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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Body Monday, Jan. 5 Lemon Pepper Fish•Squash•Mixed Vegetables•Tropical Fruit Tuesday, Jan.
Bekki Holzkamm, lab manager at West River Health Services in rural North Dakota, has been trying to hire a technician since late summer. But not one U.S. citizen has applied. West River will have to pay a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee — or request an exemption — if it wants to hire one of its foreign applicants. (Kathrine Abelita).

Bekki Holzkamm, lab manager at West River Health Services in rural North Dakota, has been trying to hire a technician since late summer. But not one U.S. citizen has applied. West River will have to pay a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee — or request an exemption — if it wants to hire one of its foreign applicants. (Kathrine Abelita).

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Rural Health Providers could be collateral damage from $100,000 Trump visa fee

Arielle Zionts And Phillip Reese/kff Health News
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Body Bekki Holzkamm has been trying to hire a lab technician at a hospital in rural North Dakota since late summer. Not one U.S.
From (L-R) Elks 1216 Inner Guard, Trudell Starr, Jason Pierce, ND Freedom Fund and Elks 1216 Secretary, Steve Moser.

From (L-R) Elks 1216 Inner Guard, Trudell Starr, Jason Pierce, ND Freedom Fund and Elks 1216 Secretary, Steve Moser.

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Elks donate to North Dakota Freedom Fund

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Body Devils Lake, N.D. —The Devils Lake Elks Lodge #1216 supports its community with the donation to the ND Freedom Fund. The ND Freedom Fund is a project that aims to honor veterans during Military Appreciation Month in May 2026. In 2025, the ND Legislature passed HB 1148.
Grafton to host annual candlelight hike Jan. 3

Grafton to host annual candlelight hike Jan. 3

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Grafton to host annual candlelight hike Jan. 3

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Body Grafton residents and visitors are invited to bundle up and enjoy a magical winter evening during the annual Candlelight Hike on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, offering a family-friendly winter evening while raising funds for the Grafton gymnastics program.

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•AREA NEWS•

Nick Vorlage
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Body On Friday, former North Dakota governor and attorney general Allen Olson passed away. Olson was born in Rolla, with his family living outside of Sarles.

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Weston, Frelich, Henderson announce campaigns

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Body On December 29, State Senator Kent Weston and Representatives Kathy Frelich and Donna Henderson announced their 2026 campaigns for the North Dakota Legislature in District 15.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK

DAKOTA DATEBOOK

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DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Devils Lake Central High School

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Body January 5, 2026 – Education has always played an important part throughout the history of North Dakota, and in Devils Lake, the first school opened in a temporary location in November of 1883. Four years later, the first framed school building was constructed.
DAKOTA DATEBOOK

DAKOTA DATEBOOK

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DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Governor Frank Briggs

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Body January 6, 2026 – It was on this day, January 6, 1897 that Frank Briggs was sworn in as North Dakota's fifth governor. But his tenure would prove tragically brief.
Although North Dakota isn't known for it's fruit, this is a unique opportunity for North Dakota. Submitted photo.

Although North Dakota isn't known for it's fruit, this is a unique opportunity for North Dakota. Submitted photo.

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PEMBINA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, COMMUNITY ORCHARD AWARDED GRANTS FOR COLONIAL-STYLE CIDER PRESS

Rebecca Davis
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Body The Pembina County Historical Society and the Pembina County Community Orchard have been awarded two major state grants that will fund the creation of a working colonial-style cider press - an interactive project that blends history, agriculture, art, and community engagement.
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