🌱 Why Devils Lake just made a national top ice fishing list

Good day Devils Lake! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Devils Lake just made a national top ice fishing list
• Can Carrington upset in their Region 2A opener at Devils Lake?

Also on today's calendar: ND District Youth Retreat and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Very windy; mostly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 39, low: -5.
• Thursday: Windy; frigid, a.m. flurries, with a high of -1 and low of -10 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This North Dakota lake is one of the country's top ice fishing destinations for 2026, report says (argusleader.com) — Devils Lake is being highlighted nationally as a top ice fishing destination for 2026, drawing more than 15,000 guided anglers to the ice each winter. The lake’s “Perch Capital of the World” reputation and strong walleye and pike fishing continue to boost local tourism and business, putting Devils Lake firmly on visiting anglers’ radar.
   

• Cardinal Girls Fall to Top Ranked Wildcats (newsdakota.com) — Devils Lake will host Carrington’s Region 2A girls basketball opener Thursday night, with local radio coverage starting around 6:45 p.m. The matchup follows Carrington’s tight 34–33 home loss to top-ranked Benson County, where the Cardinals twice had late chances to win but came up just short.
   

📸 Around Devils Lake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Devils Lake

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Santa Meet & Greet
  Proz Lakeside, 1012 Woodland Dr, Devils Lake
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• ND District Youth Retreat
  Lakewood Park Bible Camp , 220 Woodland Ave , Devils Lake
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• RPT Casino State Championship-LIVE REPORTED BY POKERNEWS!! $10,700 WSOP Main Event Seat Package!
  Spirit Lake Casino & Resort , 7889 ND-57 , St Michael
  4:30 pm
• Next Stop Comedy at Black Paws Brewing Company! - Devils Lake, ND
  Black Paws Brewing Company , 422 4th St NE , Devils Lake
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• FFA Fruit delivery
  Fessenden-Bowdon Public School Fessenden, ND 58438
  8:45 am
• BBB vs Nelson County @ Glenfield 7, 8, C, JV, V
  Midkota 7 Binford, ND 58416
  3:30 pm
• GBB/BBB vs Midway-Minto (JVB,VG,VB)
  North Star Public School Cando, ND 58324
  4:00 pm
• HWC GBB (JH) @ Rugby
  Fessenden-Bowdon Public School Fessenden, ND 58438
  4:30 pm
• GBB vs Larimore @ Larimore JH, JV, V
  Midkota 7 Binford, ND 58416
  4:30 pm
• North Prairie Cougars vs Cavalier Tornadoes
  Mt. Pleasant Public School , 201 5th St NE , Rolla
  4:30 pm
• HWC Girls Wrestling @ Northern Cass
  Fessenden-Bowdon Public School Fessenden, ND 58438
  5:00 pm
• HWC GBB (A/B) vs. NRS @ Harvey
  Fessenden-Bowdon Public School Fessenden, ND 58438
  5:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Devils Lake. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Copy - Crew Team Member - Early Mornings Up to $16 per hour and Paid TIme OFF Starting Day 1 in Devils Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Devils Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Rockford

• Former NR student pleads guilty (newrockfordtranscript.com)
• School board accepts bids for bus barn labor (newrockfordtranscript.com)

Carrington

• Reminder: Central Dakota Ag Day returns to Carrington on Dec. 19 (newrockfordtranscript.com)
• Gate City Bank plans branch in Horace (inforum.com)
• Field and Garden: Christmas memories and holiday wreaths (fosterconews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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