DETROIT LAKES
Bridal showcase is Saturday at Holmes
If you’re planning a wedding and still in need of a dress, venue or just looking for ideas on how to make the one and only day a special one, attend the Lakes Area Bridal Showcase.March 12, 2010
St. Mary’s to host planned giving workshop
St. Mary’s Foundation is hosting a workshop for practical planned giving on April 29 from 8 a.m.–noon in Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Detroit Lakes.March 12, 2010
Whistle free March 16
Depending on who’s counting, and this time it’s the railroad, Detroit Lakes will be going whistle free Tuesday at 12:01 a.m., not Wednesday.March 12, 2010
DL council OKs half-cent tax
The Detroit Lakes City Council gave a thumbs-up to a half cent sales tax on food, beverages and entertainment in the city, and voted to approve contacting the state legislature and starting the process of implementing the new tax.March 12, 2010
Ag disaster declared in 16 counties, Becker included
ST. PAUL -- Farmers in 16 Minnesota counties will be eligible for emergency loans and other help after dealing with multiple weather problems.By Don Davis , March 12, 2010
DL man injured in California crash
A 21-year-old Detroit Lakes man suffered a broken pelvis and other injuries Wednesday morning in a crash between a Cadillac and a chip truck on an icy stretch of roadway near Redding, Calif.March 11, 2010
Help build an addition for officer Dewey
March 10, 2010
Detroit Mt. leaders visit county board
The movement to “Bring Back Detroit Mountain” gained a little momentum Tuesday, as the Becker County Board of Commissioners indicated its willingness to start investigating the possibility of acquiring the property.March 10, 2010
‘Grandparents’ wanted
Maybe it’s the grandparent that doesn’t get to see his or her own grandchildren often. Or maybe it’s just someone who loves to color with children. Regardless, Detroit Lakes is in need of more foster grandparents.March 10, 2010
Students are put to the test
Area schools are getting ready for the spring testing season, which has already begun for English Language Learners this week in Detroit Lakes, and continues for others through April and May.
March 10, 2010
Looking for heroes
Help recognize unsung heroes by nominating him or her for the Everyday Hero Award. Awards will be given out at the United Way’s Celebration of Heroes on April 29 at a ceremony held at the Holiday Inn Lakeside. Deadline for submission is April 5. Send an e-mail to luannp@rmcep.com for more information.March 10, 2010
DL piano students give Sunday concert
March 10, 2010
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issues air pollution health alert for Detroit Lakes today
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air pollution health alert for Detroit Lakes, the Twin Cities and Rochester for today.March 08, 2010
Watch for icy roads -- freezing rain advisory for Becker County until 6 p.m. today
A freezing rain advisory has been issued until 6 p.m. today for Becker County, Clay County, Wilkin County and much of southern North Dakota.March 06, 2010
Peterson asks Republicans to join bipartisan effort
This week, Congressman Collin Peterson called on Republicans to join a bipartisan effort to block the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) unilateral attempt to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.March 05, 2010
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Never During Deer Season...
Why do they never line up for me like this during deer season ?
Bush Barbers
I encountered a new variety of business people - Unable to afford a store front they run their businesses in bushes that run along sidewalks or in city parks. Most often they are barbers, massage parlors (legit massa
Some Fun with PhotoShop
What good is expensive software and imaging computers if you can't have some fun sometimes ? Here my son Alex is hiding from a (somewhat imaginary) hungry polar bear.
Around the Corner, I Wish I'd Known
I thought I knew my neighborhood well. I'd trekked for hundreds of hours with my camera over the last couple years poking my nose into every nook and cranny... But there was one alley I thought was a
Chinese View of the Afterlife
I have found that we in the west actually know diddly about Buddhism. (No, I'm not converting, I just find it vastly interesting) While photographing a Monastery in Mid-December I came across 2 series of granite
Around the World Only To Be Ripped Off In Detroit Lakes
In the last year I've been through the U.S., Japan, China, Tibet and Mongolia all without any serious problem... Until I get back to D.L. - I get ripped off by Weller Family Detroit Lakes Ford Chrysler Dodge in Detroit Lakes. Before I left a 10 months ago I had my truck serviced there.
Posted by: Brad56501 on Jan 1, 2010 at 8:29 PM | A Laker In ChinaNight Side Walk
Night time photo outside the Liaoning Provincial Museum.
Suicide attempt ? Naw, just a busy city worker...

I'm out strolling on my lunch break taking advantage of a beautiful day when I saw what I thought was a jumper on the bridge I wa
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