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Spirit Lake Tribe conducts new search for Jemini Posey
According to an official press release from the Spirit Lake Nation, the Spirit Lake Tribal Incident Command, in coordination with the Jemini Posey family, will conduct an organized community search effort on the weekend of May 9 and 10.
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Sheila Windjue
Sheila Windjue of Devils Lake passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Essentia Health, Fargo, N.D. at the age of 75. Funeral services will be held on May 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Olaf Church. Following the service, burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery. All…
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Poll: Broad support in North Dakota for local cooperation with ICE
Support is strong across the board in North Dakota for cooperation between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to the latest North Dakota Poll.
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Kunkel’s prison custody extended due to appeal from state’s attorney
Werner Kunkel will continue to remain in the custody of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR), as the 30-day stay initially filed has been extended after an appeal was filed by Ramsey County State’s Attorney Daniel Howell regarding the overturning of Kunkel’s conviction in late February.
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Students Win Prizes at After Prom Party
Devils Lake Youth Activities Association awarded students with new computers and scholarships at the After Prom Party held last month at DLHS. Shown here are front row: Mark Bommersbach ($1000 scholarship), Madison Hettwer ($1,000 scholarship), Mason Haugen (laptop), Vera Owlboy (chromebook), Jadeyn Kempel (chromebook), Natalie Romero (chromebook), Naima White (chromebook).…
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A Message from Garcia: Red Willow Baskets
The art of making baskets is a lost craft among many of the local Nations. It is sad fact that possibly only one or two still practice this craft. The last prolific basket makers were Rose and Francis Cree from the Turtle Mountain Reservation. I believe they are retired. Perhaps…
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High School Honor Recognition Day held April 29
The 33rd annual Honor Recognition Luncheon was held Wednesday, April 29 at Lake Region State College. Sponsored by the two service clubs of the city, Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, the event brings together people from around the Lake Region honoring the best of the region’s graduating students from Devils Lake…
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VFW presents ‘Thank you’ plaque to Lunacy MC
Michael Grafsgaard is Quartermaster for VFW Post 756, far left. He and fellow VFW members Wes Widmer, Kermit Paulson and Andrew Sogge presented a plaque thanking the Lunacy Motorcycle Club for the support they provide to Veterans and local Veterans organizations. Receiving the plaque from Sogge is Lunacy President Chris…
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Upcoming Events Calendar for May – June, 2026
May 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…