Heavy rains delay Lake Region planting
The extra water flowing into the Lake Region from last weekend's storm is putting a halt to what's already been a late planting season for area farmers. Mother Nature will force farmers to stay out of the fields for days, with fewer than ten percent of crops planted already.WDAZ, 05/22/2013
Heavy rains postpone Devils Lake outlet opening
The recent rain has dumped more than three of inches of water on the Lake Region. The extra water means the region will have to wait longer for the two Devils Lake outlets to turn on and bring much needed flood relief.WDAZ, 05/21/2013
Spirit Lake petition petition numbers reevaluated
Petitioners trying to remove Spirit Lake tribal chairman Roger Yankton say they don't need as many signatures to validate their petition as originally thought. They're planning to take their case to the Spirit Lake election board when they turn the petition in.WDAZ, 05/20/2013
Flipside of the Flood: Lake Region farms reborn as campgrounds
The rise of Devils Lake has swallowed hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, crushing the livelihoods of those affected. But some former farming families have switched gears, turning the lake from damaging to dollar signs.WDAZ, 05/17/2013
Lake Region boat ramps open
For the first time this year, Lake Region Anglers are now able to enjoy public boat ramps.WDAZ, 05/17/2013
Flipside of the Flood: Better fishing, better business
The effects of the 20-year Devils Lake flood have been well documented. Much of it negative, but some changes have meant big business for the local economy.WDAZ, 05/16/2013
Creel Bay Golf Course expected to be finished this summer
The Creel Bay Golf Course in Devils Lake went through a redesign after the city embankment destroyed four holes in 2011. Golfers are only able to tee up on half of the course. But the new holes are expected to be ready this summer.WDAZ, 05/15/2013
Ramsey county issues burn ban
With high winds this week people of Ramsey County will have to deal with a burn ban. The Devils Lake Rural Fire Department says wind gusts reached 46 miles an hour today, making the first local burn ban in years necessary.WDAZ, 05/14/2013
Lake Region farmers gear up for spring planting
Farmers in Devils Lake say they're days away from the start of planting season. The late winter caused some concern that fields wouldn't be ready in time, but warmer weather has helped prepare the land for growing season.WDAZ, 05/14/2013
Despite upcoming melt, Devils Lake outlets likely weeks from opening
Warm temperatures this week will help melt ice on Devils Lake removing one of the final obstacles before the the Devils Lake outlets can be turned on for the season. But officials say we're still likely weeks away from seeing water pumped off the lake.WDAZ, 05/13/2013
