City of Devils Lake - Government

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

ATTENTION: Over the next couple of months, the City of Devils Lake Sanitation Department will be transitioning their residential garbage collection system to an automated collection system with a new automated collection truck and new garbage containers. To see the rough timeline of this transition, check out below.

09/02/2026

ATTENTION: City crews will be ground spraying for mosquitos tonight, weather permitting.

09/01/2026

ATTENTION: The City Public Utilities Department has recently been making some adjustments at the water treatment plant regarding the water disinfectant process in an effort to make the process more efficient. Due to these adjustments and the interaction between disinfectants as they mix in the distribution system, some residents may experience a slight chlorine odor during water usage. This process and any potential odor issues are expected to only last a few days.

The City wants to remind residents that the drinking water remains safe to drink and use normally! Thank you for your patience as we work through these adjustments. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Engineering at 662-7600 Ext. 2.

08/27/2026

ATTENTION: City Utility crews are on-site to repair a water main break along 10th Ave NE between 4th St NE and 5th St NE. Currently, no water outages are expected for residents in that area while crews identify the issue and complete the repair. If this changes, residents that are affected will be notified.

To complete this work, 10th Ave NE will be closed for this block to allow crews to work safely and effectively. Please use caution when traveling through the area. Updates will be provided as the become available.

08/25/2026

ATTENTION: Construction crews are planning on starting work on the two roadway projects beginning tomorrow morning. Crews will be starting with saw cutting and removing curb and gutter, driveways and ADA ramps throughout both the 'Hwy 2 Frontage Road' project and the 'Southside Mill & Overly' project. Please slow down and give workers plenty of space to complete the work safely and effectively!

This work will be followed by some full depth repair areas throughout the 'Southside Mill & Overlay' project areas shown below in the next couple of weeks. Once this work is completed, crews will be milling off the existing asphalt surface from all of the roadways shown for each project, along with some shared use paths, and completing some asphalt paving in those same areas.

To complete this work, some roadways will be closed to allow for crews to excavate the existing roadway and replace with new gravel base and asphalt. During the milling and paving operations, roadways will remain partially open with flaggers and minor delays are expected.

Please use caution when driving through these areas and find alternate routes if possible to allow the crews to work safely and effectively. Updates regarding specific roadway closures and work locations will be provided on the City's page as they become available!

08/25/2026

ATTENTION: City Utility crews will be replacing a damaged storm inlet at the intersection of 1st St NE and 6th Ave NE this week. To provide the crews ample space to complete this work, northbound traffic in this area will be shifted into the adjacent turning lanes. Crews will be setting up signage and traffic control devices this afternoon to allow crews to begin prepping for the work to be completed.

Please slow down and obey all additional signage and traffic control devices when traveling through this area. Crews are hoping to have the inlet replaced and concrete installed by the end of this week. Updates will be provided as they become available.

08/24/2026

The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is hosting a community forum in Devils Lake on Wednesday, September 9th, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM at the Lake Region Public Library in the Community Room. The DOCR is inviting residents to attend and be a part of a meaningful discussion about the DOCR and the surrounding community.

To register, please visit https://www.docr.nd.gov/community-forums.

08/20/2026

ATTENTION: The City has recently become aware of a scam attempt by someone posing as the City of Devils Lake Planning Department and sending out fraudulent invoices requesting payment for planning related items. Please be cautious and always check the source of the invoice, specifically suspicious looking email addresses. If you have any concerns or questions regarding suspicious looking documents or emails, please contact City Offices directly for verification.

08/14/2026

ATTENTION: Construction crews are preparing to begin work on the two roadway projects scheduled for completion this summer. Crews will be working on replacing some curb and gutter and some driveways along with completing some full depth repair areas throughout the 'Southside Mill & Overlay' project areas shown below in the next couple of weeks. Once this work is completed, crews will be milling off the existing asphalt surface from all of the roadways shown for each project, along with some shared use paths, and completing some asphalt paving in those same areas.

To complete this work, some roadways will be closed to allow for crews to excavate the existing roadway and replace with new gravel base and asphalt. During the milling and paving operations, roadways will remain partially open with flaggers and minor delays are expected. Crews are aware of the start of school next week and will be working to keep any school related routes open during school hours.

Please use caution when driving through these areas and find alternate routes if possible to allow the crews to work safely and effectively. Updates regarding specific roadway closures and work locations will be provided on the City's page as they become available!