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Gadzooks! Gun was great gift

Gadzooks! Gun was great gift

Bill Henke says his kids are really going to make fun of him now that he’s getting older. First, the Detroit Lakes doctor moved into practicing geriatric medicine. Then, he joined the antique automobile club. Now, he’ll be practicing with a long gun modeled after a muzzleloader made in 1810.

Governor race a priority for county’s DFL’ers

Governor race a priority for county’s DFL’ers

“We need to recover the Minnesota governor’s office — we haven’t been there in 20 years.” So said former Minnesota State Senator John Hottinger, speaking at Thursday night’s convention

Protesting tribal government

Protesting tribal government

White Earth Reservation members voice concerns As White Earth Chairwoman Erma Vizenor got ready to give her annual State of the Nation address Wednesday, a number of tribal members protested outside of the Shooting Star Event Center in Mahnomen.

Pair of Lakers take top two spots in Lotvola Cup

Pair of Lakers take top two spots in Lotvola Cup

A pair of young guns finished first and second in the Lotvola Cup Saturday at Maplelag. High school state qualifiers, sophomore Jake Richards and junior Dylan Ramstad-Skoyles finished with the gold and silver, respectively, as the former beat the latter by five seconds.

DL council OKs half-cent tax

The Detroit Lakes City Council gave a thumbs-up to a half cent sales tax on food, beverages and entertainment in the city, and voted to approve contacting the state legislature and starting the process of implementing the new tax.

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White Earth chairwoman gives 'State of the Tribe address'

White Earth chairwoman gives 'State of the Tribe address'

MAHNOMEN, Minn. – The recession has not spared the White Earth Reservation, or the 2,000-some tribal employees there, including those that work at the Shooting Star Casino.

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Crisis Center banquet

For 20 years now, the Lakes Crisis & Resource Center has been providing support and advocacy programs for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and general crime, as well as for families and children. This Friday, March 19, the LCRC will “celebrate the magic of families” by hosting its annual banquet and auction at the Speak Easy in Detroit Lakes, starting with a 5:30 p.m. social hour.

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Lake Park man’s bond set at $150,000

Bond has been set at $150,000 for a Lake Park man accused of criminal sexual conduct.

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Ag disaster declared in 16 counties, Becker included

ST. PAUL -- Farmers in 16 Minnesota counties will be eligible for emergency loans and other help after dealing with multiple weather problems.

Whistle free March 16

Depending on who’s counting, and this time it’s the railroad, Detroit Lakes will be going whistle free Tuesday at 12:01 a.m., not Wednesday.

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LP-A to host kindergarten round-up

Lake Park-Audubon Kindergarten Round-up will take place on Friday, March 26, in the elementary school, Audubon.

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Students earn Young Artist/Writer awards

The 2010 Young Artist/Young Writer Awards were presented to these students:

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Scoring comes at a premium in DL’s loss to Lumberjacks

The Detroit Lakes boys’ basketball team pulled off one of its better defensive performances of the season, but it still wasn’t enough. The No. 3 seeded Bemidji Lumberjacks ended the No. 6 Lakers’ season 55-44 in the Section 8-3A playoffs Tuesday.

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Lakers progress through season

Although the win-loss record didn’t tilt towards the Detroit Lakes girls’ hockey team, progression throughout the season would be the better way to measure it.

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Area bikers in state qualifier

Area bikers in state qualifier

A BMX biker contingent from Detroit Lakes competed in the State Qualifier race at Rehbeins Race Track in Lino Lakes over last weekend.

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