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A new study makes clear that smaller lakes like Fox Lake “will never be an appropriate place for wake boat operations,” said Stephen Corbin of Fox Lake.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The Frazee butcher shop has been in the Ketter family for five generations now, always at the same downtown location; a Sept. 5 community celebration is planned.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The GoFundMe page describes 12-year-old Sophia as a bright, kind and full-of-life young girl who is now fighting for her life.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
A soggy start to the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 2, didn't curb students' excitement at being back together.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
"We’re talking about potentially cutting back on the choices or amount of food people get, because we’re not sure how we can sustain this," said Food Pantry Manager Liz Lilja.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Benches have been installed along the paths leading to "Trolls in DL" installations at three locations around Detroit Lakes, as well as Wannigan Park in Frazee.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Henry VanOffelen's Bucks Mill Table took home the second place prize, with TR Industries' Tyler Ostlie and Ross Hansen earning the Audience Choice Award at the May 6 event.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Beardsley himself will be participating, and he's bringing along a special guest — fellow running legend Bill Rodgers.| Perham Focus
"We got lucky last night,” WE Fest owner-producer Matt Mithun said Friday. “We watched the weather real closely, a lot of our crew and the sheriff's office were up until about 7 a.m. ”| Perham Focus
Mikayla Koski of Park Rapids outsang three other finalists – Ashley Block of Elk River, Taylor Made of St. Cloud and Hunter Evenson of Rochester – to win the contest.| Perham Focus
Locals support the idea, unlike a plan floated last year to create a regional park at the site, which was killed by fierce resistance from people who live in the Toad Lake area.| Perham Focus
Gates open at 5 p.m. for the outdoor double feature, which will include "The Wild Robot at 6 p.m. and "The Goonies" starting at approximately 8 p.m., with a 20 minute intermission in between.| Perham Focus
Shafer’s leadership and vision have been widely praised by industry peers, who describe him as humble, principled and driven by service to the beef industry.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
His says his mentor and district engineer, Wes Drake, is a wealth of knowledge, and many of the engineering projects in Becker and the surrounding counties have been designed by him.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Interactive maze teaches visitors how Jamestown, Virginia colonists lived back in 1607, and challenges them to survive those conditions with the choices they make.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Beardsley himself will be participating, and he's bringing along a special guest — fellow running legend Bill Rodgers.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Have strong feelings about the route? Becker County is hosting an open house on Monday, Aug. 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 pm at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Locals support the idea, unlike a plan floated last year to create a regional park at the site, which was killed by fierce resistance from people who live in the Toad Lake area.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
In other court cases, a Detroit Lakes man is accused of felony theft and a Waubun woman has been sentenced for a crash that injured passengers.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Becker County will give away up to 300 high-quality go bags during September, which is National Preparedness Month.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Thursday night's concert by Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome also brought a dozen food trucks to the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell, which was surrounded on three sides by lawn chairs and blankets.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
You won't want to miss Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo's largest public art installation to date.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Measles is “highly, highly contagious — it’s the most contagious disease that we currently know of,” Becker County Public Health Supervisor Amanda Kumpula told the Becker County Board on Tuesday.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Kathmandu Midwest is the Detroit Lakes flea market's newest food vendor, offering a select menu of dishes that blend Nepali culinary traditions with Midwestern flavors.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Owner Chelsey Malstrom says the wine bar on South Washington Avenue could open its doors to the public "within the next week."| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The lakes area's first street festival of the summer was filled with good vibes and great weather on Friday and Saturday, May 30-31.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Client numbers are way up, transportation funding has nearly doubled, and the board is considering an expansion project.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The concert, which is being dubbed "Live Limitless," will also serve as a benefit for Diane Lundmark, a Minnesota woman who suffered a debilitating spinal injury last year.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Hope Mikayla Sander, 26, was sentenced for third-degree property damage to a public safety vehicle, fifth-degree assault and fourth-degree assault on a peace officer, all gross misdemeanors.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
In separate cases, an Ogema man is accused of felony threats, and a Cass Lake, Minnesota, man was issued a stay of adjudication on a felony fifth-degree drug charge.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
It can be surprisingly complicated when it comes to making cuts to the county budget: The wrong move may not save a lot of money and can be self-defeating.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Becker County will place organics collection containers for residents to use at community drop-off sites in Detroit Lakes, Audubon, Lake Park and Frazee.| Perham Focus
From the letter: Patriotism is more than flag waving. I feel patriotism is rooted in the belief that a patriot is concerned with the well-being of the nation and its citizens.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Extended holiday weekend will also feature the opening of the Lakes Area Farmers Market, Shady Hollow and more.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The event in downtown Detroit Lakes starts off the lakes area's summer festival season on May 30-31, the weekend after Memorial Day.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The Becker County Board could have reset the balance of power on the watershed board through its two appointments, but it opted instead to maintain the status quo.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
“This changes everything," said Sheriff's Sgt. Dan May. "This thing is going to make a difference in the future — it’s not if, it’s when.”| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Former U.S. Marine Phil Krabbe has found new purpose in helping other combat veterans transition back to civilian life through his work with the Wounded Warrior Project and Patriot Assistance Dogs.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Becker County will place organics collection containers for residents to use at community drop-off sites in Detroit Lakes, Audubon, Lake Park and Frazee.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The Hansen family's candy creations started as a means of fueling daughter Lillie's California dreams, but have grown to hit the "Sweet Spot" for lovers of all-natural confections.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Tribal Rep. Eugene Sommers did not present the charges in writing, instead, he stood and read them to the crowd and did not provide the required 20% petition signatures or any evidence.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Until the move in November 2025, Manna will remain open at its current downtown location in the Norby Flats building, which is just up the block from its future home.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The new monthly event, hosted by the Lakes Area Farmers Market, will take place on the first Saturday of the month, November through May, at Bucks Mill Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic play will be presented by the Holmes Community Theater group in three performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 6-9.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The 5,000-square-foot Fire Cannabis LLC facility is expected to produce about 800 pounds of cannabis per year.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
“Sitting them (department heads) in front of the public and interrogating them, I think that’s the wrong way to do this,” said Commissioner Richard Vareberg.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Together, Randy and Alisa Wold are accused of owning over $117,000 in Minnesota income and sales taxes.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The GoFundMe page was created by Beau’s sister to honor Beau’s memory and to help with costs associated with his final arrangements and legal fees.| Perham Focus
Does the president think American citizens are so stupid that he can rewrite history from three years ago?| Perham Focus
A total of 26 youth and their families showed up for the 4th annual event hosted by the Friends of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, Jan. 12.| Perham Focus
The Sauk Centre, Minnesota man was alone on the snowmobile.| Perham Focus
Hemmelgarn's specializes in start-to-finish residential construction . That includes new homes, additions and remodeling work, shed and garage construction, and finishing work.| Perham Focus
The money goes to counties to pay for boat cleaning stations and inspectors at public accesses, to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels and starry stonewort.| Perham Focus
Detroit Lakes pastor says the court date for Jackie Shroyer has not yet been set, but will likely occur within the next six months.| Perham Focus
In separate cases, an Ogema man is accused of assault by strangulation, and a different man is accused of felony domestic abuse in Becker County.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The eight-time Ojibwe Forests Rally champ was in Detroit Lakes Saturday to try launching his Subaru into a 360-degree spin off the ice of Lake Sallie; though unsuccessful, he hopes to try again.| Perham Focus
DL Pond Hockey wants to grow the sport and set up more outdoor ice rinks in Detroit Lakes.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Becker County will take another look at all the parking options.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Three adjacent facilities on Summit Avenue will host nine different events between Feb. 1-23.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Vice Mayor Ron Zeman was also presented with a $20,000 check from the Disabled American Veterans for the construction of a handicap-accessible dock on Detroit Lake.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Tucked away in the corner of Ten West Plaza, between a hair salon and a tax prep business, this hidden gem is a haven where quilting and sewing enthusiasts can hone their skills.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
On the deployment, “we spent a lot of time with force protection, trying to enhance the safety of our forces,” he said.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
A steel storage area and building came with a $4 million price tag, so the county is now looking at costs for a stick-built or pole shed-type building.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The Corner Collective will host a piano concert on Friday night, Dec. 6, with a full slate of community holiday activities to follow on Saturday, Dec. 7.| Park Rapids Enterprise
That would put extension staff right on scene during the Becker County Fair, and would allow the county to potentially sell its building on Eighth Street.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
In a separate case, a Lake Park man was sentenced for stolen guns.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
There are no plans yet for local funeral or memorial services for pastor and former Detroit Lakes police officer Beau Shroyer.| Perham Focus
Permanent artist dressing rooms, Bacardi Country Club and VIP upgrades, expanded East Village activities and more await performers and attendees alike Aug. 1-3 at the Soo Pass Ranch.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Katie doesn’t just sell quilting material, she is a talented quilt designer in her own right, with patterns sold at her shop and sold nationwide.| Perham Focus
The University of Minnesota Medical School would be unable to train the next generation of physicians were it not for the clinics and hospitals in communities like Detroit Lakes and Perham.| Perham Focus
The Shroyer kids — ages 9 to 17 — are now with family in the United States and receiving expert care, according to a news release from SIM.| Perham Focus
Gene Gaffney, who also directed Detroit Lakes High School's instrumental music program for 29 years, has been the community band's director since its inception in 2006.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The Holiday Train comes with about 1,000 feet of Christmas cheer in the form of 14 bright and colorful rail cars — each one lit with hundreds of thousands of festive LED lights and holiday designs.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Kathryn Hoffmann-Thompson's idea to bring free, monthly square dances for all to the Detroit Lakes area won Project 412's inaugural 'Hot Dish' microgranting competition on Monday. Nov. 18.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
There are no plans yet for local funeral or memorial services for pastor and former Detroit Lakes police officer Beau Shroyer.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Lakes Area Vineyard Church pastor delivers a message of comfort and support to a grieving congregation in the wake of the missionary's death in Angola, Africa, on Oct. 25.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The GoFundMe page was created by Beau’s sister to honor Beau’s memory and to help with costs associated with his final arrangements and legal fees.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Two of three Angolan suspects in Beau Shroyer's murder have been arrested and were presented by authorities in the provincial capital of Lubango on Thursday, Nov. 7.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Crowds at Barn Stage kept steadily growing as campers gradually trickled in to hear Joe Stamm Band and Corey Kent get the 41st festival underway.| Bemidji Pioneer
The bistro and arts center opened earlier this summer, in the upper level of the nonprofit CornerStone Youth and Community Center. Their annual fundraising and arts gala is set for Sept. 7.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Jackie Buboltz will be taking over the reins at the Chamber office in early October, after 17 years at Essentia Health St. Mary's.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
”It’s going to be impactful in 2025, that’s just the way it is,” Becker County Commissioner David Meyer told the County Board on Tuesday.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Commissioners Erica Jepson, Barry Nelson and Richard Vareberg have all voiced skepticism towards the Toad Mountain park proposal, mostly due to lack of local support for the idea.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
I was blown away by this dedicated group of just 17 Jaycees doing 70 events over 10 days for the benefit of our community and visitors!| Detroit Lakes Tribune
"New information has come to light and the State can no longer sustain its burden of proof at trial,” according to the notice of dismissal filed in district court.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The 14th annual fundraiser for the Friends of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge will include food, drinks, live music and a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting outdoor education programs.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Bill Wickum just turned 75 and says getting his blood screened 10 years ago made that possible. The Rotary blood screening is Sept. 4-6 at Essentia Health St. Mary's EMS in Detroit Lakes.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Draft county land use plan addresses a wide variety of issues from housing to infrastructure to future development to the wise use and protection of our natural resources.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Our county is facing some serious issues, like concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, coming to our county, and now is the time for some serious planning.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Fifty-six percent of survey respondents considered housing one of the county's top two most important issues.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
The assault victim "had a large amount of blood on her face, arms, and shirt," according to court records.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Leah Honer, Michael McCombs and Blake Olson were ceremonially sworn into office at the Becker County Board meeting by Sheriff Todd Glander.| Detroit Lakes Tribune