North Dakota higher-ed board approves NDSU money for president’s house
North Dakota State University received permission Thursday to spend just under $200,000 in university funds on its president’s house.
RELATED CONTENT‘Very delicate’ negotiations are underway for new state park land
Talks to buy land for a Lake Vermilion state park are on hold, the state natural resources commissioner told a legislative committee, but hope remains that a deal could be completed.
RELATED CONTENTEnrollment of minority, poor students jumps 22 percent
Enrollment of new students from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education increased by 22 percent this fall at the 32 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, according to a new report presented to the Board of Trustees.
RELATED CONTENTFrazee adds ladies luncheon to Festival of Trees celebration
For 14 years now, the community of Frazee has officially kicked off the Christmas season on the weekend after Thanksgiving, by hosting its annual Festival of Trees.
RELATED CONTENTSummer recreation numbers stayed strong; winter rec to be added
The transition of the summer recreation program from the city to the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center went smoothly, and the numbers prove it.
RELATED CONTENTDetroit Lakes Sons of Norway keep lefse-making tradition alive
The art of making lefse is a particular one. Make it too moist, and it can’t be divided up properly. Roll it too thin and it rips. Don’t roll it thin enough and it fries up like a tortilla. Fry it too long and it burns easily.
RELATED CONTENTPark board urged to concentrate on specific section of new bike trail
Earlier this month, the Detroit Lakes Park Board made a list of priorities and narrowed it down. Now, it’s time to designate park dedication funds for those projects.
RELATED CONTENTDetroit Lakes Park Board approves preliminary rink plan
The Detroit Lakes Park Board approved the preliminary plan for relocating skating rinks to People’s Park.
RELATED CONTENTFranken announces Emergency Paid Leave Act due to H1N1 epidemic
U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) is an original co-sponsor of legislation authored by Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) to guarantee up to seven days of paid sick leave for workers infected by the H1N1 virus.
RELATED CONTENTHoly Rosary to host eighth Thanksgiving dinner
Holy Rosary Catholic Church is prepping for a community feast this Thanksgiving.
RELATED CONTENTNaytahwaush woman sentenced for forging prescription
A 29-year-old Naytahwaush woman has been sentenced to 45 days in the Becker County Jail on Thursday for changing the date for a painkiller prescription.
National stimulus funds to help many local entities
With the nation teetering on the brink of a major financial collapse, the federal government early this year flooded the nation with stimulus dollars to help the economy recover, and to save or create jobs.
RELATED CONTENTMinnesotans raise $14 million for nonprofits in one day
In just one day, more than $14 million was raised for 3,434 Minnesota nonprofits during the first Give to the Max Day on Nov. 17. More than 38,000 donors participated in the day of giving.
RELATED CONTENTSenior Center changes phone number, to one line
The Senior Citizen Community Center, Detroit Lakes, changed its telephone effective Nov. 10. They will only have one line to the center at 847-5823. Any questions, contact Margaret Curtis at 847-5823 during Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Man charged for bad checks
Jeremy Blaine Nelson, 30, of 1153 Minnesota Ave., Detroit Lakes has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony issuance of a dishonored check.
