DETROIT LAKES
Summer recreation numbers stayed strong; winter rec to be added
The transition of the summer recreation program from the city to the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center went smoothly, and the numbers prove it.By Pippi Mayfield , November 20, 2009
Detroit Lakes Sons of Norway keep lefse-making tradition alive
The art of making lefse is a particular one. Make it too moist, and it can’t be divided up properly. Roll it too thin and it rips. Don’t roll it thin enough and it fries up like a tortilla. Fry it too long and it burns easily.
By Pippi Mayfield , November 20, 2009
Park board urged to concentrate on specific section of new bike trail
Earlier this month, the Detroit Lakes Park Board made a list of priorities and narrowed it down. Now, it’s time to designate park dedication funds for those projects.By Pippi Mayfield , November 20, 2009
Detroit Lakes Park Board approves preliminary rink plan
The Detroit Lakes Park Board approved the preliminary plan for relocating skating rinks to People’s Park.By Pippi Mayfield , November 20, 2009
Holy Rosary to host eighth Thanksgiving dinner
Holy Rosary Catholic Church is prepping for a community feast this Thanksgiving.
By Jason Adkins , November 20, 2009
Hospice steps down, but Light Up a Life carries on
After Hospice of the Red River Valley stepped down from the annual Light Up a Life tree lighting ceremonies around the area, some organizations are stepping forward to take over and continue the tradition.By Pippi Mayfield , November 18, 2009
Missing Dilworth teen found at Detroit Lakes Wal-Mart
A 16-year-old Dilworth girl who had been missing since Monday afternoon was located Tuesday night at a Wal-Mart in Detroit Lakes.
By Dave Olson , November 18, 2009
All pets in Detroit Lakes must be licensed
Fluffy or Rover wanders away from home and ends up at the step of Lucky Dog Boarding and Training Center due to being impounded. How do they get home?By Pippi Mayfield , November 13, 2009
City engineer moves on to teaching, mentoring
It’s not retirement, but simply a new opportunity. Gary Nansen, who officially served as city engineer for Detroit Lakes for the last 17 years, left Ulteig Engineers to pursue a new opportunity in teaching at the Minnesota State Community and Technical College.By Pippi Mayfield , November 13, 2009
Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign kicks off Nov. 23
The annual Becker County Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign kicks off in just a week.
By Jason Adkins , November 13, 2009
Leland Jenson served in the 29th Artillery in Vietnam
My service began in February 1966 as a draftee in the U.S. Army. With basic training at Ft. Sill, Okalahoma and advanced infantry training at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas — field communications. Lucky! Lucky!
By Leland Jenson, Special to the Record , November 13, 2009
Challenge grant available for hospice
One of the challenges for hospice, as it is for all non-profits, is funding. Hospice of the Red River Valley has decided to make a few changes to insure “optimum care” for patients, Development Officer Joy Crouch said.By Pippi Mayfield , November 11, 2009
Detroit Lakes mayor urges council to staff warming house
Detroit Lakes mayor and several councilmen would like to find the funding for the Lincoln Rink warming house staff yet this year. Problem is just that, the funding.By Pippi Mayfield , November 11, 2009
Detroit Lakes man dodged death at Iwo Jima
We were up early on this eventful day, Feb. 19, 1945. First off, we were treated to a steak and eggs breakfast. Then we readied our packs and equipment for our departure from this Landing Ship Tank (LST).By Paul Ceynowa, Special to the Tribune , November 11, 2009
Hospice offers 'best care anywhere'
For Kayla Schirmer and her great-aunt Lorraine Grobe, the roles have reversed.
By Pippi Mayfield , November 11, 2009
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Snowmen
Snowmen.... Chinese style.
The second one was created in front of a beauty shop, and that is real human hair they swept up off the floor.&nbs
Getting Noticed
Posted by: Brad56501 on Nov 17, 2009 at 7:14 AM | A Laker In China
City of Fushun at Night
Was in Fushun yesterday, snapped this shot on my way back to the bus depot. Fushun is very industrial, not much there for tourism or enterainment, but is still very pretty at night along the river
Funny Thing About Monkeys
Hands down the funnest job I ever had was working quite a few years ago as security in the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley. Never a day went by that wasn't memorable or down right hysterical for some reason or another. And yes, just to let you know the cages and the fences are not to keep
Posted by: Brad56501 on Nov 6, 2009 at 5:08 AM | A Laker In ChinaJudges are Making Americans Walking Targets
Wish all my stories could be funny - but life just isn't that way. I joke a lot about traffic and other things, but I found out the hardway just exactly what legal rights a pedestrian in China really has - less than none. I had a long lunch break from classes and decided to head over to a large wh
Posted by: Brad56501 on Nov 3, 2009 at 5:35 AM | A Laker In ChinaHalloween in China Pics
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Got MY Halloween Scare !
Today I had to return to the city of Ying Kou. It's about a 2 1/2 hour bus ride down a very busy freeway. All freeways here are toll roads. I got on the bus at 7am and settled in. It was very cold and snowing just a little and the driver took his sweet time about turning the
Posted by: Brad56501 on Oct 31, 2009 at 8:46 AM | A Laker In ChinaTips for Shooting Ghouls, Ghosts and Goblins This Halloween
What better time to take great pics than Halloween ? Fun lighting, bright colors, huge smiles... This list goes on. Here's a few tips. Tell a story. Keep your camera handy and snap shots at various stages of your little ghoul getting "ghouled up"
Posted by: Brad56501 on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:42 AM | A Laker In China
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