FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
‘It’s a really sweet thing they’re doing’
On Saturday, March 20, the George Simson Auditorium at Detroit Lakes Middle School will be the setting for a four-hour community concert that is truly a must-see for local music lovers.
March 10, 2010
Man’s best friends make good listeners
This winter, there were several first, second and third grade students in the Targeted Services program at Lake Park-Audubon Elementary School who started reading a book about working dogs in class.
March 03, 2010
‘Super’ intendent 
He may only have been the superintendent of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools for a couple of years, but his colleagues in the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) already think pretty highly of him.
February 24, 2010
Return of the house call
Yes, this doctor makes house calls.
Since St. Mary’s Innovis Health launched its new Department of Geriatric Medicine, Older Adult Services Program last fall, Dr. Bill Henke has been making regular calls to visit his patients at area nursing homes, assisted living and senior housing facilities.
February 17, 2010
Their love is classified
Valentine’s Day is a holiday meant to be celebrated with the one you love.
And thanks to a personal ad placed in the Detroit Lakes Tribune last summer, Louella Koenig and Leo Zaviska will be doing just that.
“70 year old lady would like to meet a nice guy,” read the advertisement placed by the hopeful Detroit Lakes resident on June 28.
February 10, 2010
Two Inlets owners are Resorters of the Year
Jennifer and Bob Bateman, owners and operators of Two Inlets Resort in eastern Becker County, were awarded the “Resorters of the Year” Award from the Congress of Minnesota Resorts (CMR) at their fall 2009 annual conference.
February 03, 2010
Detroit Lakes couple recognized as Agassiz Leaders
Detroit Lakes couple Jason and Amy Coley will receive special recognition for their commitment to leadership and their community at the Agassiz Leaders Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 27 at the University of Minnesota Crookston.
January 26, 2010
Remembering MLK
In 1994, the U.S. Congress officially established a new federal holiday: Martin Luther King Day.
January 20, 2010
Detroit Lakes man's roots run deep
Grandfather founded Blanding Department StoreNorby’s Department Store celebrated its 100th anniversary in Detroit Lakes just a few years ago.
January 13, 2010
Frazee couple find love, renewed zest for life 50 years after first date
Gloria Beck looked up from the peas she was weeding and watched a dark blue Grand Marquis pull into her farm.
By Mila Koumpilova , January 03, 2010
Local barber offers more than simple haircut
Though he may not have to worry much about “bad hair days” himself, Jon Stone is an expert at making sure his customers don’t have one when they get out of his barber chair.
By Vicki Gerdes , December 30, 2009
Here comes Santa Claus…
It’s the smiles that light up children’s faces when the jolly old elf in the red suit appears that makes stepping into the boots of Santa Claus so enjoyable for Detroit Lakes’ Marv Gregersen.
December 23, 2009
Hoffman’s Meat Market is under new ownership after 35 years
For the first time in almost 35 years, you won’t find either Henry or Bonnie Hoffman behind the counter at Hoffman’s Meat Market in Detroit Lakes.
By Vicki Gerdes , December 09, 2009
Stocking up on a keepsake
Deloris Bowers’ creations can be found coast to coast. They’re usually seen around Christmas — but are treasured throughout the year.
By Jon Knutson , November 25, 2009
Detroit Lakes native appointed as 9th District Court judge
Though he’s only an occasional visitor now, Erik Askegaard has very fond memories of the community that he still considers his hometown.
By Vicki Gerdes , November 18, 2009
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