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Early cold temperatures and several inches of snow in parts of the state have many snowmobile enthusiasts excited to take their first ride of the season, but most trails will need more snow before grooming can begin. Most of the state's snowmobile trails are not yet ready for riding,...

The man behind the recent failed effort to legalize marijuana in North Dakota says proponents are "100 percent" going to try again to get recreational pot approved in the state. If David Owen's guarantee comes true, that means North Dakotans again will vote on the issue in 2020. Can't...

I write this not just for my community, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, but for all the towns with newspapers that carry this column. The handwriting is on the wall.

Winter truck load increases will begin Friday, Dec. 14, on unrestricted highways in the central frost zone, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The frost zones can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. The central frost zone starts south of Highway 10 from Moorhead...

My name is Kevin Weber and I'm from Alexandria. I am an avid sportsman. I have raised both of my boys to be respectful, honest and ethical hunters. Hunters who do their part to give back to the species and hunt in a way that preserves the sport for future generations. My intention...

The Detroit Lakes City Council approved a $5.5 million certified levy and $23 million budget for 2019 at its regular meeting on Tuesday. The total property tax levy of $5,498,426 marks a $384,417 (7.52 percent) increase from last year, according to City Finance Officer Pam Slifka...

Minnesota State Community and Technical College's Pat Nordick and Wayne Wolden were recognized for outstanding work at the 2018 CFO Annual Conference held this week at the Minnesota State system office in St. Paul. Nordick is M State's chief finance officer, and Wolden is the college's...

Wednesday, Nov. 28 At 12:44 p.m. a caller reported cash was missing from a residence on the 20000 block of Oakland Beach Road in Detroit Lakes. At 12:46 p.m. a caller reported a theft by swindle case on the 800 block of Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes. Thursday, Nov. 29 At 6:52...