DETROIT LAKES
New rink has old North Stars pen
The star attractions will be a hockey pen once used by the Minnesota North Stars in the old Met Center; a new warming house with slab heat and indoor bathrooms; a skating rink that winds through the trees; and a parking lot that can handle nearly 100 cars.By Nathan Bowe , September 01, 2010
BNSF has safety on the fast track
Accidents drop by half since '95 Many Detroit Lakes residents rejoiced when Burlington Northern Santa Fe train horns stopped blowing a couple months ago and the city was officially named a Quiet Zone.By Pippi Mayfield , August 27, 2010
Two DL men enjoy home run catches
Home run balls caught during two separate games at the new Twins stadium brought fleeting fame to two Detroit Lakes men earlier this month.
Greg Zetah of Detroit Lakes caught a walk-off home-run ball hit by Twins slugger Jim Thome on Sunday, Aug. 15.
By Nathan Kitzmann and Nathan Bowe , August 27, 2010
St. Mary’s to host blood screening
St. Mary’s Innovis Health, in cooperation with Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary, will be hosting a blood screening program Sept. 27-Oct. 1 from 7-10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Innovis Health, Hospital Lower Level, Detroit Lakes.August 27, 2010
WOT looking for members
The Detroit Lakes Women of Today invite you to a Membership Social on Monday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. in the 917 Sports Bar & Grill loft area on 917 Washington Avenue.August 27, 2010
Financial stability class
Mahube Community Council hosts a “First Steps” to Financial Stability class on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes Mahube Office.August 27, 2010
Bunch of blooms: Sunflower multiplies
Gerrie Bunnis said this clump of sunflowers came up voluntarily in her garden. She said she has never seen so many flowers on one stalk. (Nathan Kitzmann/Record)
August 27, 2010
Rail crashes take a toll
All too often, a collision with a train is a deadly one. And there is nothing the train engineer can do about it.
But, with a little education, railroad crews hope to change the way the public reacts to trains, making crossings a safer place.
By Pippi Mayfield , August 26, 2010
Retailers affected by nat’l egg recall
In addition to the 380 million eggs recalled by Wright County Eggs, Hillandale Farms recalled 170 million. Walmart Corp. released a statement Monday announcing that management was required to remove recalled eggs off the shelves and is encouraging customers to return suspicious eggs.By Riham Feshir , August 25, 2010
Australians take cars out for spin
Five Australians visited Detroit Lakes. They are friends of David and Narelle Druitt also from Australia, and members of Detroit Lakes Breakfast Rotary Club. After the Tuesday morning meeting they were given the opportunity to experience and drive two American Muscle Cars. They drove the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS with 400 horsepower and the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible with 430 horsepower. They were accompanied by Rodney Brend and David Otte, salespeople at Nereson Chevrolet.
August 20, 2010
South Washington Avenue near Pavilion closed Saturday morning for triathlon 
Due to the Young Life Triathlon, South Washington Avenue from Lake Street to North Shore Drive (in front of the Pavilion) will be closed to through traffic from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 21, according to the Detroit Lakes Street Department.
August 19, 2010
New look for N. Washington
All the rainy weather of the past few weeks hasn’t slowed down the North Washington Avenue project, which is on track to be completed the first week of October, according to County Highway Engineer Brad Wentz.
By Nathan Bowe , August 18, 2010
Humane Society’s youngest volunteer
Meet Skylar Nelson, the youngest volunteer with Humane Society of the Lakes.
August 18, 2010
Paddling seven miles
Pleasant temperature, sunshine and a gusty wind greeted paddlers for the fifth Otter Tail River Kayak and Canoe Club group outing down the Otter Tail River.
August 18, 2010
Krueger takes 1st title
It took 72 years for a golfer from the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament’s host town — Detroit Lakes — to win the prestigious championship, when DL native Chris Braaten won it in 2004.
By Brian Wierima , August 18, 2010
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