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Dilrabo Sultanmuratova spent a year in Detroit Lakes through the FLEX program. She stayed with host family, left, Hondo and Angie Lehmann. Submitted Photo

Kazakstan student says year in Detroit Lakes was indescribable

Three years ago I could just dream about coming to America and studying here. But now I’m at the stage of my life where I’m almost done with my exchange...

life / wave Wed, May 22, 2013 - 9:08am

Third and fourth grade Holy Rosary students took a field trip to Bill and Karolyn Zurn’s farm during Ag in the Classroom. They were able to ask questions about the food grown and were amazed at the cost of running a farm. Submitted Photo

Zurn family hosts Ag in the Classroom

Bill and Karolyn Zurn hosted a third and fourth grade field trip from Holy Rosary School in Detroit Lakes. The trip also included several parents. The Zurns used this as...

life / wave Wed, May 22, 2013 - 9:04am

Goeun Park: Try new things, despite possible failure

So this is what mediocrity feels like, I thought. An 11-minute mile in the prime of my youth and ratty gym shoes soaked in rainwater. Here’s the thing — anything...

life / wave Wed, May 22, 2013 - 8:00am

Holly McCamant: Advice for forgotten, incoming freshmen

Right now, the graduating class of 2013 is getting all the attention. Sure, they’re done with high school now, and that is a pretty big deal. However, with all the...

life / wave Tue, May 21, 2013 - 11:00pm

Immunization rules for schools, child care would require adding various vaccines

The Minnesota Department of Health is proposing to make changes in the state’s school immunization rules that would bring the law up to date with current recommendations and practices. The...

life / wave Wed, May 15, 2013 - 9:30am

Goeun Park: After graduation, what’s next step?

“What year is it?” I half screamed to my parents, my pen poised above the May 11, 2013. While this question might have been acceptable five months ago, it’s nothing...

life / wave Wed, May 15, 2013 - 9:28am

Sports and asthma: MN kids compete

A new analysis by the Minnesota Department of Health finds that middle and high school students who have asthma are just as likely as their peers, who do not have...

life / wave Wed, May 15, 2013 - 9:27am

Rad Tech students take first, third in competition

Students in the Radiologic Technology program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College won first- and third-place awards in the recent Student Knowledge Bowl sponsored by the Minnesota Association of...

life / wave Wed, May 15, 2013 - 9:26am

Maddy Schiller earned deca’s top honors as a top 16 overall finalist in the Sports & Entertainment Marketing event during the International Career Development Conference. Submitted Photo

Schiller earns recognition at International DECA event

Madalyn Schiller, Minnesota DECA member, earned the organization’s highest honors at DECA’s 67th annual International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, Calif., April 24-27, with more than 16,000 in attendance. Maddy,...

life / wave Wed, May 08, 2013 - 11:04am

Dollars for Scholars awards more than $136,000 to grads

The Detroit Lakes Scholarship Foundation’s “Dollars for Scholars” recently presented $136,250 in scholarships to 140 Detroit Lakes High School graduating seniors. The Detroit Lakes Scholarship Foundation was started in 1987...

life / wave Wed, May 08, 2013 - 11:03am

Jonah Bowe: Writing was hidden talent that bloomed

Everyone’s born with different talents. Some people are really intelligent, some people are musical, some people are athletic, but for me, one talent no one really knew I had was...

life / wave Wed, May 08, 2013 - 11:01am

Holly McCamant: GeoNerd: Finding new interests

Over the years, I have had many different interests. Some I have had and still have, like my love for dogs. Other interests I had for about a year or...

life / wave Wed, May 08, 2013 - 11:00am

Goeun Park: Get ready. Get set. Test time!

“Lambda equals H over P, D times sin theta equals M times lambda, V equals I times R,” was the soundtrack of my prom weekend. Admittedly, it wasn’t quite as...

life / wave Wed, May 08, 2013 - 10:59am

Online school giving presentation in DL May 14

MTS Minnesota Connections Academy will be in Detroit Lakes on Tuesday, May 14, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Holiday Inn, hosting a free information session for prospective parents and students...

life / wave Wed, May 08, 2013 - 10:47am

Summer activities could be tax write-off

Despite a cold, snowy start to spring, summer is just around the corner and your children likely have several activities to keep them busy. The Minnesota Department of Revenue wants...

life / wave Wed, May 08, 2013 - 10:46am

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