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Devils Lake Journal staff honored with reporting awards from this year’s NDNA convention
BISMARCK, N.D.—The Devils Lake Journal was recognized among other North Dakota newspapers with top honors for government reporting and sports writing during the “Better Newspaper Contest” portion at the 140th annual North Dakota Newspaper Association convention held April 30 – May 1at the Gateway to Science.
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Inmate found dead at Lake Region Correctional Facility, second this year
An inmate at the Lake Region Correctional Facility, part of the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center (LRLEC), was found dead on Wednesday, May 6.
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Armstrong waives hours of service for fertilizer haulers to help farmers facing delays
BISMARCK, N.D. – On May 4, Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including dry and liquid fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, pesticides and seed.
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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…