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  • Tribal college president Steven Smith reflects on his life in teaching

    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…


  • Family caregivers provide major unseen value across North Dakota

    Family caregivers provide major unseen value across North Dakota

    Every day, family caregivers provide nursing care, transport, cooking, cleaning and countless other duties for elderly parents, friends, neighbors, spouses and other loved ones across the state.


  • Residents appeal land valuations at City Commission meeting

    Residents appeal land valuations at City Commission meeting

    Several residents appeared before the Devils Lake City Commission’s City Board of Equalization to appeal valuations of their properties on Monday, April 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall.


  • Fedorchak attends ag roundtable in Devils Lake

    Fedorchak attends ag roundtable in Devils Lake

    DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31 at High Plains Equipment on Highway 2 West, HPE General Manager John Swenseth coordinated a roundtable meeting with U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R) and local farmers and ranchers. The group discussed policies to support ag equipment and other challenges…


  • Governor proclaims April as Safe Digging Month

    Governor proclaims April as Safe Digging Month

    BISMARCK, ND – Governor Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month in North Dakota. In recognition, the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding everyone of the potential dangers and consequences of digging without first clicking or calling 811, the state’s Call Before You Dig number.


  • Resident facing charges connected to months-old auto collision

    Resident facing charges connected to months-old auto collision

    The Ramsey County State’s Attorney’s Office has formally charged Denton Heisler with two felonies and several misdemeanors in connection with an incident on or about Nov. 21, 2025, during which Heisler allegedly struck a parked, unattended vehicle while driving his own motor vehicle.


  • Concerns over Nebraska hospital show how $50B rural health fund is coming up short

    Concerns over Nebraska hospital show how $50B rural health fund is coming up short

    CREIGHTON, Neb. (AP, April 3, 2026) — Rick and Jane Saint John chose to live in the small town of Creighton, Nebraska, for one main reason: its hospital.


  • Eight graduate from Advanced Training Center, US Indian Police Academy at Camp Grafton

    Eight graduate from Advanced Training Center, US Indian Police Academy at Camp Grafton

    History was made Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the USIPA Advanced Training Center as the community and guests gathered to honor the first graduating class of the US Indian Police Academy located at Camp Gilbert Grafton, just south of Devils Lake, ND.


  • Teacher and Support Staff of the Year honored at DLPS school assembly

    Teacher and Support Staff of the Year honored at DLPS school assembly

    DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 1, faculty, staff and students from the Devils Lake Public School (DLPS) District gathered in a school assembly in the Devils Lake High School (DLHS) Sports Center gymnasium to honor their nominees and final choices for DLPS Teacher and Support…


  • ‘No King’ rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration

    ‘No King’ rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration

    ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Large crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s actions in “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, with thousands of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate resistance to Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement.


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