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Detroit Lakes · Detroit LakesDETROIT LAKES There were lots of hugs, lots of tears and lots of smiles visible on the faces of the 150 or so people gathered at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn this past Thursday, April 25, for the 2024 United Way of Becker County Celebration of Heroes."This is my favorite event of the year, for a number of different reasons," said Terry Haus, United Way executive director, in his opening remarks. "Tonight is the night to pay tribute to our hero…See the Story
Local volunteers, emergency workers and other 'everyday heroes' honored
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Guns · Detroit LakesVERGAS A second man has been arrested in connection with the March 27 burglary at Billy’s Bar in Vergas, in which a Ruger 9 mm handgun the prize in a charitable lottery was stolen from a display case.At the time, Donald Merrill Jr., 24, of rural Vergas, was accused of gaining entry to the bar by smashing out a front window, then smashing a glass showcase and stealing a 9 mm handgun that was set to be raffled off. He was identified through sec…See the Story
Second man accused of involvement in handgun theft at Billy's Bar
Detroit Lakes · Detroit LakesDETROIT LAKES Construction on Highway 34 from Osage to Park Rapids will begin May 13, according to a news release from Minnesota Department of Transportation.The project limits include from County Road 26/47 west of Osage to Western Avenue in Park Rapids. Motorists will detour utilizing Becker County Road 48 and Highway 71.The project includes a full depth pavement reclamation, shoulder widening, culvert replacements, and sidewalk upgrades in O…See the Story
Construction on Highway 34 from Osage to Park Rapids begins May 13
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Detroit Lakes · Detroit LakesDETROIT LAKES Did you know there is an urgent need in your area for Christian volunteers to serve families living with disability this summer?Joni and Friends, an international disability ministry with an office in Hopkins, Minnesota, is actively recruiting volunteers for its summer Family Retreat, which will be offered over two sessions in June and August with the latter event taking place at the Young Life Castaway Club in rural Detroit Lake…See the Story
Volunteers needed at faith-based summer retreat for families living with disability
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National Weather Service · Detroit LakesDETROIT LAKES The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 18 counties in northwest Minnesota effective immediately through 7 p.m. today (Thursday, April 25) due to extreme fire risk conditions.Affected counties include Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Wadena, and Wilkin.A Red Flag Warning means fires can …See the Story
Extreme fire risk today in Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Mahnomen, Hubbard and other counties
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Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes4:45 a.m., Burglary was reported along Granger Road, Detroit Lakes. 5 a.m., Burglary was reported along Rivercrest Drive, Frazee. A female living at the residence was also threatened. 11:01 a.m., Fraud was reported at a residence along Linden Lane, Detroit Lakes. Person stated the scam involved a fine for not showing up for jury duty. 2:24 p.m., Fire was reported along County Highway 32, Detroit Lakes. A small fire consisting of leaves was locat…See the Story
Puppies abandoned at City Park
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Detroit Lakes · Detroit LakesDETROIT LAKES In an update to the media about DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell being accused of breaking into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes early Monday morning, a member of her legal team, Bruce Ringstrom Jr., sent this email to the Detroit Lakes Tribune on Wednesday afternoon:“I met with Senator Mitchell this morning, along with the rest of her defense team: Dane DeKrey and Bruce Ringstrom Sr. (and) Nicole is doing well, all things considere…See the Story
Sen. Mitchell's legal team issues update; Rep. Joy calls for her resignation
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