LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Bonding bill cut
Republicans blasted a public works funding bill as being too expensive, but as the Minnesota House and Senate passed a revised measure Thursday, a Democrat delivered the most stinging speech against the plan written by his own party members.By DON DAVIS State Capitol Bureau , March 17, 2010
Township elections are Tuesday
Becker County residents will head to the polls Tuesday for the annual township elections.March 05, 2010
City expanding, upgrading water treatment 
The city of Detroit Lakes has received a $2.1 million loan to expand and upgrade its water treatment plant.
February 24, 2010
Making plans west of town
Now that the Highway 10 realignment through Detroit Lakes is finished, transportation experts are going to take a look at some other parts of town.
February 17, 2010
DL revises policy on police pursuit
The Detroit Lakes City Council passed a revised policy Tuesday night regarding police pursuit guidelines.
February 10, 2010
Business booming at veteran’s office
While some veterans come back from serving overseas and have few issues, there are large numbers that need help.
February 03, 2010
Planning commission shoots down Zorbaz expansion
It seems like everybody loves Zorbaz, but that doesn’t mean the Detroit Lakes Planning Commission is willing to approve an expansion plan that would eliminate most of the few existing parking spaces there.
January 29, 2010
Detroit Lakes acts on new veterans park
Detroit Lakes City Hall was filled with Becker County veterans Tuesday night, asking for land approval for a park. They got it.
January 13, 2010
Detroit Lakes mayor lists city’s accomplishments
Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk gave his first State of the City address Tuesday evening at the city council meeting, and despite a recession, the city is reaching goals and doing well.
January 13, 2010
Becker County employees receive 1 percent wage increase
Becker County Human Services, courthouse, jail/dispatch and confidential services employees will receive a 1 percent general wage increase for 2010.
January 13, 2010
Grover’s up for auction, city interested in redevelopment
When consultants RGD worked up a plan for the north side of Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes, the city listened.
January 08, 2010
Zorbaz plans on adding another deck
Zorbaz and the Detroit Lakes Community Development Committee have found common ground on the months-long tent issue.
January 08, 2010
DLDA denies helicopter business loan
The Detroit Lakes Development Authority decided the proposed helicopter business Snow Owl Aviation has too many gray areas and unanimously voted to deny its request for a loan from the DLDA.
By Pippi Mayfield , January 06, 2010
Detroit Lakes lands big federal grant
Thanks to a federal grant, the City of Detroit Lakes is getting half of its North Industrial Park expansion paid for.
By Pippi Mayfield , December 30, 2009
Veterans, city spar over monument
After 24 years in the Army, retiring as a Green Beret and traveling to many places around the world, veteran George Peters says that Detroit Lakes is at the top of his list.
By Pippi Mayfield , December 23, 2009
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