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When most hunters think about prime time for pheasants, grouse or whitetails in North Dakota, early November usually comes to mind. Those crisp mornings, full stands of cover, and fields humming with activity. But there’s a quiet opening near the season’s back end – late November into early December – that’s too often overlooked. For hunters willing to bundle up and slow down, it can offer some of the most rewarding time afield all year.

Adam Leiphon came before the Devils Lake City Commissioners at the Monday, Dec. 1 meeting to explain a recent request for a reduction in money owed to the city in lieu of taxes (POLOT) to be paid by the Ramsey County Housing Authority.

Teresa E. Lauinger, 89, of Esmond, ND, passed away Nov. 25, 2025, at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, ND. Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. Nov. 29 in Esmond. Visitation was held Friday, Nov. 28 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church followed with Rosary and Vigil Service. Burial was held at the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Esmond. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Heart of America Cancer Center: 2975 US-2 West Rugby, ND 58368. www.thenelsonfuneralhome.com.

Clarice V. Held, 90, of Cando, ND, formerly of Perth, ND, passed away on Nov. 20, 2025, at Towner County Medical Center in Cando, ND. Services will be held sometime in 2026. www.dunnigandix.com

DEVILS LAKE — The latest park board meeting was abound with positive updates.

After an incredible 46 years in the automotive service industry — 32 of them right here at Lake Chevrolet — we’re celebrating the well-earned retirement of our longtime Service Manager, Dave Kvislen.

Raymond George Stein, 88, of East Grand Forks, MN, formerly of Devils Lake, ND, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at Edgewood Vista surrounded by his loving family.

About a dozen high school and college students each year are paid to work in local news rooms across the state through the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation (NDNAEF).

Raymond Stein, 88 of Devils Lake passed away on Nov. 13, 2025, at Edgewood Vista, East Grand Forks, MN. with loving family at his side. Funeral Services are pending. Ray is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND.

Debra Jackson, age 68, of St. Michael, ND, died Nov. 13, 2025, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Debra’s Wake/Visitation will be Nov. 19, at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. all at St. Michael Rec. Center, St. Michael, ND.