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Weekend storm drops 11 inches of snow

Weekend storm drops 11 inches of snow

Detroit Lakes received almost 11 inches of snow over the weekend and today, according to KDLM Radio, but it looks like the worst of the storm is over.

Polar Fest coronation

Polar Fest coronation

Emily Peterson, 16-year-old daughter of Mike and Lisa Peterson of Perham, was crowned as Miss Polar Fest 2010 at the annual pageant Sunday night in Detroit Lakes’ Historic Holmes Theatre.

Area dance teams headed for state tournament Feb. 12-13 at Target Center

Area dance teams headed for state tournament Feb. 12-13 at Target Center

Synchronized high kicks, dizzying turns, gravity defying leaps and maybe even a pirouette or two — state dance team competitions are among the most entertaining events hosted by the Minnesota State High School League each year.

Weekend storm drops 11 inches of snow

Weekend storm drops 11 inches of snow

Detroit Lakes received almost 11 inches of snow over the weekend and today, according to KDLM Radio, but it looks like the worst of the storm is over.

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Detroit Lakes doctor’s travels lead to fun hobby

Detroit Lakes doctor’s travels lead to fun hobby

Dr. Carlos Torres turned his medical career into a hobby that he wants to share with the community. Torres and his wife Colleen collect figurines that depict doctors.

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Detroit Lakes doctor in Haiti helping relief effort

In the past, when there’s been a natural disaster in other parts of the United States or the world, Dr. Jon Larson has wanted to help out. This time, he’s able to.

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Pre-nursing class now offered in DL

There are several different reasons students might enroll in a free pre-nursing class, but for Amber Jacobsen, it was to get ready to come back to college.

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Richards races to Section 8 title; Ramstad-Skoyles siblings earn Nordic ski state berths

Richards races to Section 8 title; Ramstad-Skoyles siblings earn Nordic ski state berths

Wednesday turned out to be the best day in Laker Nordic skiing history, as three Detroit Lakes skiers qualified for the state meet.

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Polar Fest coronation

Polar Fest coronation

Emily Peterson, 16-year-old daughter of Mike and Lisa Peterson of Perham, was crowned as Miss Polar Fest 2010 at the annual pageant Sunday night in Detroit Lakes’ Historic Holmes Theatre.

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Area dance teams headed for state tournament Feb. 12-13 at Target Center

Area dance teams headed for state tournament Feb. 12-13 at Target Center

Synchronized high kicks, dizzying turns, gravity defying leaps and maybe even a pirouette or two — state dance team competitions are among the most entertaining events hosted by the Minnesota State High School League each year.

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Defense says man charged in connection with fatal Fourth of July accident wasn't the driver

Defense says man charged in connection with fatal Fourth of July accident wasn't the driver

Opening statements were held Tuesday in Becker County District Court in the trial of a man accused of killing four people and seriously injuring two others in a van crash July 4 near Pine Point.

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Central Market cake decorators take home five awards from contest

Central Market cake decorators take home five awards from contest

The cake decorators at Central Market brought back some hardware from the North Dakota Grocery Association cake contest a week ago.

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Motion benefit Saturday in Detroit Lakes

Motion benefit Saturday in Detroit Lakes

“Get your groove on for the arts” this Saturday, Feb. 6, as Detroit Lakes’ Historic Holmes Theatre takes a trip back to the 1970s for its annual Motion fund-raiser.

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Big Bash will be March 5 in Detroit Lakes

March 5 will be a red carpet affair for the Boys and Girls Club and their guests at the annual Big Bash event at the Holmes Ballroom.

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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.

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A dessert that's filled with love power

A dessert that's filled with love power

I’ve been eating thin, lacy pancakes the size of a dinner plate since I was a toddler. Although some would call them French crepes, in our house, they were Hungarian palacsinta.

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