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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.