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Chanel Michelle Schmitz, 41, of Frazee was sentenced in Becker County District Court on a felony charge of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. On April 4 at about 2:50 a.m. she come home intoxicated, attempted to argue with her husband, who was sleeping and stabbed him...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has responded to recent legal challenges to the state's inaugural wolf season. DNR filed a memorandum in opposition to petitioner's motion for a preliminary injunction on the wolf season on Friday, Sept. 28, with the Minnesota Court...

The Continental Divide Folk School has officially begun offering classes at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. In an interview, Director Jamie Robertson said the cultural center's board of directors has been studying other folk schools in Minnesota since Bob and Bonnie...

The City of Detroit Lakes will be flushing the fire hydrants next week, Monday through Friday. Residents may see a discoloration in their water, but it will clear up. Hydrant flushing is good preventative maintenance practice and ensures hydrants are working.

Thinking about running for office? Filing for area school boards and city councils is now open and will be until Aug. 14. Here's an update: DL City Council, mayor So far, most of the incumbents have filed for re-election in Detroit Lakes. The Detroit Lakes City Council seats...

This week is National Farmers Market Week, and area markets like the Lakes Area Farmers Market is helping celebrate. On Saturday, the 28 vendors in Peoples Park will be hosting a trivia game with a produce basket up for grabs. Answer questions about the farmers market and get your...

Happenings can be e-mailed to Pippi Mayfield at pmayfield@dlnewspapers.com or submitted online at www.dl-online.com. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Aquatic invasive species volunteer training A DNR training session for people interested in being volunteer watercraft inspectors at public boat...

Happenings is free, and submissions are run on a first-come, first-serve basis and as space allows. Happenings entries that include date, time and place, as well as a contact person's name and telephone number, of an event can be e-mailed to Pippi Mayfield at pmayfield@dlnewspapers.com...

Construction begins on Becker County Road 149 north of Floyd Lake from Highway 59 to County Road 21 on Monday. The new roadway will be wider and have extensive safety improvements, according to Becker County Highway Engineer Brad Wentz. Due to the reconstruction, the roadway...

With the 77th Northwest Water Carnival heading into its final weekend, preparations are shifting into high gear for the Becker County Fair, which starts Wednesday, July 25 in Detroit Lakes. Continuing through Saturday, July 28, the 121st annual fair will be jam packed with a blend...