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Armstrong opens application period for Governor’s Band/Orchestra and Choral programs
BISMARCK, N.D. – On April 6, Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced the opening of the application period for school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota to apply to serve as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra Program and Choral Program for the 2026-2027 school year.
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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…
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At convent of Leonardo’s ‘Last Supper,’ Dominican friars still live, pray and welcome visitors
MILAN (AP, March 10, 2026) — The Rev. Paolo Venturelli never gets too close when he visits Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” The Dominican friar prefers to stand away from the wall where it was painted, on the opposite side of the room once used by members of his…
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Lamoureaux twins to deliver keynote address at UND leadership summit
On Thursday, April 9, a special event at UND will feature a distinguished panel discussion, followed by a luncheon and a keynote presentation by UND graduates Monique Lamoureux-Morando and Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson — authors, keynote speakers, recipients of the Teddy Roosevelt Award (North Dakota’s highest civilian award) and former Olympic gold…
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Upcoming Events Calendar
April 2026: Stop in at the Lake Region Arts Center, corner of 4th and 4th downtown Devils Lake! Open Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop in and check out the…
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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.
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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.
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Today in History: April 9, Robert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox
(AP) – Today in history: On April 9, 1865, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at the village of Appomattox Court House in Virginia, effectively ending the American Civil War. (Remaining Confederate units elsewhere would formally surrender by…
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First N.D. Graduate from U.S. Indian Police Academy Advanced Training Center
The only cadet graduating Tuesday from the U.S. Indian Police Academy Advanced Training Center who was from North Dakota was Stanley Petit who currently serves as a Corrections Officer at the Gerald Tex Fox Justice Center located in New Town, ND.
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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.