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The Lake Region Law Enforcement Center DOES NOT monitor this site 24 hours a day.. Call 911 for emergencies or 701-662-0700 for non-emergencies.

09/02/2026

***Update ***
As of 8/31/26 our office received confirmed information that on April 23rd, 2026 around 8pm that Darin was in the McVille area on his motorcycle. Darin was wearing a distinct black leather motorcycle jacket with fringe and a bandana when he was last seen.
Darin may have driven gravel roads to get back to Cooperstown.

We are asking any and landowners between McVille and Cooperstown to please be on the lookout for any possible spots on your land that maybe able to conceal a motorcycle. With special attention to those near roadways and old farmsteads.

Let's all continue to work together and bring Darin home.

Nelson County Sheriff's Office
North Dakota Highway Patrol

09/01/2026

The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation proudly recognizes the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center for earning its Substance Abuse Treatment Program License—an outstanding achievement that reflects months of planning, collaboration, and dedicated work. Lake Region continues to demonstrate innovation and strong community leadership. In addition to housing individuals through the DOCR overflow program, the facility had also partnered with local treatment providers, and now with a becoming a licensed substance use treatment program they can continue to expand access to meaningful programming and support services for those in its custody and care.

Becoming a licensed substance use treatment program is a significant accomplishment. It strengthens rehabilitation and recovery opportunities, supports successful reintegration, and contributes to improved public safety and healthier communities. Congratulations to Director Starr Klemetsrud, Victoria Church, LAC, LAPC and the Lake Region staff, and everyone who contributed to this important milestone. Your commitment, professionalism, and willingness to develop innovative solutions are making a meaningful difference across North Dakota.

08/31/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 11:12PM CDT until August 30 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

SUMMARY:
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The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.

AFFECTS: Nelson, ND; Ramsey, ND

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/7hznU5U

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/30/26 11:12 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/30/26 11:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/7hznU5U

08/31/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 11:12PM CDT until August 30 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

SUMMARY:
--------
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.

AFFECTS: Nelson, ND; Ramsey, ND

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/SJ4J5XW

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/30/26 11:12 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/30/26 11:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/SJ4J5XW

08/31/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 10:42PM CDT until August 30 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

SUMMARY:
--------
At 1041 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Southam to near Red Willow Lake, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 10:33 pm CDT, 55 mph wind gust was
reported 8 mile north of McHenry in eastern Eddy County.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Aneta, Petersburg, Tolna, and Pekin.

AFFECTS: Nelson, ND; Ramsey, ND

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/lN98UPZ

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/30/26 10:42 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/30/26 11:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
At 1041 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Southam to near Red Willow Lake, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 10:33 pm CDT, 55 mph wind gust was
reported 8 mile north of McHenry in eastern Eddy County.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Aneta, Petersburg, Tolna, and Pekin.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/lN98UPZ

08/31/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 10:42PM CDT until August 30 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

SUMMARY:
--------
At 1041 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Southam to near Red Willow Lake, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 10:33 pm CDT, 55 mph wind gust was
reported 8 mile north of McHenry in eastern Eddy County.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Aneta, Petersburg, Tolna, and Pekin.

AFFECTS: Nelson, ND; Ramsey, ND

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/yeGWCGN

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/30/26 10:42 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/30/26 11:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
At 1041 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Southam to near Red Willow Lake, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 10:33 pm CDT, 55 mph wind gust was
reported 8 mile north of McHenry in eastern Eddy County.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Aneta, Petersburg, Tolna, and Pekin.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/yeGWCGN

08/31/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 10:18PM CDT until August 30 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRFGF

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Nelson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Southeastern Ramsey County in northeastern North Dakota...
Eastern Eddy County in northeastern North Dakota...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1018 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Spirit Lake Nation to near Mchenry, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Fort Totten, Aneta, Petersburg, and
Tolna.

AFFECTS: Benson, ND; Eddy, ND; Nelson, ND; Ramsey, ND

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/WiHnq0X

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/30/26 10:18 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/30/26 11:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRFGF

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Nelson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Southeastern Ramsey County in northeastern North Dakota...
Eastern Eddy County in northeastern North Dakota...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1018 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Spirit Lake Nation to near Mchenry, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Fort Totten, Aneta, Petersburg, and
Tolna.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/WiHnq0X

08/31/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 10:18PM CDT until August 30 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRFGF

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Nelson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Southeastern Ramsey County in northeastern North Dakota...
Eastern Eddy County in northeastern North Dakota...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1018 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Spirit Lake Nation to near Mchenry, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Fort Totten, Aneta, Petersburg, and
Tolna.

AFFECTS: Benson, ND; Eddy, ND; Nelson, ND; Ramsey, ND

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/ScvUQtQ

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/30/26 10:18 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/30/26 11:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRFGF

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Nelson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Southeastern Ramsey County in northeastern North Dakota...
Eastern Eddy County in northeastern North Dakota...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1018 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Spirit Lake Nation to near Mchenry, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Fort Totten, Aneta, Petersburg, and
Tolna.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/ScvUQtQ

08/31/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 10:18PM CDT until August 30 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRFGF

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Nelson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Southeastern Ramsey County in northeastern North Dakota...
Eastern Eddy County in northeastern North Dakota...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1018 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Spirit Lake Nation to near Mchenry, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Fort Totten, Aneta, Petersburg, and
Tolna.

AFFECTS: Benson, ND; Eddy, ND; Nelson, ND; Ramsey, ND

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/gfnxpa8

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/30/26 10:18 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/30/26 11:15 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRFGF

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Nelson County in northeastern North Dakota...
Southeastern Ramsey County in northeastern North Dakota...
Eastern Eddy County in northeastern North Dakota...

* Until 1115 PM CDT.

* At 1018 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Spirit Lake Nation to near Mchenry, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lakota, McVille, Michigan, Fort Totten, Aneta, Petersburg, and
Tolna.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/gfnxpa8

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222 Walnut Street W
Devils Lake, ND
58301

Telephone

+17016620700

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