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Walhalla Swimming Pool receives anonymous donation, grant applying for the grant for your community-based project, contact customerservice@ utma.com. The committee for revitalizing the pool has done a few fundraisers, starting on July 2 during the 175th celebration. They had a purse raffle in August, a baked potato feed during Pumpkinfest, and held a meat raffle during hunting seaPictured are Ross Feil of United & Turtle Mountain Communications and son.
Chris Jackson, Walhalla City Council. Photo courtesy United & Turtle Mountain Communications.
Recent cold weather may have people dreaming about the summer warm up. For the fundraising efforts of the Walhalla Swimming Pool, it seems to be working. On Jan. 12 the pool committee announced it received an anonymous donation of $49,720.57. The pool fund also received a $3,000 donation through United & Turtle Mountain Communications, which is a member of the Rural Development Finance Corporation. As a result, communities in its service area are eligible to apply for a grant for community-based projects. The 2023 recipient of the grant was the Walhalla Pool. If you would like information about
In this Issue:
News: North Dakota Tourism releases new promotional publications, Pg. A2
Community: Rehearsals are underway for CLUE: The Musical!, Pg. A5
Local farmers also donated to the cause through the “Bushels for Fun” campaign during the fall harvest. There were a total of 1,720.32 bushels donated, which totalled roughly $11,800.00.
makes halftime debut
Pictured are Myla Domres, Kenna Pritchard, Madden Mikkelsen, and Nora Plummer during the debut performance of Langdon’s Pom Squad. The squad is made up of 41 girls in grades one through four, who performed at half-time of the Langdon-Edmore-Munich boys varsity basketball game on Friday, Jan. 12. The girls worked hard for 10 weeks to learn the dance routine, and this was the first of four performances. Other halftime performances will be Friday, Jan. 19, Thursday, Jan. 25, and Thursday, Feb. 15. See a collection of photos from the first performance on Page B8 on our Views from the Borderland page. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Langdon Area graduate pens first book By Sarah Hinnenkamp
“Thank you to all those that have donated. We know we have a long way to go but with community support we will get there,” said Cheryl Trupe, a member of the fundraising committee for the Walhalla Swimming Pool.
finding the time to do it,” she said. “I work full-time and have two small children, so the writing and research on publishing was all done at night or on weekends.” Smith has been blown away by the support and encouragement she has received from her friends and family and said it warms her heart to see so many people she knows reading her book.
There are two accounts set up to accept donations, one is at Choice Bank and one is at KodaBank. To keep up on the fundraising efforts for the swimming pool, join the group “Walhalla, North Dakota: Swimming Pool” on Facebook. It currently has 654 members.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS PLANNED IN WALHALLA The Walhalla Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its second Business After Hours event from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the Chamber office, 1105 Central Avenue, Walhalla. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This is a free chamber event.
PEMBINA FIRE (Hennager) Smith celebrated years, and seeing it completed has DEPARTMENT Katie the release of her first novel on Jan. been gratifying,” Smith said. 2. The book is called “Just One WomSEEKING an” and is published under her pen The book follows the journey of the name, Kollette Stone. It is available protagonist, Kenna, from personal grief to a beacon of defiance, eight VOLUNTEERS on Amazon. decades in the future. The Pembina Fire Department is searching for those who are willing and able to consider volunteering with its department. The department is always looking for dedicated people. For those who are interested in learning more, contact Chief Pete Huttunen at the fire department at 825-6625 or send a message to the department’s Facebook page. That page is “Pembina Fire Department.”
Community: Iverson and Morstad compete at 4-H Nationals, Pg.A5
Langdon Pom Squad
Smith graduated from Langdon Area High School in 2009. Since around age 9, Smith has written in journals, and she’s always been an avid reader. “I am excited that my book is finally out in the world for people to read. It’s been a work in progress for over two
Smith said the writing process was an educational experience for her, as there was much to learn along the way in writing her first book. “The most difficult part of the writing and publishing process has been
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Amazon introduces her as a new author who enjoys reading fantasy, romance, dystopian and more. Her love of reading and writing was ignited in elementary school when she discovered she could escape into different magical worlds with just the turn of a page. When not working full-time in the medical field, she is spending time at the lake in northern Minnesota with her husband and two wild children. To celebrate the release of her book, she has started writing her next book. Connect with the author on social media: Instagram: @kollettestone TikTok: KolletteStone.author
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NORTH DAKOTA TOURISM RELEASES NEW PROMOTIONAL PUBLICATIONS BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Tourism has released new publications today promoting thousands of the state’s travel businesses and amenities, while inviting visitors and showcasing why North Dakota is a mustsee destination. The state’s official Travel Guide is 116-pages featuring beautiful imagery and easy-to-find information to inspire and motivate visitors to experience North Dakota’s outdoor adventures, history, culture, and warm welcoming communities while promoting attractions, events and places to stay. Traveler information is available for more than 250 North Dakota communities. Approximately 225,000 copies will be distributed through traveler request, inquiry fulfillment, AAA offices, airports, ports of entry, attractions, hotels, rest areas, regional brochure racks and visitor centers.
According to Expedia’s “The Path to Purchase” report, destination inspiration resources like printed vacation guides remain important tools to influence travelers’ decisions. “There is continued demand for printed vacation planning guides,” Tourism & Marketing Division Director Sara Otte Coleman said. “We pride ourselves on a comprehensive Travel Guide that really represents the entire
cent road trip, and North Dakota's was far and away the best from both a design and content perspective,” a traveler who found North Dakota's tourism materials particularly inspiring said. “I only got to see the eastern portion of the state on this particular trip, but yours was the only booklet that made me earnestly want to return to the state in question on a future trip.”
2023 North Dakota financial report released BISMARCK, N.D. – The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. “The ACFR is an annual state report that serves as a view into the state’s financial activity for the past fiscal year,” OMB Director Susan Sisk said. “We are grateful for the fiscal professionals across state government who worked with our small, dedicated ACFR team at OMB to compile this report in an accurate and timely manner.” The ACFR is a collaborative project across the state government. Fiscal information from all of the state’s government is compiled, corrected, and adjusted by the OMB ACFR team to present it in a consolidated manner that conforms to standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
The 2024 Hunting and Fishing Guide will have an increased circulation of 50,000 copies due to demand seen last year. This publication gives a promotional overview of North Dakota’s world-class fisheries and hunting opportunities and directs to the many resources of North Dakota Game and Fish for detailed information. Two new publications were produced for use in 2024, including a 24-page Inspiration Guide and four-page Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library sales piece. These publications will be available to travel trade businesses nationally and globally, as they develop North Dakota group-tour and visitor travel packages.
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Sisk noted that the 2023 North Dakota ACFR shows the state in a strong financial position heading into this fiscal year, with North Dakota’s net
position and general fund balance showing strong growth since last year: 10.7% and 16.5%, respectively. “North Dakota has long been recognized for providing transparency for our residents regarding the financial operations of state government,” Sisk added. “The ACFR, along with our real-time financial dashboards, represent just two of the ways that we ensure that up-to-date information is available to the public.” North Dakota maintained its high ranking from the nonpartisan watchdog organization Truth in Accounting. In its 2023 Financial State of the States report, North Dakota received an “A” grade and the second highest score among all states for the overall health of the state financial condition. Validating the quality of the financial reporting team’s work in preparing the state ACFR, North Dakota was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2022 ACFR by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the 31st year in a row.
N.D. Game and Fish release survey, state. In fact, last year, we received To order guides or state maps go to urge gear removal from WMAs positive visitor feedback from several https://www.ndtourism.com/visivisitors.”
tor-information-order-form. Tourism’s partnership with the North Dakota Rural Electric Cooperative will distribute guides to subscribers with their March issue of North Dakota Living.
By N.D. Game and Fish Department
Langdon Activity Center reports solid membership numbers
North Dakota hunters receiving a survey this winter are encouraged to help with wildlife management by completing the survey online or returning it to the state Game and Fish Department. Big game, small game, waterfowl, swan, turkey and furbearer questionnaires are being sent to randomly selected hunters.
The Langdon Activity Center reports the highest membership numbers in six years. City Auditor RoxAnne Hoffarth gave commissioners this information during the Langdon City Commission meeting on Jan. 8.
chased for a month, six months, or a year, depending on what people decided to purchase. In 2023 there was an increase in membership cost. Membership and the total brought in by the memberships are up.
It is important hunters complete and return the survey, even if they did not hunt. The harvest survey allows Game and Fish to evaluate the hunting season, to determine the number of hunters, amount of hunting activity
Memberships could have been pur-
General manager Chelsea Graber has
“I requested tourism brochures and maps from a dozen states for my re-
By Sarah Hinnenkamp
brought in new activities and equipment, including Pickle Ball. The Activity Center was built in 1982 by the city.
and size of the harvest. A follow-up survey will be mailed to those not responding to the first survey. Tree stands, blinds, steps, and other personal items such as cameras, must be removed from all wildlife management areas by Jan. 31. Items not removed by then are considered abandoned property and are subject to removal and confiscation by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
Job Development Authority pursues grant to study housing availability By Sarah Hinnenkamp
Cavalier County Job Development Authority (JDA) is applying for a grant to study the current housing structure in and around Langdon. They want to know how many homes can be added under current infrastructure, while looking at potential growth. The most recent such study was completed in 2022 but focused on regional numbers and was conducted by an outof-state company that did not contact local cities for information. “We will be contracting out some of this work, that’s what the grant will be for,” said Shannon Duerr, executive
director of the Cavalier County JDA. “But we want to do as much as possible locally.” Duerr reports that Steven Zimmer of Munich has a lot of planning experience and volunteered to help with the study. “I think it will be a good planning tool for all of us,” Duerr said. Duerr requested a letter of support from the Cavalier County Commission at its regular meeting on Jan. 2, which commissioners agreed to provide.
Creative retreat planned near Mountain By Borderland Press Staff
A “Soul Scribbles” retreat designed for attendees to free their creative souls is planned for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17 at One Majestic Place, Mountain. Attendees can make an art journal, learn playful mess-making, and practice creative self-care. The event is hosted by Staci Jenson and Mindi Lill. Jenson has a wellness and counseling background; Lill has an art education background. “We are combining our skills to offer creative self care retreats,” Lill said. “It will be a fabulous day of artsy freedom! No experience required.” Registration is $80, due by Feb 2. Supplies and lunch are included. Call 701-265-2414 to register.
Agriculture
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CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH ON THE FARM By University of Nebraska Medical Center just over 385,000 men in 2021,” Seekford said. “Everyone has heard of a myocardial infarction or heart attack. That’s chest pain, upper back or neck discomfort with pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, upper body discomfort, and dizziness or shortness of breath. Heart failure symptoms in men look a bit different than in women.” Whether you call it hypertension or high blood pressure, this health Over 60 million women, roughly 44% condition is often called the “silent of the United States population, are killer.” That’s because, frequently, living with some form of heart dispeople are unaware that they have ease, which is the leading cause of high blood pressure until it causes a death for women in this nation. Heart severe health problem, such as heart disease can affect women of any age. disease, a heart attack, or a stroke. Studies have shown that women living in rural areas have less access to Michelle K. Seekford, DNP, FNP-C, health care and have poorer health MPH, COHN-S, CCM, is a family nurse outcomes. Women in rural areas have practitioner, occupational health also been shown to be at higher risk nurse specialist, and certified case of death from ischemic heart disease manager with a master’s in public than those in urban areas. Learning health and a Doctor of Nursing in Har- to recognize high blood pressure and risonburg, Virginia. Seekford notes heart disease risk factors and practicthat cardiovascular (CV) disease in ing preventive measures to curb heart women may look different than in disease is vital in addressing this hidmen. Still, there are three main pre- den health risk. ventive measures both men and women can take to reduce their risk “Even though 31% of all American of developing CV. farmers are women, health and safety education for the agricultural pop“Coronary heart disease, primarily ulation is most often aimed at men,” caused by high cholesterol levels, is Seekford says. “Almost 52% of high the leading cause of morbidity and blood pressure deaths are in women, mortality in the United States, killing
and according to the American Heart Association, only 44% of women recognize cardiovascular disease as their greatest health threat.” Seekford points out that in America, there are approximately 4.1 million female stroke survivors, and 57.5% of stroke deaths are in women. Of concern to medical personnel like Seekford is the fact that women with heart disease may not experience the same heart attack symptoms as men with just a dull pain in the neck, jaw, or throat, which they tend to dismiss as nothing serious. “Some women presenting with this pain believed it was a toothache,” Seekford says. “But as we dig into the layers of what’s been going on with their health and how they’ve been feeling, we frequently (find more serious issues).” Males and females are susceptible to the same heart disease risk factors, which include high LDL cholesterol levels, underlying diabetes or pre-diabetes, smoking or second-hand smoke, and obesity. Following an unhealthy diet, minimum physical activity, and excessive alcohol use are all habits that can contribute to developing heart disease. “These are all modifiable risk factors,”
Seekford says. “Age is a factor that we can’t change, but people can change their diet, physical activity, and habits such as smoking and significantly reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.” Seekford recommends that women (and men) monitor their blood pressure levels and recognize the health risks that this condition can lead to. “Recent research at California’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found that blood pressure starts rising earlier and more rapidly in women as we age,” she stated. “When women come into my clinic, I talk to them about their family history, their current modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, and make sure they’re aware of their blood pressure readings.” Understanding how to monitor blood pressure trends can also help track changes. Practicing healthy habits and regularly monitoring blood pressure can help avert severe heart disease. “It’s really easy for women to write off early symptoms of hypertension, such as fatigue, sleeping issues, bloating, headaches, blurred vision or dizziness,” Seekford says. “Often, women determine that busyness or periods of high stress are causing their
symptoms. They don’t stop to connect symptoms with hypertension.” Patients diagnosed with high blood pressure (or someone who desires to monitor blood pressure trends) may consider bringing their blood pressure monitoring device to a clinic visit, so medical personnel can compare the patient’s device readings with the clinical readings, which helps ensure the device is accurately assessing their blood pressure. “Keep a log of your blood pressure because this can help identify trends, too,” Seekford said. “Share the log with your health care provider because it may indicate where you’re at in your health care journey. Just introducing a few hours of physical activity can benefit your heart. It also helps reduce stress and anxiety, which can increase blood pressure. Make sure you take time to manage stress and anxiety, and schedule things that are both good for you and important to you. Eat a healthy diet and manage your weight. All these practices can lead to significant improvements over a year.” Funding for this educational article comes from the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
NDSU Extension Getting It Right in Dry Bean Production webinar A variety of dry bean topics will be discussed during the Getting It Right webinar. By NDSU Extension
Farmers and crop advisers searching for research-based dry bean production recommendations should plan to participate in the Getting It Right in Dry Bean Production webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 30 starting at 8:30 a.m. The webinar is organized and will be conducted by North Dakota State University Extension and is supported by Northarvest Bean Growers Association. This online-only meeting will be hosted on Zoom.
ment and plant nutrients, plant protection – weed and disease management, and markets.
“This dry bean educational event will provide research updates and recommendations that can help farmers with production decisions for the 2024 growing season,” says Greg Endres, Extension cropping systems specialist and organizer of the event.
There is no participation fee, but preregistration is required at www.ndsu. edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ getting-it-right. All who preregister will receive emailed instructions and a Zoom link to join the webinar.
NDSU crop specialists and scientists will discuss dry bean topics including: variety selection, plant establishment, soil manage-
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentations. The presentations will be recorded and archived at www.ndsu.edu/ agriculture/ag-hub/getting-it-right. Certified crop adviser continuing education credits will be available for attending the live event.
Future Getting It Right crop production webinars are scheduled for Sunflower on Feb. 27 and Canola on The NDSU Extension Getting It Right in Dry Bean Production webinar will March 12. provide research updates and recommendations that can help farmers with
Coalition forces respond to Houthi attacks – A U.S.-led coalition has levied a series of attacks on the Houthi rebels in Yemen. These militant pirates have been attacking commercial shipments on the Red Sea. President Biden released a statement saying the U.S. and its partners will not allow these hostile forces to shut down one of the world’s most important commercial routes. The U.S. was joined by England, Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands in this coalition attack. Farm bill timeline offered – A farm bill won’t make it to the House floor until March at the earliest. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson made that point at a farm show in his home state of Pennsylvania. Thompson said at least three weeks are needed from the time it leaves his desk and goes through the agriculture committee and onto the House floor for a vote. Thompson indicated House Speaker Mike Johnson supports that timeline.
CHS and GROWMARK to consider further collaboration – Two of the largest farm cooperatives are looking for ways to work together. The board of directors for CHS and GROWMARK have agreed to explore opportunities for the two cooperatives to collaborate further. The two co-ops created a venture capital fund in 2021 called Cooperative Ventures to support breakthrough technologies in agriculture. CHS is the nation’s largest farm cooperative with 2022 revenues of nearly $46 billion. GROWMARK is the fourth largest farm co-op with annual revenues of $14.5 billion. CHS is based in the Twin Cities while GROWMARK is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. Longtime ND climatologist passes – Cancer has claimed the life of North Dakota State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz. Akyuz, 63, had been with NDSU for more than 17 years. Before that, Akyuz served in a similar role in Missouri.
production decisions for the 2024 growing season. NDSU photo.
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By Bailey Reiser│NDSU Extension – Cavalier County, Agriculture & Natural Resources Cavalier County Crop Improvement had three varieties increased (Registered & Certified Seed) this year. ND Stanley– Durum (Gary Beck) Price/bu: $17.00 ND Treasure– Barley (Mike Dick & Steven Zimmer) Price/bu: $12.50 ND Huron– HRSW (Steven Ames) Price/bu: $16.50
Cavalier County Crop Improvement: The Cavalier County Crop Improvement Association has the following seed varieties available. If you are interested in securing seed for the 2024 growing season, please contact the NDSU Extension Office or one of the growers. The seed increase program is intended to provide the newest seed varieties to area farmers.
Variety info: ND Stanley is a North Dakota State University variety that was developed by Dr. Elias for its extremely high yields and test weight. It also has strong straw strength and protein. ND Stanley is considered to have a good disease package, resistant to leaf and stem rust. This variety offers the quality the millers are looking for! ND Treasure is a very high yielding, six row barley. It is a semi-dwarf variety that is resistant to lodging, leaf and
stem rust, and has a good test weight. ND Treasure has the potential for the pet food markets, as well as pearling for human food and livestock feed. ND Huron is a Hard Red Spring Wheat variety that provides high test weight and yields. Developed by Dr. Andrew
Green’s wheat breeding program, this new variety has a great disease package, moderately resistant to stem rust and head scab and moderately susceptible to leaf rust. “ND Huron is a wheat variety that is targeted for the western 1/2 of ND and SD and a large portion of Montana”, but it did
well over the last growing season in our county. Please call Cavalier County Extension Office for more information on varieties or to secure your seed today! (701) 256-2560 | bailey.reiser@ndsu.edu
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Letter from the Publisher thermometer has kept me at home a lot more than I care to admit. I blame the fireplace, my Sherpa blanket, and coffee. You get me, I know it. My plan is to try harder to get out of the house this week, so far so good, kind of. Baby steps. One thing is for sure, the next time we have 20 degrees, it’s going to feel so wonderful, and the shortest day of winter has passed!
The frigid temps moved in on us and corrected our mistake of planning on a mild winter. I mean, is it a mild winter or isn’t it? I hate to admit that the
January can be a busy time of year if you’re a business owner responsible for providing the necessary tax documents for your employees. I have more than my share, I’d say, with three corporations to oversee and with some help, get everything in the mail that’s supposed to go. Remember our new
accounting software I was ranting about last summer? Well, now I have a love/hate relationship with it, not just hate. It’s quite helpful if you can get to the point of trusting what it’s doing. Happy Birthday to my oldest, Andrea. Andrea manages our Grafton radio stations and publishes Valley News & Views, while chasing two tween daughters. I love these eye-rolling girls and all their tweeny quirks. I’m including a picture so you can see their devilish grins, often causing their mother to talk to herself and wonder ‘what’s that smell’, and ‘why can’t bleachers be padded’. Wishing a great birthday weekend to my eldest - I hope you get
a nap! If your subscription to The Borderland Press expires in January or February, you’ve likely received mail from us asking for your renewal. Thank you to all of you that have sent that in to us, and we look forward to those that continue to come in. Enjoy whatever season you are living and remember Garrett Illerbrunn… hopefully, he’s on his way home as you read this.
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Letter from the Editor even see the mercury touch the mid30s next week. That will feel like a heat wave, and I imagine it will put a spring in everybody’s step…something we could surely use after a cold and blustery stretch of January weather.
Can you see it? The light at the end of the tunnel? Those big city weather forecasters say we’ll be coming out of the deep freeze, and we might
Over the coldest weekend of the season, we managed to accomplish a wide variety of tasks. We saw young Callen play on his last day of basketball camp. We experimented with cold and hot water and threw it up in below zero air (bundled up and not outside for very long at a time, I must add). We got a 500 piece puzzle two-thirds of the way done, and I’d like to think we will see it through. Unfortunately, we left the most difficult part of a beach themed puzzle for last, but we’ll see how we do.
Thank you for your patience as many locals didn’t get Friday’s newspaper until Tuesday. The postal service was up against a blizzard, extreme cold, and a Federal holiday when it came to getting the newspapers on the move. We offered up our Jan. 12 issue for free on our website, theborderlandpress. com. We will leave it up for a while, so you can pass along to friends and family who may want to see what’s going on in our corner of the world. I had a lovely chat over the weekend with Rita Maisel, long-time local columnist and recognized local historian. She has been sharing photos and information that we hope to use in a future issue of this newspaper. Rita knows everyone and
how they’re related - I think she can see family trees in her mind. It’s just amazing. She also has a fantastic sense of humor and is a great storyteller. We are already working on next week’s issue with lots of news coming in. If you have something to share, please send it over to editor@ theborderlandpress.com. I hope you have a wonderful week, and enjoy our warmer temperatures when they finally arrive!
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THE MORNING RUN: Finally ditching the dusty trophies
By Sara Goodman Right after the holidays, once the decorations are down, the eggnog carton is empty and the candy canes are consumed, I go into Marie Kondo mode. If you’re not familiar, Marie Kondo is famous for her tidying up and cleaning out method called The KonMari Method, which is a process that involves looking at an item, whether it’s a piece of clothing or a dishpan, and asking yourself if it “sparks joy.” Although I’ve never read the book or researched her methods, I think it’s safe to assume that if an item sparks joy, you keep it, and if it doesn’t spark joy, you toss it. This seems a tad touchy-feely to me, so my method is
more of a “sparks destruction.” I usually ask myself, when was the last time I used this or wore that or if a house fire destroyed it, would I be sad? I’m also starting to look at things through the eyes of my three offspring asking myself that if someday they inherited my box of 4-H and spelling bee trophies, would they display them on a shelf behind their office desk or would they, like me, let them continue to collect dust and dead flies in the cardboard box they’ve resided in for the past gazillion years? A third option and the obvious winner would be- toss the whole works into the garbage bin. In my post-holiday cleaning frenzy, I decided that I had moved that dust and fly-laden trophy box one too many times over the years. Just to be sure, I held the box for a moment, looking at the evidence that my youth was consumed by weeds, crops, steers, and hard to pronounce words. I had trophies for animal showmanship and rate of gain, several trophies for crops judging in both the teen and senior divisions, and multiple trophies for spelling difficult words correctly. My favorite trophy was a plaque for first place in crops judging. In my first year in the senior division at the state crops judging competition, I had taken first place in the individual competition which also secured first place for our team. I was at the
Valley City Winter Show representing McKenzie County and the Banks Willing Workers 4-H Club, and it was one of my proudest moments as a teenager growing up in western N.D. 4-H was a big deal, and being a top crops judger, while insanely nerdy, was an even bigger deal. I had a separate box full of sports competition ribbons and various academic achievement awards and certificates, but nothing had brought me more pride and joy than that dusty box of 4-H awards. Feeling a sudden overwhelming urge to light a match, I decided that after just a shade under four decades (yes, FOUR), the box of trophies needed to go. I set it on the steps in the garage and instructed Greg to add it to his ever-growing pile of junk he toted out to the farm and burned in an old bin. Marrying an eastern North Dakota boy, I had no idea that my future children would not be immersed in the finer points of weed identification or stressing out that their steer was not quite ready for showing at fair time. I assumed in eastern North Dakota everyone raised cattle, had horses, and enrolled their kids by age six in 4-H. I soon learned that this was not the case, and I would not be teaching my own children how to properly set up a steer in the show ring and grilling them on how not to lose eye contact with the judge.
Fast forward to 2024 when my oldest, Gage, decides to jump headfirst into every opportunity available in his freshman year at NDSU, including joining the Saddle & Sirloin Club (S & S). This was something I had never done because, as a transfer student, I had not been given any kind of introduction to campus life and had no clue that I was missing out on this golden opportunity. Every year in February, the S & S Club hosts a show called the Little International or “Little I.” The largest club on campus with over 300 members, the S & S “Little I” show consists of showmanship competitions in beef, dairy, sheep, and swine as well as public speaking, ham curing, hippology and photo competi-
tions. Gage will be participating by showing a sheep. I couldn’t be prouder that one of my kids is finally participating in something that I thought would only live on in the memories of my youth and the dusty box of trophies. I can’t wait to watch the show! Sara Goodman is an avid runner who says her best ideas come to her between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. She grew up on a cattle ranch in Watford City, N.D. After recently retiring from 15 years of long-term care consulting, she now helps her husband, Greg, run the family farm near Milton and volunteers on many boards and committees in her church and community. The Goodman house has three kids, school cats, and a dog.
Admiring my award.
Musings from Munich: The basketball cathedral for that one game, we are going to lay out the red carpet and show our home team what it feels like to play in a thunderdome. I was running around shuttling students from one practice to another in Langdon, but I caught the start of the 7th grade game and the second half of the varsity game. Boy, it was a treat. If you are not familiar with a game over here, this is what you can expect:
By Matt Mitzel Last week, there was a special event that we look forward to every year... hosting our gal’s varsity basketball game. It looks like we only get one a year with our co-op agreement, but
First off, when you pull into Munich on game day, you feel the vibe as you enter town, and that vibe is either one of welcoming for the home crowd or menacing if you are our opponent. The opponents don’t really understand why people park three deep in a parking lot or why our kids are ice skating at the plaza when it’s -10. They never really understand how we can strategically place our loud cheerers all over the gym. I believe we try
and use every single home court advantage there is when it comes to our crowds as well. Marion Albrecht might look very pleasant in the front row on the court, but wait till she drops the perfectly placed “miss” when you are shooting a free throw. No matter where we hide Bobby Foster, you can always hear him at perfectly timed moments when our own team needs encouragement from the crowd. Finally, we bring every full and half bred kid in the area in to constantly move throughout the stands to ensure the visiting crowd knows whose house this really is…Cardinal Country. Secondly, if you do not pay your dues, you will struggle. On the way back from Langdon, I heard Jake repeatedly say on the radio that we just couldn’t get the shots to go in. I knew that was the ghosts of the old Langdon/Munich rivalry messing with us.
I could tell the team hadn’t practiced here for awhile, and the basketball gods were just making sure our team earned the atmosphere. Right out of the gate in the second half, those L-E-M gals were making everything, as their dues must’ve been brought up to date. In the future, maybe practice in this palace a couple times before your game here, and you will come out hotter than a pistol. As all the games wrapped up, there was no doubt that the L-E-M ladies ran the table and dominated the night. We do appreciate the North Star players and parents for coming on over as our guests, and we especially want to give credit to that annoying group you brought over to argue with the officials. It didn’t work, but they managed to distract the officials long enough for us to get away with a couple more fouls. As with any Class
B varsity basketball game, concession and popcorn stand operations are imperative to the experience, and I must admit we knocked it out of the park. I’m sure you’ve all been to the places that close up early or run out of food, but we take this crap seriously. The only way you will leave hungry is the hunger you feel from getting your butts whooped. Next, we host the boys’ team in February, and hope you get over here to experience basketball in our Munich Cathedral. Matt Mitzel is the unofficial events coordinator for Munich, a supporter of Langdon-Edmore-Munich athletics, football coach, and all-around Munich mega fan, earning him the nickname “Mr. Munich.”
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Pembilier Nursing Center update: Hard reality By Heather Duerre, Activity Director/ Spiritual Coordinator
large sitting room. It’s there that we would look out the big picture window and discuss life, weather, food, and family. She learned just as much about my kids and life as I did hers. I could talk Patricia into doing almost anything except playing bingo. She highly disliked bingo! She was the actress in my videos for my nursing aide classes, she was my best lefse roller, she gave me the most eye rolls, she was my cheerleader, she was the provider of my crocheted washcloths, and most importantly, she was a warm and kind-hearted woman that added love to my life. Greetings from your friends at PNC! Although I absolutely love my job, working at a skilled care facility isn’t always easy. One hard part of my job is when one of our residents dies. It’s a hard topic to discuss, but in our line of work, it’s reality. I am guessing that most people working in the healthcare field can relate.
I had given her a “Welcome” sign to hang on her door that had a little interchangeable charm for the “O” which we would change with each season. I
just hung it on my office door to act as a daily reminder of my friendship with Patricia and that life, too, has changing seasons. There will always be people in our lives that have an impact, and although it’s hard when we lose them, we should be grateful for the time we had with them. It’s like Garth Brooks says in his song The Dance: “… I'm glad I didn't know the way it all would end, the way it all would go. Our lives are better left to chance. I could have missed the pain, but I'd of had to miss the dance…”
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CLUE: The Musical! coming to the Roxy Theater By Borderland Press Staff
Rehearsals are underway for CLUE: The Musical!, directed by Emily Braunberger. The live stage show will be performed at the Roxy Theater in Langdon on March 7-10. A synopsis of the show says, “A fun-filled family musical that brings the internationally popular game to life, Clue: The Musical invites the audience to help solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon.” The show is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts and the Northern Lights Arts Council. Photos by Larry Stokke.
Thank you to Patricia and countless others who have added joy and love to my life over the years. I challenge all of you to enjoy the “ballet” of life and to thank those who have danced with you.
Today, I would like to tell you about one of those residents, Patricia Reck, who will always hold a very special place in my heart. I started working at PNC in 2017 just a few months after Patricia became a resident. She was on my list of people to visit on our one-to-one program. As I made my way to her room, I had no idea what to expect. I knocked and entered her room. I found her sitting in her recliner crocheting and watching some kind of “who was the murderer” TV show.
Front L-R: Lisa Schuler, Madilyn Crump, Tina Olson, Anna Lill, Emily Braunberger. Back L-R: Alyssa McKnight, Jonathan Lill, Sierra Ferdon, and Ryan Magnus
I introduced myself and asked if I could sit and visit for a minute. She readily agreed, and we had a brief conversation of introductions. It only took a few visits for our conversations to grow into longer visits that included every topic under the sun. Eventually, our visits became mobile, and I would show up to her room and ask, “Want to go for a ride today?” She would look at me and simply say “I suppose.” She would get into her wheelchair, and I would push her down each hall. As we passed each room, both of our heads would turn hoping to see something interesting. We made our rounds saying hello to all the front office workers and then would make our way to the
Iverson and Morstad compete at 4-H Nationals By Borderland Press Staff
High Team Performance Class 5th High Team Reason Class 3rd High Team Overall 6th Congratulations to Rebecca Morstad for placing Top10 in Halter Classes and placing 8th Individual Overall which she received a $250 scholarship to CSU Spur. The girls personally want to express their appreciation to all those who supported, donated, and sent good luck wishes throughout their communities. To their families and Jr. teammates for being their personal cheering squad, and to Coach Barb for all of her love, dedication, long hours, and hard work she gives them.
Pictured are Barb Rice, Rebecca Morstad, Maggie Iverson, Kami Guty and Katelyn Mattern. Photo courtesy of Pierce County 4-H.
Maggie Iverson and Rebecca Morstad from Cavalier County competed at 4-H Nationals in Denver, Colo. during the first week in January. They competed as part of the Sr. Horse Judging team from Pierce County 4-H.
classes.
Advisors reported that the team did great with some really hard judging
Here is what they accomplished: High Team Halter Class 4th
The team was made up of Kami Guty, Maggie Iverson, Katelyn Mattern, Rebecca Morstad with Coach Barb Rice.
Pictured L-R: Madilyn Crump, Sierra Ferdon, Ryan Magnus, Lisa Schuler, Emily Braunberger, Tina Olson, Alyssa McKnight, Jonathan Lill, Anna Lill
University of Jamestown announces Fall 2023 Dean's List
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - Students from The Borderland have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester at University of Jamestown. They are listed as follows: •Nicole Berg of Walhalla, N.D. •Lexis Olson of Langdon, N.D. •Ayden Stainbrook of Pembina, N.D. Students are named to the Dean's List for earning a semester GPA of 3.5 or better.
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Pet Corner: Felix
Retrospect: Tractor styles
By Rosemary Ames
By Steven Ames version of Felix called “The Kit Kat Clock”. I currently have the original black and white version hanging on our wall; this clock comes in many different colors. There were even several songs written about Felix, and one song was titled: “Felix Kept on Walking”. In 1926, Felix became the first ever mascot for a high school team in Logansport, Indiana. By the late 1920’s, with sound being introduced in cartoons, the popularity of Felix began to dwindle due to Felix still being a “silent” cartoon!
Another cartoon cat character that was popular is a cat who went by the name of Felix! The cartoon character was created in 1919 by Pat Sullivan and Otto Messmer and debuted during the silent film era. He was a male black cat with giant white eyes and a giant grin who had human-type emotions and features! Felix is probably the most popular and recognized cat character in the history of film animation.
When cartoons were moving from the silent age to sound, Sullivan and Messmer, at first, did not want to move Felix from silent into sound. Eventually in 1929, Pat Sullivan made the decision to move forward with adding sound to the Felix cartoon, and this was done through Copley Pictures. Unfortunately, this ended in failure in 1932 and operations ceased. In 1936, Van Beuren Studios had the cartoon “briefly” resurrected.
It was either Australian cartoonist/ film entrepreneur Pat Sullivan or his lead animator, American Otto Messmer, that created the cartoon character of Felix. There was a big dispute of whether it was Sullivan or Messmer that gets the credit for creating Felix. What is known for sure is that Felix was created from the studio of Pat Sullivan. It was from this studio that the cat gained his popularity in our culture. In 1923, there also was a cartoon strip that was drawn either by Pat Sullivan, Otto Messmer or Joe Oriolo.
The Felix cartoon began airing on American Television in 1953. Joe Oriolo re-introduced and redesigned Felix with longer legs, a much smaller body, a rounder head, no whiskers, and no teeth and added new characters. Felix also starred in other television programs and two films. Later, Joe’s son Don Oriolo took over control of creating the Felix cartoon. Don Oriolo sold the character rights of Felix in 2014 to DreamWorks Animations via DreamWorks Classics, now part of Comcast's NBC Universal Division.
The image of Felix was on merchandise such as ceramics, toys, postcards, Felix stuffed toys, and a clock
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The history of Felix goes a long way back, and no matter how old the Felix character is, his character is a classic!
In this week’s column, I am going to be shifting gears from the auto world to the ag world. We will be talking about different farm tractor configurations. Throughout the years, tractors have come in many different sizes and styles, so here are a few of them. Row Crop - This style of tractor, by far, is the most popular and is the standard today. Row crop tractors were designed to work in row crops such as corn, beans, and vegetables. The front and rear axles could be adjusted to specific row widths, front and rear rims could also be adjusted for more fine tuning. You could get many different front axle configurations: Tricycle, which only had one single front wheel; Narrow Front, which consisted of two front wheels spaced close together and a Wide Front adjustable axle, where wheels were spaced farther apart for better stability. These tractors were very popular in the Corn Belt. High Crop - High crop tractors were a lot like row crop tractors except they were built much higher in stance to clear high growing crops such as sug-
ar cane, tomatoes and tobacco. This configuration was most popular in th southeast US.
tage to crawlers were that they had very slow travel speeds and cumbersome maneuverability.
Orchard - Orchard tractors usually had fixed front and rear axles and were very low in stance to clear tree branches in orchards. They also had underslung exhaust and air cleaners. They were very streamlined and smooth looking, and the operator was also protected by shielding from tree branches. These were mainly sold in the SE and SW US.
MFWD - This configuration consists of a two-wheel drive tractor with either a live or part-time driving front axle in hydraulic or mechanical drive. Oliver and Minneapolis Moline were the first companies to jump into this market in the early 60s. Although very primitive at the time, this style of tractor would make a large impact on farming in the future.
Standard or Wheatland - This configuration was very popular in the central and northern wheat growing areas in the US and in the southern areas of Canada. Standard or Wheatland tractors were very basic and no frills since their role was to be a primary tillage tractor. Unlike Row crop tractors, Standard or Wheatland tractors usually did not have a 3-point hitch or an adjustable front axle. They also had larger tires to handle extra muddy fields. They were larger in size, weight, and power.
Four-Wheel Drive - As farms were getting larger and as years progressed, power, speed and traction became big factors. The earliest four-wheel drive tractor was first seen in the 1920s, and Massey Ferguson got the honors as the first successful fourwheel drive tractor. Fast forward to the late 1950s and early 1960s, and four-wheel drive tractors were starting to surface everywhere. The biggest downfalls to four-wheel drive units were cost and practicality. In 1966, Versatile MFG of Winnipeg, MB, made the first simple, easy to maintain and within farmers budgets with the introduction of the G100. Sales soared and more models were available as years progressed. It didn’t take long for the major ag manufacturers to take notice and start to engineer and manufacture their own four-wheel drive tractors. Companies such as Steiger and Big Bud also started to make cost effective, high horsepower tractors.
Industrial - This style of tractor was reserved for the construction and federal, state and local agencies. They were more stripped down, and options were at a minimum. They also came in various colors to suit the agency they were going to be used in. Crawler - This style of tractor was made for the delta areas and the Pacific Northwest due to its ability to crawl through mud and cling to steep grades in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. The tread was nonadjustable due to it not having tires; instead, it had steel tracks. The big disadvan-
NLAC News January 2024 thank you to Lane Lindseth, all of the band members, and the Roxy Theater staff. If you are interested in being a part of the band, rehearsals will start up again on April 8th in preparation for a June 6th performance!
Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council! Happy New Year! We want to thank you for supporting our most recent events. We had a wonderful time listening to the music of the community band in December to celebrate the holiday season. Thank you for attending, and
Thanks to our wonderful community for attending and donating to the Roxy Theater Fundraiser earlier this month. Thank you to the Langdon Eagles Club for hosting and for donating burger night proceeds, the Bread Pan Bakery for donating baked goods, and the individuals and businesses who purchased meals, baked goods, and donated funds. The total amount raised was $4,502! We are getting ready to host this year’s Artist in Residence, Max Patzner. Max will be working with the Langdon Area Elementary School students January 22-25. It will be a fun-filled week of art, book-writing/illustrating, and music. Max is a North Dakota born & raised artist, writer, and musician. He
plays music with his folk/rock band, Wild Hands; has written and illustrated children’s books including Alpha Yeah, Sure, You BETcha: The Nodak ABC’s; and is involved in education across the state through his program called The Little Why Not?. For more information about Max, you can check out his website, artbynaxnd.com. Save the date for March 20 when Max will return to Langdon to present and perform at the Roxy Theater. He, along with the students, will be showcasing the books they publish, and he will perform as well. More details on this event to come! Rehearsals for Clue: The Musical under the direction of Emily Braunberger are under way! The cast is busy preparing a wonderful show. Save the date for the musical at the Roxy Theater, March 7-10. More details including times and ticket information to come. We are excited to participate in Giving
Hearts Day again, which is coming up on Thursday, February 8th. Proceeds will go to the Roxy Theater. To schedule a donation, visit our donation page anytime now through February 8th. You can easily donate online, but we accept checks as well, which can be mailed to NLAC, PO Box 162, Langdon, ND 58249 with “Giving Hearts Day” in the memo. The Roxy Theater will also be open on February 8th from 3:30-7:00 p.m., and we’ll be there serving concessions and available to take any donations. For more information and a link to our donation page, check out our website, nlac.us/ giving-hearts-day. We want to thank our generous match donors, Langdon Eagles Club and Choice Bank for making our participation possible. Donations of $10 or more will be matched up to $17,500! Amber Benoit Executive Director of Marketing/Programming
Until next time remember to keep the classics classy.
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE ANNOUNCES THE FALL 2023 PRESIDENT'S HONOR ROLL BISMARCK, N.D. - Bismarck State College announces the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2023 semester. "Mark Twain was quoted as saying, 'The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.' Clearly, these students have put forth the dedication and hard work, and it has resulted in success at Bismarck State College," says BSC President Douglas J. Jensen. The following area students have maintained at least a 3.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes and qualify for the BSC President's Honor Roll. *Designates a 4.00 GPA Rachelle Klindt, Langdon, N.D.* Josie Long, Langdon, N.D.*
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Prairie Fare: Onions provide layers of flavor Onions add flavor and nutrition without many calories.
By Julie Garden Robinson, NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist ions for Tator Tot Hotdish at another meal. That would be kind of strange, I thought. Maybe next time we will try a “Midwestern hot dish-French food fusion dish.” It might be good, or maybe, kind of weird. Culinary experts recommend that we saute onions on low heat, as when caramelizing. The slow heating process helps prevent the development of a bitter flavor.
“Mom, do you have a mandoline?” my son asked. I wasn’t sure if he was asking about a mandolin stringed instrument or a mandoline food slicer. He was in the kitchen. I figured he wanted to slice some vegetables thinly and not serenade our family. He was in luck on the culinary side. I had a mandoline slicer in the cupboard. We do not have a mandolin musical instrument, but we have a ukulele, viola, banjo and guitar. He found the slicing tool very helpful as he made burgers with all the fixings. He requested a mandoline slicer as a holiday gift.
Onions are among the most popular vegetables used in cooking. They add flavor and nutrition without many calories. A medium onion (about ½ cup) has just 44 calories, no fat, 1 gram of protein and 2 grams of fiber, along with vitamin C and minerals such as phosphorus and potassium. Researchers have linked onion consumption to reducing the risk for certain types of cancer and heart disease. Along with the beneficial sulfur compounds, onions are rich in the natural antioxidant, quercetin, that has health-promoting properties. According to the National Onion Association, U.S. consumption of onions grew from about 12 pounds per person per year in 1982 and 20 pounds per person in 2018.
By the way, mandoline slicers are very sharp, so be sure to use the slicing guard to avoid injury.
Onions can be sautéed, grilled, roasted, baked or eaten raw. Many people enjoy onion rings or onion blossoms. Try an air-fryer instead of a deep-fryer to reduce the fat content.
My older daughter, the onion expert, came to investigate. She loves to caramelize onions for soups and stews. I deterred her from caramelizing on-
While several onion varieties are available, yellow onions are the most popular. They are typically sweet and cara-
melize well when making dishes such as French onion soup. Red onions are second in popularity in the U.S., and they add color and a little “bite” to sandwiches. White onions often are used in light-colored foods, such as pasta salad, white sauces and potato salad.
soup is tasty for cold winter weather. French Onion Soup 1 pound yellow onions, sliced into ¼-inch half circles 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour ¼ cup apple cider 3 cups beef stock
Besides being tasty additions to our recipes, onions are linked with some potential health benefits. Sulfur compounds are responsible for onion’s flavor and their tendency to make our eyes water. If onions make you cry, consider refrigerating them for about 30 minutes before slicing them. Leave the root end intact because that is where most of the sulfur compounds occur. My hands always carry an aroma of onions after I chop them. Rubbing your hands with lemon juice can help remove the onion scent, unless you like it, of course.
Pinch dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Small French baguette, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 4 ounces Swiss cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater Melt butter in a heavy pot on medium-low heat. Add onions. Spread them out in as thin a layer as possible.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown, beginning to caramelize, about 1 hour. Sprinkle flour over onions, and stir to coat. Add cider, stock, and thyme, and bring to a simmer. Cook partially covered for about 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle soup into oven-safe serving bowls and place one small slice of bread on top of each. Layer each slice of bread with ¼ cup grated cheese. Place bowls on a cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly. Makes six servings. Each serving has 200 calories, 8 grams (g) fat, 10 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 310 milligrams sodium. Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist and professor in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.
When purchasing onions, look for onions that are unblemished and heavy for their size. Store them in a cool, dry place with air circulation. You can prepare onions ahead of time to save time. After peeling or chopping them, refrigerate them for up to a week. You also can freeze prepared onions with or without a blanching (heating in boiling water or steam). Blanching vegetables generally results in a higher-quality product. See “Freezing Vegetables” from NDSU Extension for details. Here’s a chance to practice cutting and caramelizing onions. This warm
French onion soup provides a chance to practice cutting and caramelizing onions. Pixabay photo.
Praire Doc Perspectives Sleep Interrupted: sleep apnea, the threat in your bedroom By Debra Johnson, M.D.
bedrooms isn’t some malevolent other, but rather our own bodies and brains. We may get our next breath, but for those with sleep apnea, it can be a struggle.
My family has a fondness for crime dramas and thrillers. It isn’t uncommon to watch a scene in which a peacefully sleeping individual wakes when a shadowy figure approaches their bedside with a pillow. Predictably, the assailant calmly presses that pillow over the face of their victim and waits until the struggling stops. For millions of us, the threat in our
Sleep apnea has two basic types. In the most common, obstructive sleep apnea, the relaxation of sleep causes some part of the airway to essentially collapse, blocking off airflow. Those afflicted may come to medical attention because their partners complain about their snoring and have to nudge them to prompt that next breath. Their brains have to wake up enough to restore that muscle tone, opening the airway, and allowing them to breathe. This happens repeatedly throughout the night, multiple times an hour. In central sleep apnea, there are problems with the brain sending the instruction to breathe. Some people experience episodes related to both types of apnea, especially as they adjust to treatment for their obstruc-
tive sleep apnea, and some people have other types of sleep-disordered breathing. Sleep apnea is a serious condition. It is linked to many other health problems, among them high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm abnormalities, heart failure, strokes, depression, and dementia. Even when statistically subtracting out the risk factors that may be common to both sleep apnea and these other conditions, the relationship remains. Of course, there is the obvious risk of accidents caused by dosing off behind the wheel, or in other perilous situations. Then there is the less quantifiable cost, of couples who want to share a bedroom but don’t, because the snoring of one partner, or anxiety about that next breath, means neither really sleep. The first step to diagnosing sleep apnea is to visit with your primary care
provider. They can determine if you qualify for a home sleep study, or if you might be better off having a test done in a sleep lab, where more monitoring is possible and more complex
ten will wake them up to put it on if they doze off without it. Many of those who initially struggle with their CPAP can overcome the problems with a dose of determination and the help of a talented sleep therapist. For some people, dental appliances and various surgical procedures are possibilities. I like to remind my patients that sleep deprivation is considered by the UN to be a form of torture. Don’t let it be part of your bedtime routine.
problems can be detected. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, treatment options can be explored. Most people receive some form of breathing support overnight. This is usually considered the gold standard and is suitable for all forms of sleep apnea. Many of my patients are surprised at just how easily they adjust to using it, and tell me that their partners of-
Debra Johnson, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc® team of physicians and currently practices family medicine in Brookings, South Dakota. Follow The Prairie Doc® at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A show providing health information based on science, built on trust for 22 Seasons, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.
Dakota Gardener: Great cucumbers for your garden
We all need to eat more vegetables, and cucumbers are a delicious snack to grow and enjoy. By Tom Kalb, horticulturist
There are varieties today that ripen earlier and taste less bitter. There are varieties today with fruits that have darker green skin, crisper flesh, smoother skin and smaller seeds. There are varieties today that have healthier and more productive vines. The most remarkable variety we have tested in recent years is Green Light. This snacking cucumber is harvested when only three inches long. The slender, smooth fruits of Green Light are sweet, crisp and flavorful. Gardeners are amazed at the earliness and Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetables grown in the Dakotas. The fruits are wonderful in salads, sandwiches and snacks. I work with hundreds of gardeners in North Dakota every summer in the testing of promising vegetable varieties. When we started this project 15 years ago, the most popular cucumber variety was Straight Eight. Straight Eight is a good cucumber. This old variety from 1935 produces straight, 8-inch fruits with good flavor. Over the years, we have learned there are many varieties that are much better.
productivity of the variety. The vines resist diseases and keep producing until frost. We all need to eat more vegetables, and this is a delicious snack to grow and enjoy. If you are looking for a standard slicing cucumber, there are several outstanding varieties. Raider, General
Lee and Bristol are especially noteworthy for their earliness, productivity and reliability in the north. We encourage our team of gardeners to try new vegetables and new varieties. We offer burpless varieties and many of our gardeners have fallen in love with them. After growing a burpless cucumber, many gardeners never go back to growing a standard slicer. Burpless types are available today that are extremely early and productive. They have the highest fruit quality with slender shapes, thin skins and tiny seeds. Their taste is flavorful and free of any bitterness. They resist many diseases so you keep picking and picking until frost. Some gardeners have confessed they get so exhausted of harvesting that they pull out their plants to stop production.
amazing and I strongly encourage you to try them. Growing a modern burpless variety instead of growing Straight Eight is like driving a new car instead of a Model T Ford. There is no comparison. You will be amazed at the yields and qualities of these varieties. The only shortcoming of burpless varieties is they are not good for pickling. The best variety for pickling in our trials has consistently been Homemade Pickles (a suitable name). It produces a tremendous amount of fruits that are solid and perfect for making crisp, delicious pickles. Other good picklers include Calypso, Max Pack and H-19 Little Leaf. Over 400 families tested promising
vegetable varieties in their gardens for North Dakota State University last summer. All gardeners in our region are welcome to join our team. For more information, go to ag.ndsu.edu/ homegardenvarietytrials/. There you can download our complete listing of recommended vegetable varieties as well as a listing of companies that offer these seeds. Spring is coming. Sow great varieties this year and get ready for your greatest garden ever! For more information about gardening, contact your local NDSU Extension agent. Find the Extension office for your county at ndsu.ag/countyoffice.
The best burpless types come from Asia. These include Summer Dance, Tasty Green, Orient Express II and Nokya. Our gardeners in 2023 were very impressed with Sashimi and Unagi, two new varieties that did not require bees for pollination. That’s impressive! These burpless varieties are truly
The Green Light cucumber variety is great for snacking, and its vines resist disease and keep producing until frost. Photo courtesy of All-America Selections.
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From the Pastor's Desk:
By Fr. Kurtis Gunwall, Pastor at St. Alphonsus, Langdon, and St. Edward, Nekoma erence two things I mentioned before in these articles - the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25) and the anniversary of legalized abortion (January 22). These two events overlap each year.
Last week I shared about the retreat I had directed. This week, I want to ref-
I woke up about 3:00 a.m. in the morning and am writing this after a short dream. I was in a broadcaster’s box at a football stadium, and someone I knew “in the dream” commented about the importance of choice. I don’t know the context or beginning of the conversation. My response was that we want and hope that every choice in love leads to life. At that
point, I woke up. I spent the next 15 minutes with my mind in a whirl thinking about how words both reflect and shape us individually and as a community; they can unite or divide us. Here is one example of how words can be used to divide and mislead. The AP (Associated Press) stylebook, the standard guide for most media, instructs that if I combine the words “pro” and “life”, it should be replaced with “anti-abortion” even if I am writing only about the work of a local pregnancy center. Today, I want to share words that continue to shape and guide me and that I HOPE will bring UNITY, UNDERSTAND-
ING, and RESPECT even in the midst of tension and division - including the different ways we seek to show our respect for others. So on that note, I hope we each recognize a common desire to respect and care for all people. We also seek happiness, goodness, truth, and beauty as they point to God (the source of all good) even though not all recognize him. The turmoil in my thoughts as I lay in bed after that dream was primarily my wanting to encourage respect for all human life – from the first moment of life to a death that occurs naturally. Not everyone agrees with this ethos but hopefully can, at the same time, respect others who hold to this. In return, I can better listen to a person who disagrees with me when we speak and act with mutual respect, even though I may not be able to accept their viewpoint. We should differentiate between truth and opinions in order to allow others their opinion as I hold mine even while we seek the foundations of truth. Over the years, I have learned to recognize more quickly the tensions I experience and to “give them to God.” I seek to be a better listener before trying to teach and explain concepts
Cavalier County Senior Menu Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services, Langdon
Monday, Jan. 22 Tater Tot Hotdish/Green Beans/ Biscuit/Fruit Tuesday, Jan. 23 Chicken Kiev/Rice Blend/ Creamed Peas/Jello with Fruit Wednesday, Jan. 24 Turkey/Dressing/Gravy/Mashed Potatoes/Corn/Cranberries/Ice Cream Thursday, Jan. 25 Taco Salad/Chips and Salsa/ Fruit Friday, Jan. 26 Liver ‘n Onions/Sour Cream/ Chives Mashed Potatoes/ Creamed Corn/Fruit EBT/SNAP accepted. Full cost of a meal: $8.00. Suggested Donation: $5.50 for those over 60 years of age. Please contribute what you can. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of the meal. Menus are subject to change. Due to COVID-19 we have been experiencing shipping issues and food shortages. Cavalier County Senior Meals & Services is located at 211 8th Ave. in Langdon and can be reached by phone at 256-2828.
and views. So last night, I gave my thoughts and intentions to God, prayed for real unity, respect, and most of all - God’s mercy on us and on the whole world. (see the Chaplet of Divine Mercy) I experienced Christ’s peace once again and returned to a restful sleep. I share this all in this time of division (political, religious, racial, etc.) in our nation and world. I promise to continue praying for Jesus’ mercy for myself, for you, and for our world. I pray that we can work together in love to help guide and protect people who are making decisions that may harm themselves and others. We can also admit we have made poor choices that harmed us or hurt others. For Christians, we look to Jesus Christ, the fullness of God, as our savior and perfect example. He shows us how to best love one another – to openly and honestly admit that we are weak, hurting, caught in sin, and together seeking the good. In and through him, we acknowledge that we are united in one human family, loved by God and called to conversion and to joy. God’s peace be with you. – Fr Kurtis Gunwall
Walhalla Senior Meals Menu Monday, Jan. 22 Cranberry Chicken over Rice•Sweet Potatoes•Steamed Broccoli•Peach Sauce•WW Bread Tuesday, Jan. 23 Burrito•Corn•Fruit Wednesday, Jan. 24 Porcupine Meatballs•Mashed Potatoes•Green Beans•Pear Crisp/Topping Thursday, Jan. 25 Fish•Roasted Potatoes•Mixed Vegetables•Tropical Fruit Friday, Jan. 26 Roast Beef•Mashed Potatoes•Carrots•Applesauce w/ Cinn This is a menu for the Walhalla Title III Older Americans Act Food Program. The full cost of the meal is $10.00. Suggested donation for those 60 and older is $4.00. EBT/SNAP accepted. Under 60 are required to pay $10.00. Meal site is Waters Family Restaurant, 1108 Central Ave., Walhalla. Call 701549-2443 before 10:00 a.m. to place an order for congregate, pick up, or home delivered meals.
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ren and Marguerite (Fitzsimonds) Hardy. She grew up in the Walhalla area and attended St. Boniface School and Walhalla High School. Following graduation, she attended nursing school at North Dakota School of Science and graduated as a licensed practical nurse. As a nurse, she worked at Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla.
Patricia Reck Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, N.D., for Patricia Reck, 76, of Walhalla, who passed away peacefully January 10, 2024, at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla. Patricia Eileen was born September 1, 1947, in Grand Forks, N.D., to War-
On November 1, 1971, she married Dennis M. Dalzell. On April 10, 1981, she married Dale E. Reck and lived in the Neche, N.D., area. She continued part-time as a nurse but primarily assisted Dale with the Northdale Oil business. She also was on the school board and park board as well as assisted with youth programs in the community. Patricia enjoyed life and took everything in stride. She was a sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family deeply! She enjoyed fishing with Dale, her grandchildren, reading, cooking and crafting. She especially enjoyed crocheting blankets for her
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family, friends and loved ones. Survivors include her children: Nicole (Bobby) Chance of North Pole, Alaska, Lisa (Andrew) Smith of Lonsdale, Minn., Corey (Kelly) Dalzell of Wishek, N.D., Susan (Patrick) Reck of Forest River, N.D., Scott (Missy) Reck of Grand Forks, N.D., Shelly (Dennis) Froom of Dominion City, Manitoba, Shauna (Dennis) Erickson of Grafton, N.D.; 26 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings: Peggy (Richard) Steffen of Anoka, Minn., Robert (Teri) Hardy of Carefree, Ariz., Patrick (Laurie) Hardy of Walhalla, N.D., Barbara (Dennis) Gratton of Wahalla, N.D., Maureen (Robert) Bussoletti of Scottsdale, Ariz., as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dale, sibling Sharon Stites, brother-in-law Randy Stites and sons Timothy Warren Dalzell and Steven Dale Reck. Online condolences are available at www.askewfuneralhome.com .
professional carpet layer in Kansas. In 1997, they moved to Langdon, where he worked for CHS. He enjoyed his dogs and Dodge trucks. He is survived by his wife, Connie; children: Rachel, Amanda, and Richard, Jr.; five grandchildren; siblings: Albert Wyrick, Jr., Doris Eastland, Sharon Beggs, Virginia Love, Billy Wyrick, Bonnie Jacobs, James Wyrick, Margie Wheeler, Floyd Wyrick, John Wyrick, Ronnie Wyrick, Thomas Wyrick and Cindy Ramdorsingh; and many nieces and nephews.
Richard Wyrick
Richard W. Wyrick, 66, of Langdon, N.D., passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Langdon Prairie Health. Richard was born May 24, 1957, at Kansas City, Kan., to Albert and Gertrude (Thomas) Wyrick. In June of 1994, he married Connie Betlock in Lawrence, Kan. Richard worked as a
Preceding him in death were his parents, son Jacob, and sister Dixie Lattin. No services are planned. Online condolences are available at www.brooksfuneralhomelangdon. com .
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North Dakota’s oldest citizen passes away in Grafton at 113 Clarabell Demers, North Dakota’s oldest citizen passed away early Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, at Unity Medical Center in Grafton. Demers turned 113 in November. She was a local and statewide celebrity, not only due to age, but also her wit and joyfulness that she brought to everyone she met. She was born before the Titanic sailed, born before World War I, and Teddy Roosevelt had just left office. She loved bowling and bowled in a league until she was 106. Clarabell was blessed with a loving family who cared for her deeply. Photos courtesy Unity Medical Center.
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Buchweitz wins two photography awards By Borderland Press Staff
Lisa Buchweitz, Langdon, of “Northern Exposures Northern Exposures by Lisa Buchweitz” received two photography awards from the “Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest” from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The photograph named “Overall Winner” was titled “Bobcat” and was taken by Buchweitz in the Pembina Hills in Pembina County. According to an article published with her winning photograph in the “North Dakota Outdoors” magazine, the bobcat was on
Buchweitz’s bucket list of subjects to photograph, and now she can cross it off her list. Buchweitz also received an award for “Nongame Runner Up” for a photograph of a Killdeer chick taken in Cavalier County. The January 2024 edition of the “North Dakota Outdoors” magazine with all of the photography winners is available online at https://gf.nd.gov/ magazine/2024/jan.
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From the Borderland Radio News Center Duerr appears in court Jason David Duerr, 42, Devils Lake, appeared in Northeast District Court in Cavalier County on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to a number of charges. Duerr is accused of stealing a van owned by Dakota Supply Group in Fargo; resisting arrest; and, while in custody at the Pembina County Jail, threatening a deputy’s life. Duerr is expected to appear back in court for his preliminary hearing on Jan. 31. North Dakota, Midwest to emerge from deep freeze this weekend Meteorologists with the National Weather Service issued wind chill advisories and warnings and blizzard warnings over the last week. Wind chills hit -25 to -40 and an extreme 71 below in Dickinson. People were urged to bundle up and plan accordingly. Wind chill warnings remained in effect from the Canadian border all the way through Oklahoma until Noon on
Tuesday. By the weekend, temperatures are expected to be back above zero.
for a third term but at the time of this report has not officially made any announcements.
Frost Fire Park closed early last weekend due to extreme weather Frost Fire Park closed early on Saturday due to the extreme cold and blizzard conditions. It remained closed Sunday and Monday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It aims to be open for skiing and snowboarding again starting on Friday, Jan. 19.
Bench warrant issued in Cavalier County A bench warrant was issued in Northeast District Court in Cavalier County for Ernie Thomas Counts Jr., 30, of Belcourt. Counts Jr. is charged with three Class-C felonies and a Class-B misdemeanor. Court records indicate in the early hours of August 11, 2022, Counts Jr. allegedly broke into a garage through a window and stole a trailer and other equipment. The actions of a suspect and one accomplice were recorded on a security camera. The accomplice, Evan Counts, would later admit he assisted in the burglary. An arrest warrant was issued for Counts. Jr. on Dec. 28, 2022. Counts Jr. was arrested in June 2023 and bonded out in July. His preliminary hearing was scheduled for Jan. 11.
Burgum endorses Trump Last weekend, North Dakota Governor and former Presidential candidate Doug Burgum appeared at a rally for Donald Trump, endorsing the former president ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Burgum first announced his own candidacy back in June 2023 but suspended his campaign in December. In previous interviews while running for President, Burgum had attempted to distance himself from Trump. Burgum is eligible to run for governor
Forbes dubs North Dakota “Best State to Start a Business” State places #1 two years in a row on Forbes Advisor By Hilary Nowatzki-May
NLAC JANUARY ART STUDENT OF THE MONTH ANNOUNCED The Northern Lights Arts Council January Art Student of the Month is Harper Girodat, daughter of Thomas Girodat. She is in 5th grade at Langdon Area Elementary School.
In an article released last week, Forbes Advisor, a platform which helps individuals makes financial decisions, ranked North Dakota as the #1 best state in which to start a business. This is the second year in a row the state has received this honor. Forbes cited North Dakota’s strong business climate, low cost of entry, and funding opportunities as reasons the state is an optimal location for new ventures. Researchers at Forbes Advisor looked at 18 key metrics across five categories to determine which states are the best and worst to start a business in. Their ranking takes into consideration factors which impact businesses, including costs, business climate, economy, workforce, and financial accessibility in each state. The full article can be found at this link: forbes.com/advisor/business/best-states-to-start-abusiness/
the phenomenal capabilities of rural internet speeds, a resource which is key in the modern world of remote and hybrid work. “I mean, it's just phenomenal how well our internet is, and it's really kind of a hidden resource, which I wish it wasn't because there's so much opportunity there, especially for people who work from home,” said French. “So, they can come to our area with, you know, a bit of a lower cost of living but have all these recreational opportunities, especially outdoor recreation and state parks.” According to French, she has seen people move here with remote work and ended up starting businesses here that they never expected to start where they previously lived.
Forbes wrote, “North Dakota not only offers financial incentives but also provides a solid foundation for workforce development, ensuring businesses have access to a skilled and able workforce.”
“You find a lot of support if you say that you would like to start a business in a small town. Here, it’s not just the business but also the person that is supported and encouraged,” she noted.
For Angelle French, Pembina County JDA Director, the #1 placement doesn’t come as a surprise. Along with her work at the JDA, French is a part of the Real. Good. Northeast North Dakota initiative, run in partnership with the Red River Regional Council, which aims at attracting folks to live, work, and visit the area. As a part of the JDA and Real. Good. campaign, French knows employees are an inseparable part of a business. She feels that by supporting and attracting a healthy workforce in northeast North Dakota, businesses new and old can thrive.
French also cited a lower cost of living, lower crime rates, and a lack of traffic as more reasons the state is a desirable area to start a business and work. Not to mention just how cozy small-town living is. Another perk unique to a state with a lower population such as North Dakota is accessibility to resources, legislators, and other stakeholders. In larger regions, getting a hold of a local legislator can be nearly impossible. In North Dakota, you’ll likely run into one at the grocery store.
To start off with, French highlighted
“We have amazing resources and networks, and because we are in a small-
Diseth wins poker player of the year Duffy Diseth, Edmore, was named the 2023 Roughrider Poker Tour Player of the Year. With 686.47 total points, 13 cashes, three wins and $45,597 in season earnings, Diseth was awarded a $5,000 check on Jan. 13.
er state, we have access,” French explained. “That kind of access is not seen in every state, and I think that really helps, because I can say [to legislators], ‘Here's the issues we're facing, what can we do in legislation to help?’” French also discusses the different financial options available in the state for those looking to start a business or expand their established business. “We have a huge network of professionals that we connect people to,” French stated. She said part of her job is to connect folks to financing options, and there’s several to choose from if a person is unable to obtain traditional financing. “We really just try to make it happen if we can make it happen,” French stated. “We really work hard to help our entrepreneurs start businesses and be successful, and we work hard to support them beyond just the financial needs.” French added that in North Dakota, residents of cities and communities are dedicated to supporting small, new, and local businesses. French included that these resources and help aren’t just for new businesses either; the JDA wants businesses not only to start but to continue to thrive. “We want to help throughout the lifetime of it,” French said. “It's a little harder to find resources and stuff for people who are established, but you try to help if there's a business that's struggling. We see what we can do to help them out and get them back on track. So I think everybody's just very supportive, and, and that's why we're the best.”
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Eagles girls split two District 3 home games, losing to St. John then beating DVE By Jake Kulland
The North Border Eagles girls basketball team got in two home games that counted in the District 3 standings when they played St. John in Walhalla on Jan. 9 then entertained Drayton-Valley-Edinburg in Pembina on Jan. 15. The Eagles lost to the high-powered Woodchucks 61-42 but got a big win over the Titans 4437. North Border now has an overall record of 4-7 and are 3-3 is District 3 contests. North Border has a busy last part of their regular season schedule. They are at North Star on Jan. 19, host Nelson County in Walhalla on Jan. 20, play at North Prairie in Rolla on Jan. 23, then are also on the road at Midway-Minto in Minto on Jan. 25. In their game with St. John, the Woodchucks jumped out to 12-0 lead before the Eagles got going, fighting back to trail 33-18 at the half. Jenna Fraser and Keira Moore each hit two 3-pointers in the second half, as North Border played St. John nearly even in the second half, but the early run by the Woodchucks ended up being too much to overcome. Fraser finished with 15 points on the night and Moore 13, while Taelyn Dunnigan added eight. Alani Morin led all scorers with 20. The home contest versus DVE saw a nice comeback from the Eagles. The Titans led 11-6 after the first quarter, then North Border won every quarter thereafter. The North Border defense was a big part of the comeback; they forced 22 DVE turnovers in the game. The Eagles attempted 29 free throws on the night, led by Fraser going 7 for 9. She led all scorers with 22 points, while Dunnigan had 10 and Jaelyn Johnson eight. Brooke Gullickson had 12 points for the Titans, all scored in the first half.
Jenna Fraser drains one of her three 3-point shots against St. John and finished with a team high 15 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Katie Volk fights for a rebound with a Woodchuck player. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Taelyn Dunnigan drains a long 2 point shot just inside the 3-point line against the Woodchucks. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Keira Moore had a 13 point game nailing a pair of 3-point buckets against St. John. Photo by Larry Stokke.
ST. JOHN VS.
NORTH BORDER 61 - 42 STJ --19 14 16 12 -- 61 NB -- 9 9 12 12 -- 42 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 15, Keira Moore 13, Taelyn Dunnigan 8, Jaelyn Johnson 3, Katie Volk 3 St. John -- Alani Morin 20, Kaycee Desjarlais 12, Kadence DeCouteau 8, Aubrey Jeanotte 8, Kennely Davis 8, Meadow Lunday 5
NORTH BORDER VS.
DRAYTON-VALLEY-EDINBURG
44 - 37 DVE -- 11 11 5 10 -- 37 NB -- 6 14 9 15 -- 44 North Border -- Jenna Fraser 22, Taelyn Dunnigan 10, Jaelyn Johnson 8, Katie Volk 4 Drayton-Valley-Edinburg -- Brooke
Gullickson 12, Aleah Pokryzwinski 8, Easton Larson 6, Jacey Nelson 3,
Peyton Larson 3, Hailey Berg 3, Alyssa Hoyles 2
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By Jake Kulland, Sports Editor Last-ever game in Edmore coming Jan. 25, this time for sure Let’s begin this week by saying the “Tribute to Thronny” for the now late “Mr. T” Dennis Throndset went very well for the second hour of Coaches Corner on Jan. 13. Many thanks to those who participated - Charlie
Jordan, Jane Hart, Wayne Westphal, Gene Manson, Rich Olson and Tom Perius, who was there more in spirit, as he picked the time to come on and visit the same time he decided to drive in a blizzard in Nebraska. It was a fun 90 minutes (and could have gone 10 hours) reminiscing and sharing some great stories. If you missed the tribute, you can hear it online or on the KNDK 1080 Facebook page. It’s worth a listen, and a reminder that the memorial service for Dennis is Jan. 19 at 7:00pm at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Fellowship and I’m sure many more stories to be passed around will be at the Langdon Eagles Club afterwards. This week brings something that we have been discussing the last month at least, and that is the last-ever game at the Edmore gym on Jan. 25. The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals will take on the Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Titans on that evening for girls
basketball. This game was moved from earlier this season, as the Lady Cards played Warwick in Edmore with just their JV. To allow the game on Jan. 25 to be more special, there will be junior high, junior varsity and varsity games played starting at 4:30pm. We have been told that the Langdon Pom Squad will even have a show at halftime. That group has been a very nice surprise, as the youngsters don’t just stand waving poms poms. They do cheerleading stunts and more, which is great to see live. We truly hope everyone that is able can make it out to see the last game in Edmore; again, the school will be closing in the spring. Hopefully you all can make it an experience to remember forever. Senior Night Jan. 19 for the Lady Cards It’s always crazy how fast things move for winter activities when we get past mid-January, but here we are talking about Senior Nights for area teams.
The first will come for the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team. It’s also bananas that the Lady Cards will be playing their last home game in Langdon that evening, and it’s a big one versus St. John. This contest will give the winner the upper hand for the top seed in the District 3 Tournament beginning in Park River on Feb. 9 with a play-in game on Feb. 6. Langdon-Edmore-Munich will honor their four seniors: Cora Badding, Jaya Henderson, Heavenly Janis and Jalynn Swanson along with their parents on Jan. 19. It’s pretty wild that this will be the last game for all four players’ careers in the Langdon gym. Tons of great memories for all four. North Border will be holding their Senior Night on Feb. 1 in Walhalla before their game with Cavalier. The cold snap forces a number of activities to be rescheduled,
here’s the word on when Let’s finish this week by filling you in on some games and such that had to be rescheduled due to the frigid temps and even colder wind chills the last 10 days. Here’s where things are moved to, so you’re in the know: -- Boys Basketball, North Border at Nelson County, originally scheduled in McVille on Jan. 13, but now will be played on Feb. 6 also in McVille. JV at 5:00pm, varsity to follow. -- Girls Basketball, Langdon-Edmore-Munich at North Prairie in Rolla, postponed on Jan. 15 but is now on Jan. 27, also in Rolla, with a junior high game at Noon, JV at 1:00pm and varsity around 2:30pm. -- Boys and girls wrestling dual, Badger-Greenbush-Middle River at Pembina County North in Cavalier, stormed out on Jan. 11 but will now happen on Jan. 25, still in Cavalier starting at 6:00pm. “See ya!” next week!
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Cards end three game skid, get District 3 win over PRFL By Jake Kulland
In major need of a victory after dropping their last three games, the Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals boys basketball looked to end their skid at home versus the Park River-Fordville-Lankin Aggies on Jan. 12. The Cards got it done with a 55-39 victory. The win evens their record at 4-4, and they are now 1-0 in District 3 games on the season. After hosting Cavalier on Jan. 18, the Cardinals continue a three-game home stand in Langdon versus Griggs-Midkota the afternoon of Jan. 20 and then entertaining the Thompson Tommies on Jan. 22. A big showdown with North Border in Walhalla will be played on Jan. 26. Defensively, the Cardinals played well all night, holding the Aggies by just 29.5% shooting from the field. Cody Amble also came up with six steals. The Cards offense didn't really get going until the third quarter when Levi Swanson nailed three 3-pointers to allow the team to open up a 42-29 lead going into the fourth. Rayce Worley had 11 of his 21 points in the final frame to preserve the win. Worley would finish the game with a double-double, pulling down 10 rebounds. Nick Kingzett had seven boards, four steals and three assists. Luke Shirek had 11 points and eight rebounds for the Aggies.
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Nick Kingzett and Cody Amble play tough defense on a Park River Aggie. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Nick Kingzett eyes the basket and puts up a long shot in the Cards win over Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cody Amble was Player of the Game against Park River with 6 steals and 7 points for the game. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Rayce Worley had three 3-point baskets and a 21 point night in the Cards win over the Aggies. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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PARK RIVER-FORDVILLE-LANKIN
55 - 39
PRFL LEM
--4 8 17 10 -- 39 --9 10 23 13 -- 55
Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Rayce Worley 21, Levi Swanson 15, Cody Amble 7, Nick Kingzett 4, Eastyn Schaefer 4, Jayden Lee 2 Park River-Fordville-Lankin -- Luke Shirek 11, Tucker Omdahl 9, Nevin Daley 9, Tanner Schramm 3, Brennen Schramm 3, Jake Solseng 2, Jace Rosinski 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 37 (Worley 10, Kingzett 7, Amble 6); PRFL: 29 (Shirek 8)
Assists -- LEM: 10 (Kingzett 3); PRFL: 5 Jayden Lee fires off a long shot against Park River. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Steals -- LEM: 12 (Amble 6, Kingzett 4); PRFL: 10 (Daley 3)
Turnovers -- LEM: 17; PRFL: 18 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 23/56 (41.1%); PRFL: 13/44 (29.5%)
Free throw percentage -- LEM: 3/9 (33.3%); PRFL: 10/14 (71.4%)
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Lady Cards get two big District 3 wins over M-M, North Star; come back to beat Kenmare-Bowbells By Jake Kulland
The Langdon-Edmore-Munich Cardinals girls basketball team continued their District 3 girls basketball schedule when they played at Midway-Minto on Jan. 9 then had a home game in Munich versus North Star on Jan. 11. The Lady Cards won big over the Mustangs 76-33 then used a huge second half to defeat the Bearcats 62-35. The Cardinals had an addition to their schedule, hosting Kenmare-Bowbells on Jan. 16. They were down by six points late in the fourth quarter to the Honkers, but Meredith Romfo made two free throws with seconds left to mount a comeback and win 53-52. The Lady Cards are now 13-1 on the season and will host St. John in a huge showdown with the 12-2 Woodchucks on Jan. 19, travel to play Park River-Fordville-Lankin on Jan. 23, then play the last-ever game in Edmore on Jan. 25 versus Drayton-Valley-Edinburg. The Cards will have their Senior Night versus St. John, honoring Cora Badding, Jaya Henderson, Heavenly Janis and Jalynn Swanson, and have a stormed out game against North Prairie in Rolla rescheduled for Jan. 27. Here is a recap of their last couple of games:
LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH
VS. MIDWAY-MINTO 76 - 33
The Lady Cards decided things early at the Midway school versus the Mustangs. They ran out to a 40-12 lead at halftime and did not look back, scoring 26 points in the third quarter. Langdon-Edmore-Munich shot over 56 percent from the field for the game.
NS LEM
Langdon-Edmore-Munich -Cora Badding 18, Jaya Henderson 17, Aubrey Badding 6, Meredith Romfo 6, Mikaela Olson 5, Jalynn Swanson 4, Heavenly Janis 2, Hilary Haaven 2 North Star -- Elle Nicholas 19, Payton Harpestad 9, Gianna Ahlberg 7, Jorie Ahlberg 5, Kaitlyn Erickstad 1 Rebounds -- LEM: 37 (Henderson 8, C. Badding 6); NS: 26 (Nicholas 6) Assists -- LEM: 20 (Henderson 10, Swanson 4); NS: 4 Steals -- LEM: 8; NS: 6 Turnovers -- LEM: 14; NS: 18 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 27/60 (45/0%); NS: 9/42 (21.4%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 6/9 (66/7%); NS: 15/24 (62.5%)
Cora Badding had 27 points and seven rebounds in the win followed by Jaya Henderson with 23. Jalynn Swanson dished out seven assists. The Cardinals got the job done in the paint, going 18-29 from down inside the free throw lane. Elyse McMillian had nine points, and Haven Korynta had eight for M-M. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 76, MIDWAY-MINTO 33 LEM -- 21 19 26 10 -- 76 MM -- 8 4 15 6 -- 33 Langdon-Edmore-Munich -- Cora Badding 27, Jaya Henderson 23, Meredith Romfo 8, Jalynn Swanson 4, Aubrey Badding 4, Mikaela Olson 3, Hilary Haaven 3, Avery Lorenz 2, Erika Bakke 2 Midway-Minto -- Elyse McMillian 9, Haven Korynta 8, April Schmitz 7, Jaden Eliason 4, Danielle Flanders 3, Elle Brueckner 2 Rebounds -- LEM: 31 (C. Badding 7, Romfo 6); MM: 27 (Korynta 7) Assists -- LEM: 9 (Swanson 7); MM: 6 Steals -- LEM: 10; MM: 12 Turnovers -- LEM: 15; MM: 22 Field goal percentage -- LEM: 30/53 (56.6%); MM: 13/47 (27.7%) Free throw percentage -- LEM: 12/15 (80.0%); MM: 5/7 (71.4%)
Jaya Henderson was Player of the Game with a 19 point game in Munich against North Star. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Media Polls of the 2023-24 season
The polls are voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA). Meredith Romfo lays in a basket in the Cards win over the Bearcats in Munich on Jan. 11. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Cora Badding triggered things with 10 of her team high 18 points coming in the third quarter, while Jaya Henderson also cracked double figures with 17 points. Henderson had a double-double with 10 assists and nearly had a triple with eight rebounds. Elle Nicholaus had a nice night with 19 points to lead North Star. LANGDON-EDMORE-MUNICH 62, NORTH STAR 35
Aubrey Badding adds 2 points to the Cards point total against North Star. Photo by Larry Stokke.
By Coach Mitch Greenwood
Symington and fell 48-21 to the Cardinals. The second dual saw the Grizzlies taking on the host team, Northern Lights who is ranked in the top 5 in the state. Pembina County North had a tremendous start winning three straight to start the dual. Oscar Martinez, Logan Werner and Brock Freer all collected wins to put the Grizzlies ahead 120. Northern Lights won the next four
Division B Boys Basketball Poll (January 15): 1. Bowman County (18) 8-0 224 2. North Star (3) 8-0 201 3. Westhope-Newburg (1) 10-0 186 4. Linton/HMB (1) 8-0 156 5. Bishop Ryan 9-1 134 6. Hankinson 7-1 107 7. Glen Ullin-Hebron 9-1 92 8. Sargent County 7-3 48 9. Garrison 9-2 40 10. Wilton-Wing 8-1 34 Others Receiving Votes: North Border, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood, Williston Trinity Christian, Our Redeemer’s, Cavalier, Ellendale, Alexander. Note: First Place votes in parentheses.
Pembina County North Grizzlies wrestling update The PCN Grizzlies traveled to St. John on Tuesday night for a North-East subregion triangular against Northern Lights and Carrington. Carrington was the first opponent for the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies fell behind 9-0 after two matches, but three consecutive wins from Logan Werner, Brock Freer, and Zeke Symington pushed PCN out ahead 15-9. Unfortunately the Grizzlies only were able to collect one more win on the night from Gavin
Bridget Pankratz was busy videoing the varsity game. Photo by Larry Stokke.
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VS. NORTH STAR 62 - 35
Erika Bakke fires off a long 2-point shot against the Bearcats. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Hillary Haaven with a fast break and a layup for 2 points. Photo by Larry Stokke.
NDAPSSA Division B
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The Cardinals had a tough first half in Munich versus North Star, shooting under 30 percent in the first half, while crawling to a 21-18 lead at intermission. The Cards got their act together offensively in the third and fourth quarters, outscoring the Bearcats 41-17 to turn things into a runaway.
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bouts to take a lead 22-12, but PCN would go on to win three of the next four bouts to close the gap to just one point with two matches remaining. Northern lights collected a pair of pins in the final two matches to win the dual 40-27. The Grizzlies will be back in action this weekend in Lisbon. The boys will wrestle Friday and Saturday while the girls will wrestle on Saturday only.
Division B Girls Basketball Poll (January 15): 1. May-Port-CG (15) 9-0 218 2. Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich (5) 12-1 192 3. Sargent County (2) 10-0 184 4. Central McLean (1) 11-0 175 5. Bowman County 9-1 151 6. Maple River 8-3 88 7 Kenmare-Bowbells 9-4 72 8. Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier 9-3 52 9. TGU 11-2 33 10. Our Redeemer’s 9-4 27 Others Receiving Votes: Trenton, Garrison, St. John, Tioga, Oakes, Linton-HMB. Note: First Place votes in parentheses.
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Cardinal Skills Camp wraps up sessions Blades junior gold boys, 19U girls both The Cardinal Skills Camp wrapped up its second year of camp sessions, holding five Saturday practices at the Langdon Activity Center. The final session was on Jan. 13. Boys and girls in kindergarten through third grade participated. The volunteer run camp was led by Zack Schaefer and included the following volunteer coaches: Zack Schaefer, Josh Schaefer, Anthony Roy, Justin Flink, Justin Overby, Dustin McGregor, Cody Sunderland, Justin Anderson, and multiple high school boys.
graders played at halftime of the varsity game. The camp boys will play on Monday, Jan. 22 at the Langdon-Edmore-Munich boys basketball game in Lang-
don with kindergarten and first graders playing at halftime of the JV game and second and third graders playing at halftime of the varsity game. Photos by Larry Stokke.
The camp focused on developing skills and an interest in basketball. Participants learned the basics, such as dribbling, passing, teamwork, footwork, layups, and shooting. The camp girls played at halftime of a Langdon-Edmore-Munich girls basketball game on Jan. 5. Kindergarten and first graders played at halftime of the JV game and second and third
Eagles boys withstand "Big" test, beat North Prairie By Jake Kulland
The North Border Eagles boys basketball played their latest game in the new District 3 conference by hosting the North Prairie Cougars in Walhalla on Jan. 13. North Border had to handle a huge height disadvantage to the Cougars, who are led by 6-foot-5 inch center Nate Tastad, who is also the North Dakota 9-man Senior Athlete of the Year and will be joining the NDSU football program in the fall. The Eagles withstood the challenge and won the game handily, 72-53. North Border is very busy in the week ahead. After playing at Mid-
way-Minto on Jan. 16, they host Park River-Fordville-Lankin on Jan. 18, play at Hatton-Northwood in Northwood on Jan. 20, then have district rivalry games at Cavalier on Jan. 22 and at home in Walhalla versus Langdon-Edmore-Munich on Jan. 26. In their game with North Prairie, the Eagles were fortunate that Nate Tastad got into foul trouble in the first half, which allowed North Border to go full throttle with the offense. They led the Cougars 38-16 at halftime. North Prairie got things back together after
intermission, but it was much too late. The Eagles had four players reach double figures in scoring led by Grant Cosley with 19, Grayson Ohman 16, Kade Schafer 15 and Weston Cosley with 14. The Eagles hit 11 3-pointers on the day. Grant Cosley had four, and Schafer had three. Brody Berg had a team high six rebounds, and Ohmann had four steals. North Prairie was led by Blake Mattson with 20 points. North Border shot 56 percent from the field on the afternoon.
get home weekend league sweeps By Jake Kulland
It was a big hockey weekend at Dakota Spirit Arena in Langdon Jan. 12-14. Both the Blades junior gold and 19U girls teams were at home together for the first time this season. Both squads played very well - the girls won two games, over Watford City 5-3 and Richland 2-1, and the boys had three wins: over Crosby 9-1, Watford City 4-0, and then over the Richland Rangers 5-2. With the wins, the girls saw their record go to 6-0, while the boys are 5-0-1 with one overtime loss to Grand Forks. The girls are on the road this weekend, playing at Mandan on Jan. 20 then traveling to Hazen on Jan. 21. The Blades boys will be at home versus Northwood on Jan. 20 at 8:00pm then Jan. 21 at 1:00pm. Hear both of those games on KNDK 1080 and online through myborderland.com.
eventual game winner, which was her ninth goal of the season. Buckman had 22 saves in this one, as Langdon outshot the Rangers 39-23.
Blades 19U Girls recap: The Langdon girls had their Senior Night on Jan. 13 to honor their four seniors - McKenna Schneider, Jalynn Buckman, Arianna Haraseth and Banner Lundquist - along with their parents. They then had quite a battle with Watford City. The Blades got on the board in the first period; Catelyn Goodman was set up by McKenna Schneider and McKenzie Regner to draw first blood. Watford City would score twice later in the first to take a one goal lead. The Oilers would stretch that lead to two on an unassisted goal by Eastyn Wold before the Blades made a huge comeback led by Gracie Witzel, who scored a goal late in the second assisted by Haraseth. She had a game changing short-handed goal in the third to tie the contest. Schneider, the Blades leading scorer this season, took it from there with two goals to clinch the win, one on an assist from Remmi Bodnar and the other short-handed. Buckman had 16 saves in the win, and Langdon outshot Watford City 36-19.
Goals would be a little harder to find for the Blades in their ugly win over Watford City, which saw 17 penalties between the two teams. Rime and Keaton Ullyott scored in the first period to get things underway for Langdon; Ullyott, Moser and Henderson all had assists. Moser would score two goals himself in the second on an assist by Colten Hein and the other short-handed and unassisted. That was more than enough for Hein in goal. Dawson stopped 27 shots to earn the shutout with Blades outshooting the Oilers 44-27.
The next day against Richland, the Blades would have quite the battle to win once again. Langdon got the first lead of the game with Witzel scoring assisted by Kenadee Cluchie. The Rangers would score an equalizer, and the score would stay 1-1 all the way into the third period. It looked like things might be going to overtime before Schneider scored with 27.3 seconds left to go in regulation for the
Langdon Junior Gold recap: The Blades boys got their weekend started on Jan. 12 with a convincing win over Crosby, a team that is reloading this season after losing a ton of talent from last year to graduation. Mason Romfo had a hat trick in the first period and four goals overall for the Blades, who took a 4-0 lead after one on their way to the rout. Parker Rime also would get a hatty for Langdon in the win, while Rudy Moser scored twice. Ryan Henderson had three assists to earn playmaker honors. Dawson Hein got the win between the pipes with 18 saves, and Langdon outshot the Comets 57-19.
The most entertaining game of the Blades boys weekend was their last game versus the Richland Rangers. Like the game with WC, this one saw its share of penalties with 16 total on the day. Langdon built a 2-0 lead with goals by Romfo, both very nicely set up by Colton Hein and Parker Rime then from Ullyott. The Rangers were close to tying the game in the second when Jace Rime came up with a huge goal short-handed to keep the Blades out front. After Romfo unintentionally tipped in a goal for Richland in the third, the Blades would rally for two insurance goals from Parker Rime and Ullyott to clinch the win. Assists on those two goals came from Romfo, Parker Rime and Henderson. Hein had 29 saves for the win; he allowed just three goals on the weekend in three games. Langdon outshot Richland 38-31.
NORTH BORDER VS.
NORTH PRAIRIE 72 - 53
NP NB
– 8 8 19 16 -- 53 -- 20 18 14 20 -- 72
North Border -- Grant Cosley 19, Grayson Ohmann 16, Kade Schafer 15, Weston Cosley 14, Brody Berg 5, Kaden Moore 3 North Prairie -- Blake Mattson 20, Nate Tastad 16, Issac McCloud 7, Carter Casavant 5, Kade Mitchell 2, Jon Mears 1 Rebounds -- NB: 19 (Berg 6); NP: 41 (Tastad 15) Assists -- NB: 19 (G. Cosley 7); NP: 12 Steals -- NB: 14 (Ohmann 4); NP: 7 Turnovers -- NB: 13; NP: 21 Field goal percentage -- NB: 29/52 (55/8%); NP: 24/62 (39.3%) Free throw percentage -- NB: 3/6 (50.0%); NP: 3/11 (27.3%)
Photo by Jake Kulland.
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Munich Public School Board Minutes January 9, 2024 Unapproved Minutes
The Munich School board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Susan Harder at 7:05 A.M. The school board members that were present: Bobby Foster, Kelly Hall, Susan Harder and Chris Pankratz. Absent was Kelan Goeser, Kelly Haaven and Jason Wirth. Also present: Robert Bubach, Curt Kram and Lois Tohm. Bobby Foster made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chris Pankratz seconded. Motion carried. Chris Pankratz made a motion to approve the December 2023 school board meeting minutes. Kelly Hall seconded. Motion carried. Bobby Foster made a motion to approve the bills for payment. Chris Pankratz seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Hall made a motion to approve the financial reports. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried. Graduation Day is Sunday, May 19, 2024. Chirs Pankratz made a motion to approve Brody and Adrienne Cahill for the senior class trip chaperones. Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried. Bobby Foster made a motion to approve the Second Reading of the Restraint or Seclusion Amended Policy (FCC) and the Purchases Amended Policy (HCAA). Chris Pankratz seconded. Motion carried. Chris Pankratz made a motion to approve the Revised Health & Safety Smart Restart Plan. Kelly Hall seconded. Motion carried. Kelly Hall made a motion to approve the Emergency Closing Policy (ACAA) and the Suspension and Expulsion Regulations (FKK-BR). Bobby Foster seconded. Motion carried. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feburary 13, 2024 at 7:00 A.M. Brian Osphal from Brady Martz gave the 2022-2023 audit report. Chris Pankratz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 A.M. Respectively Submitted, Chairperson Business Manager
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DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Hired Hand’s Contract Case A strange court case was reported from Fargo on this day in 1904. J. H. Hanson, a hired farm hand, filed a lawsuit against his employer, Mrs. Eliza A. Francis. Hanson claimed that Francis had cheated him out of a contract, and five months worth of pay; Francis contended that the man was a lazy scoundrel that had refused to leave her farm after she had fired him for unsatisfactory work. The presiding judge, Justice Ryan, grew even more perplexed as the entire story unraveled before the court. It seems that sometime around November 20, Hanson had secured employment under Mrs. Francis working on her small farm about ten miles south of Fargo. Additionally, his wife was to work in Mrs. Francis’s house during the week, and Francis was to provide the couple’s son with room and board. For these services, a winter contract was made outlining the various terms of the agreement. For his work on the farm and his wife’s household duties, the Hanson’s were to receive $25 per month, and Mrs. Francis was to receive $2 per week for the boy’s room and board. The duration of the contract was set at five months. A month later, though, Mrs. Francis found the couple’s work ethic lacking, and she asked the couple to leave her farm. Hanson refused and continued working at the place. Mrs. Francis realized that she would have to find other means of removing the family from her home; she quickly contacted her sons in Fargo and filled them in on her situation. That day, Hanson loaded up a wagon of wheat and drove into the city. One of his employer’s sons approached him and told him that Mrs. Francis would like to speak to him. While Hanson was in conference with Mrs. Francis, the son unhitched the wagon and drove it back to the farm, leaving Hanson stuck in Fargo without a way of returning to the Francis farm. Meanwhile, a second son drove out to the farm and told Mrs. Hanson that her husband needed her in Fargo. Mrs. Hanson and her children were taken to Fargo, and also abandoned on the streets. The Hansons secured housing and Fargo and filed suit against the employer for breaking the terms of the contract. After sorting through the jumbled facts, Justice Ryan awarded Mr. Hanson $38 for two months salary, minus his son’s room and board. The story was reported under the heading, “Apparently, Life is Real.” Dakota Datebook written by Jayme L. Job “Dakota Datebook” is a radio series from Prairie Public in partnership with the State Historical Society of North Dakota and with funding from Humanities North Dakota. See all the Dakota Datebooks at prairiepublic. org, subscribe to the “Dakota Datebook” podcast, or buy the Dakota Datebook book at shopprairiepublic. org.
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Medora businesses, statewide tourism could suffer without wild horses Though acute for some, overall impacts hard to quantify
“I have customers that come in the spring and the fall, solely because of the horses,” Griffin said. “That’s the only reason they are here. I’m a small lodging business, so I personally visit with people and know why they’re here.”
These equine influencers go by names like Grizz, Arrowhead, Flax, Little Bear. They’re neither pets, nor livestock, and they roam wild in North Dakota’s only national park.
Hard to quantify Most businesses, whether in Medora, Dickinson, or Watford City, find it hard to tally income specifically related to the iconic horses. Statewide tourism impacts from the horses are equally tough to parse out. It’s intangible, but it’s also grounded in visitor experience.
By Michael Standaert | North Dakota News Cooperative
That may change pending an anticipated 2024 management decision by Theodore Roosevelt National Park
odore Roosevelt Medora Foundation which facilitates the Medora Musical and other properties in the area. She said that although it is hard to gauge the economic value of the horses to the community, “their value to the visitor experience is definitely felt every day in our conversations with them.” What is known is that an average of 700,000 visitors come to the park each year. Park service data from 2021 estimated that 796,000 visitors spent over $56 million visiting the park, directly supporting at least 675 jobs through
analysis report after the review. “We are also separately and concurrently assessing the applicability of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act,” Richman said in an e-mailed response, adding that decisions will not be made until all those processes are complete. Last April, North Dakota legislators passed a resolution urging the Secretary of the Interior and the director of the NPS to modify its plan related to the removal and “continue to allow for interpretative, cultural, and historical purposes” both the wild horse herds
staff to remove the nearly 200 horses, or cull to a greatly reduced number.
“Everyone has their favorites,” said Christine Kman, owner of a shop called Chasing Horses in Medora. She sells horse- and badlands-themed merchandise, and she and her husband Gary host tours so visitors can see horses, bison and other wildlife in the park. Kman, like other merchants in Medora, is concerned about the economic impact of the National Park Service’s plans. While the business would survive the hit if horses were removed or their numbers reduced, they’re “definitely a draw,” she said. On top of the economic impact is one without a price tag. It saddens her and others that horses they’ve come to know and love may soon disappear. “There were a lot of people who came last year because they were afraid maybe there wouldn’t be any horses after this year,” said Kman, who also co-founded Chasing Horses Wild Horse Advocates, a nonprofit fighting to keep the park’s horses. Mary Griffin, owner of Medora’s Custer’s Cottage, has a better idea of the impact on her business. She estimates she could lose at least onefifth of her income if the horses are removed from the park.
With Department of Interior funding extended through Feb. 2, and fiscal year funding underway, “We are working to ensure the appropriations legislation passed by Congress includes our measure calling on Interior to keep wild horses in the park,” said Hoeven’s spokesman Alex Finken in a statement. Spokesman Mike Nowatzki said that Gov. Doug Burgum has made it clear that he is willing to support the park’s horse management program if necessary. Relocating the horses is not a viable option since the horses are such a draw for visitors to the park, and the office is in ongoing discussions with the park superintendent about specific areas of support, Nowatzki said.
The decision is being closely watched by many who’ve followed and named the horses on social media posts over the years and by owners of businesses in and around Medora, the gateway town synonymous with the park.
discussions with the park service about maintaining the horses at the park are ongoing.
“Business owners I've spoken to almost always talk about how the customers that come into their businesses talk about the joy of having horses in the park and how much they enjoy seeing them along with the rest of the wildlife,” said Clarence Sitter, current president of the Medora Chamber of Commerce. “I think as a community, we certainly would like to see the National Park Service do everything they can to keep them,” he said. Former mayor Doug Ellison, who operates the Amble Inn & Western Edge Books in town, said that over the years Medora has become synonymous with the national park and the park so synonymous with the horses that changing the status quo could be detrimental all around. “If you take that away, it’s really going to have a negative impact,” he said. Ellison said he continues to hear from people who say they won’t return to the park or visit nearly as often if the horses are removed. “If they’re gone, a lot of people aren’t going to return, which translates obviously into an economic impact, and that’s a very important part of this,” Ellison said. Kaelee Wallace is marketing and communications director at the The-
tourism in Medora and communities closest to the park. An additional $62 million in economic activity is also generated in nearby communities directly from those visits, either though hotel, restaurant or other activity, the park service estimated. State Department of Commerce director of tourism, Sara Otte Coleman, said the state has tried to calculate visitor spending directly related to the wild horses but hasn’t come up with good numbers since so many factors are involved in a decision to visit the park. “We do know that our visitors enjoy the uniqueness of the horses in our national park and it improves their experience,” she said. “That said, it also is the sole motivator for some, we just can’t measure that efficiently.” According to the park service, nearly 90 percent of park visitors surveyed from 2016 to 2018 supported maintaining wild horses at the South Unit. The North Unit is a separate section of the park and does not host horses. An environmental assessment released by the park in September outlining options for maintaining, reducing or removing the horses, incorrectly stated that only 49 percent of those surveyed favored maintaining the herd but was citing the same survey. That assessment stated that “the phased removal of horses from the South Unit would have little to no incremental impact on regional economic conditions given the other visitor opportunities available at the Park.” Superintendent of the park Angie Richman declined an interview for this story, but did comment that park staff are reviewing comments from the public received last November, and will be producing a comment
in the South Unit and of longhorn steers in the North Unit. Higher powers Besides potentially utilizing the National Historic Preservation Act, the possibility of emulating actions at other federally administered lands with wild horses surfaced repeatedly in interviews. Examples are protections placed on herds on coastal islands in Maryland and North Carolina. “I'm thinking that unless Congress gets involved with the National Park Service's plan, the park service will do what they decide they want to do,” Griffin of Custer’s Cottage said. “I think it's going to take those higher powers to enter into the conversation.” According to a statement from the office of U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND,
“We agree that the economic impact of the wild horses to the region is hard to quantify. However, based on the tremendous outpouring of support from across the nation for keeping the horses, it’s clear that they are a significant attraction and play an important role in generating economic activity for Medora and the surrounding area,” Nowatzki said. The North Dakota News Cooperative is a non-profit news organization providing reliable and independent reporting on issues and events that impact the lives of North Dakotans. The organization increases the public’s access to quality journalism and advances news literacy across the state. For more information about NDNC or to make a charitable contribution, please visit newscoopnd.org.
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Views from the Borderland - Langdon Langdon Pom Squad, continued from Page 1.
Photos by Larry Stokke.