MIDKOTA, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Midkota school achieved champion status as winners of the first annual Battle Royale contest sponsored by Lake Region State College in Devils Lake and a student from Midkota High School was the grand prize winner of Lake Region State College’s Battle Royale competition.
The school received $500 for its booster/school activities for being the champion and Hope Eikom of Tolna, ND, received a $2,000 scholarship to LRSC.
Midkota school received $500 for its booster/school activities for being the champion and Hope Eikom of Tolna, ND, received a $2,000 scholarship to LRSC.
Termed the Battle Royale, LRSC operated in a tournament format and highlighted two schools or sports cooperatives from November to February. Votes were tallied on social media or submitted through webform. Area residents voted for their favorite school or team with winners advancing to additional rounds until two remained. The championship showcased Nelson County vs. Midkota.
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Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Business Panel
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual event on Wednesday, December 9 at 8:30 a.m. This will be with a business panel discussing the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelist will include North Dakota Department of Commerce interim commissioner Shawn Kessel, North Dakota Department of Health director of the North Dakota Division of Disease Control Kirby Kruger, Devils Lake Mayor Dick Johnson, and Chief of Police Knowski. The meeting will be held over Microsoft Teams and the link can be found on the Devil Lake Chamber of Commerce s Facebook page.