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Tribal college president Steven Smith reflects on his life in teaching
By Mark C. Robinson, DLJ Managing EditorFORT 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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Family caregivers provide major unseen value across North Dakota
By Michael Standaert, North Dakota News CooperativeEvery 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.
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Residents appeal land valuations at City Commission meeting
By Mark C. Robinson, DLJ Managing EditorSeveral 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.
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Fedorchak attends ag roundtable in Devils Lake
By Mark C. Robinson, DLJ Managing EditorDEVILS 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…
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Governor proclaims April as Safe Digging Month
By Devils Lake Journal staffBISMARCK, 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.
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Resident facing charges connected to months-old auto collision
By Mark C. Robinson, DLJ Managing EditorThe 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.
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Concerns over Nebraska hospital show how $50B rural health fund is coming up short
By Margery A. Beck and Ali Swenson, Associated PressCREIGHTON, 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.
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Eight graduate from Advanced Training Center, US Indian Police Academy at Camp Grafton
by Louise Oleson, DLJ Editor EmeritusHistory 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.
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Teacher and Support Staff of the Year honored at DLPS school assembly
By Mark C. Robinson, DLJ Managing EditorDEVILS 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…
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‘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.









