Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Health have officially completed the transaction to transfer ownership of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Health System, effective March 1, 2026,marking an important milestone in expanding access to care across the Lake Region.

WASHINGTON (AP) —On Saturday, Feb. 28, the U.S. joined Israel in attacks that President Donald Trump has said will stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons. President Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of overseas conflict he once attacked. Republicans split fast. Some, including North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong, praise the strikes and accept the risks. Others warn against another open-ended fight. Democrats push for more oversight and plan a war powers vote. Polls show many Americans fear Iran’s nuclear program. They also show low trust in Trump’s judgment.

NORTH DAKOTA – On Monday, March 2, after a two-day evidentiary hearing that began on Jan. 7 at the Ramsey County Courthouse, the 1995 conviction of Devils Lake resident Werner Kunkel for the murder of Gilbert Fassett in 1986 has been overturned. The state will next determine whether it will appeal, retry Kunkel, or dismiss the charges.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP, Feb 15, 2026) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings containing mercury.

Spring is a special time of year for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the season is a particularly meaningful time for individuals of various faiths.

“Driving 12 Miles to Make a Telephone Call”

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Farm Bureau (NDFB) announced in December several scholarships worth $1,000 for high school students, undergraduates, and individuals studying agriculture. Additionally, a $2,500 Student Volunteer Scholarship is available to students who volunteer through Farm Bureau.

On Thursday, March 5 in Bismarck, Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced national champion wrestlers, legendary wrestling coaches and twin brothers Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner as the 51st and 52nd recipients of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the highest commendation bestowed upon the state’s citizens.

Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Health have officially completed the transaction to transfer ownership of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Health System, effective March 1, 2026,marking an important milestone in expanding access to care across the Lake Region.