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In a perfect world everyone would get a buck tag and a stringer full of walleyes. But as much as we nod and smile we acknowledge not everyone wants a buck tag and there are some anglers who would take a few nice crappie, perch or (gasp) pike.

On Saturday, April 5, all across the United States and much of the world, “Hands Off” protests were held to speak out against the government layoffs and tariffs instituted by President Donald Trump and DOGE founder Elon Musk. The protests even made their way here to Devils Lake. Outside the Lake Region Heritage Center Saturday morning, around 40-50 protestors gathered signs, an American flag, and their loud voices to be heard of their displeasure over the current administration.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On Tuesday, April 1, over 30 people gathered at the Fort Totten Rec Center to show their support for victims and spread the message to end sexual assault. A walk was planned but was done inside the gym due to the weather conditions.

Dave Oehlke said he was intrigued when he read the old book written by Doc. Sihler about his experience as a pioneering doctor in the Lake Region area. He shared many excerps from that book at an event held at Black Paws Brewing Co. in downtown Devils Lake on the evening of Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Hundreds of Ukrainians who settled in North Dakota to escape the war in their homeland are now waiting to learn whether they will be forced to leave the U.S. in the coming months.

DLPS Teacher of the Year: Kristi Bommersbach

There’s something about spring in North Dakota that’s different. The way it stretches out like an old neighbor coming over to visit after a long, harsh winter. As much as we love our winters (and yes, some of us do), there’s no denying the anticipation we feel as the days grow longer and the air warms. Spring may not announce itself with loud fanfare here, but its arrival is no less significant. It’s a slow and steady process, a dance of nature unfolding over weeks, if not months.

Trump administration funding terminations, freezes and layoffs are keeping some North Dakota farmers and rural nonprofits from continuing USDA and other federally funded projects.

The 2025 ASSA Intercollegiate Club Rifle National Championships were held over March 21 and 22, 2025.

The 79th Annual Ice Show for the Lake Region Figure Skating Club was titled “Broadway on Ice” and it was presented March 15 and 16, 2025, at the Burdick Arena.