Creativity Soars at North Plains Elementary
The end of the school year can bring a whirlwind of activities for parents. While the month of December is known to be the busiest, May comes in a close second for moms and dads of school-aged kids. But even though the month is jam-packed with end-of-year parties, final projects, sports events and a wave […]
5th Maintenance Squadron kicks off Airman 4 Life program
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota —The 5th Maintenance Squadron kicked off the Airman 4 Life program, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, 5 May 2023, with the intention of further developing Airmen’s life skills outside of their specific career fields. The program began at Aviano Air Base, Italy in 2020 as a way […]
This Was My Grandparent’s Farm
Woodland Resort Makes Devils Lake Special The journey to Woodland Resort takes me through familiar territory. As the crow flies it is probably less than 25 miles from my hometown of Maddock, North Dakota. But back in my younger days there were no resorts around this body of water. The lake had sunk to an […]
Outdoor Report May 12-May 18
Thanks to Woodland Resort, our Outdoors Report sponsor, for helping keep readers up-to-date on happenings throughout the region. For complete details about fishing Devils Lake and its array of recreational opportunities visit their website: www.woodlandresort.com Facebook at: facebook.com/woodlandresortDL telephone (701) 662-5996, extension 1, email: woodlandresort@gondtc.com They’re located at 1012 Woodland Drive, Devils Lake, N.D. 58301 […]
FY22 DAF Annual Safety Awards Released
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt has released the recipients for the fiscal year 2022 Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Awards. “We empower […]
What Season Are You Getting Ready For?
It’s kind of an unusual question. “What season are you getting ready for?” Let me start by saying that there are a couple of “signs” that summer will soon be upon us. I am certainly not a meteorologist, but when we have a late spring, which we have this year, summer hits us in a […]
Ghosts of North Dakota…
If you’ve ever read a book called “Ghosts of North Dakota,” there’s one common theme throughout the publication. It’s about ghost towns in North Dakota, but nearly every community written about still exists. There are real ghost towns in North Dakota. It’s just that finding history about them is not always easy or plentiful. But […]
The Puppy and the Ticket
The tale I am about to reveal is worth a laugh, a cry, or both. I suppose the reaction will range from “hilarious”, to that “D___ dog!”I’m a member of the hilarious group but, admittedly, for a moment or two, I muttered a few four-letter words. One glance at my dog turned my frown to […]
EFMP PCS Tips
Moving with school-aged children can be stressful, but planning ahead can allow for a smoother transition. If you child is enrolled in EFMP, extra steps should be taken. Consider the following tips as you plan your move with a school-aged child enrolled in EFMP: 1-Update the Individual Education Program (IEP) with your IEP team at […]
