WE Fest at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Jun 29, 2008
During early August each year, the hills south of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota are alive with the sounds of country music and camping ... Billed as the Midwest s largest karaoke contest, the competition has grown from ten Detroit Lakes area bars in 2000 to 80 contest venues in six states during 2008 ... On a hillsides and beside lakes surrounding the festival s venue (four miles south of Detroit Lakes on county road 22) are fields which become campgrounds during WE Fest week. (Suite101.com)
Social Scene Jun 20, 2008
Parents are Duane and Sharon Adrian of Butterfield and David and Teresa Birky of Detroit Lakes ... Camilles grandparents are Glen Birky of Detroit Lakes and Milly Stucky of North Newton, Kansas. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Missouri River system in unexpected rebound Jun 17, 2008
Contact the local DNR area fisheries office in Baudette, Detroit Lakes, or Fergus Falls. Be prepared to report the date and location of the catch, along with the approximate size of the fish. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
3 hurt when stolen ATV collides with van May 31, 2008
All three people aboard the ATV were taken to a local hospital, but only a 23-year-old Detroit Lakes woman remained there Friday afternoon. It's unclear who was driving the ATV. Deputies say they anticipate recommending charges once their investigation into the ATV theft is complete. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Mailbag: Bonser to the Minors? May 27, 2008
-- Ryan S., Detroit Lakes, Minn. The Twins are in no hurry to bring back Liriano, despite his recent success for Rochester. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
DNR to set new regulations for lakeshore development May 18, 2008
Published - Sunday, May 18, 2008. With conservation groups raising concerns about rapid development along the shores of Minnesota's lakes, the Department of Natural Resources is starting the long process of crafting new rules for waterfront construction. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Shortened arm doesn’t hold back new physical therapist, UW-L grad May 17, 2008
Berg said she ll work at a hospital in Detroit Lakes, Minn. this summer and then move to a private practice physical therapy clinic in Oregon that specializes in orthopedics. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Baby born after crash off life support May 15, 2008
Aimee and Joe Aguilar, of Detroit Lakes, Minn ... Jordan was born to Aimee Aguilar, 20, of Detroit Lakes, Minn. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Maple syrup industry recognizes Minn. operation May 6, 2008
"There are lots of people in the state who do it as a hobby and make only 15 to 20 gallons a year," said Sanders, a 57-year-old truck mechanic who makes 50 to 70 gallons of syrup a year on his 40 acres northeast of Detroit Lakes. In comparison, Jacobson hopes to produce 400 gallons this year while Peterson is aiming for 250 gallons. (Concord Monitor)
Curlers strive for one good stone May 4, 2008
In 2003, Nankivel helped start the Rushmore Curling Club, purchasing the club s first set of stones from a group in Detroit Lakes, Minn. The club hosted league play at the Roosevelt Park Ice Arena first on Saturday mornings and later expanding to Wednesday evenings as participation increased. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
News : Forest County veterans to be honored in stone Apr 17, 2008
The Highground received a letter from a veteran from Detroit Lakes, Minn. stating he had a college roommate from Sawyer County. (Forest Republican, WI)
Eighty Student-Athletes Named to Men's 2007-08 All-WCHA Academic Team Mar 15, 2008
Defenseman, Detroit Lakes, MN); *Matt Stephenson (Sr. Defenseman, Midland, ON); John Swanson (Jr. (Wcha.com)
Thursday's HS Basketball Scores Mar 7, 2008
Detroit Lakes 75, Crookston 59 ... Fergus Falls 46, Detroit Lakes 45. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Accidents caused by icy roads Mar 5, 2008
In a report from Detroit Lakes Patrol, which handled the case, a deputy gave Ekberg a ride to a residence on Hwy 75 then had to get another vehicle and assisted him home. The report does not state a wrecker was involved. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Conference Announces Record-Setting Group of 78 WCHA Scholar-Athletes for 2008 Feb 22, 2008
D, Detroit Lakes, MN); Brita Schroeder (Jr. D, Big Lake, MN). (Wcha.com)
Tuesday's hockey scores Jan 30, 2008
Park Rapids/Menahga/Nevis vs. Detroit Lakes, ppd. to Feb 7. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Post a comment Jan 26, 2008
Posted by: marie, Detroit Lakes, MN 24 January 2008. According to Hillary Clinton, truly universal healthcare is one of the fundamental causes of the Democrat party. (International Herald Tribune)
Pacelli hosts seven foreign exchange students Jan 24, 2008
Jin Hee Yoo came to the United States a year ago and lived with a host family in Detroit Lakes. The Korean student said, I love Minnesota, because they have been so kind to me. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
School district changes bus routes after students teased Jan 19, 2008
The Detroit Lakes school district is changing its bus routes after some students were teased ... Information from: Jake Judd, KRCQ Detroit Lakes. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Orin A. Halvorson Jan 14, 2008
He graduated from Detroit Lakes Business College in 1946 and worked as a bookkeeper for a Chevrolet dealer for two years. He married Delores Muehlbauer in Danvers, Minn. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Wildlife trail could run through Breckenridge Jan 12, 2008
Presently passing through 57 state parks and 47 state forests, the trail was originally slated to reach Fargo via Detroit Lakes, Minn. but may now head in the direction of Wilkin County. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Dorothy Huff Dec 25, 2007
Survivors include her five children: Jim and wife Sandra Huff of Detroit Lakes, Minn. Joanne Tchida of Sioux Falls; Georgia and husband Don Halloff of Bloomington, Minn. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Saturday's Scores Dec 9, 2007
St. Paul Como Cougars 4, Detroit Lakes 3. St. Paul Johnson Governors 6, Thief River Falls/Goodridge 3. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Winona to be honorary capital for a day Dec 6, 2007
The other honorary capitals are Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, New Ulm and Thief River Falls. The honor will include a visit by dignitaries and attention in the Sesquicentennial Commission s campaign to promote the state s history. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Obituaries for Saturday, December 1, 2007 Dec 1, 2007
From 1943 to 1946, he taught secondary math and science, coached intramural hockey, and was an assistant coach of football, basketball and track in Detroit Lakes, Minn. During those summers he worked as a guide and piloted passenger launches and speed boats at a lakeside resort in Detroit Lakes ... Ty served as commanding officer of Civil Air Patrol Squadron in Detroit Lakes and Winona. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Giving thanks, 100 years ago Nov 22, 2007
Now 12 High 34 Low 16. LOADING Nov 22, 2007 - 04:03:55 CST By KAREN HERZOGBismarck Tribune On a Thanksgiving exactly 100 years ago, the Grand Pacific Hotel in Bismarck put on a holiday feast that included no fewer than nine meat and fish dishes, six desserts, a dozen vegetables, pate de foi gras and three cheeses. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Railroad brought Bismarck Thanksgiving bounty a century ago Nov 22, 2007
For local food preservation, ice would be harvested from the Missouri River or imported from Detroit Lakes, Minn. Halvorson said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Improving children’s dental health Nov 21, 2007
"They don't want medical assistant patients, they're maxed out on Minnesota Care patients, they're all booked up," said Linda Hespe, director of home health at St. Mary's Regional Healthcare in Detroit Lakes, Minn. "There's nowhere to go for these people.". (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Minnesota Fishing Report Nov 21, 2007
Clearwater Lake is a safe bet for walleyes when the weather allows anglers to get out. Look to the traditional first-ice spots to be holding fish in 17 to 22 feet of water. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Thousands of turkeys die in Frazee fire Nov 21, 2007
Detroit Lakes firefighters assisted ... Information from: Jake Judd, KRCQ Detroit Lakes. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Austin diver takes sixth place Nov 20, 2007
3, Dugger, Shayna, Detroit Lakes, 330 ... 2, Paakh, Melissa, Detroit Lakes, 57. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Mailbag: Sizing up next year's starting rotation Nov 13, 2007
-- Tanner D., Detroit Lakes, Minn. My guess right now is that Santana will be with the Twins on Opening Day. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Bar owner says Minnesota smoking ban put him out of business Nov 9, 2007
A Detroit Lakes area bar owner is blaming Minnesota's new smoking ban for putting him out of business. Kent Tweten (TWEE'-ten) owned T-F Boonies south of Detroit Lakes. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Wolf Lake man charged with deserting Marines Nov 8, 2007
Winona Daily News - 6. By The Associated Press. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Deer hunter finds human remains in Becker County Nov 6, 2007
The Becker County sheriff s office said the hunter found the remains Saturday evening about 30 miles east of Detroit Lakes. The remains are believed to be of a person who died two to five years ago. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Rural Frazee man recovering after deer stand fall Nov 1, 2007
Information from: Jake Judd, KRCQ Detroit Lakes. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Friday, Oct. 26 Oct 27, 2007
Detroit Lakes, 25-10, 25-22, 25-20. Wadena-Deer Creek def. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Spreading a little magic - PART 1 Oct 20, 2007
" they asked. But when high school classes started in the fall of 1949 Dick had a full-time job, catching on at Detroit Lakes where he started to build a resume as impressive as it is long, where a teacher with a Master's could make $2,800 a year teaching physics and biology while coaching football and basketball as an assistant and track and hockey as a head coach. Dick kept his stay at Detroit Lakes short, just two years, but while he was there his track team won the conference and regional... (Hampton Chronicle, IA)
Outdoors: Nobody loves changing seasons more than kids Oct 20, 2007
DETROIT LAKES Walleye action remains consistent on Island, Big Cormorant, and Pelican lakes from the weedlines out to 30 feet with minnows. The big muskies have become active on the flats of Big Detroit Lake. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Rottweiler attacks two girls Oct 19, 2007
A 16-year-old girl was treated and released from a Detroit Lakes hospital ... Information from: Jake Judd, KRCQ Detroit Lakes, and Don Haney, KFGO Fargo. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Wednesday's High School football scores Oct 18, 2007
Detroit Lakes 20, Duluth East 0. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 24, East Grand Forks 20. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
WSU golfers finish first Sep 26, 2007
Winona Daily News - 6. TOP COUPONS [click to print. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Thursday's High School Volleyballscores Sep 21, 2007
Detroit Lakes, 21-25, 25-19, 25-12, 25-23. Warroad def. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Weekly Release: Vikings meet No.2 North Dakota in home opener Sep 19, 2007
Bismarck, ND) 46 Tyson Giles (5-11, 195, Jr., Warren, MN) LCB 5 Drake Otto (5-11, 185, Jr., Kenosha, WI) 31 Tyler Weigelt (6-0, 180, Sr., Fessenden, ND) FS 20 Rory Manke (6-1, 200, Jr., Detroit Lakes, MN) 25 Tyson Heiser (5-11, 185, So. Waunakee, WI) SS 47 Derek Malner (6-2, 200, Jr., Gilbert, MN) 21 Joel Schwenzfeier (6-2, 190, Fr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Friday's scores Sep 15, 2007
Detroit Lakes 48, Grand Rapids 7. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 19, West Central 6. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Bicycle ride raises funds for scholarships Sep 14, 2007
The bicycle trip takes him north to Duluth and Lake Superior, west to Moorhead and Detroit Lakes, and south to Mankato, Albert Lea and Rochester, with many cities and campuses in between. He is a former trustee and chair of the finance facilities committee of MNSCU s board of trustees. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Morning Kickoff Sep 9, 2007
Boys soccer:Mandan vs. Detroit Lakes, noon and East Grand Forks, 4 p.m. at West Fargo Tournament. Volleyball: Williston at Bismarck, 2 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bakkum emerges from casual golf to boost U-Mary Aug 30, 2007
Sept. 7-9-Concordia Invitational (Detroit Lakes, Minn. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
North Dakota gas prices top list Aug 28, 2007
abc wrote on Aug 27, 2007 4:43 PM:" Price in Detroit Lakes yesterday was $2.81..........28 cents PER gallon cheaper than Bismarck. Price in Jamestown, which is never cheaper than Bismarck, was $2.99. I don't know if it is the station owners or the distributors, but we are getting it bad here in Bismarck. ". crazy wrote on Aug 27, 2007 4:24 PM:" Its hard to beleive that with the record dollars being made by the gas companies that they still feel the need to raise the price. What a holiday weekend... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Zurn Pex and Zurn Industries Relating to Failure of PEX Plumbing Systems in Homes Aug 11, 2007
The homeowners, Denise and Terry Cox from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, started the nationwide class action against Zurn Pex, Inc. and Zurn Industries after brass plumbing fittings used in their home's PEX plumbing system failed shortly after completion of their new home. The failures caused water and other damage at the Cox home. (Primezone Releases)
8:21 am Cycle crash kills one Aug 9, 2007
The driver, Ricardo Juan Harvey, 47, of Detroit Lakes, Minn. died of injuries from the accident. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Toby Keith Closes Three-Day We Fest Aug 7, 2007
Insisting that no one should be embarrassed to be patriotic, he gave a shoutout to Detroit Lakes' National Guardsmen (who served longer in Iraq than any other Minnesota contingent) ... Detroit Lakes is a resort town of 7,348, four hours away from Minneapolis-St ... AEG did dispatch seven staffers to Detroit Lakes to do research for their own Stagecoach country fest, which they staged this year for the first time at the site of the Coachella rock fest in southern California. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Oberg remembered as a giving person Jul 27, 2007
He gave rides to people who didn't have a vehicle and even invited players to stay at his cabin during tournaments in Detroit Lakes, Minn. "He loved softball so much that he just gave," Klein added. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Emden man found dead at Minnesota music festival Jul 21, 2007
EMDEN The body of a 35-year-old Emden man was found early Friday at a campground near the 10,000 Lakes Music Festival in Detroit Lakes, Minn. the Associated Press reported. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Soldier from A.L. awarded Bronze Star Jul 20, 2007
Jean Paul Gavle, currently of Detroit Lakes, was awarded the Bronze Star on July 4 for his exceptional meritorious service and contribution to Operation Iraqi Freedom, according to an Army press release ... Gavle is the son of Ray and Pierrette Gavle at 803 St. Thomas Ave. In his civilian life, Gavle is a power lineman in Detroit Lakes. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Returing soldiers look forward to simple pleasures Jul 17, 2007
Troops based in Detroit Lakes arrived Sunday night. More than 2,600 members of the Minnesota National Guard were called up in the largest deployment since World War II.. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Obituaries for Monday, July 16, 2007 Jul 16, 2007
grandchildren, Christopher (fiancee Carin Christianson) Moe, Tyler (Lynn Hilgendorf) Moe, Zackery Moe, Jacob (fiancee Hayley Hagmann) Moe, Stephanie (Martin) Koza, and Brandon, Matthew and Julia Drath; great-grandchildren, Mitchell, Caleb, Holden and Samantha Koza; a sister, Marjorie Voltz of Detroit Lakes, Minn ... and Ben (Martha) Reem of Detroit Lakes. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Nelson cancels performance at We Fest, other Midwest shows Jul 13, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS Country music superstar Willie Nelson has canceled a dozen Midwest tour dates, including a scheduled appearance at next month's We Fest in Detroit Lakes. Trace Adkins will take Nelson's spot at the festival. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Minnesota expects record numbers of tick diseases Jul 10, 2007
Nygard was cutting brush around his cabin on Strawberry Lake, about 20 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes, Minn. when a deer tick bit him. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Obituaries for Thursday, June 21, 2007 Jun 21, 2007
Peggy (David) Hinsverk of La Crosse and Wesley (Terry) Roll of Detroit Lakes, Minn. four grandchildren, Jessica Roll, Michael Roll, Lauren Eisenberg and David Eisenberg; a sister, Donnella Koppinger of Dickinson, N.D.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
More state roadways get poor rating Jun 12, 2007
But even in the Detroit Lakes and Willmar, where roads met goals, officials said problems are beneath the surface because there s no money for permanent fixes. We have a lot of miles of old roads that don t look very good underneath, said MnDOT materials engineer Art Bolland. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Police ID boy found dead in Detroit Lakes Jun 11, 2007
Police have identified an 11-year-old boy found dead as Ronald Darrell Scott, of Detroit Lakes ... Detroit Lakes police, who are investigating the death, said there are no obvious signs of foul play ... Information from: KDLM-AM Detroit Lakes and KRCQ-FM Detroit Lakes. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Detroit Lakes police investigating death of 11-year-old boy Jun 9, 2007
Detroit Lakes police are investigating the death of an eleven-year-old boy ... Information from: Jake Judd, KRCQ Detroit Lakes. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Obituaries - 6/6/2007 Jun 7, 2007
Walt is survived by his children, Carol (Brian) Walberg, Stillwater, MN; Caren (Jim) Sundquist, Grantsburg; Don (Donna) Ostlund, Rush City, MN; Doug Ostlund and special friend Tracy, Rush City, MN; Chris (Scott) Jahnz, Pine City, MN; and Darryl Ostlund, Chaska, MN; grandchildren, Nicki (Willie) Driskill, Fridley, MN; Breanna Walberg, Stillwater, MN; Amy (Adam) Hale, Naples, FL; Sara (Matt) Moore, Glen Burnie, MD; Rebecca Sundquist, Grantsburg; Eric (Tammy) Ostlund, Cambridge, MN; Jennie Ostlund,... (Grantsburg Burnett County Sentinel, WI)
Detroit Lakes native qualifies for U.S. Open Jun 6, 2007
UNDATED A Detroit Lakes native has qualified for the U.S. Open after winning in a playoff ... Berg is a 1994 graduate of Detroit Lakes High School ... Information from: Jake Judd, KRCQ Detroit Lakes. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
