Powers Lake News

Christenson, Attorney at Law Joins Schulte & Enget Law Office A former Powers Lake High School graduate has completed the necessary schooling and passed her bar exam to officially be named-Amber Christenson, Attorney at Law.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 The Burke County Soil Conservation District has selected Island Lake Ranch and Lucy Farms as the 2009 Conservation Achievement Award Winner for Burke County.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 For years, the Kenmare Wheels and Meals program has provided area seniors with healthy meals in their home and community.

The Burke County Commissioners are seeking citizens' comments regarding their experiences with the "vote by mail" election held in 2008 and what they would like to see in the future.

The Burke County Commissioners are seeking citizens' comments regarding their experiences with the "vote by mail" election held in 2008 and what they would like to see in the future.

Thursday, October 01, 2009 Mathiason hired as Chief of Police in Powers Lake By Kiara Crosby "We all have stories to tell," stated Dorothy Shamah, co-founder of the Prairie School of the Arts.

Rev. Father Robert Stemper, 82, Minot, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wis., died Friday, Sept.

Are you looking for a place to go eat after church on Sunday? Powers Lake now offers a Sunday Buffet at the Senior Center open to the public.

Statistics from the North Dakota Child Care Resource and Referral indicate that in Burke County 83% of women with children ages 0-5 are in the labor force; and 92% of women with children ages 6-17 are also in the labor force.

Ben and Paul Tarap have opened a new business in Powers Lake located on Main Street next to Breding Auto.

Two of our county schools begin their 2009-2010 school year this week. As students bustle through the halls donning their new shoes and backpacks it seems the schools themselves will be showing off their new accessories as well.

Thursday, August 13, 2009 Knudsen's Collection of Thoughts about Powers Lake in book form.

DOUTS Attends First Ever FIRE ACADEMY of N.D. Mark Douts of Powers Lake was one of 13 students who attended the first ever Fire Academy of North Dakota.

The Powers Lake Centennial was a huge success! With about 1200 people officially registered, and many other visitors, the weekend was busting at the seams with fun and activity for all.

Isak "Oliver" Roise, 85, of Stanley, died Monday, July 6, 2009, in a Stanley nursing home.

The SUGAR SHACK Restored in time for Centennial "In this home may love abide, and bless all those who step inside." This saying is beautifully printed above the breakfast nook of a home restored by Steve and Corrine Melberg in Powers Lake.

MEDORA If people think Kinley Slauter plays at his job all summer and takes the winters off, they are partly right.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 COUNTY FAIR wraps up 93rd SEASON By Kiara Crosby The annual Burke County Fair was held Friday-Sunday, June 19-21. Six entries performed in the talent show Friday night with a three way tie for first place.

A party was held for Duane Mork with his patrons and co-workers, who have also become his friends and family, on May 5, 2009 at the Powers Lake Post Office, after 33 years of driving the postal route for Powers Lake.

A party was held for Duane Mork with his patrons and co-workers, who have also become his friends and family, on May 5, 2009 at the Powers Lake Post Office, after 33 years of driving the postal route for Powers Lake.