grab a bag of frozen corn to make us a snack,” he grins.

Three-ingredient Salsa 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed 1 (16-ounce) jar chunky salsa (your choice) Mix all ingredients and serve with chips.

Makes 12 snack-size servings (1/4 cup per serving). A serving of salsa has 60 calories, 0 grams (g) fat, 3 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 370 milligrams sodium.

Just like the rest of the house, kitchens need to stay tidy.

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Prairie Doc® Perspective: Spring is finally here

By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, MD

lergies.

Allergic rhinitis most commonly manifests as runny nose, congestion, and sneezing. Other symptoms can include cough from post nasal drip or worsening asthma, hives, and itchy or watery eyes. Sometimes these symptoms can be hard to differentiate from a viral cold, but typically the symptoms are fairly classic and don’t require any testing.

Spring is finally here, and for many of us that brings the joy of returning to outdoor activities, planning summer vacations, and… well, allergies. Depending on the allergen, people can suffer from allergies any time of year, but spring is a particularly common time in our part of the world to hear my patients complain of seasonal al-

I often have patients inquire about allergy testing. We might refer to an allergy specialist for testing in patients with severe symptoms that aren’t adequately improved with usual care.

Testing might include blood or skin patch testing depending on the situation or allergen in question. However, the vast majority of patients can be treated without specialized testing.

Initial recommended treatments for

allergic rhinitis are available over-thecounter. Antihistamine medications can reduce many of the symptoms.

I recommend using second generation medications such as loratadine, cetirizine, or fexofenadine, which act more specifically for the targeted symptoms. First generation antihistamines such as diphenhydramine or doxylamine are less specific and thus have more problems with adverse effects. Common side effects include dry mouth and drowsiness, but we can see those first generation antihistamines cause more severe adverse effects such as confusion.

Another very effective option is an over-the-counter nasal steroid spray, such as fluticasone or various others.

Taken daily, these will reduce congestion, mucus, and post nasal drip. They are quite safe for long term use and should not have systemic side effects.

Additionally, these can be used along

with an antihistamine.

Take care in the nasal spray aisle, however. Some other nasal sprays are

vasoconstrictors, such as oxymetazoline, and while they will alleviate congestion, they should not be used more than three days consecutively. If so they can cause worsening congestion when the medication wears off, or a rebound effect.

Dakota Gardener: Common names

By Joe Zeleznik, Forester, NDSU Extension ent, and that’s okay.

Yes, sometimes common names are used incorrectly, and again, that’s why we use scientific names.

I often hear people discussing sick “red maples” in N.D. Red maple – scientific name Acer rubrum – is sometimes planted as an ornamental here, but not often. Quite simply, they just don’t do well in our state.

“You’re not from around here, are you?”

It was my first spring in N.D. and I was talking with some tree-care professionals in the Bismarck area. We were discussing some health problems that trees had suffered over the winter. They were basswood trees, or so I thought.

The Bismarck folks called them American linden trees. And we were both correct.

American linden is the same thing as a basswood. We can use the scientific name – Tilia americana – to ensure clear communication, but not many people use scientific names.

Common names are often regional in nature. Do you call them juneberries, saskatoons, serviceberries or shadbush? All of these names refer to the same genus – Amelanchier. There are several related species that produce wonderful fruit in June and July. And they’re great in ice cream.

More than once I’ve had professionals tell me that I was using the wrong common name. This surprised me, as there is no such thing as a wrong common name. They’re simply differ-

and southern red oak are two different species. I’ll give you one guess as to what parts of the country you would look in to find western white pine or eastern white pine.

Scotch pine – or Scots pine – is found in Scotland and across much of

Instead, people are probably referring to some type of Freeman maple – a hybrid between red maple and silver maple (Acer saccharinum). Those are much more common around here; their performance across the state seems to be hit-or-miss.

northern Asia. English oak is native to England and most of Europe.

Regardless, clear communication is critical, especially in my line of work.

Another challenge is when one common name refers to two or more distinct species. Around here, we often hear about “Chinese elm.”

Maybe I’ll stick with those scientific names after all.

But Norway pine isn’t from Norway.

It’s found in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

In N.D., this common name refers to Ulmus pumila, which is known within the tree industry as Siberian elm.

If you go to Texas and discuss Chinese elm, folks there will think you’re discussing Ulmus parvifolia. It’s also known as lacebark elm.

Rebecca Davis

Confused yet?

That’s the challenge with common names. They’re local/regional, and they can be very imprecise.

But common names also allow for easy communication with a non-technical audience. That’s also great for someone in my business.

Geographical terms are sometimes used in common names which offer a great advantage. Northern red oak

Flaky bark on a red pine tree, or maybe called a Norway pine, is often a normal part of its growth process. However, it can also be a sign of stress, disease or infestation. (NDSU photo)

In summary, allergies can be a real annoyance and truly make people feel rotten. Basic over-the-counter measures can be very helpful and are worth trying. If those aren’t working, though, time to talk to your primary care provider about other options or the need for further testing.

Kelly Evans-Hullinger, MD. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices Internal Medicine at Avera Medical Group in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org, and on social media. Watch On Call with the Prairie Doc, most Thursdays at 7PM streaming on Facebook and listen to Prairie Doc Radio Sunday’s at 6am and 1pm.

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Church

The Borderland Press

From the Pastor’s Desk: Easter ever after

By Pastor Sue Mackey

No matter our view on violence, our responsibility and our response, we are all troubled by it. It is hard to think of death, and it’s frightening to think of our vulnerability. It’s hard to imagine a satisfying outcome to the real and imagined dangers in our world.

Through it all, in spite of it all, we can live faithfully, hopefully, and triumphantly because of Christ’s resurrection.

“It was late that Sunday evening, and the disciples were gathered together behind locked doors because they were afraid…” (John 20:19a) On April 19, 1995, three days after Easter, a federal building in Oklahoma City was bombed, wounding 684 and killing 167. In a sermon he wrote after the Oklahoma City bombing, C. Thomas Hilton said: “If today you are still not so sure about what the resurrection of Jesus Christ means for you, you are in the great company of the early disciples.

They too were confused, unconvinced, and wondering.”

Hilton asked the question: “What does Oklahoma City have to do with Easter?” The answer was, “Everything.”

Today, as we face more unexplainable violence, we might be asking the same question: What does violence in our schools, our homes, our streets, our world have to do with Easter? The answer according to Hilton would still be, “Everything!” For, “Easter is not something that is accomplished in the sense that it’s all over and then we all lived happily ever after. We know the disciples did not live happily ever after, and we know that we are not living that way either, but they did live Easter ever after, and so can we. They lived hopefully ever after. They lived triumphantly ever after. They lived witnessing ever after. They lived… not under the circumstances but over the circumstances. They lived filled with the Holy Spirit ever after,” Hilton said.

Like the disciples who locked themselves in an upper room after Jesus’ death, we, too, can lock the door, hide, moan, complain, shake with fear, and think we are godforsaken. Just like those same disciples, the next thing you know, God shows up right beside you to comfort you. “Peace be with you,” said Jesus.

Claim that peace, for yourselves and for our world. Keep praying – for yourselves and for our world. Keep living your Easter faith – for yourselves and for our world. God is the ruler yet!

May you be an Easter person every day and live Easter ever after…

Pastor Sue Mackey is a native North Dakotan and an ordained United Methodist minister. In her 46-year career, she has served United Methodist, UCC, and Lutheran congregations in the area, and now serves the Langdon Presbyterian Church (since 2012). She lives in rural Hampden, has two sons and seven grandchildren. An avid reader, she also enjoys playing baritone horn in the Devils Lake Elks Band as well as in the Langdon Community Band.

Obituaries

The Borderland Press He helped so many, often without ever saying a word. He simply showed up, offered comfort, lent his strength, and never asked for anything in return. He was a quiet teacher who led by example, showing others how to be kind, how to be patient, and how to carry quiet courage. His heart was tender and true, thoughtful, generous, and wise beyond his years.

Thomas Hunter Sabo A memorial service was held April 23, 2025, in Langdon, N.D. for Thomas Hunter Sabo, 18, of Langdon, who passed away April 16, 2025.

With heavy hearts and aching souls, we remember Thomas Hunter Sabo, a radiant light in our lives whose time on this earth was far too short, yet deeply and beautifully meaningful.

Born on March 14th, 2007, Hunter was a gentle soul, full of quiet strength, compassion, and a light that quietly filled every space he entered.

His presence brought calm, joy, and a kind of peace that made others feel safe and loved.

Hunter had a contagious laugh, the kind of smile that could light up a room and lift even the heaviest of hearts. He loved making others laugh, often with a perfectly timed joke, a quick-witted remark, or just by being his playful one-of-a-kind self. He was loyal and deeply considerate. He was unbelievably stubborn but would give you the shirt off his back without a second thought.

Hunter had a strong faith in God, which served as a quiet but steady foundation throughout his life. His belief gave him strength, shaped his character, and guided the way he treated others.

Hunter recently took a proud step toward one of his lifelong dreams by enlisting in the North Dakota Army National Guard as a 91B Light-Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. From a young age, he was drawn to the mechanics of how things worked, and joining the Guard combined his passion for service with his love for fixing and building. Holding the rank of Private First Class (PFC), he was already on the path to earning his next rank of Specialist (SPC). He was preparing to leave for basic training and advanced individual training this summer, a challenge he embraced with quiet determination and pride. At the same time, Hunter was working hard to graduate in May and had plans to attend NDSCS in Wahpeton this fall to pursue a degree in Diesel Mechanics, following a passion that ran deep in his soul.

Hunter found joy in the simple things.

Whether it was fixing cars with his hands, heading out on long drives, getting lost in the peace of a hike, or chasing the thrill of an open road or

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a spontaneous adventure, those moments made him feel most alive. In motion, in nature, and in solitude, he was calm, connected, and free.

in 2010 after a 38-year career. After retiring, he became a board member and remained involved until his death.

Ken was a member of United Lutheran Church since 1972 and has been board president, treasurer, and sang in the choir for 40 years. He served on the ambulance squad for 10 years, from 1974 to 1984. Ken enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, gardening, and refinishing old gun stocks and barrels.

He also had a hobby farm at his old friend, Don Quam’s, farm.

His gentle spirit and unwavering kindness left a lasting imprint on all of our hearts. He was an old soul, steady, intuitive, and deeply attuned to the people around him, offering understanding and compassion in ways that defied his age.

Though his earthly journey has ended, Hunter’s spirit lives on in the memories we hold, the love he gave, and the lives he forever changed. He will continue to live through his loving mother, Jessica, and his devoted father, Thomas. Through his beloved sisters Mallorie, Emma, Kaylee, Charis, Kaylece, and Mariah, who will forever carry his light within them and walk forward with his quiet strength beside them.

We will remember him in every soft breeze, every kind word, every engine rev, and every moment of stillness. We will honor him by living with the same love, humor, compassion, and quiet strength he so effortlessly embodied.

Rest gently now, sweet Hunter. You are loved more than words can ever say and missed beyond measure.

If you are struggling, please know that you're not alone and that there is help available. You can call or text 988 to speak with someone at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at any time.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com.

Kenneth Carlson Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at United Lutheran Church in Langdon, N.D., with visitation starting at noon for Kenneth Carlson, 76, of Langdon, who passed away April 19, 2025.

Ken was born Oct. 13, 1948, in Cando, N.D., the son of Kenneth and Juanita (DeGooyer) Carlson. He grew up in Cando and graduated from Cando High School in 1966 then attended Valley City State College for a year before being drafted. He entered the US Army on Feb. 14, 1968, and was in Germany from July 1968 to February 1969. He was transferred to Vietnam from March 1969 until he was honorably discharged in November of 1969. Ken married his high school sweetheart, DeLynn Bergdahl, on Dec. 27, 1969, in Cando, N.D. He then finished his college degree, a BA in Business Administration, and graduated from Valley City State College in 1972.

Ken started working for United Telephone as an accountant in September of 1972. Soon after, he became office manager then was promoted to general manager in 1984. He retired

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1 lb. farfalle pasta 4 vine tomatoes, diced 8 ounces broad beans 1 yellow pepper, diced 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 sprig chopped thyme 1 small bunch chives, snipped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly ground black peppercorns Salt Directions: 1. Cook the farfalle in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water until al

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3. Once cool, drain again and toss in a large mixing bowl with the vegetables and chopped herbs.

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Ken was able to fulfill his bucket list, which included seeing the world through his love for cruising. He was in King Tut’s tomb and the pyramids of Egypt, the Colosseum and Vatican in Rome, saw pink dolphins and caught piranhas on the Amazon River, saw the Eiffel Tower and the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris, and walked on the Great Wall of China.

Surviving Ken are his wife of 55 years, DeLynn; sons Eric Carlson and Nathan Carlson, both of West Fargo, ND; grandchildren: Sidney (Brady) Bernhardson, Kinzie Carlson, and Carter Carlson, all of West Fargo, ND; great-grandson Dawson Bernhardson; sisters Patricia (Jim) Burtness and Anita (Randy) Newman; brothers: Bob (Natalie) Carlson, Bill (Susie) Carlson, Kerry (Terri) Carlson; mother-inlaw Arlene Bergdahl; brothers-in-law Roddy Bergdahl and Brad (Debbie) Bergdahl; sister-in-law Kathy Carlson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack Carlson, father-in-law Ray Bergdahl, nephew Chris Carlson, and niece Sara DCamp.

Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com

State

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The Borderland Press

Legislative update: The countdown to the end of the session

By Senator Janne Myrdal

21 separate floor sessions.

I have compared the legislative session to a basketball game that likely will go into overtime. Another comparison may be a Broadway show with three acts. With “the show must go on” attitude, the last bills have moved from the standing committees, and the third act, conference committees, has begun! Although only three of the last nine regular sessions have ended on a Saturday or Sunday, weekend and evening committee work, and floor sessions are inevitable during the final weeks of the session.

It is not uncommon to hear references to actions in other states and historical instances in our state where the allotted number of days for a session has been extended by covering a clock or a calendar. In 1976, by a slim margin of 442 votes, the voters of the state approved a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum length of a legislative session from 60 to 80 natural days. Since that change, the length of a regular session of the Legislative Assembly has reached 78 days twice, 79 days twice, and 80 days once (2013). Under our constitution, a natural day is defined as “a period of twenty-four consecutive hours.” Legislative rules provide that a legislative day begins at 7:00 a.m. and a legislative day may not be shorter than a natural day - thus, a legislative day continues through the night until 7:00 a.m. of the next day. The 2013 legislative session adjourned at 4:35 a.m., the closest we have come to the end of the 80th natural day.

During the final day of the 2013 session, the two chambers combined for

While we all hope, and expect, the work of the Legislative Assembly will be done before the end of the 80th legislative day, which under the current schedule would be Friday, May 9, we also understand much work is left to be done. We have said our goal is to wrap up the session on April 30 or earlier, saving seven days of the allotted 80 days. This would allow us to meet in the interim and use those days to address potential unforeseen issues such as federal budget cuts and the property tax relief and reform the legislature is developing. The Governor can also request legislators to meet to address these matters, which would not impact the allotted 80 days.

Long hours likely will ensue during these last weeks and days before the curtain comes down on the 69th Legislative Assembly, but until the clock runs out, the show must go on!

Today is day 65 of the legislative session. My report will not be lengthy due to the current process here in the capital.

The North Dakota Senate defeated HB 1408, which would have required the Legislature to convene yearly rather than every two years. HB 1408 previously passed the House in a 64-26 vote but failed in the Senate 30-17.

Currently, there are no restrictions on the legislature meeting annually, but the legislature has consistently used the 80 days to meet for one session every two years. Supporters of the bill said annual sessions would allow the state legislature to better address political changes that impact N.D. and mitigate some of the impacts of legislative term limits. Those in opposition said the bill moves the legislature closer to a professional legislature and away from a citizen legislature, a point of pride for many in the state. I supported the Senate vote, as I think we are the last true citizen legislature in existence and that is a good thing.

All bills are now voted out of our committees and either awaiting a vote on the floor or in conference commit-

SESSION BILLS THAT HAVE BEEN tees, so our schedule is quite hectic SIGNED BY GOVERNOR and kind of topsy-turvy. Due to these committees needing to iron out differences, it is hard to report on topics and bills. It may look like a bill will pass as I voted on it out of the Senate, yet that could change in the blink of an eye. There’s been lots of discussions and debates. Some people are not happy with some of this so-called gridlock, yet I appreciate this process.

It assures that we have the best product at the end of the day, with “iron against iron” debates and processes.

HB1540 was voted on this week. It is a bill that would create Educational Savings accounts, ESA’s. I discussed this at length in a column a few weeks ago. It was a very lengthy and a bit testy debate on the floor. These were my words on the floor of the Senate: “I’ve been weighing this very heavily because I fully support the concept of ESA’s and school choice. I also support our public schools. Can we improve on just everything in any of our N.D. public services? You bet, and we should strive to do so. But I cannot in good conscience stand here today and vote for a vehicle that does not give any power to the parents in my district.”

I believe there are other options yet to be considered that would serve all students in our state whether public, private, or home schooled. We owe it to every student to do our very best to accomplish this as we move forward. I appreciate all the pro and con emails and texts. It truly exemplifies our joint passions for excellence in education.

Now unto finalizing property tax relief and balancing the budget.

Hope you had a wonderful Easter. He is risen indeed.

Senator Janne Myrdal North Dakota District 19 jmyrdal@ndlegis.gov 1-701-331-0946 Vice Chair Agriculture Committee Judiciary Committee

Legislator pay

Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern A Minot legislator’s decision to take a week’s vacation during the legislative session has recently drawn attention to the state lawmakers’ compensation and when they receive it.

All lawmakers receive minimum pay of $592 monthly for each month they serve, which equals $7,194 annually.

Members of the North Dakota House and Senate are elected to four-year terms. The monthly pay is labeled “expense reimbursement or compensation.”

When the Legislature is in session the members are paid $213 a day, which totals $1,491 for all seven days of the week. The weekly pay is in addition to their $592 monthly “base pay.” Lawmakers outside the Bismarck-Mandan area also receive a housing allowance during the session of up to $2,022 a month.

At the end of the Legislature’s daily floor sessions, during which members of the House and Senate vote on bills and amendments, both chambers vote to “excuse” any members who are absent. If a legislator is excused,

he or she receives their daily pay.

This practice drew attention after a report that Rep. Lori VanWinkle, R-Minot, had decided to take a week off from the Legislature to go on a ski vacation. Annoyed House members called for a vote on whether VanWinkle should be excused, and the motion was approved.

During their time between sessions, legislators are also asked to serve on interim committees to study issues in preparation for the next session.

Interim committees typically meet for one or two days every three months.

Lawmakers are paid $213 per day, the same amount as the session, for attending interim meetings.

They are also given meal reimbursement of up to $45 a day, along with motel and mileage reimbursement.

The meal, lodging and mileage costs are the same as the reimbursement paid to state employees for on-the-job travel within North Dakota. Legislators do not receive meal reimbursement during the session.

Members of the Legislature’s leadership and committee chairmen receive extra pay. The majority and minority leaders of the House and Senate and the Speaker of the House are paid an extra $15 a day during the legislative session. Committee chairmen, and assistant majority and minority leaders, are paid $10 a day extra.

The Legislature’s majority and minority leaders, and the chairman of the Legislative Management, are also paid an additional $424 a month.

This is part of the “base pay” for these positions and does not depend on whether the Legislature is in session.

The Legislative Management is a 14-member committee, made up mostly of legislative leaders, that supervises interim studies and handles legislative business between sessions. Its current chairman is Rep. Mike Lefor, R-Dickinson, the House majority leader.

Legislators’ base pay, daily session pay and compensation for attending interim committee meetings are linked to salary increases for state employees that lawmakers include in the budget for state government.

By Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern

Board will display information about state Legacy Fund investments on its website. It will list all companies, funds and other financial instruments in which the fund is invested. The Legacy Fund, which is financed mostly by state oil tax collections, was worth $12 billion in January.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has now signed 358 bills into law as of Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Below are summaries of some of the bills signed into law in the past week: Transportation HB 1106 provides $2 million for public transportation. N.D. has about 32 bus programs that provide public transportation to people in rural areas. The service is often used by people to travel to medical appointments.

Tow trucks may now display a flashing blue light when stopped on a highway under HB 1241. Previously, tow trucks could only display white or amber lights when performing emergency duties. The North Dakota Towing Association says blue lights are more visible at night, and motorists are more likely to be cautious when seeing them. Under the new law, a tow truck cannot display blue lights when transporting a vehicle.

Under HB 1316, an individual with a temporary restricted driver’s license who commits a moving traffic violation must pay an additional $100 fine.

A temporary restricted driver’s license will be revoked if the individual commits three moving traffic violations.

Political advertisements Under HB 1167, political advertisements and other political content that use AI-generated images, graphics, videos, audio, text or other digital content created to impersonate a human must have a disclaimer that states the content is generated by artificial intelligence.

HB 1204 makes it a crime, punishable by a year in jail and a $3,000 fine, to publish false political advertising by using text messages, telephone calls, and commercial social media.

N.D. law already punishes false political advertising; HB 1204 only extends the penalties to text messages, phone calls, and social media.

Financial disclosures Under HB 1319, the state Investment

Under HB 1447, a virtual-currency kiosk operator must disclose all relevant terms and conditions generally associated with virtual currency.

The kiosk also must display warnings about the risks of virtual currency.

Kiosk operators would submit a quarterly report on the location of each kiosk located in the state.

Liability and minimum sentences Under HB 1205, if an abandoned infant who is less than 60 days old is left in a newborn safety device, or at an approved location, the infant’s receiver may not ask about the identity of the parent or the parent’s agent or require either to provide information.

Any information provided would remain confidential.

HB 1206 provides a minimum sentence for an individual convicted of causing injury or death while operating a vehicle while under the influence and while accompanied by a minor. The sentence is a fine of $750, at least two days’ imprisonment, 365 days of unsupervised probation, and 365 days of participation in a 24-7 sobriety monitoring program. For a subsequent offense, the sentence is a year and one day’s imprisonment, a $2,000 fine, an evaluation by a licensed addiction treatment program, two years of supervised probation, and a year’s participation in the 24-7 sobriety monitoring program.

Under HB 1561, a business is liable for damages if they do not take reasonable age verification steps when publishing or distributing sexual material that is harmful to minors.

Miscellaneous SB 2138 provides $200,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services to offer grants to organizations that care for the elderly in N.D.’s rural areas.

Under HB 1170, newly hired state employees will now receive 40 hours of paid leave, which they may use only during their first year on the job.

Spring SPORTS LADY CARDS SUFFER TOUGH LOSS AT CARRINGTON

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

The Langdon-Munich girls softball team finally got a game in at Carrington on April 22. They ended up losing to a very good Carrington team, 23-1. The Lady Cards are now 0-2 on the season and will play at a jamboree at Des Lacs-Burlington on April 25-26. Langdon-Munich had their first home game of the season versus Larimore on April 24 and hope to have another one against Grafton on April 28, weather permitting.

In Carrington, the game was decided early. Raeleigh Ratzlaff scored Langdon-Munich's only run in the top of the first inning, but then Carrington scored 13 in the bottom of the inning and did not look back from there.

Langdon-Munich was held to four hits, one from Ratzlaff, two by Meredith Romfo and one from Lily Zimmer.

Carrington hit five triples in the win, and had 26 hits on the day.

Meredith Romfo connects for a base hit against the Carrington Cardinals on April 22.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Tallia Johnston eyes the batter and sends a strike across the plate. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Lily Zimmer with a great catch deep in center field in Carrington on April 22.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Nadia Lewis winds up and delivers a third strike. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Raeleigh Ratzlaff touches home plate and scores a run for the Lady Cards.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Cardinals 10-run Midway-Minto for first Region 4 baseball win

Johnson strikes out 10 on the hill, hits GS home run to lead the rout

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor

After a shocking loss at Grafton on April 14, the Langdon-Munich Cardinals played host to the Midway-Minto Mustangs on April 17.

Due to continued wet field conditions in Langdon, the game was moved to Edgar Westphal Field in Munich where the Cards rocked the Mustangs 12-0. It was the first Region 4 win for the Cardinals this season and moved their league mark to 1-1. Langdon-Munich hosted Park River Area on April 24 then will play at the New Rockford-Carrington jamboree on April 25-26. The Cards will also play at May-Port-C-G on April 28. Their next home game is scheduled in Langdon on May 5 versus Grafton.

Against the Mustangs, the Cards sent junior Jax Johnson to the mound, and he was spot on, striking out 10 batters while allowing just three hits and walking only three M-M hitters. Langdon-Munich scored their first five runs in the game without getting a hit.

Theo Romfo finally broke through with a single in the fourth inning,

which was followed by a mammoth grand slam home run by Johnson over the left centerfield fence to put the game away. Sam Davis would follow later in the inning with a two run double to allow the Cards to win the game by the 10-run rule.

Andy Pulak took the loss for the Mustangs. The Cards scored 12 runs on just three hits.

LANGDON-MUNICH vs.

MIDWAY-MINTO 12 - 0 (5 INNINGS) MM -- 000 00 -- 0 3 2 LM -- 014 7x -- 12 3 0 WP -- Jax Johnson; LP -- Andy Pulak Highlights -- LM: Johnson, 10 Ks 1x1 HR 4 RBIs, Sam Davis 1x2 2B 2 RBIs, Theo Romfo 1x2; MM: Marek Osowski 1x2 2B

Kenadee Cluchie gets a good look at the ball before getting a hit. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Soft Ball

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Jake’s Take on Sports asked to come to the Langdon Eagles Club on April 26, enjoy some great food and support Cardinals athletics.

All proceeds from the night will go to the Boosters, which helps every Langdon-Munich sports program. There will also be some raffle tickets to purchase with several prizes to be given away, headlined by a $1000 cash prize. Hopefully everyone can make it out to support this great event.

By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Waiting impatiently for the big warm up We begin this week by saying we are still waiting for things to warm up around here. Field work is still at a standstill, as rain has fallen, which has backed things up a bit. The week ahead doesn’t look much better for warmer temps, but the hope is that when we get to May, things will take off around here. It’s been a tough run for spring sports as well. A few activities outdoors have been happening, but it takes a hardy person to sit out and take them in. As always, the fans seem to have it the worst. Sitting in one place for too long almost feels like frostbite is ready to set in. We were in Munich for a game on April 17, and we want to put a shout out to Matt Mitzel, Seth Hanson, and First Insurance of Munich for actually bringing a trailer down for us to broadcast a game there at Edgar Westphal Field. We were out of the wind and very grateful to be able to do so. We even got some free First Insurance pens out of the deal, so thanks to Bobby, Breanne and crew for making our time on the air tolerable. We always get treated like kings in Munich, and don’t think it goes unnoticed.

Cardinals Sports Boosters fundraiser coming on April 25 The night of the day this newspaper comes out, the Cardinals Sports Boosters will be having their annual Burger Night fundraiser. Everyone is

Langdon, Walhalla Country Clubs open for the season; Borgen voted in as new LCC President Again, the weather is not great, but there is still good news for golfers.

The Langdon Country Club opened for the season on Easter weekend as did the course in Walhalla. Both courses wintered well and are ready to roll. At their spring meeting on April 22, Brandon Downs resigned his position as LCC President, and Wayne Borgen took his spot. All other board members are the same as last year, with the exception of Brennan Rueger, who is taking Borgen’s position. Many thanks to Downs, who did a great job as president of the club the last couple of years. Tod Soeby is still the main man at the Walhalla Country Club, and we have not heard word yet on if and when the Pembina Golf Course will open for the year.

We will have more information on all three courses as information becomes available.

Langdon Eagles Club 53rd Anniversary coming on April 26 We will leave you this week by saying congratulations to the Langdon Eagles Club on the 53rd Anniversary, which will be celebrated on April 26.

An initiation and anniversary meeting will be held at 2:00pm that day followed by supper that evening. Just recently, the Eagles donated funds to buy new football helmets for the entire Langdon-Munich football team and also made a huge donation to the swimming pool project in Walhalla. If you aren’t a member, please think about doing so and be there on April 26.

“See ya!” next week!

The Borderland Press

L-M Cardinals attend Grizzly Meet On April 21, the Langdon-Munich track and field team made their way to Grand Forks for the Grizzly Meet.

There were four teams competing.

The L-M girls took home second place while the boys landed in fourth place.

Girls results: Performer of the Meet: Meggy Hetletved 1st - Meggy Hetletved, 300 Meter Hurdles, 51.21; 2nd - Ary Schaefer, 53.57 (PR) 1st - Meggy Hetletved, 100 Meter Hurdles, 18.10 (PR) 1st - Meredith Romfo, Javelin, 124’9” 1st - Aubrey Badding, Hallie Overby, Olivia Lorenz, Mya Swanson, 4X800 Meter Relay, 10:15.97 1st - Hallie Overby, Taya Feist, Ary Schaefer, Chloe Koons, 4X400 Meter Relay, 4:34.02 2nd - Mya Swanson, 800 Meter Run, 2:34.44 2nd - Aubrey Badding, Triple Jump, 34’.25” 2nd - Taya Fiest, High Jump, 4’9”; 4th - Hallie Overby, 4’5” 3rd - Christine Joyner, Shot Put, 33’11.5”; Fenja Lawson, 33’7.25” 3rd - Aubrey Badding, Long Jump, 15’9”; 8th - Chloe Koons, 14’6” (PB) 3rd - Olivia Lorenz, 1,600 Meter Run, 6:09.18 3rd - Hallie Overby, 400 Meter Run, 1:04.61; Aubrey Badding, 1:08 3rd - Meggy Hetletved, Ericka Bakke, Meredith Romfo, Chloe Koons, 4X200 Meter Relay, 1:57.4 4th - Meggy Hetletved, Ericka Bakke, Meredith Romfo, Chloe Koons, 4X100 Meter Relay, 55.36 7th - Ary Schaefer, 200 Meter Run, 30.00 (PB) Boys results: Performer of the Meet: Caleb McDonald 1st - Jake Sanders, Pole Vault, 10’6”; 5th - Braxton Lindseth, 8’ 3rd - Noah Foster, 3,200 Meter Run, 12:37 3rd - Caleb McDonald, Long Jump, 17’11.5” 3rd - Caleb McDonald, Triple Jump, 36’1” 4th - Caleb McDonald, High Jump, 5’10” 4th - Braxton Lindseth, Jake Sanders, Jayden Lee, Oshun HighHawk, 4X100 Meter Relay, 50.77 6th - Jacob Lowery, Discuss, 125’; 7th - Reed Scheer, 117’1” 7th - Caleb McDonald, 400 Meter Run, 57.00 8th - Jayden Lee, Javelin, 1123’2” 8th - Jacob Lowery, Shot Put, 41’2.75”

The state qualifying 4x800 relay team at the Anonymous Grizzly Invite in Grand Forks on April 21. Team members are Olivia Lorenz, Aubrey Badding, Hallie Overby and Mya Swanson. The team qualified with a time of 10:15.97.

Jacob lowery had a season best throw of 41' 2.75" in the shot put, landing him an 8th place finish.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Olivia Lorenz hands the baton to Mya Swanson who, along with teammates Aubrey Badding and Hallie Overby, took 1st place in the 4x800 meter relay with a state qualifying time.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Performer of the Meet, Caleb McDonald, took 3rd in the triple jump with a distance of 36' 1" in Grand Forks on April 21.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Noah Foster as he runs to a 3rd place finish in the 3,200 meter run. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Fenja Lawson had a throw of 33' 7.25", which gave her a 4th place finish in Grand Forks on April 21. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Performer of the Meet, Meggy Hettletved, took 1st place in the 100 meter hurdles in Grand Forks on April 21. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Aubrey Badding triple jumped a distance of 34' 1/4" to place 2nd and qualify for state.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Meredith Romfo had a state qualifying throw in the Javelin with a score of 124' 9".

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Oshun Highhawk running in the 100 meter dash in Grand Forks on April 21.

Photo by Larry Stokke.

Reed Scherr placed 7th in the discus with a throw of 117' 1". Photo by Larry Stokke.

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Friday, April 25, 2025 - Page B4

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Langdon City Commission Regular Meeting | March 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

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

Department Heads present, Tob Beauchamp, Jason Busse, Chelsea Graber, and Gary Bimler. Also present, Chuck and Kathy Downs, Matt Wright – CCSO, Holly Lyons, Brynn Johnson and Stephanie Bata – Langdon Park Board, Daren Christianson and Dave Hart – Langdon School Board, Angelo Mondragon – Mondragon Law Office, Andrew Aakre – Moore Engineering, Hillary Nowatzki – Borderland Press, Quentin Wenzel – City Attorney, and RoxAnne Hoffarth – City Auditor.

Pledge of Allegiance – J. Nowatzki led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes: L. Henry made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 24th, seconded by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carries.

Additions to Agenda: Corner of 1St Street and 5th Avenue; Parks & Rec. Correspondence: Department Reports: Street: L. Henry reported they had been moving snow and ice from drains.

Fire Department: L. Henry reported the new radios have been ordered and we must pay 25% of the price

now. See bills of approval.

Water and Sewer: J. Busse reported he has been transferring the lagoon this week and into next week.

Sanitation: T. Beauchamp reported he and Brent had done their pesticide recertification. He is planning clean up week for sometime in May. Police: M. Wright reported that the police training that was in Langdon was well attended and went very well. This quarter has an average of 130 calls.

Activity Center: C. Graber reported Samson’s have been in to put in the new electronic basketball hoop lifters.

Auditors: R. Hoffarth reported she contacted the DOT regarding the highway next to Langdon Hardware. They are working on a project from Nekoma curves to 100 ft of the intersection of Hwy 5 and 1. She asked if it could be included but the project is already scheduled, and they don’t add to them. She asked if there would be any cost share if the city repaired the hole. He asked if the commission would be interested in a round about at that intersection. Hoffarth also reported that there is three people interested in the open commission position. We will invite them to the next meeting April 14th, and it will be voted on then.

Unfinished Business:

Summer hours – C. Schlittenhard made the motion to give all departments the option of coming in earlier during the week to make up hours and take Friday afternoons off from May 1st through September 30th seconded by L. Henry. Motion carried.

Moore Engineering – Andrew was in town to look at some of the areas around the schools that are being questioned if they there is an issue with snow and water puddles. There is also a ADA sidewalk on the west side of the school that was looked at.

He also reported that the pre-construction meeting will be April 2nd at 1 p.m. at City Hall. We are also waiting for a check from the bonding company. Andrew is also waiting for a schedule for the water tower company.

New Business: Variance – Kade Pengilly – 1311 11th Street, P#60623 – D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the Variance for Kade Pengilly seconded by L. Henry. Motion carried.

Variance – Megan Shephard & Kevin Shepard – 413 12th Avenue, P#61329 – D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the Variance for Shephard’s seconded by L. Henry.

Motion carried.

School Addition – D. Christianson

discussed the renovations and addition that the school board is looking at doing. He explained that after the last Park Board meeting they discovered that the drain that ran under the playground is not used and they could take it back to the consultant to use their own property for the addition.

This would be contingent on the Park Boards approval to use park land for a playground. If this all works out this would go to a public vote.

1St Street and 5th Avenue corner – There has been some truck accidents at this corner, and they would like this looked at for an addition to the street project. D. Kaercher made the motion to start the process to get an estimate on fixing this intersection, second by C. Schlittenhard. Motion carried.

Parks & Rec. – L. Henry announced that he has talked to Parks and Rec and they are willing to offer an ATV safety course, July 9th at the City Pont at 9 a.m. You can register at ND Parks & Recreation.

Building Permits: #5496 Keith Dahl, #5497 Dairy Queen, #5498 Josh and Tess Roppel – D. Kaercher made the motion to approve the building permits, seconded by L. Henry. Motion carried.

CAVALIER COUNTY JDA | 7656.00 •61898 LANGDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 150.00 •61899 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | 3157.69 •61900 C & M MARKETING | 114.19 •61901 DAN'S TRUCK & CAR WASH | 127.59 •61902 DAVID A. FOLMER | 3500.00 •61903 ERLING'S OIL CO | 1094.10 •61904 JAMESTOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | 18600.00 •61905 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 606.25 •61906 LANGDON PRAIRIE HEALTH | 16.00 •61907 MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES | 1988.45 •61908 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC | 10640.00 •61909 ND SEWAGE PUMP & LIFT STATION | 10270.00 •61910 NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER | 16865.42 •61911 SAMSON ELECTRIC | 473.71 Bills of Approval – L. Henry made the motion to approve the bills as presented, seconded by D. Kaercher with C. Schlittenhard abstaining from the vote. Motion carried.

With no other business L. Henry motioned to adjourn at 6:40 p.m.

Jerry Nowatzki, President RoxAnne Hoffarth, Auditor

•81752-81762/61888-61893 Payroll and Liab. | 22948.62 •61897

EDMORE SCHOOL DISSOLUTION To: Devils Lake Journal, Borderland Press, Walsh County Record and Lakota American From: Ramsey County Please respond that you received this and it will be run before April 25th, 2025.

School District Dissolution Hearing: Notice is given that the Ramsey County School District Reorganization Committee will hold a public hearing, Monday-May12th, 1:00 PM in the Ramsey County Courthouse, Basement Meeting Room; 524 4th Ave NE, Devils Lake, North Dakota, for considering the dissolution of the Edmore School District, which is located primarily in Ramsey County. The area to be dissolved is described as follows: Land to be attached to the Langdon School District From Edmore School District Billings Township 159-61-Cavalier County #10-North Dakota Section: 1 South ½ Section: 9 SouthWest ¼ Section: 10 SouthEast ¼ Section: 11 South ½ Section: 16 West 1/2 Section: 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36: All Nekoma Township 159-60-Cavalier County #10-North Dakota Section: 17 West ½ Section: 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36: All Kinloss Township 158-59-Walsh County #50-North Dakota Section: 1 North ½ and the North ½ of the SouthWest ¼ Section: 4 West ½ of the NorthWest ¼ and the East ½ of the NorthEast 1/4 and the SouthEast 1/4 Section: 9 East ½ Section: 11 Southwest 1/4 Section: 12 Southeast 1/4 Section: 14 South ½ of the NorthEast ¼ and the NorthWest ¼ and the South ½ Section: 16 East 1/2 Section: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15,

and 17: All Section: 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 29, and 30: All Section: 22 and 23 which include the city of Fairdale: All Highland Center Township 158-60-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 1-36: All Prospect Township 158-61-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 33 SouthEast ¼ Section: 1, 2, 3, 10, 11,12,13,14,15,2 2,23,24,25,26,27, 34,35, 36: All Fancher Township 157-61-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 1, 2, 3, and 12: All Section: 13 and 24 which include the city of Edmore: All Newland Township 157-60-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, and 18: All Silvesta Township 158-58-Walsh County #50-North Dakota Section: 8 East ½ Section: 16 West ½ Section: 17 West ½ Section: 18 All Section: 19 North ½ Land to be attached to the Park River School District From the Edmore School District Kinloss Township 158-59-Walsh County #50-North Dakota Section: 36 SouthWest ¼ Section: 25, 26, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 All Dewey Township 157-59-Walsh County #50-North Dakota Section: 11 North ½ and the SouthWest ¼ Section: 12 West ½ of the Northwest ¼ and the SouthEast ¼ of the NorthWest ¼ Section: 14 North ½ and the North ½ of the SouthWest ¼ and the SouthWest ¼ of the SouthWest 1/4 Section: 26 NorthWest ¼ Section: 27 NorthEast ¼

Section: 28 NorthWest ¼ Section: 29 North ½ Section: 32 West ½ and the SouthEast ¼ Section: 33 SouthWest ¼ Section: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 30 and 31: All Sheppard Township 156-59-Walsh County #50-North Dakota Section: 6 West ½ Section: 7 West ½ Section: 15 West ½ Section: 23 West ½ Section: 25 South ½ and the NorthWest ¼ Section: 22, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36 All Silvesta Township 158-58-Walsh County #50-North Dakota Section: 30 East ½ and the North ½ of the NorthWest ¼ and the SouthWest ¼ of the NorthWest ¼ Osford Township 159-58-Walsh County #50-North Dakota Section: 30 South ½ of the SouthWest 1/4 and the South ½ of the SouthEast 1/4 Section: 31 All Section: 32 SouthEast ¼ and the SouthWest 1/4 Land to be attached to the Lakota School District From Edmore School District Fancher Township 157-61-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 ALL Section: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 All Newland Township 157-60-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 ALL Section: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36 ALL Triumph Township 156-61-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 ALL Section: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 ALL Lawton Township 156-60- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 32 North ½ and the SouthEast ¼ Section: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 ALL Section: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35 and 36 ALL Newbre Township 155-61- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 ALL Section: 8 North ½ and the SouthWest ¼ Section: 9 North ½ and the SouthEast ¼ Section: 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 ALL Section: 15 North ½ Section: 17 West ½ and the NorthEast ¼ Section: 18 ALL

Sheppard Township 156-59-Walsh County #50-North Dakota Section: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 All Lillehoff Township 155-60-Walsh County #50-North Dakota Section: 5 NorthEast ¼ Sauter Township 155-59-Walsh County #50-North Dakota Section: 1 and 6 All Section: 2 East ½ and the North ½ of the NorthWest ¼ Section: 3 NorthEast ¼ and the East ½ of the NorthWest ¼ and the East ½ of the SouthEast ¼ Section: 4 NorthWest ¼ and the East ½ of the SouthWest ¼ and South ½ of the SouthEast ¼ Section: 5 North ½ Section: 7 North ½ Section: 12 NorthEast ¼, the SouthWest ¼, and the West ½ of the SouthEast ¼ Land to be attached to the Devils Lake School District From Edmore School District Cato Township 156-62- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 14 North ½ and the SouthWest 1/4 Section: 22 West ½ Section: 27 West ½ Section: 28 East ½ of the NorthEast ¼ and the SouthEast ¼ Section: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 24 All Overland Township 157-62- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35 and 36 ALL Triumph Township 156-61- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 6, 7, 18, 19 and 30 ALL

Section: 26 ALL Section: 27 ALL Section: 28 ALL Section: 30 South ½ Section: 31 NorthWest ¼ and the NorthWest ¼ of the SouthWest ¼ Section: 32 East ½ and the NorthWest ¼ Section: 33 SouthEast ¼ Section: 33 Portion of the Southwest 1/4, Southwest of railroad, less 5 acres Section: 29, 34, 35 and 36 ALL Billings Township 159-61- Cavalier County #10-North Dakota Section: 19 SouthEast ¼ Section: 29 North ½ and SouthEast 1/4 Section: 30 North ½ of the NorthEast ¼ Section: 31 South ½ Section: 32 West ½ Section 28 and 33 ALL Overland Township 157-62- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 1, 2, and 3 ALL Section: 4 South 1/2 Prospect Township 158-61-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 ALL Section: 6 North ½ Section: 7 West ½ and the SouthEast ¼ Section: 18 South ½ and the NorthEast 1/4 Section: 33 North ½ and the SouthWest 1/4 Northfield Township 158-62-Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 21 North ½ and the SouthEast ¼ Section: 22 Southeast ¼ Section: 23 South ½ Section: 24 South ½ and the NorthWest 1/4 Section: 27 South ½ and the NorthEast ¼ Section: 33 East ½ and the NorthWest 1/4 Section: 25, 26, 28, 34, 35 and 36

ALL

Northfield Township 158-62- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 30 West 1/2 Section: 31 South ½ and the NorthWest ¼ Section: 32 SouthWest ¼ Sullivan Township 157-63- Ramsey County #36-North Dakota Section: 25 and 36 ALL Overland Township 157-62- Ramsey This hearing is being held in accorCounty #36-North Dakota dance with the North Dakota Century Section: 5, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31 and School Code Chapter 15.1-12 and by 32 the order of the Ramsey County ReorALL ganization Committee Section: 8 North 1/2 Harding Township 156-63- Ramsey Jodi Johnson, Ramsey County SuperCounty #36-North Dakota intendent of Schools for Edmore DisSection: 1 North ½ solution Cato Township 156-62- Ramsey Coun- Submitted for publication on April ty #36-North Dakota 15th, 2025 Section: 6 ALL Section: 7 North ½ and the SouthEast ¼ Section: 18 East ½ and the SouthWest ¼ Land to be attached to the Munich School District From Edmore School District Storlie Township 159-62- Cavalier County #10-North Dakota Section: 20 South ½ Section: 23 East ½ Section: 25 South ½

Public Notices

The Borderland Press

Friday, April 25, 2025 - Page B5

Notice to Creditors NORTH BORDER SCHOOL DISTRICT #100 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA In the Matter of the Estate of Steve Schttenbauer, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Dean Bittner, Personal Representative of the estate, at c/o LS Law Group, PO Box 127, Park River, ND 58270 or filed with the Court.

Dated this 10th Day of April, 2025.

Dean Bittner Personal Representative Documents prepared by: LS Law Group Tracy L. Laaveg 104 4th St W / PO Box 127 Park River, ND 58270 Telephone: (701)284-6300 service@lslawgroupnd.com Attorney for the Petitioner First Publication on the 18th day of April 2025

NORTH BORDER SCHOOL DISTRICT #100 March 5, 2025

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES A Special Meeting of the North Border Public School Board was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. via Google Meet. Members Present: Kirk Morrison, Jared Hanson, Heather Duerre, Ashley Schafer, Nick Chaput, and DeWilliam Moore. Others present: Superintendent Engelstad, Business Manager Trupe, and guest: Marcia Halldorson.

Members Absent: Shannon Cosley Meeting was called to order by Vice-President Chaput at 5:33 p.m.

Ms. Duerre motioned to approve the agenda as submitted. Mr. Moore seconded the motion. All members presented voted yes; motion passed.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the first negotiations meeting date of March 17, 2025, following the regular School Board meeting, seconded

by Ms. Schafer. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

The next regular board meeting will be March 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Walhalla.

The Special Board Meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

ATTEST: Shannon Cosley, President Kendra Trupe, Business Manager

March 12, 2025 | SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES A Special Meeting of the North Border Public School Board was held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Walhalla. Members Present: Kirk Morrison, Heather Duerre, Ashley Schafer, Nick Chaput, and Shannon Cosley. Others present: Superintendent Engelstad, Business Manager Trupe, and guests: Tim Hartje, Ryan Janish, Marcia Halldorson, Rebecca Davis, Devi Engelstad, and Nick Amb. Members Absent: Jared Hanson and DeWilliam Moore Meeting was called to order by President Cosley at 6:24 p.m.

The board went over the results of the Superintendent Formal Evaluation: Ms. Schafer motioned to approve the results of the Goal and Vision Setting section as presented. Ms. Duerre seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

Ms. Duerre motioned to discuss the results of the Board Relations section.

Mr. Chaput seconded the motion. A

roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

Ms. Duerre motioned to approve the results of the Board Relations section as presented. Mr. Morrison seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken.

All members present voted yes; motion passed.

Mr. Morrison motioned to discuss the results of the Human Resource Management section. Ms. Duerre seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed. Mr. Chaput motioned to approve the results of the Human Resource Management section as presented. Ms. Schafer seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

Mr. Chaput motioned to approve the Curriculum and Student Support Services section as presented. Ms. Duerre seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

Ms. Schafer motioned to discuss the results of the Community Relations

section. Ms. Duerre seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed. Ms. Schafer motioned to approve the results of the Community Relations section as presented.

Mr. Chaput seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

Ms. Duerre motioned to discuss the results of the Operations and Resource Management section. Ms. Schafer seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed. Mr. Chaput motioned to approve the results of the Operations and Resource Management section as presented.

Mr. Morrison seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

Ms. Duerre motioned to discuss the completion of the Superintendent Evaluation. Ms. Schafer seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed. Ms. Schafer motioned to acknowledge that the Superintendent Formal Evaluation has been complet-

ed, and President Cosley has gone over the results with Superintendent Engelstad with the goal to address any unsatisfactory results on an improvement plan, seconded by Ms. Duerre. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Chaput – yes, Ms. Duerre – yes, Mr. Morrison – no, Ms. Schafer – yes, Ms. Cosley – yes. With a 4-1 vote, motion passed.

Ms. Duerre motioned to discuss the staff survey summary as presented.

Mr. Chaput seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

Mr. Chaput motioned to approve the next regular board meeting date of March 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Walhalla. Ms. Duerre seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

The Special Board Meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

ATTEST: Shannon Cosley, President Kendra Trupe, Business Manager

NORTH BORDER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT March 17, 2025 | SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the North Border Public School Board was held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at North Border - Walhalla. Members present: DeWilliam Moore, Shannon Cosley, Jared Hanson, Kirk Morrison, Heather Duerre, Nick Chaput, and Ashley Schafer. Others present: Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Seth Engelstad, Principal Amb, Principal Gruenberg, Principal Hope, Business Manager Trupe, and guests: Marcia Halldorson, Jessica Tryan, Ryan Janish, Rebecca Davis, Dan Syljuberget, Tim Hartje, Sue with Be Legendary, Justine Masloski, and Jennifer Houston.

Members Absent: none The meeting was called to order by Ms. Cosley at 6:00 p.m.

Public Participation: none Ms. Schafer motioned to approve the Agenda as submitted. Ms. Duerre seconded the motion. A roll call vote

was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Moore motioned to approve the Consent Agenda including the regular meeting minutes of February 11, 2025, the special meeting minutes of February 14, 2025, the February bills and financials, the hiring of Brooke McKay – Asst Softball, the resignations of Heather Lafferty – SpEd (W) effective at the end of the 24-25 year, Candace Thomas – Para (W) effective 3/10/25, Natalie Hartje – Head Volleyball, the Administrative reports, and the 2025-2026 school calendar as submitted. Mr. Chaput seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Chaput motioned to discuss the goal monitoring and progress measures as presented. Ms. Schafer seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously. No other motions were made on this topic.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the North Border Education Association

as an appropriate negotiating unit for all licensed personnel employed.

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

Ms. Duerre motioned to discuss the district’s health insurance. Mr. Moore seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously. Ms. Duerre motioned for Business Manager Trupe to look into other options for health insurance.

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

Ms. Schafer motioned to discuss the Neche gym. Ms. Duerre seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Moore motioned to only allow gym use from employees and students in school activities within the district.

The motion failed for a lack of a second. The board tabled the discussion until the next meeting to gather more information to make a policy.

Mr. Chaput motioned to go into Ex-

ecutive session under NDCC 44-0419.2 to discuss negotiations strategy.

Ms. Duerre seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken; the motion passed unanimously. The executive session began at 6:55 pm and was attended by Shannon Cosley, DeWilliam Moore, Jared Hanson, Kirk Morrison, Heather Duerre, Nick Chaput, Ashley Schafer, and Kendra Trupe. The executive session ended at 7:25 pm and the public was invited back into the meeting.

Ms. Schafer motioned to approve the next regular board meeting date of April 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Pembina. Ms. Duerre seconded the motion.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

present voted yes; motion passed.

Ms. Schafer motioned to approve the next regular board meeting date of April 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Pembina. Ms. Duerre seconded the motion.

A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

ATTEST: Shannon Cosley, President Kendra Trupe, Business Manager

NORTH BORDER SCHOOL DISTRICT #100 March 25, 2025 | SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES A Special Meeting of the North Border Public School Board was held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Pembina. Members Present: Kirk Morrison, Jared Hanson, DeWilliam Moore, Heather Duerre, Ashley Schafer, Nick Chaput, and Shannon Cosley. Others present: Superintendent Engelstad, Business Manager Trupe, and guest: Ryan Janish.

Members Absent: none Meeting was called to order by President Cosley at 6:00 p.m.

Ms. Schafer motioned to approve the agenda as submitted. Ms. Duerre seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

Ms. Schafer motioned to discuss the resignation of Dawn Carpenter.

Mr. Chaput seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed.

Mr. Hanson motioned to approve the resignation of Dawn Carpenter – Para (P). Mr. Chaput seconded the motion.

A roll call vote was taken. All members

Mr. Moore motioned to go into executive session at 6:06 pm under NDCC 44-04-19.2 for the purpose of negotiations strategy. Ms. Schafer seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All members present voted yes; motion passed. The executive session was attended by all board members, Superintendent Engelstad, and Business Manager Trupe. The public was invited back in at 8:09 pm when the executive session ended.

The Special Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

ATTEST: Shannon Cosley, President Kendra Trupe, Business Manager

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Sprint Launch Site

Dispatchers as First Responders signed April 28, 2025 – In Cavalier County, wrote a letter to the newspaper that into law in North Dakota about 17 miles east of Langdon, 43 since construction had begun in April acres of land are enclosed within four perimeter fences. Hardened remote launch operations exist below the earth, with two concrete ventilation towers above ground, along with sentry stations. The Sprint missile launch area contained 17 launch stations.

This is Remote Sprint Launch Site-3, also called RSL-3. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018, it is the third of four such sites constructed as part of the Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex. Another site was also established in Cavalier County, and two others were in Ramsey and Walsh Counties.

The site was established during the Cold War to defend North Dakota’s Minutemen Missile sites. It was located at Nekoma, and a pyramid tower still stands there today.

The Remote Sprint Launch sites were meant to be smaller than the Minutemen sites. They needed less attention and could be operated remotely. Construction contracts were awarded for all four RSL sites in 1971. They were designed very similarly; the only differences were how many launch stations each had and the length of the tunnels to the reinforced buildings that housed launch operations.

Interestingly, efforts to build the Mickelsen complex were not exactly secret. In 1972, the Mayor of Nekoma

of 1970, “virtually every citizen in the area” had been directly affected. He continued: “Most of have felt it in the higher prices and wages now paid for goods and services; others feel it in the overcrowded or overloaded educational facilities, utilities, and roads; property owners find it in the high assessments placed to them for street or utility installations and repairs.”

And in December 1973, the Hillsboro Banner published a notice that Major Wayne Wiken of El Paso, Texas and a group of men from Ft. Bliss, were touring the complex site. Wiken’s mother, from Minnesota, and two other guests traveled out to meet them at the base in Nekoma and stayed as his guests at dinner that evening.

Today, visitors interested in the history of the Cold War can visit multiple sites across North Dakota, including the RSL-3 site.

Dakota Datebook by Sarah Walker “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.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Kelly Armstrong signed into law two bills that acknowledge dispatchers as first responders, celebrating the vital function of public safety during national Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week last week.

With the passing of SB 2296 recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators (dispatchers) as first responders, North Dakota joins 19 other states with the reclassification (NENA MAP). The classification opens access for vital mental health and disability benefits.

HB 1419 furthers this by adding dispatchers to the Public Safety retirement plan.

“These unseen heroes are the calm voices in the chaos—providing critical support to those in crisis, guiding emergency responders with precision, and serving as the vital link between the public and the help they need,” says Darin Anderson, Division Director of State Radio within the Department of Emergency Services. “Their tireless commitment, quick thinking, and unwavering composure make them the backbone of emergency services.”

Public Notices

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Edmore Special School Board IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAVALIER Meeting

Edmore School Board Meeting

In the Matter of the Estate of Harold P. Harder, Deceased

Ryan Lorenz, Vice Board Chairman called the meeting to order at 7 pm.

Board members present: Sten, Knoke, Lorenz, Grohs.

Freije attended via Zoom. Also present was Diane Martinson.

Grohs/Knoke to approve the agenda.

Unanimous approval.

Grohs/Sten to approve the Consent Agenda. Unanimous approval.

Old Business - Discussion relating to property sales agreements. No action taken.

- Superintendent Evaluation. Discussion. DF/SK to approve the superintendent evaluation. Unanimous approval.

COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed co-personal representatives of the above estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of the notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Barbara Harder, Personal Representative or the estate, at ℅ LS Law Group, PO Box 127, Park River, ND 58270 or filed with the Court.

DATED this 2nd day of April, 2025.

Barbara Harder Personal Representative Document prepared by: LS Law Group, PC Attorneys at Law By: Tracy L. Laaveg Attorney ID 5839 304 4th St NE, Ste 1 Devils Lake, ND 58301 Telephone: (701)661-1967 service@lslawgroupnd.com Attorney for the Petitioner First publication on the 11th day of April 2025.

Edmore School ITV Room Tuesday, March 26, 2025 7:00 p.m.

Doug Freije, Board Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.

Board members present: Sten, Knoke, Lorenz, Grohs.

Personnel - Resignation – Lorenz/Freije to approve letter of resignation by Business manager Diane Martinson. Unanimous approval.

- Purchased Services – Knoke/Lorenz to purchase business manager services from Tessa Varnson and will utilize Tessa for all accounts receivable and accounts payable per business manager duties. Remove Diane Martinson from all bank accounts and duties relating to Edmore Public School District.

Unanimous approval.

Sten motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

Note – minutes were constructed by board president Freije to the best of his recollection.

Doug Freije, Chairperson Tessa Varnson, Business Manager

Edmore School ITV Room Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:00 p.m.

Personnel - Letter of resignation by Business manager Diane Martinson was presented.

Discussion. The Board Tabled letter of resignation.

The next regular meeting will be April 8, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Sten motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m.

Note – minutes were constructed by board president Freije to the best of his recollection.

Doug Freije, Chairperson Tessa Varnson, Business Manager

Cont’d. From Page A1 Butterfly Ball raises funds for Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders event. Thank you to Katie Polansky for photography; Madilyn Crump for being the grand march emcee; and Meredith Romfo, Shanna Gette, and Madilyn (Choice Bank Junior Bank Board members) for volunteering during the event. Thank you to Jacy Bata, Loren Fetsch, and the Langdon Area Elementary School for allowing us to use the facility and help with setting up for the event. Thank you to Farmers Union, Country Inn, and the Bread Pan for preparing the food.

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Cont’d. From Page A1 Spring Junk Shop Hop returns to highlight local boutiques Tilted Tulip, Langdon To participate, businesses must be boutique-style and offer unique goods or services.

“Due to life’s circumstances, Jess “We especially encourage businesses stepped back from coordinating this that carry quality handmade items or year, but I felt it was important to keep locally sourced and produced goods,” the Junk Shop Hop going,” Kintyhtt Kintyhtt explained. “We aim to pro- said. “It’s a great opportunity to colvide a diverse and memorable shop- laborate with other businesses and ping experience for everyone.” keep the focus on shopping local.

Participation is flexible; businesses These events are some of the best can join or skip a season depending days for us. We get to connect with on their schedules. This spring, nine our customers, thank them for their shops are on the list: loyalty, and celebrate our community.”

Blu Soul Design, Walhalla Participants can begin the Hop at any New Beginnings Salon & Mimi’s Bou- location and make a fun day out of tique, Walhalla visiting each store. Shoppers receive Simply Blessed, Park River a stamp at each stop and submit their My Little Nest Egg, Park River completed card at their final location.

The Silo, Grafton Those who visit all participating shops Market Society, Cavalier will be entered into a drawing to win Rose Berry Picks, Cavalier gift certificates donated by the busiMain Street Floral and Fudge, Cava- nesses. lier

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Rare earth minerals seen as a rare opportunity in North Dakota

By Jeff Beach/The North Dakota Monitor

ferent version of the bill.

Patten said last week that he hoped the House would not concur with the changes the Senate approved Monday, which would push the bill into a conference committee for additional tweaks to improve the bill.

The House version proved to be contentious between groups representing landowners and lawmakers seeking to speed up extracting rare earth minerals by modifying existing coal leases.

A geologic core sample at the Energy and Environmental Research Center in Grand Forks, N.D. The center has been studying the potential for rare earth mineral development in the state. (Kari Suedel/Energy and Environmental Research Center) Sen. Dale Patten says N.D. is at the leading edge of rare earth mineral development in the United States and the Legislature is looking to keep it that way.

President Donald Trump in March issued an executive order to stimulate mineral production, including on federal lands controlled by the Department of the Interior.

Patten, R-Watford City, last week offered an amendment on House Bill 1459 that he said he hopes will keep N.D. at the forefront of developing rare earth minerals, which are needed for products such as electronics and electric vehicles.

Coal seams in N.D.’s Williston Basin are a potential source, with Dan Laudal, a researcher at the School of Engineering and Mines at the University of N.D., telling a Senate committee last week the state could “piggyback” on existing coal mining to produce rare earth minerals.

China is filling most of the demand for rare earth minerals. But uncertainty over trade with China has increased the interest in developing rare earth minerals in the United States.

There was little discussion Monday as the Senate approved the amendment and the bill. It will now go back to the House, which had approved a very dif-

The amendment approved Monday removes references to coal leases from the bill.

Patten said the new bill accomplishes three things: It establishes a policy to let the federal Department of Energy know that N.D. wants to develop the resource.

It clarifies that rare earth minerals are part of the mineral estate, as opposed to part of the surface land.

It provides for a study of rare earth mineral development in the state.

Troy Coons, chairman of the Northwest Landowners Association, testified against the previous version of the bill, saying the Legislature was interfering with what should be private contract negotiations between coal companies and landowners. He said the amended bill was better, but not perfect.

“We’re not going to support it, but we’re not going to fight it,” Coons said Monday.

He said the group would like to see the study include some guidance on how contracts with coal companies might be structured. He said he hopes the bill does not go into conference committee for fear that something gets changed in a way that will be detrimental to landowners.

Several entities have been researching where rare earth minerals can be found in the state and the potential for development, including the Lignite Research Council, the Energy and Environmental Resource Center in Grand Forks, the North Dakota Geological Survey and UND. Jonathan Fortner, interim president of the North Dakota Lignite Energy Council, said one of the goals of his group was to avoid spending a lot of time in court battling over leases.

“This is probably one of the more complicated things we’ve tried to work on,” he said of potentially valuable mineral intermingled, but very sporadically within a coal vein.

But he said it is a great opportunity for the coal industry to diversify away from just producing electricity. There are 17 rare earth minerals that could be separated from the coal and sent to other facilities for further refining and manufacturing, Laudal said.

Laudal said last Thursday that a $100 million facility extracting rare earth minerals from about 200,000 tons of coal per year could be done profitably.

That’s about 50 times the size of a UND pilot project.

Rare earth minerals are found in their highest concentration at the top and bottom of coal seams, he said. A facility could extract and concentrate a mixture of rare earth minerals.

Rare earth minerals are of potentially high value and shipping just a truckload a week could make the investment pay, he said.

Fortner said with China’s dominance there is not an established market for domestic rare earth minerals, which may make it hard to attract investment. He said federal incentives or federal contracts, perhaps through the Department of Defense, could help provide some certainty and benefit coal companies and landowners.

“Without more certainty, we won’t have extraction and landowners won’t benefit,” he said.

Patten said having a domestic source of rare earth minerals is seen as a matter of national security and he is hopeful that the federal government could help offset the cost of development in N.D. “I would not be surprised that the Department of Energy says, ‘OK, because of a national security interest, we’re going to provide funding,’” Patten said.

May 1 is National Heatstroke Awareness Day North Dakota Safe Kids Coalition and Vision Zero are urging families and caregivers to stop, look and lock once they park.

Vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related death for children 14 and younger in the United States. Parents and caregivers who think child heatstroke deaths could “never” happen on their watch should think again.

Tragically, “never” does happen. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges parents and caregivers to learn about and share critical information about the dangers of leaving children alone in hot cars. Help us spread the word: Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock.

Since 1998, when safety advocates first began tracking, vehicular heatstroke has killed more than 1000 children. Each death was preventable and unfortunately, we have seen a tragic death from this cause in our state.

•More than half (52.6%) of these tragedies occur when a child is “forgotten” by a parent or caregiver and left in a hot car. A busy parent or caregiver may unintentionally forget that a quiet or sleeping child is in the back of the vehicle.

•More than half (58%) of these heatstroke deaths occur at a home.

•Nearly one-third of these tragedies occur with children under one year of age.

Why are hot cars so unsafe? For starters, internal vehicle temperatures can rise quickly and become up to 50 degrees warmer than the outside air temperatures. So even if it’s a cool day outside, a vehicle may still pose a threat to a child. A child’s body temperature increases three to five times faster than an adult’s.

In 2024, 39 children died due to vehicular heatstroke, an increase of 35% from the prior year. The death rate has been lower in recent years.

On average, 37 children die each year as a result of vehicular heatstroke.

“We have to teach our children that the vehicle is not a playground, and that playing in and around the car is dangerous,” said Carma Hanson, Coordinator of Safe Kids Grand Forks.

“On average, one child dies from heatstroke every 10 days in the United States from being left in a car or crawling into an unlocked vehicle.

What is most tragic is that every single one of these deaths could have been prevented.”

Toddlers and young children are also at risk of vehicular heatstroke, and they are more likely to climb into a vehicle without supervision. Children “gaining access” to a vehicle accounts for nearly one-quarter of child heatstroke fatalities. Some children climb into a vehicle without the knowledge of an adult and may be unable to exit the car, especially if child locks are activated.

The bottom line and message to

mothers, fathers, and caregivers — anyone is susceptible to forgetfulness. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do, or where you come from; in a fast-paced society, routines are often upended at a moment’s notice.

It is during these moments of hurriedness and change in routine that many of these preventable tragedies occur.

For this reason, it is more important than ever to remember: Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock.

NHTSA urges all parents and caregivers to do these three things to help prevent child heatstroke: •When getting out of a car, make it a habit to look in the back seat EVERY time.

•NEVER leave a child in a vehicle unattended, even for one minute.

•ALWAYS lock the car and put the keys out of reach.

If a bystander sees a child in a hot vehicle: •Make sure the child is okay and responsive. If not, call 911 immediately.

•If the child appears to be okay, attempt to locate the parents or have the facility’s security or management page the car owner over the PA system.

•If there are two people around, one person should actively search for the parent while the other waits at the car.

•If the child is not responsive or appears to be in distress, attempt to get into the car to assist the child — even if that means breaking a window.

Some states have “Good Samaritan” laws that protect people for getting involved to help a person in an emergency.

Warning signs of heatstroke include: •red, hot, and moist or dry skin; •no sweating; •a strong rapid pulse or a slow weak •pulse; •nausea; •confusion; or •acting strangely.

If a child exhibits any of these signs after being in a hot vehicle, quickly spray the child with cool water or with a garden hose — NEVER put a child in an ice bath. Call 911 or a local emergency number immediately.

Remember: Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock.

For more information on vehicle heatstroke, visit www.nhtsa.gov/ campaign/heatstroke. For current data, visit noheatstroke.org. For an interview or additional local information, please contact Carma Hanson at 701.739.1591 or chanson@altru.org

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Septic permits required before starting construction Cavalier County and Lake Region District Health Units Did you know that there are some key steps rural property owners in Cavalier County must take before they can build a structure on their property?

The Cavalier County Health District and Lake Region District Health Unit want to remind property owners that there are regulations in effect that require approval before installing a private septic system.

“These regulations are designed to protect groundwater resources and establish specific setback distances from buildings, driveways, property lines, wells, and surface waters. The primary goal is to safeguard the environment and prevent the spread of disease,” said Candace Berg, Environmental Health Director for NE Central North Dakota.

Lake Region District Health Unit regulates private septic systems and onsite wastewater treatment for all properties that are not connected to municipal wastewater treatment.

“It is crucial for homeowners and property owners to have a septic permit and follow the steps before starting construction. Septic rules have been in effect in Cavalier County since the early 2000s. Following these regulations help ensure everything runs smoothly and with less roadblocks,” Berg included.

Modern onsite wastewater systems are designed to treat sewage to reduce its impact on the environment.

When not properly treated, sewage can seep into groundwater and runoff into surface water and contaminate the water supply. Additionally, any animal or human that comes into contact with sewage is potentially exposed to disease-causing pathogens.

So what do you need to do before you build a new structure or make additions that change septic needs for an existing home or business property in Cavalier County?

•Owners need to first apply for a septic permit through the Lake Region District Health Unit. The application for a sewer permit is available on LRDHU’s website: lrdhu.com/onlineforms •Environmental Health staff will then come to the site and meet with the owner and/or contractor and conduct soil analysis and conduct a site assessment to determine the design of the septic system.

•Once a permit has been issued, a list of licensed onsite sewer contractors will be provided to the owner to find a contractor to install the septic system. There are several licensed onsite wastewater contractors in the area, and Berg encourages all property owners to seek a contractor from the agency’s licensed list to ensure that the system will be designed, properly installed to code, and ultimately approved by the health unit.

•Construction can begin after the above steps are complete, appropriate permits are obtained, and fees are paid. “Please wait to start construction until all steps above are completed, including making sure all fees are paid,” said Burg. Fees for permits are as follows: $200.00 for holding/septic tanks, $400.00 for septics with drainfields, and $600.00 for non-residential/establishment.

•Thank you for your cooperation in helping preserve the environment in Cavalier County.

Contact the Environmental Health office at LRDHU for more information and with any questions. LRDHU is housed within the Ramsey County Courthouse in Devils Lake. Berg can be reached at (701) 662-7039 or email crberg@nd.gov. There are a variety of resources for rural property owners on the Environmental Health page of the LRDHU website: lrdhu. com/environmentalhealth

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