REGION
Fire fighters squelch blaze at Holloway grain facility 
Firefighters from eight different departments extinguished a fire Thursday at the Western Consolidated Cooperative’s grain handling facility in Holloway and prevented it from spreading to a large, grain storage facility.
August 07, 2010
Police stop burglary in downtown Alexandria
Three suspects were arrested early Tuesday morning for an alleged attempted burglary at The Faction, 612 Broadway in Alexandria.
July 30, 2010
Lining up for Dewey: Vigil held to show support for ailing deputy
A community that has supported Deputy Chris Dewey since he was shot in the line of duty almost 18 months ago came out to show he will never be forgotten, even in his final days.
By Heidi Shaffer , July 30, 2010
DL native named firefighter of year
When Travis Barton responded to a cardiac arrest call on New Year’s Day of 2009, little did he know that what he did that night to save a life was the reason for a statewide award.
By Riham Feshir , July 26, 2010
Over 800 participate in 5th annual LTD Motorcycle Tour
Over 800 people and nearly 500 motorcycles were registered for the 5th annual LTD Motorcycle Tour honoring fallen area vets
July 24, 2010
Becker County eyes ski property
Becker County may be getting close to making an offer for the Detroit Mountain property – but only if it lands a big state grant to help pay for it.
By Nathan Bowe , July 22, 2010
Alexandria hosts 21st annual TRAM ride
Alexandria is the host city of the 21st annual Bike MS: Star Tribune The Ride Across Minnesota (TRAM) Ride 2010, set for July 25-30.
July 22, 2010
Funding can be found for clean energy
With the stated goal of using biofuels as an engine to move the region to a positive economic future, community leaders heard Wednesday about tools to make that happen.
By Carolyn Lange , July 22, 2010
Less boom, smaller bust
Counties in west-central Minnesota didn’t see their economies skyrocket during the boom times that preceded the recession, but neither did the bottom fall out when the economy turned sour.
By Anne Polta , July 20, 2010
Bees swarm Brandon
A deep drone permeated the quiet streets of Brandon as an ominous cloud of bees descended upon the town. The eerie sound and scene could have been straight out of a horror movie, said witnesses.
By Marit Aaseng, Intern Reporter , July 16, 2010
Alexandria 'Most wanted' fugitive is behind bars: Sexual predator nabbed
A 48-year-old Alexandria man, who has been on the run for a number of years, was captured in California and is now sitting in the Douglas County Jail.
By Celeste Beam , July 14, 2010
Free concert Wednesday kicks off Sonshine
Starting today, an estimated 20,000 people will make their way to Willmar for one of the largest Christian music festivals in the United States.
By Ashley White , July 13, 2010
WDC relies on sense of hope, fighting spirit
Wadena-Deer Creek Schools’ mascot is the Wolverine — a ferocious, small animal known for its tenacity and fighting spirit. Wolverines are remarkably strong and oftentimes, in adversity, will take on an animal much larger than themselves.
By Dana Paveck , July 12, 2010
Three more churches leaving ELCA
Three congregations in the Northwestern Minnesota Synod (NWMS) passed resolutions in June to part ways with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
By J. Shane Mercer , July 12, 2010
Exchange marriage vows at center ice
Hockey fans Amber Gordon and Alex Carlson exchanged marriage vows Saturday afternoon before the Rev. Steve Bruer at center ice at the Neilson-Reise Arena in Bemidji.
July 12, 2010
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