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From the Pastor’s Desk: Church unity

From the Pastor’s Desk: Church unity

From the Pastor’s Desk: Church unity

In John 17:20-21, during what is known as Jesus priestly prayer, Jesus prays... “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you.

Grafton man makes initial appearance

A Grafton man who took police on a multi-county chase made his initial appearance in Grand Forks County court on Friday. David Herrera Jr., 19, is presently facing five charges including fleeing from police, reckless endangerment, refusing to halt, and meth and drug paraphernalia possession.

Edinburg man stands accused

A bond hearing was held last Thursday for an Edinburg man accused of corruption of a minor. According to court records, David Rodger Lindell, 65, allegedly committed the crime on Memorial Day, May 26. The reporting victim said it occurred when she and Lindell were on an ATV ride.

ND Sheriffs take issue with sanctuary jurisdiction accusation

North Dakota Sheriffs and Deputies Association A recent release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security lists several North Dakota counties including Billings, Golden Valley, Grant, Morton, Ramsey, Sioux, and Slope as Sanctuary Jurisdictions, defying Federal Immigration Law.
Jamie Azure, chair of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, speaks during the Tribal Leaders Summit in Bismarck on Sept. 4, 2024. Turtle Mountain, Spirit Lake Nation and three tribal citizens are challenging a ruling in a voting rights case. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Jamie Azure, chair of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, speaks during the Tribal Leaders Summit in Bismarck on Sept. 4, 2024. Turtle Mountain, Spirit Lake Nation and three tribal citizens are challenging a ruling in a voting rights case. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota tribes ask circuit judges for rehearing of voting rights case

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Spirit Lake Nation and three tribal citizens this week asked the full 8th Circuit Court of Appeals to review a three-judge panel’s finding that they lack standing to bring a voting discrimination case against the state of North Dakota.
Flag carriers for the opening of the show were (left) Lt. Colonel Dustin Helsel, Director of Staff for the 69th Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base and (right) Major Lauren Lauritzen, Director of Operations for the 10th Space Warning Squadron at Cavalier Space Force Station. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Flag carriers for the opening of the show were (left) Lt. Colonel Dustin Helsel, Director of Staff for the 69th Bomb Squadron at Minot Air Force Base and (right) Major Lauren Lauritzen, Director of Operations for the 10th Space Warning Squadron at Cavalier Space Force Station. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Sapa Arena hosts Guff Cook Memorial Show

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Michael Marcotte

Michael Marcotte

Frost Fire Summer Theatre to have vibrant summer

Despite ongoing efforts to rebuild its beloved stage, Frost Fire Theatre is forging ahead with a vibrant 2025 summer season featuring two theatrical productions all hosted at alternate venues while fundraising continues.
Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel (left) and Steve Anthony Shand (right). Photo Courtesy - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel (left) and Steve Anthony Shand (right). Photo Courtesy - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Sentencing issued for two human smugglers

Sentencing was issued last week for two men convicted of human smuggling operations across the Canada- US border which ultimately resulted in the death of the Patels, an Indian family of four, who died from exposure in January 2022.
It’s Quitting Time in North Dakota

It’s Quitting Time in North Dakota

It’s Quitting Time in North Dakota

Local public health encourages residents to take the first step toward a healthier future Cavalier County Health District Quit Week returns to North Dakota during June 8–14, 2025, and Cavalier County Health District is joining statewide partners in encouraging residents to take action to quit...