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Federal support rolled back for rural renewable energy projects
Farming in America can be a tough business, and for some producers, finding more affordable energy can make the difference between profit and loss. But getting federal support to help them do that with renewables has become much more difficult since Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
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Fire crews respond to multiple wildfires in Fort Totten area; no structures lost
FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (April 23, 2026) — The Spirit Lake Fire Department and wildland fire crews responded to multiple wildfire incidents in the Fort Totten area between the evening of Wednesday, April 22 and the early morning hours of Thursday, April 23. According to a press release from the Spirit…
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Today in History: April 23, Vietnam veterans stage protest at U.S. Capitol
Today is Thursday, April 23, the 113th day of 2026. There are 252 days left in the year.
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Governor declares April 22 Earth Day in North Dakota
According to a recent press release, Gov. Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed April 22 as Earth Day in North Dakota, to provide an opportunity for all North Dakotans to raise awareness of the state’s natural resources and take personal action to help preserve and conserve them for future generations.
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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…