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Detroit Lakes senior running back Christian Solberg fight off a Park Rapids defender on Oct. 15, 2021 in the Lakers' 20-14 win over the Panthers to earn the first road victory of the season. (Jared Rubado / Detroit Lakes Tribune)

Football

Gritty not pretty: Lakers fend off Park Rapids to earn first road win of the season

Weather

Storm knocks down trees, lifts boat docks out of water near Frazee

Government and Politics

As Minnesota looks for hospital relief, Gov. Tim Walz and GOP leader spar over special session

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87-year-old Bob Cameron

Coronavirus

Minnesota veteran who couldn't get a hospital bed for two days dies at 87

Mark Raymond and his service dog, Raila, on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in their home, with the pile of softballs they collected over the summer. C.S. Hagen / The Forum

Crime and Courts

Accused of stealing softballs, Moorhead vet vows to take his case to trial

The Detroit Lakes City Council holds a regular meeting at the City Administration Building in Detroit Lakes on Oct. 12, 2021. (Michael Achterling / Detroit Lakes Tribune)

Government and Politics

Detroit Lakes City Council votes against West Lake Drive residents voicing concerns over trail placement

Obituaries

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Darrell Beck

Oct 15th 2021 - 4pm

Katherine M. Wheelwright

Oct 15th 2021 - 1pm

Norbert Benke

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William D. Hager

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Weather

A fine Monday, then some chill

Sports

Sasha Sekundiak (left) fights off Sophia Korynta during Alexandria's 2-0 win over Detroit Lakes on Oc.t 16, 2021 at Alexandria Area High School. (Jared Rubado / Detroit Lakes Tribune)

Soccer

Lakers' season comes to an end at the hands of top-seeded Alexandria in 8AA semifinal

Football

Gritty not pretty: Lakers fend off Park Rapids to earn first road win of the season

Football

LIVE AT 7 p.m.: Game of the Week is Bismarck Century at West Fargo Sheyenne on WDAY Sports+

Business

Dave Sheley, owner of the Corner Store and Restaurant in Backus, Minnesota, stands behind the counter on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. Sheley says the Line 3 project brought a surge of business to his store and restaurant, especially in the early mornings when pipeline workers would fuel up before heading to the job site.
Kirsti Marohn / MPR News

Energy and Mining

For towns along Line 3, pipeline workers brought welcome boom — while it lasted

Agriculture

Dr. Charlie Mayo's side pursuit of agriculture

Small Business

Leech Lake Nation acquires Teal’s Market in Cass Lake

Events

Events

Happenings around the lakes area

Events

Dream of Veterans Memorial Park in Vergas become a reality

Events

Walk event in Waubun calls attention to military POWs, MIA

Government

The Wadena driver exam station is now at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center in the Mason Brothers Room.
Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Government and Politics

Lawmakers press for quicker reopening of driver's license exam stations in Greater Minnesota

Government and Politics

As Minnesota looks for hospital relief, Gov. Tim Walz and GOP leader spar over special session

Government and Politics

Minnesota Senate panel blasts vaccine or test policy rollout, likens it to 'harassment'

Education

Celebrating the academic achievements of area students. (Stock photo)

Education

Local students earn academic honors at area colleges

Education

Indigenous Peoples Day observed at Detroit Lakes Public Schools

Education

For Minnesota schools, outdoor lunch offers a temporary solution for reducing COVID-19 spread

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Alzheimer’s patient deaths spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus

Study: Alzheimer’s deaths spike during COVID pandemic

Coronavirus

Monoclonal antibodies help patients fight COVID-19

Coronavirus

Experts stay quiet on issue of sharing COVID-19 vaccine technology with the world

Northland Outdoors

Gov. Tim Walz shares a lighthearted moment with Kandiyohi County Board chair George “Corky” Berg moments before the pheasant season opened on Saturday morning (Oct. 16, 2021) with their hunt in southern Kandiyohi County.
Governor Walz Press Office photo

Northland Outdoors

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visits Kandiyohi County Saturday for pheasant opener

Northland Outdoors

Dokken: Magazine promo triggers memories of dicey moments in the great outdoors

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Northland Outdoors

Minnesota has a problem with perch, its 'keystone species,' and causes may vary

Columnists

Rural residents need to overcome additional barriers such as accessibility when seeking professional help and support for mental health or mental illness, says Katie Pinke. Often rural residents need to travel far distances to urban areas where mental health services are offered.
Kenzie Holmberg / Grand Vale Creative LLC

Columns

Open up about barriers rural residents face in getting help for mental health

Columns

LaDuke: A water protector comes home to reflect

Columns

A little manure on the court won't stop the farm athlete

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Beautiful stonework defines the Stowman building and grounds at 1100 West Lake Drive. (Photo by Jeff Stowman / Fall Home)

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

Events

10 fun things to do this summer in the Lakes Area

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Life at the Lakes: Becker County and Detroit Lakes Sesquicentennial Magazine

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Fall Laker Book 2021

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Becker County Guide 2021

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