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Becker County may buy Detroit Mountain

Could the former local skiing mecca of Detroit Mountain become a county park? That was just one of many possibilities mentioned during an informal discussion of "recreational opportunities" at the...

news / government Thu, Nov 19, 2009 - 4:07am

Duck hunter drowns in northern Becker County lake

The body of a 62-year-old Minneapolis man was recovered near Rat Lake Tuesday afternoon by members of the Becker County Sheriff's Department Dive Team. The man apparently drowned after his...

news Wed, Nov 18, 2009 - 7:23am

This architect's rendition shows the front of the expanded Meritcare clinic in Detroit Lakes.

Detroit Lakes Meritcare clinic to undergo $15 million expansion

Meritcare Clinic in Detroit Lakes on Thursday announced plans for a $15 million expansion and renovation project. The project, which includes two new ambulatory surgical suites, will allow the clinic...

news Mon, Nov 09, 2009 - 5:13am

MeritCare to double clinic size in Detroit Lakes expansion

DETROIT LAKES - An 33,000-square foot expansion to MeritCare Detroit Lakes is expected to be complete by spring 2011, the health provider announced in a news release this morning. The...

news Fri, Nov 06, 2009 - 12:51am

This camo bra was made by about a dozen members of the surgery department and is constructed of casting fiberglass. Heather Schleske, holding the winning bra, was the model and form for the bra as it was being made. (Brian Basham/DL Newspapers)

St. Mary's hosts 'Battle of the Bras'

What better way to showcase a breast cancer awareness campaign than to stage a Battle of the Bras? "It spawned from Central Market's (cake decorating fund-raiser) and we wanted to...

news Sun, Oct 25, 2009 - 4:07am

Detroit Lakes electric rates to go up 5.5 percent

Electric rates are increasing 5.5 percent for Detroit Lakes residents, effective Jan. 1. Maintenance needs, state mandated energy conservation programs and the need to maintain reserves are the reasons for...

news / government Mon, Oct 19, 2009 - 4:55am

Bergeson to speak at Historical Society

The Becker County Historical Society will be hosting its annual meeting and dinner on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Historic Holmes Theatre Ballroom in Detroit Lakes. Special guest speaker will...

news Sat, Oct 10, 2009 - 2:17pm

Fresh Energy Science Policy Director J. Drake Hamilton said now is the time to do something about climate change.

Climate change could make Minnesota a lot like Kansas

Climate change could make the lakes area feel like Kansas if left unchecked, said a representative of a St. Paul Based clean energy think tank Monday evening during a presentation...

news Thu, Oct 01, 2009 - 11:02am

Detroit Lakes Public Schools face growing space crunch

Space is quickly becoming an issue for Detroit Lakes Public Schools. Superintendent Doug Froke told the school board Monday that smaller class sizes isn't a matter of just hiring extra...

news / education Thu, Sep 17, 2009 - 9:15am

Detroit Lakes State Patrol dispatch center moving to Duluth

Barring some unforeseen change of plan, the State Patrol dispatch office in Detroit Lakes will be closed within the next few years and consolidated into a new regional office in...

news Mon, Sep 14, 2009 - 5:24am

Leann Scalia will teach the early childhood education program at M State-DL. (Vicki Gerdes/DL Newspapers)

M State-Detroit Lakes now boasts early childhood ed degree

For the first time, the Detroit Lakes campus of Minnesota State Community & Technical College is offering a two-year associate of science degree in early childhood and paraprofessional education this...

news / education Sun, Sep 13, 2009 - 2:25am

Independent businesses in downtown Detroit Lakes have much to gain if "The 3/50 Project" gains traction, The initiative asks local residents to think of three independent businesses they would miss if closed and then spend $50 per month among the three to stimulate the local economy. (Brian Basham/DL Newspapers)

Saving Main Street USA

The decline of Main Street USA is a new trend as more and more businesses national chains have opened their door. The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce hopes that...

news Mon, Aug 31, 2009 - 6:16am

Arrests down 30 percent at WE Fest, sheriff says

Becker County Sheriff Tim Gordon said arrests at WE Fest were down about 30 percent from 2008. The three-day country music festival wrapped up with the final show Saturday night...

news Tue, Aug 11, 2009 - 7:30am

Sawyer Brown lead singer Mark Miller dances across the WE Fest stage during their main stage performance Thursday night. (Brian Basham/DL Newspapers)

Country Music TV has big presence at WE Fest

Detroit Lakes residents have always known WE Fest is a big deal - but it's getting to be an even bigger national deal, thanks to a promotional partnership this year...

news Sat, Aug 08, 2009 - 4:23am

Detroit Lakes Public Schools to join forces with Head Start

There are close to 2,000 preschool-aged children in Becker County. Fewer than 700 attend preschool or kindergarten-readiness programs. A new partnership between Head Start and the Detroit Lakes School District,...

news / education Fri, Jul 17, 2009 - 5:47am

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