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Sylvia Piche, of Audubon, browses different apparel options at Detroit Lakes' new consignment store, Reflections of Vintage and New, during their opening week on Dec. 3, 2021. (Michael Achterling / Detroit Lakes Tribune)

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New consignment shop opens in former Hunan Spring Buffet location near Walmart

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Jaycees' Candy Cane Hunt set for Dec. 18 in Detroit Lakes

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Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by pickup on Hwy 34

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The outside of the Becker County Food Pantry, which has seen strong demand growth in recent years. (Nathan Bowe / Detroit Lakes Tribune)

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Local National Guard unit to hold donation drive for Becker County Food Pantry this Saturday

Pam Jones, right, member of the Detroit Lakes Area Nordic Ski Club, dishes a bowl of chili at Detroit Mountain in Detroit Lakes on Dec. 4, 2021 during the season kickoff meeting and chili-feed for the ski club. The group has more than 130 members and grooms, and maintains, more than 40 miles of cross-country ski trails across Becker County. (Michael Achterling / Detroit Lakes Tribune)

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A chili day at Detroit Mountain: Nordic Ski club preps for a winter wonderland

Detroit Lakes artist Hans Gilsdorf took this selfie with the new mural he created for the commons area at Detroit Lakes High School after completing the installation on Monday, Nov. 29. The mural, titled "The Laker Ripple Effect," was inspired by a quote from renowned children's rights advocate Marion Wright Edelman. (Submitted photo)

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Inspirational mural by artist Hans Gilsdorf, recently installed at Detroit Lakes High School commons, was a collaborative effort

Obituaries

Dec 8th 2021 - 5pm

Adeline O. Anderson

Dec 7th 2021 - 12pm

Alfreda Anna Blakeway

Dec 6th 2021 - 5pm

Kenneth “Bud” Welter

Dec 3rd 2021 - 5pm

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Weather

Blowing and drifting snow early tonight

Sports

Jerzie Horner does her bars routine at the Jackie Mann Invitational on Dec. 4, 2021. Horner had an all-around score of 36.75 on Tuesday in Detroit Lakes' 138.1-129.95 win over Fergus Falls.
Jared Rubado / Detroit Lakes Tribune

Gymnastics

Detroit Lakes handles Fergus Falls, Horner shines

Hockey

Detroit Lakes survives Morris-Benson Area surge for third straight win

Basketball

The gold standard: Alexandria takes care of business, Detroit Lakes looks to leave loss in the past

Business

Sylvia Piche, of Audubon, browses different apparel options at Detroit Lakes' new consignment store, Reflections of Vintage and New, during their opening week on Dec. 3, 2021. (Michael Achterling / Detroit Lakes Tribune)

Business

New consignment shop opens in former Hunan Spring Buffet location near Walmart

Agriculture

World's largest carbon capture pipeline aims to connect 31 ethanol plants, cut across Upper Midwest

Business

Notable celebrities featured in Profile by Sanford ad campaign

Events

The Detroit Lakes Jaycees held their first-ever Candy Cane Hunt last December, with 14 volunteers from the organization helping to distribute the popular striped candies on the lawns of about 30 local families. This year's candy cane distribution is set for the evening of Saturday, Dec. 18, with the intent of having kids in those homes find the candies strewn in secret hiding places around the outside of their homes. (Submitted photo)

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Jaycees' Candy Cane Hunt set for Dec. 18 in Detroit Lakes

Events

A chili day at Detroit Mountain: Nordic Ski club preps for a winter wonderland

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Happenings around the lakes area

Government

Josinio Andrew, 25, practiced raising a patient's hospital bed rail in front of members of his National Guard unit on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Century College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Andrew is one of hundreds training to becoming a nursing assistant or aide as part of a mission to support Minnesota's long-term care facilities.
Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service

Government and Politics

Minnesota National Guard to deploy to 9 nursing homes by week's end, health official says

Government and Politics

Rep. Green gains top score on legislative scorecard

Government and Politics

Minnesota posts massive $7.7 billion budget surplus, kicking off debate over tax cuts, new programs

Education

Detroit Lakes artist Hans Gilsdorf took this selfie with the new mural he created for the commons area at Detroit Lakes High School after completing the installation on Monday, Nov. 29. The mural, titled "The Laker Ripple Effect," was inspired by a quote from renowned children's rights advocate Marion Wright Edelman. (Submitted photo)

Art

Inspirational mural by artist Hans Gilsdorf, recently installed at Detroit Lakes High School commons, was a collaborative effort

News

Two juveniles charged in connection with Nov. 2 school threat in Detroit Lakes

Education

Local students earn academic honors at area colleges

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Wellness

Health Fusion: A daily dose of yogurt may lower blood pressure

Coronavirus

Weekly Update: 16 COVID-related deaths reported in the 8-county lakes area this week; 292 deaths were reported statewide, a 46% increase over last week

Coronavirus

Minnesota reports 75 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday

Northland Outdoors

Nolan Sprengeler, left, and Kevin Kray hold the now-certified state record musky caught on Mille Lacs Lake on Nov. 22, 2021.
Contributed / Minnesota DNR

Northland Outdoors

Minnesota’s new musky record is official

Northland Outdoors

Positive test on 1 Brainerd lakes area deer extends CWD management to 2024

Northland Outdoors

Dokken: Experts weigh in on hot ice fishing destinations

Columnists

Greater Sucker Creek founder Sally Hausken, at left, was on hand for the installation and dedication of a new sign, titled A Treasure Trove of Gifts to All from Greater Sucker Creek," at the local nature preserve by longtime local resident Kay N. Larson and her children last May. (Vicki Gerdes / Tribune)

Columns

Climate change: How did we get into this mess?

Columns

When 'watch out' means 'get out of the way' when working cattle

Columns

The shared traits of successful farmers and ranchers

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Virginia native Tim Godfrey, who has lived in North Dakota for the past several years, recently became a resident of Audubon, Minn., where he says he and his wife Jackie hope to spend their retirement years. When he's not working, Godfrey spends a lot of his leisure time on hunting and fishing, and believes in living his life as self-sufficiently as possible. (Vicki Gerdes / Flannel Shirts)

People

Self-sufficient man: Lake Park-Audubon's new superintendent believes in 'the value of doing it yourself'

History

Marvel of masonry: Stone walls and terrazzo floors make Detroit Lakes home-turned-law office truly unique

Events

Back in full swing: The Becker County Fair opens today in Detroit Lakes

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