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Proactive measures urged to protect students at school bus stops during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (GLOBE NEWSWIRE, April 6, 2026) – In recognition of April being designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, BusGates, the makers of LED stop arm extensions, is raising awareness about the ongoing risks students face at school bus stops and asking drivers to be more diligent while encouraging communities…
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Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it’s not that simple
MANDAN, N.D. (AP, April 16, 2026) — It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers like Stephanie Hatzenbuhler to raise more cattle — and that’s not an easy ask.
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ND State Capitol shelter-in-place lifted after armed suicidal man safely taken into custody
BISMARCK, N.D. – On Monday, April 20, a shelter-in-place at the North Dakota State Capitol was lifted shortly before 6 p.m. following an incident that began several hours earlier when a man on the grounds threatened self-harm and was taken into custody without incident.
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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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After 36 years FFA Returns to DLHS
Although the FFA Chapter closed 36 years ago, in 1990, this year at the North Dakota State FFA Convention coming up in June delegates from the Devils Lake FFA Chapter hope to receive their re-instated Chapter Plaque.
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North Dakota city officials earn leadership awards
City officials from across North Dakota were recognized for leadership development during the North Dakota League of Cities’ (NDLC) 2026 Spring Workshop & Elected Officials Training held on March 18 and 19 in Dickinson. The honors were part of the League’s Leadership Training Program, a four-tier certificate program that helps…
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MaryAnn’s Place on 4th Street NE will remain open, as they search for new buyer
MaryAnn’s Place, 317 4th Street NE, Devils Lake, ND is up for sale, both the restaurant and mobile food van. Owners Kathy and Dave Freidig say that as they near retirement age, they want to be able to spend more days at the camper, so they are hoping to find…
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Today in History: April 21, Prince dead at age 57
Today is Tuesday, April 21, the 111th day of 2026. There are 254 days left in the year.
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Hoeven: Grand Farm to Manage Nationwide USDA AGTECH Network, Placing North Dakota Precision AG Ecosystem Front and Center
WHEATLAND, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven announced this month that Grand Farm will serve as the National Program Manager for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag). In addition, Grand Farm will be the first proving ground in the network, focused on weed control.
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The role of value-added ag in supporting stronger farm economy
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven recently marked the grand opening of the Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City. The 11,000 sq. ft. facility has the capacity to process 40,000 tons of pulse crops per year, including dry edible beans, peas and lentils. Hoeven stressed that value-added…