Ricky Klaverkamp

North Dakota

Oakes Sports Director at News Dakota

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Pitchers Dual Stumps Tornadoes Bats in Northern Cass

6 days ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Hunter, ND (NewsDakota.com) – The pitchers would be dealing in fire in Hunter as the teams combined for a mere 5 hits as the Northern Cass Jaguars beat the Oakes Tornadoes 4-0. The game started with Matthew Metzger pitching fire for the first 4 innings of play resulting in no Tornado baserunners to start while Zade Heier for the Tornadoes would let in 1 run off of a hit batter and a single in the first inning then settling in and sitting down the next 11 batters.
Lee Martin Anderson

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

The funeral service for Lee Martin Anderson, 93, Valley City, North Dakota, formerly Kathryn, North Dakota, will be 11:00 am, Monday April 21 at Waldheim Lutheran Church, Kathryn with visitation one hour before the service. The burial will be at Waldheim Cemetery. Lee passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at SMP Health-St. Raphael, Valley City. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City.
Devils Lake Set for Good Angling in 2025

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp |Nick Simonson

Classy. Anglers can expect a couple of good year classes to bolster walleyes in the 15-to-20-inch size range this summer, providing great action for keeper-sized fish on Devils Lake. Simonson Photo. By Nick SimonsonThe angling on Devils Lake will likely provide anglers with consistent action this spring as the ice recedes and the first runs of pike and walleyes make their way up into the shallows of the massive water.
The Peluso Report: Ahead of Schedule

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp |Mike Peluso

On the Regular. Large walleyes are showing up and being caught with greater frequency on the Missouri River this spring. DEO Photo by Mike Peluso. By Mike PelusoIt feels as though this week things are all the sudden ahead of schedule when it comes to fishing walleyes on the Missouri River. Water temperatures have climbed and the walleyes are milking. My guess is things will slow a bit with this week’s rains, winds, and cooler temperatures.
Our Outdoors: Expectations & Reality

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp |Nick Simonson

All In Your Head. Sometimes the idyllic way we picture new waters doesn’t live up to what we experience on them, but the preparation, exploration and challenges faced get us ready for the next adventure where things may just end up better. Simonson Photo.
Tornadoes Fall in Heartbreaker to Vikings

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Oakes, ND (NewsDakota.com) – The Oakes Tornadoes are still in search of their first win of the young baseball season as they fall to the Kindred Vikings by a final score of 6-4. The game started out well for Oakes with Michael Hoistad pitching a solid 6 innings giving up only 1 unearned run. The Tornadoes also earned an unearned run with James Throener reaching on an E6 and stealing 2 bases before being driven in by a Chris Titus sac fly in the 1st inning.
Nora Belle Sannes

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Heaven welcomed one beautiful, intelligent, classy lady when Nora Belle (Whitman) Sannes quietly passed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at age 97. Her Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, Fargo, ND. Nora was born in 1927 in rural Robinson, ND to Jay P. and Lena Whitman and was raised on a small farm. She spent a happy childhood playing with three sisters, helping with farm chores and often hiding away to read a book.
Gary Gene Justesen

1 week ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp

Gary Gene Justesen, age 82, Fargo, ND, formerly of Litchville, ND, passed away peacefully at Chandler Regional Medical Center on April 1, 2025. He was born Dec. 7,1942 in Chicago, Ill. to Ray and Cora (Leidall) Justesen. Gary graduated from LHS in 1960. He then joined the Army National Guard and pursued business degree from Interstate Business School in Fargo, ND. He was hired at the Litchville State Bank and employed there for over 30 years.
The Peluso Report: Full Swing

2 weeks ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp |Mike Peluso

Augmented Reality. On the screen and on the line, walleyes are showing up in good numbers already in the waters of the Missouri River in and around Bismarck. DEO Photo by Mike PelusoBy Mike PelusoThings are definitely in full swing out here for walleyes on the Missouri River near Bismarck. If you are headed out on the river, you can pick any ramp from the tailrace down to the state line and you’ll find good fishing. It’s crazy to see this many fish in the river already at this time of year.
Our Outdoors: Stalking Stockers

2 weeks ago | newsdakota.com | Ricky Klaverkamp |Nick Simonson

In Hand. Stocked brown trout, like this one from southwest Minnesota’s Redwood River, have provided a fun and welcome spring opportunity with unique challenges and enlightening lessons each spring.