The first major snow of the season blankets downtown Devils Lake on Tuesday, Dec. 9. (Photo by Mark C. Robinson)

Chris Wahl shovels sidewalks outside of Unlimited Athletics on 4th Street NE on Tuesday, Dec. 9. (Photo by Mark C. Robinson)

Newfoundland dog Norm accompanied Dave Oehlke who shoveled a sidewalk on 3rd Ave. NE beside Black Paws Brewing Company. (Photo by Mark C. Robinson)

Mark C. Robinson, DLJ Managing Editor