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Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
WAHOO, Neb. (AP, April 13, 2026) — Strong winds whipped around Doug Bartek, a fifth-generation farmer, as he headed into a grain bin to shovel soybeans onto a conveyor chute. The 60-year-old was anxious at the onset of the spring planting season, rattling off the long list of issues affecting…
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Tribal college president Steven Smith reflects on his life in teaching
FORT TOTTEN, N.D. – When Dr. Steven Smith first came to Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) 16 years ago, it was as a professional tutor. Since that time, he has steadily risen through the ranks of the faculty and will have been president of the college for two years this…
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ND Rural Health Transformation a real possibility in years ahead
Pat Traynor, who is the North Dakota Health and Human Services Commissioner, was in Devils Lake at the Hofstad Ag Center for a special meeting with rural health care providers and other interested individuals. With him was Jodi Estenson, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement, and he also mentioned…
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Devils Lake experiencing recent spate of car break-ins
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – In the wake of a recent series of car break-ins, residents are advised to observe standard precautions.
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County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration agent accused of pointing his gun at occupants of a car after pulling alongside them on a Minneapolis-area highway is wanted on felony assault charges, Minnesota prosecutors said Thursday.
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Sheriff’s Office requests the public’s assistance in Highway 20 injury incident
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation involving an injured male located along Highway 20 South near Ed’s Bait Shop.
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Today in History: April 16, the Virginia Tech shooting
Today is Thursday, April 16, the 106th day of 2026. There are 259 days left in the year.
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A Message from Garcia: The 1873 Agreement, Part 2
This is part 2 of a story begun on Tuesday, April 7 on p. 5 of the Devils Lake Journal.
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Behind The Badge “The Bear”
The beginning of my career as a game warden provided many stories. Good. Bad. Funny. And sometimes sad. Among the lessons learned was “never say never.” And I’m guessing from his story for Behind the Badge, that Shawn Sperling, North Dakota Game and Fish Department district game warden, can relate.
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More photos from the Lake Region Curling Club end-of-season bonspiel
More photos from the Lake Region Curling Club’s year-end bonspiel from the weekend of April 10 – 12. Residents were on hand for the prime rib dinner held on Saturday, April 11 as a silent auction took place next to the rink, as curlers competed on the ice. Curling season…