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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.

Anna M. “Ann” Breckheimer, 81 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on November 11, 2025 at her home. Funeral Services are pending. Ann is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND.

The latest hearing was held via Zoom at the Ramsey County Courthouse on Monday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. for ex-Devils Lake Police Officer Rey Hennen, who faces multiple felony charges including sexual assault. The hearing reviewed Assistant Attorney General Kathleen Murray’s filed responses to defense attorney Ulysses Jones’ own motions to determine the defendant’s fitness to stand trial as well as criminal responsibility, prompting Judge Anthony Benson to schedule another hearing on Monday, Dec. 22.