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U.S. Supreme Court lifts pause on Trump mail-ballot order
(Aug. 28, 2026) – A federal judge froze for two weeks a Trump administration regulation to restrict mail voting late Thursday, calling the U.S. Postal Service rule a violation of states’ power to administer elections.
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North Dakotans receiving developmental disability services affected by phishing attack on state
(Aug. 24, 2026) – A data breach made public Monday by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services may have exposed health information of people receiving developmental disability services.
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First School Board of the 2026 – 27 School Year held Aug. 24
The regular meeting of the Devils Lake Public School Board took place on Monday, Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Sports Center with all members in attendance including President Cory Meyer, Vice President Jason Hodous, and members Emily Foss, Sheri Olson and Andrew Sogge. Also present were Superintendent Ned…
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Armstrong to make State of the State address to special session of Legislature Sept. 2
BISMARCK, N.D. (AUG. 28, 2026) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong will deliver a State of the State address to a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the House of Representatives chamber of the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck.
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Recap of Aug. 17 meeting of Devils Lake City Commission
DEVILS LAKE – The Devils Lake City Commission held their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. Mayor Jim Moe, and City Commissioners Rob Hach, Joe Knowski, Jason Pierce and Lisa Uhlenkamp were in attendance.
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No pause on data centers but ND special session to debate nondisclosure deals
(Aug. 17, 2026) – North Dakota lawmakers will consider a temporary ban on nondisclosure agreements for data centers and other industrial developments during a September special session.
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Heisler accepts plea deal for months-old auto collision
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. –Denton Heisler, the current director of Lake Region District Health (LRDH), has accepted a plea deal regarding his criminal charges in connection with an auto collision in November of last year.
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Armstrong directs flags at half-staff in remembrance of country music icon Dolly Parton
BISMARCK, N.D. – On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset Tuesday, Sept. 1, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect for the memory of…
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School districts struggle to pass bond measures
For school principals in ever older buildings across North Dakota, each semester brings a whack-a-mole of decision making.