Discover Cavalier County, North Dakota

06/11/2026

THURSDAY LUNCH BOX: What's cookin' in the neighborhood? I've got the scoop on today's lunch specials and supper menus!! (Spill the beans if you've got more to share).

06/10/2026

TODAY IN THE SHOPS: Take a quick look at what’s new, on special, or just worth stopping in for around Cavalier County today! Feel free to message the page with your daily specials or new arrivals!!

06/10/2026

WEDNESDAY LUNCH BOX: What's cookin' in the neighborhood? I've got the scoop on today's lunch specials and supper menus!! (Spill the beans if you've got more to share).

06/09/2026

Voting at the courthouse started at 9 AM! The polls are open until 7 PM. If you haven’t already, come and vote!!

06/09/2026

TUESDAY HISTORY & HERITAGE: Home Sweet Home From Sears?

Long before online shopping, you could order an entire house from a catalog.

During the early 1900s, companies like Sears, Roebuck & Co. sold mail-order homes that arrived by railroad boxcar. Buyers selected a design from a catalog, and the materials were shipped as a kit ready for assembly. The packages included pre-cut lumber, windows, doors, roofing materials, hardware, plumbing fixtures, wiring, and detailed instructions.

From 1908 to 1942, Sears sold more than 70,000 homes across North America. While these homes are often associated with larger cities, the Midwest was one of Sears' strongest markets. Because communities throughout Cavalier County were connected by rail, it is entirely possible that some of these homes found their way here.

The homes came in a variety of styles and sizes. A modest bungalow could cost less than $1,500, while larger homes with multiple bedrooms and modern conveniences could cost considerably more. Many featured indoor plumbing, electricity, central heating, and built-in cabinetry—luxuries that were considered quite modern at the time.

Today, identifying a Sears home can be a challenge. Historians often look for original catalog plans, distinctive architectural details, or numbered lumber markings hidden in basements and attics.

So here's this week's History & Heritage question:

🏠 Do you know of a home in Cavalier County that may have been ordered from a Sears or Montgomery Ward catalog?

Share a photo, location, or family story in the comments. You never know, there may be a piece of local history hiding in plain sight right here in Cavalier County.

Sources:
• Sears Modern Homes Archives
• Sears Houses (searshouses.com)
• Sears Archives, Claeys Collection

06/09/2026

TUESDAY LUNCH BOX: What's cookin' in the neighborhood? I've got the scoop on today's lunch specials and supper menus!! (Spill the beans if you've got more to share).

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

🗳️ Election Day is Tomorrow! 🗳️

Cavalier County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 9 for North Dakota's Primary Election.

📍 Voting Location:
Cavalier County Courthouse – Langdon
🕘 Polls Open: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

What is a Primary Election?

Unlike the General Election in November, a Primary Election allows political parties to choose their candidates for the upcoming election.

⚠️ Important: In North Dakota's Primary Election, you may only vote for candidates from ONE political party. If you vote in more than one party's section, your party ballot cannot be counted. However, votes on ballot measures and nonpartisan races will still be counted.

Constitutional Measure No. 1

This statewide measure would require proposed constitutional amendments to be limited to one subject only. It would apply to citizen-initiated constitutional amendments and amendments proposed by the Legislature. The estimated fiscal impact is none.

✔️ A YES vote would approve adding the single-subject requirement to the North Dakota Constitution.

✔️ A NO vote would leave the Constitution unchanged and continue allowing constitutional amendments to contain multiple subjects.

Bring Identification

North Dakota requires identification to vote.

Accepted forms of ID include:
• North Dakota Driver's License
• North Dakota Non-Driver ID
• Tribal ID or Tribal Letter
• Long-Term Care Certificate

Your ID should show your name, residential address, and date of birth.

New to Cavalier County?

If you have lived in North Dakota for at least 30 days but your ID doesn't reflect your current address, don't panic.

In many cases, supplemental documentation such as a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government document, or other proof of residence can be used to verify your address. Election workers can help determine what documentation may be needed.

Every vote matters. Whether you're voting for candidates, weighing in on the constitutional measure, or both, take a few minutes tomorrow to make your voice heard.

🇺🇸 See you at the polls, Cavalier County!