Thursday, December 18, 2025

			
				                                Early on, Norm, a Newf0undland dog, acted as greeter at the LRAC. Here he welcomes a pat from Mark C. Robinson, Managing Editor of the Devils Lake Journal. (Photo by Louise Oleson, DLJ editor)

Devils Lake Chamber hosts reception at LRAC

The Devils Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Christmas Reception at the Lake Region Art Center on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to get the holiday season off to a good start.

ND Governor & First Lady host 44th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

BISMARCK, N.D. – In an event filled with music, readings and remarks on Tuesday, Dec. 2, members of the public were in attendance as Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong hosted the 44th annual North Dakota State Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Memorial Hall at the Capitol.

Ed Brown elected to fill vacancy on Ramsey County Commission

At the top of the agenda for the Dec. 2 meeting of the Ramsey County Commission was board reorganization with Commissioner Blaine Volk agreeing to assume the chair for 2026, by unanimous ballot, and Commissioner Paul Wilhemlmi assuming the Vice Chair position, also by unanimous ballot.

New search held in restricted area for Renzo Bullhead

BISMARCK, N.D. – On Sunday, Nov. 22, in response to continued community and family efforts to locate 20-year-old Standing Rock Tribe member Renzo Bullhead, who has been missing since March 16, a team conducted a coordinated and legally authorized search of a restricted ground area near the train bridge on the Bismarck side of the river.


			
				                                The Ramsey County Fair Board and St. Olaf Lutheran Church invite you to celebrate the Christmas Fair. On December 13 from 2 - 4 p.m. there will be Cookies, Claus (Santa) and Crafts. then at 4 p.m. they will present a live Nativity Service in the indoor comfort of the Ramsey County Fairgrounds arena. This event is free and open to everyone.

Come to the Christmas Fair on Dec. 13

The Ramsey County Fair Board and St. Olaf Lutheran Church invite you to celebrate the Christmas Fair. On December 13 from 2 - 4 p.m. there will be Cookies, Claus (Santa) and Crafts. then at 4 p.m. they will present a live Nativity Service in the indoor comfort of the Ramsey County Fairgrounds arena. This event is free and open to everyone.


			
				                                Lee Gessner met with the Devils Lake Journal to explain his motivations for stepping down from the Ramsey County Commission. He submitted his resignation on Nov. 4.

Ramsey County Commission President Resigns

During the Ramsey County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, Commissioner Blaine Volk announced that fellow Commissioner Lee Gessner resigned his position in a very brief letter which was submitted on Nov. 4 at 1:35 p.m. Gessner was not present at the meeting nor the prior one although he had been serving for the past year as commission chair; Volk chaired those meetings in Gessner’s absence.

Holiday Showcase Held Nov. 18 at Memorial Building

CUTLINE: Over 500 residents attended the 12th annual Holiday Showcase, held on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 18, to visit booths hosted by local businesses, partake of treats, and participate in various drawings.


			
				                                Volunteers are packing “to go” boxes for home delivery for Thanksgiving. (photo by Louise Oleson)

Kiwanis Community Thanksgiving Dinner is next week!

It’s been a tradition in the Devils Lake Community going back decades to a tiny coffee shop in the basement location at the corner of 4th Avenue NE and 3rd Street NE. The Home Café owner noticed year after year that her regular patrons often did not have anywhere to have an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. None of the restaurants in the city remainded open for the day. Even the grocery stores closed so their employees could be home with their own families.

Human Remains Found During Search for Tribal Member Missing Almost Two Years

FORT TOTTEN, N.D. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a federal murder charge against D’Angelo James Hunt for the murder of his younger brother, Isaac Hunt, whose remains were found on their family property Saturday during a renewed search on the Spirit Lake Reservation.

Community Orchestra Begins New Season

The Devils Lake Community Orchestra (DLCO) invites the public to enjoy a new season of musical performances. According to DLCO’s press release regarding their first concert, in addition to a varied selection of music, there will be the opportunity to purchase one or more delicious pies just in time for Thanksgiving.

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