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Walleye fishing regulations are changing starting Friday, March 1, on Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. "These are extremely popular destinations not only in the spring, but all year long," said Phil Talmage, Baudette area fisheries supervisor with the DNR. "We're spreading the word to anglers to make sure they're aware of the new regulations."
Allen Lee Hamm Jr., 41, of Detroit Lakes has had a felony charge of nonsupport dismissed in Becker County District Court after meeting the conditions required by the court. According to court records, he had failed to pay child support since Dec. 8, 2015, and owed a total of $35,615 outstanding. He was first ordered to pay $452 a month in child support in 2001, along with $261 a month for child care and $50 a month in medical support, as well as reimbursement totaling $1,942.
Bret Ricardo Glatzmaier, 51, of rural Park Rapids, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony rustling and livestock theft. He was one of two men charged with felonies after selling cattle they did not own. The other was Christopher Charles Strehlow of Detroit Lakes.
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – (4:54 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol closed I-94 between exit 54 in Fergus Falls and the North Dakota border. Hwy 10 is closed from Lake Park to Dilworth. The roads are closed due to dangerous driving conditions. They will remain closed until driving conditions improve. High winds and blowing snow have created dangerous whiteout conditions.
Allen Lee Hamm Jr., 41, of Detroit Lakes has had a felony charge of nonsupport dismissed in Becker County District Court after meeting the conditions required by the court. According to court records, he had failed to pay child support since Dec. 8, 2015, and owed a total of $35,615 outstanding. He was first ordered to pay $452 a month in child support in 2001, along with $261 a month for child care and $50 a month in medical support, as well as reimbursement totaling $1,942.
ST. PAUL — During the 2019 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference, held at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel earlier this week, Detroit Lakes' own Ice Harvest Steering Committee was presented with an Only in Minnesota Award for "Best New Event of the Year" — for the construction and opening of King Isbit's Ice Palace. Several other individuals, organizations and tourism businesses were recognized at the annual Explore Minnesota Tourism Awards for their contributions to the state's $15.3 billion travel industry.
Heavy snow has been forecasted for portions of northwest Minnesota beginning Wednesday evening. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds motorists of the importance of good winter driving habits. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, and Polk counties.
Recent births at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes.
Mitch Boyum and others from Enforcement Division honored at annual awards day Minnesota Department of Resources Conservation Officer Mitch Boyum has been named the 2019 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, an award presented to an officer each year for outstanding overall career performance. Enforcement Division Director Rodmen Smith presented the award earlier this month at the division's annual awards ceremony and training conference at Camp Ripley.