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Kunkel to remain in prison custody for 30-day stay

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Werner Kunkel will remain in the custody of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR), due to a 30-day stay, according to a press release issued on Friday, March 6 from the office of Ramsey County State’s Attorney Daniel Howell.

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Kunkel to remain in prison custody for 30-day stay

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Werner Kunkel will remain in the custody of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR), due to a 30-day stay, according to a press release issued on Friday, March 6 from the office of Ramsey County State’s Attorney Daniel Howell.

County Commission meeting highlights include discussion of home rule

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – On Tuesday, March 3, the Ramsey County Commission met in the Commission Meeting Room 8 a.m. at the Ramsey County Courthouse for their regular meeting. Present at the meeting were Commissioners Ed Brown, Jeff Frith, Bill Hodous, Paul Wilhelmi, and Commission Chair Blaine Volk. Also present were County Auditor Kandy Christopherson and State’s Attorney for Ramsey County Daniel Howell.

ND politicians react to military action in Iran, U.S. forces suffer first casualties

In the early morning of Saturday, Feb. 28, the U.S. in coordination with Israel initiated military strikes in Iran, attacks that President Donald Trump has said will stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons. Later that same day, North Dakota’s congressional representatives and Gov. Kelly Armstrong, all Republicans, issued statements in support of Trump’s actions while a Fox News poll indicated Americans were evenly divided on the conflict, and a statement from North Dakota’s Democratic-NPL communications director was sharply critical. The following day, U.S. forces suffered their first casualties when a drone strike hit a command center in Kuwait.

It’s Official! Altru Hospital Devils Lake!

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.

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County Commission meeting highlights include discussion of home rule

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – On Tuesday, March 3, the Ramsey County Commission met in the Commission Meeting Room 8 a.m. at the Ramsey County Courthouse for their regular meeting. Present at the meeting were Commissioners Ed Brown, Jeff Frith, Bill Hodous, Paul Wilhelmi, and Commission Chair Blaine Volk. Also present were County Auditor Kandy Christopherson and State’s Attorney for Ramsey County Daniel Howell.

ND politicians react to military action in Iran, U.S. forces suffer first casualties

In the early morning of Saturday, Feb. 28, the U.S. in coordination with Israel initiated military strikes in Iran, attacks that President Donald Trump has said will stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons. Later that same day, North Dakota’s congressional representatives and Gov. Kelly Armstrong, all Republicans, issued statements in support of Trump’s actions while a Fox News poll indicated Americans were evenly divided on the conflict, and a statement from North Dakota’s Democratic-NPL communications director was sharply critical. The following day, U.S. forces suffered their first casualties when a drone strike hit a command center in Kuwait.

Today in History: March 5, the Boston Massacre

(AP) - Today is Thursday, March 5, the 64th day of 2026. There are 301 days left in the year.

Unique ways to strengthen your faith during Lent & Holy Week

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.

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