Friends, family and members of the Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce stand witness on Friday afternoon, Dec. 5 as Lauren Gratton cuts the ribbon in front of her new floral shop Harvested Blooms, flanked by husband and co-owner Kyle Gratton (left) and Mayor Jim Moe (right). (Photo by Mark C. Robinson)

A newly reorganized N.D. Interagency Council on Homelessness could have an early crisis on its hands because of significant changes to federal homelessness funding.

The first major snow of the season blankets downtown Devils Lake on Tuesday, Dec. 9. (Photo by Mark C. Robinson)

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.

Richard Dubois, age 67, of St. Michael, ND, died Dec. 1, 2025, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Richard’s Visitation was Dec. 8 followed by a Funeral Service at St. Michael Rec. Center, St. Michael, ND. www.EvansFuneralHomeND.com

Frank Jetty Junior the son of Francois Jetty (1837 – 1926) and Anna Hunka (Full Blood Dakota, Tizaptanna), Sisseton) was born on June 2, 1858, and died on September 23, 1951, at St. Michael, North Dakota. The Grey Nuns wrote down Frank Jetty’s life story. The three of them, Anna, Josephine, an older sister, and Frank survived many battles which are found in every history book detailing the Dakota escape from Minnesota. This is the only first-hand account from the Dakota point of view that I know of. No one can tell it better than Frank himself. What follows is the history as transcribed by the Grey Nuns of St. Michael.

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.