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Motion to Delay Trial of Sen. Nicole Mitchell Granted

Court · Detroit Lakes

Motion to Delay Trial of Sen. Nicole Mitchell Granted

52% Center coverage: 21 sources

Senator Nicole Mitchell's trial for alleged burglary is postponed amid rising safety concerns following the weekend shootings of two lawmakers.See the Story

Emerald Ash Borer Found for First Time in Multiple Minnesota Counties

Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes

Emerald Ash Borer Found for First Time in Multiple Minnesota Counties

53% Center coverage: 15 sources

To prevent the insect from spreading, the DNR is enacting an emergency quarantine in these areas to limit the movement of firewood and ash material.See the Story

Criminal Trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell Delayed

Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes

Criminal Trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell Delayed

57% Right coverage: 14 sources

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — State Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s criminal trial, originally set to begin Monday morning in the Becker County Courthouse in Detroit Lakes, has been delayed. The DFLer from Woodbury is charged with two felonies for allegedly breaking into the home of her stepmother. As of Sunday afternoon, June 15, the court docket shows motion hearings set to begin Monday at 9 a.m. instead of a previously scheduled trial. Police arrested Mitche…See the Story

Data and archives show deadly tornadoes not unusual in the Dakotas, Minnesota

62% Right coverage: 13 sources

MOORHEAD, Minn. — From the east side of the Red River in 1957, Chuck Stenso watched as a killer tornado plowed a path toward Fargo, North Dakota. He was a junior studying business at Concordia College, and was with a friend while living in a basement on June 20, 1957. Sixty-eight years have passed, but he still remembers the day that one of North Dakota’s deadliest tornadoes killed 10 people in Cass County. “I heard someplace about this tornado,…Tornado · Detroit Lakes See the Story

M State announces spring 2025 graduates

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The following local students are among the 633 spring semester 2025 graduates of Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State). The college has campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena and also offers online programs.Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes See the Story

Attorney for gravel pit opponents has sharp words for Becker County

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

DETROIT LAKES — The Becker County Board may or may not order an Environmental Assessment Worksheet be done on a proposed gravel pit near Big Cormorant and Big Pelican lakes — that decision will be made by commissioners next month. But either way, more information is needed before they decide the fate of the gravel mining permit, since the conditional use application and mining plan — approved by the County Planning Commission May 28 — are skimpy…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Detroit Lakes man accused of pointing pistol at man while driving on Highway 10

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

DETROIT LAKES — Omar Espinoza, 33, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony second-degree assault stemming from an incident where he allegedly pointed a pistol at someone, causing them fear of death or great bodily harm. According to the criminal complaint, on May 23, a Becker County sheriff’s deputy, along with other local law enforcement, was dispatched to Highway 10 near Audubon following a report of a fi…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Fargo man arrested for DWI in Detroit Lakes after hitting power pole, knocking out power

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Wednesday, June 18 8:47 a.m.: A boat windshield was reported broken on U.S. Highway 10 East, Detroit Lakes. 10:42 a.m.: Caller reported littering around the Brandy Lake access, Detroit Lakes. 12:24 p.m.: Kids reportedly took flowers out of a neighbor's flower pots on Linden Lane, Detroit Lakes. The children were advised not to take flowers and returned the plants. 2:35 p.m.: Caller reported a truck being driven around Kennedy Acres Road, Detroit…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Seen around town: Beachfront Big Band brings smooth sound to Detroit Lakes City Park

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

DETROIT LAKES — The Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell welcomed the familiar sounds of smooth jazz, vocal numbers and jazz-fusion tunes Tuesday evening, performed by Beachfront Big Band — formerly known as Doc and the Scrubs, a longtime Detroit Lakes jazz group founded by WWII veteran Dr. Bob Watson. The roughly 20-member group, made up of musicians of all ages and backgrounds, debuted under the new name as part of the Tuesdays in the Park summer…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Letter: 'No Kings' protest in Perham was an insult to the military

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According to last week’s newspaper there are no kings in Perham. Yes, there are kings in Perham, Minnesota. Just go to the ITOW (In Their Own Words Museum) and look at the pictures hanging on the wall. Proud, proud servicemen that fought for our country so that people could protest. Some even gave their lives. It is insulting to families who have had loved ones defending our country. My husband was a 19-year-old kid who was drafted into the Mari…Protest · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Final Early Childhood Family Education class at the Lincoln Education Center marks the end of an era

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

DETROIT LAKES — The final Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) class at Lincoln Education Center welcomed parents and students to the lawn and playground on a clear, blue Tuesday morning for a day of water play. The day of laughter and sprinklers comes bittersweet to many parents as programming at Lincoln Education Center continues to vacate the building on Willow Street East this summer. Programs like ECFE will move to M State under a multi-…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

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