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‘Running with Legends’
Fifteen years ago, the first Dick Beardsley Run was held in Detroit Lakes to honor the former DL resident and marathon running legend.
But it also had a dual purpose: The event was a perfect tuneup for the Twin Cities Marathon, held every October.
By Vicki Gerdes , September 02, 2010
Swim, bike, run!
As the sun came up over Detroit Lake this past Saturday morning, Young Life Triathlon organizers noted with dismay that a heavy fog had settled in, jeopardizing the event’s 8 a.m. start time.
By Vicki Gerdes , August 26, 2010
The Scenic Side of Pine to Palm 
With all the excitement that goes into the annual Pine to Palm tournament, it can be easy to forget all the time, money and effort it takes to make such an event run smoothly.
By Nathan Kitzmann , August 19, 2010
Family Tradition
Since 1976, the Minnesota State Fair Board has been recognizing farms in the state that have been in the same family for 100 years or more.
Ten years later, in 1986, the Becker County Fair Board established a century farm recognition program of its own — and since that time, a total of 72 farms in the county have been honored.
By Vicki Gerdes , August 12, 2010
Saying ‘I do’ on a budget
Summer is the time for wedding bells not blues, and luckily, the smaller the community, the more affordable weddings are.
By Riham Feshir , August 05, 2010
A gobblin’ good time
Aside from the cancellation of a couple of Turkey Days events, the annual small town celebration was overall a success.
This year’s Tyler Shipman Memorial Car Show, named after 18-year-old Tyler Shipman who died from cancer in February, brought in well over 100 cars, said Turkey Days Chair Karen Gray.
By Riham Feshir , July 29, 2010
It’s raspberry time
With increased cancer rates and a growing outcry against processed, chemically-treated foods, homegrown farmers have found themselves in a popular position these days.
By Nathan Kitzmann , July 22, 2010
What's Up?
Big crowds make Water Carnival fly-in and pancake breakfast a great success
July 15, 2010
Partying on the peninsula
Sandbar on Detroit Lake is the hot spot to cool down
The leeward side of the Detroit Lake sandbar was sweltering by mid-afternoon Saturday. Eric Doll of Perham decided to take a dip among the several hundred anchored boats, on what the locals call Cox’s Point.
By Brian Basham , July 08, 2010
The art of the ice
In the Detroit Lakes area during the summer, the only ice people want to think about are the cubes cooling down their favorite drink. But a crew of Detroit Lakes city employees have two large ice cubes to think about starting in late May.
By Brian Basham , July 01, 2010
An Amazing Maze
Horticulture therapy has been a big part of Lakes Homes, and to celebrate its 30th year, the non-profit is hosting a tea and a tour of the labyrinth built at the newest Lakes Homes home.
By Pippi Mayfield , June 24, 2010
Music in the Park
For about five years now, every Tuesday night from June through August, the bandshell at Detroit Lakes City Park is alive with the sounds of music — and this year is no exception.
By Vicki Gerdes , June 17, 2010
Have Camera, Will Travel
It’s a history-lovers dream job: Travel around Minnesota photographing unique lake cabins … or historic courthouses … or rural churches .. how about schoolhouses? Or barns?
By Nathan Bowe , June 10, 2010
Street Fairin’
It’s been a decade — 10 years — since the first Street Faire at the Lakes was held in downtown Detroit Lakes.
By Vicki Gerdes , June 03, 2010
Classic cruisers: Laid back local car group is in it for the fun
For the past 11 years, the Midnight Cruisers has grown in size but has stayed a close-knit group of classic car enthusiasts.
“We’re one big happy family,” said Lloyd Thompson of Detroit Lakes. “It started out as a handful of people. We’ve grown to several handfuls.”
By Pippi Mayfield , May 27, 2010
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