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Deuce of August

Hilary Nowatzki
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
North Dakota's longest-running ethnic celebration marks 126 yearsMountain is preparing to host its 126th annual Deuce of August Festival, a celebration of Icelandic heritage that transforms this tiny town of 70 residents into a bustling destination for thousands of visitors for one weekend of each...
Levi’s Hope exists to support families affected by Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) — a rare, progressive disease that affects muscle development and mobility.

Levi’s Hope exists to support families affected by Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) — a rare, progressive disease that affects muscle development and mobility.

Run with purpose

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Levi’s Hope 5K returns to CavalierLace up your running shoes and mark your calendars: the Levi’s Hope 5K is back on Friday, July 26 at 8:30 a.m., starting at the Cavalier City Pocket Park just off Main Street.
Gerry Longtin and Gracee Thorlakson. Photo courtesy of The Borderland Press

Gerry Longtin and Gracee Thorlakson. Photo courtesy of The Borderland Press

Community saddles up to honor local horseman

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
By Rebecca Davis The dust will fly, and the memories will ride again as friends, family, and horse lovers gather on Sunday, July 27, for the Lonnie Longtin Memorial Horse Show. The event kicks off at noon at 10419 130th Ave. NE, the site of Lonnie’s beloved arena just outside Walhalla.
Caspen Blue Blackcloud

Caspen Blue Blackcloud

Grafton man charged with vandalizing church

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
A Grafton man was arrested on Thursday, June 30 and faces charges for Vandalism at the Federated Church in Grafton.21-year old Caspen Blue Blackcloud is charged with Class B felony Criminal Mischeif-Willful-Damage-Intentional more than $10,000.
A procession through the cemetery followed the final mass held last Sunday. Reverend Schill discussed how the Our Lady Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund is currently at $40,000, but needs to be closer to $100,000 to be a viable, lasting foundation. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

A procession through the cemetery followed the final mass held last Sunday. Reverend Schill discussed how the Our Lady Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund is currently at $40,000, but needs to be closer to $100,000 to be a viable, lasting foundation. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.

Our Lady Mt. Carmel Church holds final mass

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
By The Borderland Press staff On June 29, the Our Lady of Mt.Carmel Church north of Langdon found its pews filled to capacity as the congregation held mass in recognition of Corpus Christi for one last time before the church doors were closed for good.
2025 Pembina County Fair

2025 Pembina County Fair

2025 Pembina County Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Thursday, July 10, 20258:00 am Grounds & Fair Office Opens8:00 am Open Rabbit & Poultry Show till 9:00 am @ Rabbit/Poultry Barn8:30 am 4-H Livestock Show till1:30 pm @ Livestock Arena12:00 pm 4-H & Commercial Buildings open to the public2:00 pm Bingo (Zaggs building Sponsored by Faith In...
Annual Hallson Church service, pie social and book fair

Annual Hallson Church service, pie social and book fair

Annual Hallson Church service, pie social and book fair

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association (NENDHA) will host their annual Hallson Church service on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Icelandic State Park, Highway #5 West, Cavalier, ND.
U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak gavels out a recent Energy and Commerce Committee hearing at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Photo provided.

U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak gavels out a recent Energy and Commerce Committee hearing at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Photo provided.

Potential for ACA cost increases, rising medical debt

Michael Standaert
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Some of the concern stems from changes to the ACA marketplace included in the latest version of the One Big Beautiful Bill covering enrollment, personal information verification and eligibility requirements.
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