Meet our residents from all walks of life!
Jim Moe- Mayor
Jim was born and raised the oldest of 4 children in Devils Lake, so the city is near and dear to his heart. Prior to becoming Mayor in June 2022, he was the Chief of the City of Devils Lake Fire Department for 17 years.
“Devils Lake is great- it’s small enough to know most of the great people who live here, low crime, and are a progressing community!”
Jim and his wife Sheryl have 4 children and enjoy golfing, grilling, spending time at the lake, hanging out with their 12 grandchildren, and the world of classic cars.
Dan Johnson- Resident Photographer
Dan Johnson is a Devils Lake Celebrity if we’ve ever had one! He is known for his beloved photography and accompanying captions of life in and around Devils Lake. Dan has been a resident of Devils Lake since 1968. He’s been a math teacher at Lake Region State College for 53+ years.
“Devils Lake is a good place to raise a family. I have the opportunity to do the things I like to do and my favorite part of Devils Lake is the people. They are so friendly.”
Dan was married to Marilyn, a nurse. Their son and daughter who both attended Devils Lake Public Schools, Lake Region State College, and are UND graduates.
Ned Clooten Superintendent of Devils Lake Public Schools
Ned Clooten moved in the summer of 2023 after becoming the Superintendent for Devils Lake Public Schools. His favorite thing about living here? “The People! They have been so warm and welcoming to my family. We are blessed to live here!” Ned and his wife -Valarie have 3 kids, and they both agree that Devils Lake is a great place to raise a family- “because it is big enough to offer a lot of opportunities, but small enough to know people by their first name!”
Nate Bennett- DL City Fire Chief
Nate and his family have lived in Devils Lake for a little over 8 years, and he’s worked for the Fire Department for over 7 years. Although he often visited Devils Lake to fish when he was younger, it was a little later in life when he discovered some of DL’s best kept secrets- “Devils Lake is not just a lake to fish, it’s a community of great people who host a lot of great events! You will have no trouble finding different activities to fill your time with. There is something for everyone in Devils Lake.” Outside of his dedication to area Fire and community, Nate is known for his award-winning BBQ! Nate and his wife Amanda have 3 boys who keep them quite busy with numerous activities. Amanda teaches at Devils Lake Public Schools.
Lonna Street- Spirit Lake Nation Tribal Chairwoman
Chairwoman Lonna Street was raised her entire life on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Her wishes are to continue to grow our communities together, building off the respect and value system we share as relatives. “Our homelands are beautiful, consisting of the Mni Wakan (sacred waters) and the vastly wooded areas we share adjacently, with surrounding townships both well known for their excellence in fishing & hunting. If you look around and get involved the Lake Region area has much to offer something for everyone!”
Chairwoman Street and her husband, Richard live in St. Michael, ND. Combined with their 6 boys and one daughter they brought together, they all enjoy dancing at powwows, doing crafts, gardening, and serving their community in various areas, especially as ambassadors for the Spirit Lake Nation. Also, they are the proud grandparents to three grandsons and one granddaughter.
Life in Devils Lake 