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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

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

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

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

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.
Grants available to help small-town grocers, tourism in North Dakota

Grants available to help small-town grocers, tourism in North Dakota

Grants available to help small-town grocers, tourism in North Dakota

Small communities in North Dakota can soon apply for grant money to support their grocery stores.Lawmakers set aside $1 million for the grant during the 2025 legislative session out of concern for rural North Dakota towns that struggle to attract or sustain businesses that sell high-quality food.
Topics at the dry bean field days will include information about new dry bean varieties, best practices for maximizing yield and effective disease management. NDSU photo

Topics at the dry bean field days will include information about new dry bean varieties, best practices for maximizing yield and effective disease management. NDSU photo

Dry bean field days, August 12, 13

NDSU Extension, in partnership with the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, will host two dry bean field days on Aug. 12 in Forest River, North Dakota, and on Aug.13 in Hatton, North Dakota.
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

As soon as the budget reconciliation bill passed, there was quick reaction from farm groups. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said more than half of American farmers are losing money, so the increased reference prices were desperately needed.
Gov. Armstrong announces the Grain Storage & Facility Rebuilder Program at NDSU. Armstrong was joined by (L-R) Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension disaster coordinator, James Burgum, CEO at The Arthur Companies, and Steve Johnson, farmer from Page, ND.

Gov. Armstrong announces the Grain Storage & Facility Rebuilder Program at NDSU. Armstrong was joined by (L-R) Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension disaster coordinator, James Burgum, CEO at The Arthur Companies, and Steve Johnson, farmer from Page, ND.

Armstrong announces Grain Storage & Facility Rebuilder Program to help producers impacted by storms

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has announced a Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program to help agricultural producers quickly replace infrastructure, such as grain storage, lost in recent severe storms, including storms on June 20-21 that spawned over a dozen tornadoes and derecho straight-line winds.
Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

|Too often, we go through life with an accumulation of stress and anxiety, accompanied by the constant bombardment of information. Add responsibilities into the mix, we find ourselves shattering the preciousness of each present moment.