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    March 5, 2013
    MSUM rescinds acceptance to more than 200 applicants
    MOORHEAD - After getting an acceptance letter for the 2013 fall semester, more than 200 applicants to Minnesota State University Moorhead recently were notified they actually didn't get in and likely won't be accepted to the university. University spokesman David Wahlberg said just...
    newsMarch 5, 2013 - 8:41am
    The home of Robert Duane Larson near Wolverton, Minn., is shown in November. Forum file photo
    Church bookkeeper charged with stealing more than $600,000
    MOORHEAD - A former bookkeeper for a Lutheran synod based in Moorhead is facing felony forgery and theft charges after police say he swindled...
    news/crime-and-courtsMarch 5, 2013 - 8:38am
    March 4, 2013
    A barn fire on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Spring Valley Farms in Darnen Township, Minn., killed 1,800 hogs and caused an estimated $600,000 to $700,000 in property losses. Morris Sun Tribune/Forum News Service
    Minnesota barn fire kills 1,800 hogs
    MORRIS, Minn. -- A barn fire in western Minnesota on Saturday morning killed about 1,800 hogs and caused nearly $700,000 in property damage,...
    newsMarch 4, 2013 - 12:35pm
    February 28, 2013
    Snow, ice on meter causes minor gas leak, evacuation in Bemidji
    BEMIDJI -- While warmer weather was welcomed by most area residents Wednesday, it also resulted in the closing of two businesses following a gas leak in downtown Bemidji. Runoff from ice melting on the roof of Iverson Corner Drug came into contact with a gas meter already covered...
    newsFebruary 28, 2013 - 11:51am
    Fargo 22-year-old accused of threatening grieving family with shotgun
    FARGO - A Fargo man is in custody, accused of pulling a shotgun on family members Wednesday night as they grieved the loss of another family...
    news/crime-and-courtsFebruary 28, 2013 - 11:48am
    Breckenridge homeowner turns Taser on four burglary suspects
    BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. - Four men are in custody after police here said the victim reported them trying to kick down the door of his home in the 400 block of 9th Street South early Tuesday in order to break in. The victim said he was able to fend them off with a Taser, Breckenridge...
    news/crime-and-courtsFebruary 28, 2013 - 8:12am
    February 27, 2013
    Fire forces Fargo day care to evacuate 260 children
    FARGO - Employees of a Fargo day care center shepherded 260 children out of the building in less than three minutes after a fire broke out on a stove in the kitchen this morning, according to the Fargo Fire Department. No one was injured. Crews responded at 10:35 a.m. to fire alarms...
    newsFebruary 27, 2013 - 2:22pm
    Students can toss their soup labels, box tops and receipts into a collection bin at the Frazee-Vergas Elementary School. Pippi Mayfield/Tribune
    Clipping coupons for schools
    It only takes a second to clip and it can earn cash rewards for local schools. Schools are getting more and more involved with programs like...
    newsFebruary 27, 2013 - 12:04pm
    All that snow may make it difficult to remove fish houses this year. The DNR says plan ahead.
    Time to take houses off area lakes
    A good amount of snowfall is causing a good amount of trouble for area anglers. Snow pack and drifts on the lakes are making for a tough time...
    newsFebruary 27, 2013 - 12:00pm
    Housing study is OK'd
    The Detroit Lakes Development Authority will be participating in a housing study, even though most, if not all, the information in the study will come from the city itself. Sharing the cost of the $14,000 study with the Becker County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the DLDA...
    newsFebruary 27, 2013 - 11:59am
    Showcasing traditional White Earth foods
    On March 9 at 6 p.m., the White Earth Land Recovery Project is hosting a Slow Food Feast at the Historic Holmes Theatre Ballroom in Detroit Lakes to directly benefit community-based programs. "We're having a grand dinner to celebrate some of our traditional foods," said WELRP founding...
    newsFebruary 27, 2013 - 11:58am
    The White Earth Reservation is hosting its first wolf conference. Tribal members are trying to protect the animal from being hunted on the reservation. Submitted Photo
    White Earth prepares for first wolf conference
    Residents on White Earth are preparing for the Reservation's first ever White Earth Wolf Conference, as enrolled members there continue the fight...
    newsFebruary 27, 2013 - 11:56am
    Niijii Radio will host its first music, arts gala in Detroit Lakes
    KKWE 89.9 FM, Niijii Broadcasting is excited to announce the First Annual Music and Arts Gala is coming to Detroit Lakes on Friday and Saturday, April 26-27. KKWE strives to support local musicians and artists of all genres. The Gala will be a two-day festival featuring local musicians,...
    entertainment/musicFebruary 27, 2013 - 11:43am
    Mahube-Otwa receives grant
    At a rally with volunteers from across Minnesota in the Capitol Rotunda, Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon announced that six local service organizations are receiving over $700,000 in new grants to support volunteer opportunities for nearly 4,000 older Minnesotans. The...
    newsFebruary 27, 2013 - 11:25am
    Jim Brogren, left, and more than 30 other Parrot Heads from the region traveled to Belize for a week of fun (and body painting during the local carnival). It is the 10th anniversary for the Lakes Area Parrot Heads. Submitted Photo
    Parrot Heads celebrate 10 years with some fun
    Celebrating 10 years of helping others, members of the Lakes Area Parrot Heads helped themselves to a vacation. On Feb.
    newsFebruary 27, 2013 - 11:23am
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