FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
Detroit Lakes retiree, 80, participates in his third Fargo Marathon
At last Saturday’s Fargo Marathon, more than 24,000 people crossed the finish line — and Detroit Lakes’ Richard Renner was among them. Renner, who turned 80 in January, was competing in his third half marathon in Fargo — but the first one since 2008.
By Vicki Gerdes , May 23, 2012
Answering the call to Detroit Lakes 
Though they have only been residents of Detroit Lakes for less than a month now, the Gallatin family has been settling in nicely at their new digs near Long Lake on the west edge of town.
By Vicki Gerdes , March 28, 2012
‘It’s nice to be back home’
Though he’s only been the pastor of Detroit Lakes’ Seventh Day Adventist Church since Nov. 20, Fred Crowell is no stranger to the lakes area.
By Vicki Gerdes , March 14, 2012
For the love of libraries
Since she joined the Northern Lights Library Network last August as its executive director, Kathy Enger has been busy providing administrative, educational and technical support to the over 300 libraries that make up the network.
By Vicki Gerdes , February 29, 2012
Ice Hole bar really making a splash
NORTH LIDA LAKE – If you spot an interesting person at the latest drinking establishment in Otter Tail County, you might want to be careful how you break the ice.
By DAVE OLSON Forum Communications Co. , February 22, 2012
Staying fit while saving money
Last year, the top speed in Jeremy Neuerburg’s commute to work was 42 mph. That would be pretty slow in a car, but on a bicycle it’s a different story.
By CONNIE VANDERMAY Forum Communications Co. , February 15, 2012
‘Next Year in Jerusalem’
Since publishing his first book, While Others Sleep, in 2011, Lake Park author Larry (L.D.) Bergsgaard has been busy making a name for himself in the literary world.
By Vicki Gerdes , February 01, 2012
Harmonies from the heart
From “Heart of My Heart” to “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” there’s nothing quite like the sound of a barbershop quartet crooning a love song from that special someone on Valentine’s Day to warm even the coldest heart.
By Vicki Gerdes , January 25, 2012
Looking through the artist’s eye
The local library has always been a place to go and relax, read the paper or a magazine, browse through the stacks and pick out a book to take home.
By Vicki Gerdes , January 18, 2012
Fulfilling his life’s dream
Though he grew up on a dairy farm in Otter Tail County, Blane Klemek’s “life dream” was to find a career in wildlife and natural resource management.
By Vicki Gerdes , January 12, 2012
A brighter future for Haiti’s children
It was about six years ago that Miquette Denie, a nurse at St. Mary’s Regional Health Center (and former Rotary exchange student) first approached Detroit Lakes resident Tom Klyve about helping her set up a non-profit organization in her native Haiti, to help give its children more opportunities for a better education.
By Vicki Gerdes , December 28, 2011
Christmas crafter: Waubun native spends his days at The Cottages in Detroit Lakes making holiday decorations
From Army serviceman to over-the-road trucker to bulk oil dealer to rural mail carrier, Waubun native Herb Ahles has had a variety of careers.
By Vicki Gerdes , December 21, 2011
Ode to Joy: Becker County Historical Society honors rural Ponsford man with first-ever ‘Community Historian’ Award
When it comes to the history of Becker County, there are few who know more about it than rural Ponsford resident Wilbur Joy.
So it was only fitting that the Becker County Historical Society would bestow him with its newest honor, the Community Historian Award, at its 2011 annual dinner.
By Vicki Gerdes , December 14, 2011
Between two worlds: NRCS soil conservationist divides time between job in Detroit Lakes, husband in Hastings, Minn.
Though she’s enjoying her position as the newest member of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) field office in Detroit Lakes, soil conservationist Nicole Schaffer says she’s “living a double life.”
By Vicki Gerdes , December 07, 2011
Faithful to his flock
PERHAM — Rev. Philip Holtan of Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham is a 2012 Faithfulness in Ministry Cross Award recipient.
By MARIE NITKE Forum Communications Co. , November 30, 2011
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