Community Connect expands what it offers and how it can help first responders as they respond to emergencies and provide information for those who are signed up.

Molly Johnson is Devils Lake’s most recent Unsung Hero. Molly grew up in Devils Lake and was the youngest of David & Agnes “Toots” Crouch’s eight children. Volunteering was introduced to Molly at a young age. “My dad was very active in the Devils Lake community,” stated Johnson. “I can remember he was the President of the Eagles Club in town and was always busy helping at the club. He was very humble and just went about quietly volunteering and giving back.” He was so humble that at his funeral, Johnson found out something she didn’t know about her dad. Johnson said, “Sid Paulson did the eulogy and he said my dad was instrumental in getting the Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing tournament off the ground!” Johnson said that she didn’t know this and was filled with pride when she found out! The DLVFD Ice Fishing tournament has turned into one of the biggest fundraisers in Devils Lake.

Molly Johnson is Devils Lake’s most recent Unsung Hero. Molly grew up in Devils Lake and was the youngest of David & Agnes “Toots” Crouch’s eight children. Volunteering was introduced to Molly at a young age. “My dad was very active in the Devils Lake community,” stated Johnson. “I can remember he was the President of the Eagles Club in town and was always busy helping at the club. He was very humble and just went about quietly volunteering and giving back.” He was so humble that at his funeral, Johnson found out something she didn’t know about her dad. Johnson said, “Sid Paulson did the eulogy and he said my dad was instrumental in getting the Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing tournament off the ground!” Johnson said that she didn’t know this and was filled with pride when she found out! The DLVFD Ice Fishing tournament has turned into one of the biggest fundraisers in Devils Lake.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) nationwide charity located in East Taunton, MA, whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit is pleased to continue their “Healthcare for K9 Heroes” medical insurance program for 2024 which covers annual policy premiums. Since 2016, the charity has donated over $392,459 towards medical reimbursement programs for self-funded K9 units.

We have been hearing about Christian Nationalism for some time. We may hear comments about Christian Nationalism more during this election cycle. It is vitally important to point out that the U.S. was not founded as a Christian nation, but a secular nation providing the freedom to choose to be religious or not and equally free to choose what religion everyone chooses for themselves. Some of the founding fathers were indeed Christian and others were not particularly religious.

Have you seen the latest brochure for White Horse Hill? It is the one with the elk charging towards the photographer. That beautiful photo was taken by longtime local photographer Bob Christie. On Saturday, April 6, a reception was held at the Lake Region Arts Center where Christie talked about a number of his photographs that are on display and for sale.

The Sounds of the Pond Alphabet

This week is National Library Week!

Father John Davis (originally from Devils Lake) arrived in the USA from his home in Chimbote, Peru over the Easter weekend for medical appointments at Fargo, and he visited Devils Lake including spending part of the afternoon with fellow classmates from the Class of ‘61 at the Old Main Street Cafe. Pictured left to right are Judy Dahlen Schwab, Marilyn Becker Burckhard, Linda Jensen Hanson, Vickie Dosch Buckmeier, Ellen Herda Connor (Central ‘62), Mike Connor, Father John, Collin Hanson, Duane Moen, and Dennis Anderson.