Man dies in grain elevator accident near Devils Lake
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — A man died Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, after becoming trapped in a grain elevator pit near Devils Lake, N.D.
Farm champion U.S. Rep. LaMalfa of Calif. dies, Armstrong directed flags at half-staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Republican Doug LaMalfa, a California rice farmer who served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and was a reliable vote on President Donald Trump’s agenda, has died at age 65. LaMalfa’s death reduces the GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218 seats to Democrats’ 213.
Spirit Lake resident victim of homicide, suspect in custody
FORT TOTTEN, N.D. – Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday, Jan. 11 on the Spirit Lake Reservation. A juvenile male suspect has been apprehended and is currently in custody.
Stacy Green
Stacy Ann Azure Green, 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 26, 2025 at CHI Hospital in Devils Lake. A visitation was held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Jan. 2, 2026, with a Rosary and Prayer Service. Mass of Christian Burial for Stacy was on Jan. 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. also at the church with burial in the Azure Cemetery, rural St. Michael, ND. Gilbertsonfuneralhome.com
NSMA recognizes Mojo Hill as North Dakota’s Sportswriter of the Year
The National Sports Media Association (NSMA) has announced Joseph “Mojo” Hill from the Devils Lake Journal as the award winner for the North Dakota Sportswriter of the Year, recognizing him for his outstanding contributions to sports reporting in North Dakota.
Poll: North Dakota pride, satisfaction sky high
North Dakotans are overwhelmingly proud of their state and satisfied with their lives, with pride rooted in safety, community and faith, the latest North Dakota Poll commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative shows.
Meet the author event Jan. 14 at LRSC
Lake Region State College and the Devils Lake Public Library are bringing a North Dakota author to give a book talk on January 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Chautauqua Gallery at LRSC.
Politicians from the region weigh in on Trump op in Venezuela
Following the invasion of Venezuela by U.S. military forces on Saturday, Jan. 3, which included the capture of its current president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, North Dakota and Minnesota lawmakers released statements in response, falling along party lines. GOP politicians endorsed the military intervention taken by the Trump administration, while Democratic politicians sharply criticized it, with the North Dakota Democratic-NPL calling it “illegal and unconstitutional.”
Dakota Datebooks for January 2026
DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Devils Lake Central High School
ND high school launches “Bless a Bear” program for students in need
LARIMORE, N.D. – To spread some kindness this holiday season, the student council of Larimore High School launched “Bless a Bear,” an anonymous program made to help students in need of a little extra love and support this winter.