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Good Friends. Good Food.
The local senior citizen’s center is more than just a place to get a hot meal five days a week.
March 10, 2010
Signature Street Signs
What’s in a street name?
Maybe it’s to honor a leader — like presidents Cleveland (Avenue), McKinley (Avenue), Jackson (Avenue), Lincoln (Avenue), Washington (Avenue), Madison (Avenue) and Woodrow (Avenue) for example.
March 03, 2010
Doctors helping Haiti kids 
Returning from the Dominican Republic a week ago, MeritCare doctor Jon Larson said the week he helped Haiti victims was not enough.
February 24, 2010
Woodcarving: Osage artist brings blocks of wood to life
Ken Lymburner of Osage is no fish out of water when it comes to carving and painting wooden spearing decoys — but that’s what his work looks like — exactly like fish out of water.
February 17, 2010
Racing the old-timers
A cold wind blew as a sprinkle of snow fell on frozen Big Detroit Lake Saturday morning. It was a great day to break out the old snowmobile and race against 101 other teams — going 25 laps on a four-mile course.
February 10, 2010
Parenting Perspectives: Who knew toddler’s day planner could fill up so quickly?
My daughter’s not quite 2, but already she knows the days of the week.
Granted, it sounds a lot like that line from “The Godfather” – “Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday ...”
By Sherri Richards , February 10, 2010
Area dance teams headed for state tournament Feb. 12-13 at Target Center
Synchronized high kicks, dizzying turns, gravity defying leaps and maybe even a pirouette or two — state dance team competitions are among the most entertaining events hosted by the Minnesota State High School League each year.
February 03, 2010
Hootenanny: Fair Hills takes its act on the road this winter
Fair Hills owner explained that since last year’s business was all right, not great due to the economy, a group of employees brainstormed how to get guests
January 26, 2010
Searching the past
Everyone has a different starting point. That can mean starting point in the family, or a starting point for a place to do research.
January 20, 2010
DLCCC great way to beat the winter blues
DLCCC is an arts and recreation hub for Detroit LakesIt’s been eight years since the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center (DLCCC) first opened its doors to the public, in the fall of 2001.
January 13, 2010
A January oasis
It’s been eight years since the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center (DLCCC) first opened its doors to the public, in the fall of 2001.
January 13, 2010
Breathing life into Polar Fest
Sure, Detroit Lakes is known for its summer activities and the lakes, but once the new year starts, the activities dwindle.
By Pippi Mayfield , January 06, 2010
The Refuge offers fellowship and a warm meal
In the Bible, Jesus Christ healed the sick and lame, and fed the masses, as well as preached his Gospel.
By Jason Adkins , December 30, 2009
Shoe repairer plies a lost trade
Nestled between larger storefronts along Washington Avenue sits a small shoe repair business.
By Pippi Mayfield , December 23, 2009
Need a ride? Try the county and tribal bus systems
Commuters needing a ride in Becker County have plenty of options when it comes to using public transportation.
By Jason Adkins , December 16, 2009
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