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New Minnesota Boating Law Begins on July 1 | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes

New Minnesota Boating Law Begins on July 1 | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

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A new state law will require boaters to have a watercraft operator's permit to drive a boat or jet ski beginning on July 1, 2025, for those under 21 years old. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details.See the Story

Lakeshirts Announces David Best as New CEO

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Lakeshirts Announces David Best as New CEO

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

DETROIT LAKES — After more than four decades, Lakeshirts co-founders Mark Fritz and Mike Hutchinson have announced the transition of their co-CEO roles. Effective July 7, David Best will officially join Lakeshirts as the company’s new chief executive officer, according to a Lakeshirts news release. Fritz and Hutchinson, who started Lakeshirts in 1984 with a homemade screen printer in a Detroit Lakes basement, will continue to act in advisory rol…See the Story

Life jackets now free to borrow at Detroit Lakes beach

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Life jackets now free to borrow at Detroit Lakes beach

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DETROIT LAKES — Swimmers at Detroit Lakes City Beach can now borrow flotation devices for free, thanks to a new life jacket loaner station installed Monday, June 2, at the east end of the Detroit Lakes Pavilion. Sanford Health partnered with the city of Detroit Lakes to launch the program, giving beachgoers easy access to safety equipment for the day. “There’s a lot of different ways to prevent injuries, especially when it comes to water safety…See the Story

National Library of Wales Launches Youth Strategy at Urdd Eisteddfod

During this year’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd in Port Talbot (26–31 May), the National Library of Wales hosted a special youth launch of its new 2025–2030 strategy — placing young people firmly at the heart of its future vision. Taking place on 28 May, the event was a highlight of the Library’s week-long presence at the festival, where photography served as the central theme. Among the photographers featured is Mary Dillwyn, one of Britain’s earliest fe…Frazee · Frazee See the Story

Unconditional positive regard highlights Fett’s 32-year career - Frazee-Vergas Forum

By Robert Williams Editor Not seeing Ta Fett at Frazee-Vergas High School in a full-time capacity will be a new experience for many next year. After three decades of teaching, counseling and creating a championship dance program, Fett decided to retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year. ¶ “I just started thinking about it...Frazee · Frazee Read Article

NLDA Production Line chasing third straight national title - Frazee-Vergas Forum

Quartet of seniors from each studio leading the teams By Robert Williams Editor Dancers from the Northern Lights Dance Academy (NLDA) studios in Frazee and Park Rapids are embarking on what has become a summer ritual—the chase for regional and national championships. “Even the kids, there is a pressure now to do it,” said NLDA Instructor Kiala...Frazee · Frazee Read Article

Froeber rebuts infill criticism, asks for more positivity - Frazee-Vergas Forum

Wastewater Treatment Facility receives compliance award By Robert Williams Editor Frazee City Council Member Andrea Froeber had some fresh words rebutting resident comments made during the open forum of the May 14 Council meeting regarding the downtown infill project at Wednesday’s meeting Froeber was not in attendance at the first meeting of the month as she was attending a workshop....Frazee · Frazee Read Article

CornerStone, County Human Services enter agreement - Frazee-Vergas Forum

By Robert Williams Editor The Becker County Board of Commissioners approved a partnership agreement between the county’s Human Services Department and CornerStone Community, Youth & Family Resource Center in Frazee at the May 20 meeting in Detroit Lakes. “It is really important for the county to partner with Family Resource Centers for them to be successful,”...Frazee · Frazee Read Article

Two injured in Toad Lake Twp. motorcycle crash - Frazee-Vergas Forum

Two people were injured in a motorcycle crash that occurred in Toad Lake Township Monday, May 26. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 8:20 p.m., of a single motorcycle crash on County Road 56 east of County Road 117 with two people injured. Emergency personnel from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office, St. Mary’s...Frazee · Frazee Read Article

Neighbor to Neighbor annual spaghetti dinner set for June 26 - Frazee-Vergas Forum

The annual Neighbor to Neighbor spaghetti dinner will be held Thursday, June 26 at the Frazee Event Center from 5-7 p.m. In addition to homemade spaghetti sauce, garlic bread, salad, and homemade desserts we will have an open bar. There will be a freewill offering for this great event. Neighbor to Neighbor serves area seniors by...Frazee · Frazee Read Article

Swimmer’s itch treatment starts early in Detroit Lakes

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Swimmer’s itch treatment is coming early this year for the shores of Big Detroit Lake. Contractors are scheduled to treat the roughly one-mile stretch of beach on Monday, June 9 — nearly three weeks earlier than last year. A second round of treatment is planned for mid-July. Swimmer’s itch is a temporary, itchy rash caused by a microscopic parasite carried by water birds and snails. While not dangerous, it can be unpleasa…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

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