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    September 7, 2016
    Mahnomen native Denise Kettner became the new president of the United Way of Becker County on June 1. She biecame involved with the organization during her 36-year career teaching kindergarten for the Detroit Lakes School District, but decided to deepen her commitment to the organization after retiring from teaching in 2014. The theme she chose for the United Way's 2016 fundraising drive is "Change the Story."
    It's time to 'change the story'
    For 36 years, Detroit Lakes kindergarten teacher Denise Kettner strived to ensure that all her students had a solid academic and ethical foundation,...
    LifeSeptember 7, 2016 - 11:45am
    August 23, 2016
    Emma Ellefson (center), 18, of Park Rapids, trained witih the famed Rockettes in New York City earlier this month.
    Park Rapids dancer trains with renowned Rockettes
    Some 2,000 dancers from across the U.S. auditioned for the Rockettes summer intensive dance program. Emma Ellefson, an 18-year-old aspiring...
    LifeAugust 23, 2016 - 12:55pm
    February 13, 2013
    Gina and Travis Schauer of Lake Park will be representing Becker County in this year's Emerging Leadership Program of the University of Minnesota and Northwest Minnesota Foundation. They will be honored along with other couples in the program at a banquet on March 23 in Crookston. Submitted Photo
    'Emerging leaders' honored
    Two area couples, Travis and Gina Schauer of Lake Park and Ed and Alisyn Keil of Perham, will receive special recognition for their commitment...
    February 13, 2013 - 10:33am
    February 6, 2013
    Mark Marthaler stands surrounded by the trucks and plows at the Becker County Highway Department maintenance shop, where he has spent the past 31 years working to keep the county's fleet of highway equipment in tip-top shape. He plans to retire from his position as head mechanic on Feb. 28. Vicki Gerdes/Tribune
    'Mr. Sunshine' set to retire
    He may not be known for his sunny disposition -- his nickname of 'Mr. Sunshine' is an affectionate tribute to his gruff, man-of-few-words persona...
    February 6, 2013 - 9:22am
    January 29, 2013
    After 28 years, Teiken steps down from Waubun board
    Even before he graduated from Waubun High School in 1965, Tom Teiken was already a farmer by trade. "I owned a farm in 1963, when I was still in high school," he says. "It's the same land I live on now -- my dad helped me buy it and get started." Aside from a two-year stint in...
    January 29, 2013 - 3:21pm
    January 23, 2013
    Mark Odland sits in front of the headboard that he hand-crafted in his Detroit Lakes wood shop just recently. He says he once made three complete bedroom sets for the Twin Cities home of one of his daughters. Vicki Gerdes/Tribune
    Retired doctor crafts beautiful furniture
    Mark Odland has had many professions in his life: At various times, he has worked as a professional musician, served in the U.S.
    January 23, 2013 - 9:12am
    January 16, 2013
    April Wilsey and her mentor Jan Parta have been matched since Wilsey was in fifth grade. She is now a senior, and hopes to become a mentor herself in the future. Connie Vandermay/Focus
    Mentors help youth reach their goals
    April Wilsey was in fifth grade when she first met up with her mentor, Jan Parta, through Perham's Kinship program. Now, seven years later,...
    January 16, 2013 - 9:43am
    January 8, 2013
    "When She Turned 40-ish" Submitted Photo
    Local artist publishes first book
    Though Carmen McCullough has wanted to write a book for as long as she can remember, when it came down to actually putting together some ideas...
    January 8, 2013 - 3:33pm
    December 26, 2012
    Dale Binde shows off the plaque that he received at his last meeting as a member of the Lake Park-Audubon School Board on Dec. 17. The rural Lake Park farmer retired from the board this month after 16 1/2 years of service. Photo by - Vicki Gerdes
    Binde ready to retire from LP-A School Board
    Though there were admittedly some "rocky times" during his 16½-year tenure on the Lake Park-Audubon School Board, Dale Binde said that ultimately,...
    December 26, 2012 - 8:31am
    December 18, 2012
    Joleen Skolte has been the secretary for Detroit Lakes High School Principal Steve Morben since 2007. Morben nominated her for the regional Office Professional of the Year award this fall -- and the Minnesota Associaiton of Secondary School Principals chose her as the state winner as well. Photo by - Vicki Gerdes
    DLHS secretary wins state award
    Though the formal award presentation won't take place until the end of January, Detroit Lakes High School's Joleen Skolte was notified earlier...
    Detroit LakesDecember 18, 2012 - 2:07pm
    December 4, 2012
    Eric Martinez is finding the transition from assistant princinpal at Detroit Lakes High School to principal of grades 5-12 at Waubun to be a smooth one since starting his new position this fall. Submitted Photo
    Martinez enjoying job as Waubun principal
    It may not have been an easy decision, but now that Eric Martinez is a semester into his new position as principal at Waubun Public Schools,...
    December 4, 2012 - 3:15pm
    November 28, 2012
    Past president Duane Henrikson was presented with a plaque in appreciation of his service to the Oak Crossing Family Council by current president Jeanne Teiken. Henrikson served for 20 years as president, and still is on the council even though he's no longer its president. Submitted Photo
    Turning over the reins: After 20 years, Henrikson stepping down
    For over two decades, Duane Henrikson has been an advocate for families with loved ones entering long-term care at Oak Crossing. This month,...
    Detroit LakesNovember 28, 2012 - 9:10am
    November 20, 2012
    Detroit Lakes native Christopher Mohs is loving life in his new home, New York City, where he moved a year ago from Minneapolis. His new book, "Great Eats! In a New York Minute or Two," was just released last week, and should be on bookstore shelves soon. Submitted Photo
    DL native pens book, discovers new love
    Though he's packed a lot of accomplishments into the years since his 1998 graduation from Detroit Lakes High School, Christopher Mohs would be...
    November 20, 2012 - 11:23am
    November 14, 2012
    UND law school graduate Josh Haugen started working full-time at the Detroit Lakes law firm of Shoemaker & Ziegler on Nov. 1. He and his wife Nicole are expecting their first child in December. Photo by - Vicki Gerdes
    Fargo native is new lawyer at Shoemaker & Ziegler
    There's a new attorney in town, but he's already a familiar face to the clients of the Shoemaker & Ziegler law firm. Josh Haugen, who graduated...
    November 14, 2012 - 8:22am
    November 6, 2012
    Shane Richard has been a deputy with the Becker County Sheriff's Department since November 1999. He was promoted to sergeant early last month. Photo by - Vicki Gerdes
    Deputy Richard promoted to sergeant
    For some people, choosing a career is something that almost seems predestined from the moment they were born.
    Detroit LakesNovember 6, 2012 - 3:20pm
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