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    July 10, 2019
    Desiree Bauer / Tribune Intern. Ted Kiebke standing beside one of his multiple airplanes that he is fixing up.
    Fly into the Pancake Feed at the airport on Saturday
    Clear skies and airplanes of bright yellows, reds and blues landing on the runway of the Detroit Lakes Airport. As rain ricocheted off the metal...
    newsJuly 10, 2019 - 11:32am
    June 26, 2019
    The new pickleball courts at Peoples Park are now open. An official dedication event will be held this Thursday, June 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the courts. Papa Murphy's will be providing pizza after a short ceremony. (Marie Johnson / Tribune)
    DL's new pickleball courts are open, and they're kind of a big dill
    Official dedication event is coming up this Thursday, July 27.
    newsJune 26, 2019 - 3:31pm
    June 19, 2019
    The shelter at Peoples Park was the site of the Bible Reading Marathon this year, where about 500 volunteers read passages from the Bible. A speaker system projected their voices around the park area. (Marie Johnson / Tribune)
    Bible Reading Marathon closes the book on 5th season
    The Fifth Annual Detroit Lakes Bible Reading Marathon wrapped up Tuesday after six full days of scripture readings at Peoples Park in Detroit...
    lifestyle/faithJune 19, 2019 - 9:00am
    June 15, 2019
    The commemorative glasses that come with admission to Richwood Winery's Summer Solstice Festival are a great way to enjoy a glass of one of its finest vintages. (Vicki Gerdes / Tribune)
    Celebrating summer's longest day: Richwood Winery's Solstice Festival is June 22
    The Summer Solstice — also known as summer's "longest day of light," or midsummer — is almost here, and with it comes Richwood Winery's Seventh...
    entertainmentJune 15, 2019 - 8:00am
    June 12, 2019
    Arts and music are also showcased during Sites and Bites event. Tate McLane was one of the featured performers. Free musical performances will be held every Tuesday night from 5-7 p.m. at Shennanigan's stage near the Nevis water tower.
    Sites and Bites showcases all Nevis has to offer
    After a torrential rain Saturday night, the sun came out just in time for the fourth annual Sites and Bites festival in Nevis Sunday afternoon....
    entertainmentJune 12, 2019 - 10:13am
    June 8, 2019
    Turtle Fest is returning to Perham June 12-16. (Perham Focus File Photo)
    'A new Turtle Fest': Perham’s 35th summer festival expands on familiar favorites
    The 35th annual Turtle Fest is set to kick off next week with a host of new events alongside the classic favorites. "I'm telling people it's...
    community/eventsJune 8, 2019 - 4:26pm
    June 5, 2019
    Sisters and Whiskers benefit for the Humane Society is Saturday
    Seven Sisters Spirits Liquor Store and the Humane Society of the Lakes are teaming up for the fourth year to host the Sisters and Whiskers benefit on Saturday June 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seven Sisters Spirits.
    entertainmentJune 5, 2019 - 6:00pm
    May 31, 2019
    Desiree Bauer / Tribune Matthew and Jana Martin's new Un-Fork-Edible food truck at their very first event
    Street Faire at the Lakes brings food trucks, vendors and shoppers
    Over half an hour before the Street Faire at the Lakes was set to start, many streets and parking lots were already filling up with cars. Shoppers...
    newsMay 31, 2019 - 1:33pm
    May 29, 2019
    Rebekka Paskewitz, Princess Kay of the Milky Way for 2018-19, will be kicking off June Dairy Month with an appearance at the 19th annual Breakfast at the Farm this Saturday, June 1. (Submitted photo)
    Princess Kay to attend 19th Breakfast on the Farm Saturday
    The 19th Breakfast on the Farm (BOTF) will be held at Kasin Farms near Hawley this Saturday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. The 65th Princess...
    entertainmentMay 29, 2019 - 10:24pm
    The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will be stepping out on Detroit Lakes' West Lake Drive this Saturday, June 1 at 1 p.m. The public can also come view the eight-horse team being hitched up to the Budweiser wagon starting at noon. (Submitted photo)
    Budweiser Clydesdales to visit DL this Saturday
    The world-famous, eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will make a special appearance in Detroit Lakes this Saturday, June 1 in honor of D-S...
    newsMay 29, 2019 - 4:22pm
    May 16, 2019
    About 80 kids gathered in the Detroit Lakes Middle School auditorium on Thursday morning to compete in the school's first-ever "Battle of the Books." (Marie Johnson / Tribune)
    'Battle of the Books' might be the start of a new chapter in DLMS tradition
    It was a "Battle of the Books" at Detroit Lakes Middle School on Thursday, as about 80 young readers tested their trivia skills in a fun challenge...
    news/educationMay 16, 2019 - 4:21pm
    May 9, 2019
    Janie Sherman has been a nurse since she was in high school. She's been working at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes for many years, on and off. On Wednesday, she was presented with a DAISY award for her "extraordinary, compassionate" care. (Marie Johnson / Tribune)
    'She has a very peaceful character': Essentia nurse Janie Sherman wins DAISY award
    Janie Sherman is exactly the kind of gentle soul that patients love to have at their hospital bedsides. She's known for her nurturing demeanor,...
    newsMay 9, 2019 - 4:38pm
    May 6, 2019
    Volunteer firefighters with the Detroit Lakes Fire Department conduct a house fire training exercise. (Jim Sinclair / Submitted)
    Extinguishing the firefighter shortage: Becker County fire departments to hold volunteer recruitment Open Houses
    Andy Castagneri, captain of the Detroit Lakes Fire Department, calls becoming a volunteer firefighter "one of the best decisions I've ever made."...
    newsMay 6, 2019 - 9:47am
    May 3, 2019
    Will Daggett, of Boy Scout Troop 656, is organizing a 5K Run/Walk 'Race For Survivors' to raise awareness of Holbrook Farms Retreat, a 47-acre property in rural Detroit Lakes that hosts wellness getaways for the families of fallen service members. (Marie Johnson / Tribune)
    'Race For Survivors' at Holbrook Farms: Eagle Scout plans 5K to benefit the families of fallen service members
    Combining his passion for the military with his love for running, 16-year-old Will Daggett has organized a 5K Run/Walk to benefit Holbrook Farms...
    newsMay 3, 2019 - 8:00am
    April 30, 2019
    Geraniums are one way that the Detroit Lakes Lions Club raises funds for its annual eye care mission trips to Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This year's geranium fundraiser is set for May 9-11 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Detroit Lakes. (Forum News Service photo)
    Everything's coming up... geraniums? Lions Club hosts planter sale May 9-11 to benefit eye care mission in Mexico
    It's been roughly a century now since Lions Club International members first began working to develop their eye health program, designed to help...
    community/nonprofitsApril 30, 2019 - 8:13am
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