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Police Report for May 28, 2026
May 24: Police officer was dispatched to an address on 5th Ave. NE, in response to a request from Fort Totten PD and Bureau of Indian Affairs, who called to ask for assistance to determine if a white GMC Acadia vehicle was at a certain residence, which was allegedly involved…
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Goldwyn appointed to fill remainder of Conmy’s term
FARGO, N.D. – The Executive Committee of the District 11 Democratic-NPL appointed Adam Goldwyn to serve the remainder of the term of Representative Liz Conmy. Conmy died on April 25, 2026.
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Western State Bank to construct new bank building in Devils Lake
Western State Bank will soon begin construction of a new 6,000-square-foot bank building in Devils Lake, with completion expected in early 2027.
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Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a ‘use’ of public lands
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Interior Department is canceling a rule that put conservation on equal footing with development, as President Donald Trump’s administration eases restrictions on industries and seeks to boost drilling, logging, mining and grazing on taxpayer-owned land.
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Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops
Family members often clench them as if they were still clasping their fallen loved one’s hands. Companions-in-arms have broken down reading them.
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US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes aren’t only reason
(May 13, 2026) — Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why.
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Public library annual report, community business update and new THC ban highlight City Commission meeting on May 18
DEVILS LAKE – After the May 18 meeting of the Devils Lake City Commission was called to order at City Hall, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved, Mayor Jim Moe proclaimed May as Building Safety Month, with the theme for this year being “Built to Last,” which…
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First two candidates respond to call for candidates
The first two District 15 legislative candidates have responded to Louise’s request for an interview. Corry and Kristin Kenner were the first to call in and set up an appointment with me at the Devils Lake Journal. I sat down with them at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, May 15 to…
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Groundbreaking event held at CMS on May 14
Many hands helped at the Thursday, May 14 groundbreaking in the courtyard of Central Middle School. Superintendent Ned Clooten was said to have commented something about opening “Pandora’s Box” as they broke ground on the renovations set to begin at the city’s former High School, now Middle School building.
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Area Honor Students Recognized At Luncheon
The Honor Recognition Day Program held April 29, 2026 at the Lake Region State College is sponsored by the Devils Lake Kiwanis and Rotary clubs and has been for the past 33 years.