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.
National Poison Prevention Week Celebrated with Poison Prevention Tips
Young children explore their world through sight, touch, and taste. While curiosity is a natural and healthy part of development, it can also put children at risk when dangerous items are within reach.
Latest Devils Lake School Board Meeting Recap
The Devils Lake Public School Board met on Monday, Feb. 23 in regular session in the Sports Center.
Devils Lake City Commission Meeting March 2
The Devils Lake City commission met in regular session Monday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m.in City Hall.
Minnesota sues to block Trump administration’s withholding of Medicaid funds
On Monday, March 2, Minnesota sued President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the funding is held back.
Devils Lake Dazzlers Continue to Dazzle
The Devils Lake High School Dazzlers Dance Team recently wrapped up a successful 2025–26 performance and competition season.
Americans react as joint U.S.-Israeli military action against Iran intensifies
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.
Kunkel murder conviction overturned, state’s attorney considering appeal or retrial
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.
Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
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.
A Message from Garcia: Rocks
Among the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Nakota, Lakota), Rock is the oldest of the Tob Tob kin (The Four Fours = 16) (The Sixteen Spirits).) Rock (Inyan)) is the oldest because he was created first. Nothing can destroy Rock. He is addressed in Prayers as Tunkansina (Grandfather). The Dakota have many names for Rock. Inyan: Inyantankinyan = a bolder, Tunkan = a Sacred Stone, Inyan He = a Rocky Mountain, and a small stone = Ige.