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    October 8, 2012
    Frazee woman gets jail for stabbing husband in the back with kitchen knife
    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...
    news / Frazee / crimeOctober 8, 2012 - 11:21am
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    DNR responds to wolf lawsuit, petition
    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...
    news / DNROctober 8, 2012 - 11:18am
    Feeling creative? 'Folk School' opens in NY Mills
    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...
    newsOctober 8, 2012 - 9:02am
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    September 12, 2012
    City flushing hydrants
    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.
    Detroit Lakes / newsSeptember 12, 2012 - 10:46am
    August 22, 2012
    Search team organized for missing man
    A search team is being organized in Roseau County for the rural Detroit Lakes man who has been missing since Aug. 11. The Roseau County Sheriff's Department says there has been no sign of Donny Dugger, 43, whose vehicle was found near the Winner Silo in the Beltrami State Forest...
    Detroit Lakes / newsAugust 22, 2012 - 11:24am
    August 8, 2012
    Filing closes tuesday at city, school level - 1st step for candidates
    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...
    Detroit Lakes / newsAugust 8, 2012 - 12:13pm
    Red Pine Quilt Shop new to downtown DL
    The warm, cozy art of quilting is once again weaving its way through the fabric of Detroit Lakes residence as the Red Pine Quilt Shop opened its doors to the community on Friday. "There are so many enthusiastic quilters in the area, and I think there was definitely a need in the...
    Detroit Lakes / businessAugust 8, 2012 - 11:40am
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    It's Farmers Market Week
    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...
    newsAugust 8, 2012 - 10:39am
    Happenings
    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...
    events / newsAugust 8, 2012 - 9:30am
    August 3, 2012
    Happenings for this Week
    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...
    events / books / newsAugust 3, 2012 - 2:38pm
    DL's Crazy Day returns to Washington Ave.
    Traditionally, the first Tuesday in August has been a good day to find a 'crazy' deal while shopping downtown DL. Detroit Lakes' Crazy Day...
    events / entertainmentAugust 3, 2012 - 10:40am
    July 27, 2012
    Construction begins Monday on Becker County Road 149
    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...
    newsJuly 27, 2012 - 3:17pm
    July 25, 2012
    West River welcomes new general dentist
    West River Dental in Detroit Lakes has a new dentist. Dr. Ben Buntrock joined the staff in May after recently graduating from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. A Driscoll, N.D. native, Buntrock is obtained his undergraduate degree from North Dakota State University. He...
    business briefs / businessJuly 25, 2012 - 12:11pm
    July 18, 2012
    Royal start for Water Carnival
    The 77th annual Northwest Water Carnival is off to a good start. With events like the Miss Northwest pageant, Fly-In, Midsummer Bike Tour, Demolition Derby, Family Day and more, this past weekend had something for everyone. "It's been amazing. We're off to a great start," said...
    entertainment / newsJuly 18, 2012 - 12:16pm
    Get ready: County fair is next week
    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...
    newsJuly 18, 2012 - 12:10pm
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