FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
Like father, like daughter…
It’s not often that a surgeon has the opportunity to be joined in the operating room by his own daughter. But that’s what happened to Dr. George Portilla last week. His daughter, Annie, was in the midst of a two-week summer internship at St. Mary’s Innovis in Detroit Lakes, where George has been employed since 1987.By Vicki Gerdes , August 25, 2010
Defying gravity: Lake Park native will be inducted into Space Camp Hall of Fame 
When Andrea Hanson graduated from Lake Park-Audubon High School in 1997, her first career ambition was to pursue a degree in chemical engineering.
By Vicki Gerdes , August 18, 2010
‘Fight Like a Girl’ to stop cancer
Jenny Lessman and Jessica Peterson have been thinking pink for the past two months, and it has paid off.
By Riham Feshir , August 11, 2010
Seeking a change of venue
It’s been almost 49 years since attorney Lynn Hummel first hung up his shingle in Detroit Lakes, as Lowell Benshoof’s law partner.
By Vicki Gerdes , August 04, 2010
DL native a man of Self Convictions
DLHS graduate releases first two novels in planned trilogy
For Detroit Lakes native R.J. Hamilton being a writer is “something that I’ve been wanting to do, pretty much forever.”
By Vicki Gerdes , July 28, 2010
Never too late to try something new
Most people preparing to take part in their very first marathon train for the race extensively.
By Vicki Gerdes , July 14, 2010
Summer blooms and balloons
Local artist Robert Larson is exhibiting his work in stained glass at Trinity Lutheran Church at 1401 Madison Avenue here in Detroit Lakes.
July 07, 2010
Detroit Lakes psychologist appointed by governor to state regulatory board
After about nine months of not knowing, things turned around for Jeff Leichter, and he was appointed to the state’s psychology board within about a week’s time.
By Pippi Mayfield , June 30, 2010
United Way leader
Brenda Houts likes to keep busy, and she has just added one more duty to her line of many — president of the United Way of Becker County board.
By Pippi Mayfield , June 18, 2010
Relay torchbearer’s story ‘a miracle of modern medicine, and the grace of god’
At the time that Marti Wermager was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (known as ALL), she was just 5 years old.
She was also given a mere 1 percent chance of survival. Almost four decades later, Marti has not only survived, she has thrived.
By Vicki Gerdes , June 09, 2010
Western Division Principal of the Year
Winning awards may not be the primary objective for a school administrator, but it’s never a bad thing to be honored by your peers for the work that you do.
By Vicki Gerdes , June 02, 2010
She’s a real soul sister: Sister Trudy Keefe to celebrate Diamond Jubilee June 13th
Though she only spent seven years as chaplain at St. Mary’s Hospital and Nursing Center in Detroit Lakes, Sister Trudy Keefe made an indelible impression on the community.
By Vicki Gerdes , May 26, 2010
Meet the new Chamber president
His term may not officially begin until July 1, but Josh Hochgraber is eagerly anticipating the day when he becomes the new chairman of the board for the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce.
By Vicki Gerdes , May 19, 2010
They’ve got spirit, yes they do
The week of May 3-7 was “all about sports” at St. Mary’s Innovis Health, as employees gathered for a series of Spirit Week activities.
By Vicki Gerdes , May 12, 2010
Come, fly away with me
Have you ever had the urge to learn how to fly? Are you a pilot new to the community who is looking for others who share your interest in aviation? Or do you just love airplanes?
By Vicki Gerdes , May 05, 2010
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