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Emerald Ash Borer Found for First Time in Multiple Minnesota Counties

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Emerald Ash Borer Found for First Time in Multiple Minnesota Counties

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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

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

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

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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,…See the Story

Frazee Woman and Lino Lakes Man Accused of Sex Crimes Against Vulnerable Woman

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Frazee Woman and Lino Lakes Man Accused of Sex Crimes Against Vulnerable Woman

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DETROIT LAKES — A Frazee woman and a Lino Lakes, Minnesota, man are accused of committing several sex crimes against a vulnerable woman in Becker County. Joseph Archie Grenier, 58, of Lino Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with two felony first-degree counts of criminal sexual conduct and two felony third-degree counts of criminal sexual conduct. Bonita Renee Moltzan, 62, of Frazee, has been charged with two felony first-de…See the Story

Detroit Lakes woman launches bug-repellent fashion line

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — On a perfect summer day, few things ruin the mood like buzzing mosquitoes or greasy, chemical-smelling bug spray. That’s why one Detroit Lakes woman has created a stylish and scent-free alternative. Barb Owen-Boerger is the founder of Getaway Kimonos, a business that makes insect-repellent apparel designed with both fashion and function in mind. Her long, sheer, robe-like kimonos are treated with permethrin, an EPA-approve…Fashion · Detroit Lakes See the Story

Detroit Lakes man acquitted by jury of wildfire arson

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DETROIT LAKES — Matthew John Critt, 42, of Detroit Lakes, was acquitted by a Becker County jury of felony wildfire arson on June 24. According to court documents, on June 17, 2024, at about 9:56 p.m., a Becker County sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a fire at Burlington Township in Becker County. The deputy spoke to a man, who reported that Critt had started his fields on fire again. The man reported that he allows Critt to live on his propert…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes See the Story

Open house set July 9 at Detroit Lakes Pavilion

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DETROIT LAKES — The city of Detroit Lakes is hosting an open house at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion on Wednesday, July 9, from 5-7 p.m. Though there will be brief presentations at both 5:15 and 6:15 p.m., the main purpose of the event is to seek public input, according to City Administrator Kelcey Klemm. He explained that the open house is the next step in the planning process for improvements to the Pavilion and City Park that were approved by Det…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Declining enrollment remains a key factor in Detroit Lakes Public Schools' upcoming budget

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DETROIT LAKES — Compared to last school year’s budget, Detroit Lakes Public Schools expects a slight increase in funding for the upcoming year, with total projected revenue of about $53.7 million. The district’s primary revenue source remains state funding, which accounts for about 70% of the total. Federal revenues contribute about 5.5%, according to the budget book for the upcoming year. Last year, the district received about $53.5 million in …Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Detroit Lakes offense stalls against Fargo Post 2

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DETROIT LAKES — Detroit Lakes Post 15 welcomed Fargo Post 2 for a doubleheader on Tuesday, July 1. Post 15 didn't start July in the best way, suffering a 15-4 loss in Game 1 and a 12-1 loss in Game 2. Detroit Lakes fell to 3-15 for the summer. Holden Ryding scored the game's first run in Game 1 with an RBI single in the bottom of the first. He later batted in his second RBI in the bottom of the fifth with a sacrifice fly. Eli Hatch helped score …Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Intoxicated person seen dancing, waving their arms around in the middle of State Highway 34 in Becker County

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Editor's Note: This crime and fire report has been posted one day earlier due to earlier print deadlines. Wednesday, July 2, will be included in next week's crime and fire report. Thursday, June 26 12:12 a.m.: A child was acting up at a residence on 336th Avenue, Ogema. The issue was strictly verbal. 12:56 a.m.: A golf cart was reportedly sitting in a driveway with the key in the ignition and no one around on West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes. Offi…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Insect repellent ... but make it fashion

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DETROIT LAKES — Insect repellent clothing is not exactly a "new" idea for hunters, outdoorsmen or the military. In fact, it was first developed for military use, says Getaway Kimonos founder Barb Owen-Boerger. But making it pretty enough to wear to the beach, or an outdoor concert, or a pontoon excursion on the lake? That's where the Detroit Lakes entrepreneur thought she could make her mark. "Men have known about insect repellent clothing for y…Entrepreneurs · Detroit Lakes Read Article

After a harrowing exit from an Iran suddenly at war, Ian Andersen still plans to bike across Afghanistan

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DETROIT LAKES — After a harrowing exit from Iran, adventurer Ian Andersen found himself in Baku, Azerbaijan, trying to figure out how to get his bicycle trip across Europe and Asia back on track. That means finding a way to get to the point where he would have entered Afghanistan from Iran. In his last Reddit Substack post on June 23, he wrote: “Welcome to another issue of Being Unemployed with Ian. This time last week, I was escaping Iran into …Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

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