Wednesday, December 11, 2024

ND Outdoors: From The Field To The Fork

I spend a lot of time talking about the outdoors and one of the more recent conversations connected with old timers eating everything “but the squeal” from a pig to acknowledge how our generations couldn’t afford to waste anything consumed as food. It was a generation and time through the Depression and world wars when ends were met by rationing gas and supplies to basically shaming any food waste. You just couldn’t afford to throw anything away.

“Holiday Sleigh Rides and More” at the Stump Lake Village

“Holiday Sleigh Rides and more” will be held at Stump Lake Village on Sunday, December 8, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Chili, soups, Mac ‘n’ cheese, homemade bread, Christmas goodies, and hot beverages will be served for a free will offering.

NDHP encourages caution on slippery, icy roadways

The North Dakota Highway Patrol urges drivers to exercise caution on roadways due to slippery conditions caused by recent weather conditions.

Some Thanksgiving advice from Oberon School students:

For any of you out there who would like some tips on how to make your Thanksgiving Meal, The 3rd graders from the Oberon school have “lots” of tips written down by their Art teacher from their discussion as they made their paper turkeys with feathers and all!

Razor’s Edge in Devils Lake gets a Forensic ID scanner

Razor’s Edge in Devils Lake, ND has recently received a Forensic ID scanner which can detect fake IDs from underage individuals, in partnership with Lake Region District Health Unit (LRDHU) and North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.We were able to provide training to the owner and staff when we delivered the ID scanner. “We are pleased with the relationship we are building with our alcohol establishments and their willingness to support our local effort toward a safer community,” says Cindy Schmidt, Prevention Specialist from LRDHU.

Dreams can come true…it just might take time!

Twenty-five years ago, Pastor Jerry Carlson of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, gave me a book he said I needed to read.

2024 Deer Hunting Questions

“Hey, Doug, what’s the most common question you get each year when deer hunting season is on?”

News from the Lake Region Public Library

Highlighted Events Coming Up at the Lake Region Public Library

Quilt Guild presents Quilt of Valor to local man who served in the Navy...

On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Lake Region Quilt Guild (LRQG) awarded their first Quilt of Valor (QOV) to Captain Brian Erickson, son of a longtime guild member, Betty Jo, and her husband, Chuck. Captain Erickson recently retired after serving in the Navy for 33 years.

Ready For 2024 Deer Season?

Are you ready for the 2024 North Dakota deer gun season? Don’t confuse excitement and anticipation for “ready.” Most hunters were likely ready when last year’s season closed. While others rode the roller coaster of waiting for the 2024 season to be set, then applying for the deer license while spending time during summer months with the rifle at the range.

Weather

Devils Lake
clear sky
-6.1 ° F
-6.1 °
-7.6 °
72 %
2.9mph
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Thu
-4 °
Fri
17 °
Sat
24 °
Sun
31 °
Mon
24 °

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