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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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Two CMS students will compete in upcoming state spelling bee

Two students from Central Middle School (CMS) will compete in the 2026 North Dakota State Spelling Bee, which will take place on Monday, March 23 at the Bismarck Event Center, located at 315 S. 5th Street in Bismarck.

Bloodhounds in North Dakota blaze a trail in the Midwest

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol’s newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and an amazing knack for finding people.

The 2026 ShiverFest Kids Fishing Tournament a Success!

According to Mayor Jim Moe’s report at a recent City Commission Meeting, there were 84 participants in the ShiverFest Youth Ice Fishing Tournament. Although no actual fish were caught, it was a good time had by all, Moe said, adding that the breakfast they were served was delicious! (Photos courtesy Candice Berg)

Lining up for ice cream at Moorhead DQ, even at 6 degrees, is tradition

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — It’s still winter in Minnesota, but for the people lined up Sunday in single-digit cold at the Moorhead Dairy Queen, spring is in the air.

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Photo highlights from the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics

Photo highlights from the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics

Today in History: March 12, origin of Girl Scouts

Today is Thursday, March 12, the 71st day of 2026. There are 294 days left in the year.

Two CMS students will compete in upcoming state spelling bee

Two students from Central Middle School (CMS) will compete in the 2026 North Dakota State Spelling Bee, which will take place on Monday, March 23 at the Bismarck Event Center, located at 315 S. 5th Street in Bismarck.

US ‘rock star’ Paralympic skier wins silver for his late twin brother

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Patrick Halgren, the self-proclaimed “rock star” of the Milan Cortina Paralympics, said he could feel the presence of his late twin brother in his silver medal-winning Para alpine ski run on Monday.

Dakota Datebooks for March 2026

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Jon Norstog, A Prolific Writer

Devils Lake
overcast clouds
10.9 ° F
12.2 °
10.9 °
88 %
2.2mph
100 %
Fri
18 °
Sat
21 °
Sun
17 °
Mon
4 °
Tue
14 °

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