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Patriot Fish Fest brings awareness to veteran’s issues with fishing tournament

Jan 17, 2025 | devilslakejournal.com | Andrew Benjamin

Veteran’s Day isn’t the only time servicemen and women should get recognition. Many of the issues and setbacks veterans face include homelessness, PTSD, physical medical issues, and suicide. This past weekend at the Woodland Resort, American Heroes Outdoors Television held its annual Patriot Fish Fest. Patriot Fish Fest at Woodland Resort is a fishing tournament open to all.
MMA fighter ‘Spirit Lake Zombie’ James Thompson III looks to get his second win at Throne MMA Jan. 18

Jan 16, 2025 | devilslakejournal.com | Andrew Benjamin

It might seem crazy to the average person, but some people love to fight. James Thompson III, aka “The Spirit Lake Zombie” loves to throw down on the street and in the cage. Thompson, 34, who is from Fort Totten, and an enrolled member of the Spirit Lake Tribe is set to face off against Newar Brifki on Jan. 18 at the Spirit Lake Casino for Throne MMA. Thompson said he started fighting at the age of 14 getting into street and jail fights. “I was doing pretty good off the street.
Chronic absenteeism high among Native American students in ND; DLPS finds ways to address issues

Jan 7, 2025 | devilslakejournal.com | Andrew Benjamin

Chronic absenteeism causes a huge burden on schools, teachers, and the absent students. One group is seeing a higher than average chronic absenteeism rate according to data compiled by the Associated Press and non-profit media Indian County Today. Data was compiled from 2018-2023 looking at 34 states and the District of Columbia. In North Dakota, the chronic absenteeism rate of students from 2018 to 2023 went from 12% to 22% to 20%. Native American students went from 30% to 44% to 39%.
Goodbye 2024! Devils Lake welcomes 2025!

Jan 6, 2025 | devilslakejournal.com | Andrew Benjamin

The 2024 season is over. The season premiere of 2025 just started and it was welcomed by the annual “Get Well Party” at the Elks Lodge. Some came for the music (played and sung wonderfully by Mike Morse), some came to get their first dance of the year, and some came for the big-money raffles. The raffles give away cash prizes in the three and four-digit range. Many come for the delicious Bloody Mary’s that are on the house. You can’t forget the free-will food that the Elks Lodge offers.
New women’s clothing store Camora promotes size inclusivity

Nov 26, 2024 | devilslakejournal.com | Andrew Benjamin

Fashion can be many things. It can be unique, trendy, or just something that makes you happy. Maddock’s Jillian Conradie, of the newly opened women’s clothing store Camora said she loves to make “other women feel beautiful.”The store had its grand opening on Nov. 2. The store name Camora has its own unique backstory. Conradie said she wanted a name that sounded nice, pretty, and easy to pronounce. The “C” comes from her nephews Cooper and Cash. The “Am” comes from her niece Amelia.
Hear from the new owner of North Dakota Coffee Connection Tara Rogness

Nov 26, 2024 | devilslakejournal.com | Andrew Benjamin

Tara Rogness has always wanted to have her own business. The Devils Lake resident had the opportunity to achieve her dream with North Dakota Coffee Connection back in June. “I ran into [former owner] LeAnn Klett at a local restaurant and she told me she was looking at selling her coffee shop,” Rogness said. The shop was first in the hands of Phyllis and Royce Caldwell. They then sold it to Klett who officially retired on Oct. 31. You can check out the DLJ’s article from Nov.
LeeAnn Klett of North Dakota Coffee Connection retires after 11 years

Nov 12, 2024 | devilslakejournal.com | Andrew Benjamin

Thursday, on Halloween, was the last day that LeAnn Klett of North Dakota Coffee Connection would hand you your morning brew. After managing the coffee shop for 11 years, she sold the business to new owners. Klett said she had been “trying to sell for four years” and was able to finally put pen to paper. “I’m excited to start the next chapter in my journey,” she said. As for what’s next for her, she wasn’t sure about that. Klett initially took over the shop from Phyllis and Royce Caldwell.
Whodunit?! DLHS Playmakers’ ‘Clue’ to unravel who killed Mr. Boddy

Nov 11, 2024 | devilslakejournal.com | Andrew Benjamin

Was it Colone Mustard with the candlestick in the kitchen? Or maybe it was Mrs. White with the revolver in the dining room? Audiences will get to find out who killed Mr. Boddy in the Devils Lake High School Playmakers’ production of “Clue.”The production is adapted from the 1985 comedy of the same name which is based on the incredibly popular board game. The basic plot is a whodunnit. Someone killed Mr. Boddy. But of the guests invited to his mansion, who is it? What is the motive?
Candlelight vigil held for missing Isaac Hunt of Fort Totten

Nov 9, 2024 | devilslakejournal.com | Andrew Benjamin

Isaac Hunt of Fort Totten disappeared on March 8 of this year. As of this printing, no updates on his whereabouts have surfaced. Despite no information on his whereabouts, his family hasn’t given up on finding any information on him. This past Saturday evening, Hunt’s family held a public walk and candlelight vigil to continue bringing awareness to his disappearance.
PBS documentary ‘Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat’ looks at volunteer fire departments across the nation

Nov 5, 2024 | devilslakejournal.com | Andrew Benjamin

Volunteer firefighters are among the most unsung heroes that protect their communities. Whether its emergency medical services, fires, or even a cow that’s stuck in a pool, your local volunteer fire department answers the call. Our own Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department aids the community in so many ways. The work volunteer firefighters do is often thankless and unrecognized.