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    December 16, 2014
    Can’t find the perfect toy? Make your own
    Cedar Jameson puffs out his chest in a regal manner while he wears a felt crown. The 4-year-old is, after all, the king. His older brother, Thorin, plays the knight in a shimmery silver helmet and green and white tunic. Soon, 7-year-old Thorin’s a stinky skunk and 4-year-old...
    lifeDecember 16, 2014 - 3:20pm
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    Holiday Fun Day draws big crowds to Washington Square Mall
    The halls of the Washington Square Mall were filled with kids, parents and grandparents Saturday afternoon, as the mall held its annual Kids’ Fun Day. “Kids Fun Day at the mall went great — about 125-150 kids in two hours,” said Dawn Olson, manager of Washington Square...
    lifeDecember 16, 2014 - 3:13pm
    December 14, 2014
    Kids in need looking for a few angels
    Area residents are once again showing the caring sides of their hearts, as the Angel Tree continues to be picked apart name by name. The tree, which is set up in the Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store in Detroit Lakes, is helping ensure area children in need get presents for Christmas. Tags...
    news / Detroit LakesDecember 14, 2014 - 9:30am
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    Concordia Christmas program to air on KDLM
    A 30-minute radio program of the 87th annual Concordia College Christmas Concert, “Before the Marvel of This Night,” will air on KDLM, Detroit Lakes, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25. The Concordia Christmas concert is a nationally acclaimed tradition for more than 80 years. Each...
    newsDecember 14, 2014 - 7:00am
    December 13, 2014
    Celebrate the holidays responsibly this month
    December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. According to MADD (in 2013), “Everyday in America, another 28 people die as a result of drunk driving crashes.” That’s a sobering statement isn’t it? The staff at Detroit Lakes Library wishes everyone a safe...
    entertainment / booksDecember 13, 2014 - 11:30am
    December 10, 2014
    Lots of Christmas events coming up
    The lakes area is the place to be this weekend, with Christmas concerts and open houses, a visit from the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, and a plethora of holiday happenings at the Washington Square Mall. The fun starts Friday afternoon with a Christmas Open House at the Detroit...
    entertainment / eventsDecember 10, 2014 - 2:00pm
    December 7, 2014
    Holiday Train fundraiser one of top two each year for Becker County Food Pantry
    Heart disease is becoming one of the most pervasive health issues in society today — and in answer to that problem, the Becker County Food Pantry and Canadian Pacific Holiday Train are asking local residents to take part in their Healthy Donations Challenge when the Holiday Train...
    news / Detroit LakesDecember 7, 2014 - 9:30am
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    December 2, 2014
    Minnesota tree lit as official U.S. Christmas tree
    WASHINGTON -- A tree felled from northern Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest was lit Tuesday as the official 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas...
    newsDecember 2, 2014 - 9:19pm
    November 27, 2014
    Snowplow Parade is Dec. 6
    The first Snowplow Parade sponsored by the Frazee Area Community Club two years ago broke new ground, so to speak, but last year’s pre-Christmas event proved one thing for certain: Weather will ultimately decide the success of an outdoor winter event. In 2012, 87 units from all...
    newsNovember 27, 2014 - 8:30am
    November 26, 2014
    Bundle up! Santa's Grand Parade is Monday in downtown DL
    With 30 entries registered so far, Santa’s Grand Parade of Lights is shaping up to be Detroit Lakes’ biggest kickoff to the holiday season to date. “Sometimes we have a few backing out on the day of the parade, depending on the weather, but I think we’ll be right around...
    newsNovember 26, 2014 - 2:00pm
    Drive carefully over Thanksgiving
    Thanksgiving begins a busy travel season and the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds motorists to use caution when driving across the state and to take advantage of the tools MnDOT makes available for safer, more predictable travel. “The holidays are a busy time on...
    newsNovember 26, 2014 - 1:00pm
    Some big box employees ‘give thanks’ for day off
    For a growing number of retail workers, Black Friday is a commercial black hole inexorably nibbling away at their Thanksgiving holiday. But for some, Thanksgiving Day remains a moment of calm before the shopping season storm. One quiet spot Thursday will be the West Fargo Costco...
    businessNovember 26, 2014 - 12:30pm
    November 24, 2014
    Smartphone apps help ease holiday woes
    FARGO – Now that we’ve made it to the most wonderful time of the year, our smartphones can become a handy way of making the holiday season easier and more fun. Don’t forget to stock up on apps to ensure modern technology will be your best friend between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Making...
    newsNovember 24, 2014 - 8:31am
    November 23, 2014
    Homeschoolers Christmas musical Dec. 16 open to the public
    While the Lakes Area Christian Home School Educators group of children usually performs a spring musical for the public, this year they are taking part in a Christmas musical. The kids will be performing “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen” on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. in Lakes...
    news / Detroit LakesNovember 23, 2014 - 9:15am
    Minnesota-grown Christmas trees ready to go
    Minnesota Christmas tree growers look forward to another great season of local, fragrant Christmas trees thanks to overall good growing conditions this year. Many tree farms are stacked with a variety of trees and ready to open the day after Thanksgiving. Happy Land Tree Farms...
    newsNovember 23, 2014 - 8:00am
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