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Detroit isn't dead. I just wanted to mention that before I get any further into this post. The city is under siege by economic forces, though, and it's suffered some pretty severe casualties, some re...
Posted on 9/14/11 at 9:48 AM
20 at the lake
A buddy of mine training for the upcoming Twin Cities Marathon asked me yesterday if wanted to join him in Detroit Lakes early this morning for a 20-mile run. At first, I was a little reluctant, even...
Posted on 8/13/11 at 1:00 PM
I've reluctantly gone pro
There have been opportunities in the past for me to helpwith local birding festivals by acting as a guide for visiting (and paying) bird watchers, but I've stiff-armed every request prior to this year...
Posted on 6/8/11 at 12:13 PM
The floor show is in the planning stages...
I arrived in Emmitsburg with the big blue bag and my wits in tow today (and with no yellow clown car - thank you very much). As my friend Ruth Ann would say, "It's a good day." I once again had a fou...
Posted on 3/1/11 at 7:44 PM
Avenue of Flags in Detroit Lakes, MN
The Avenue of Flags is on display every Memorial Day and Veterans Day at Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This project began in 1991 with 43 Veterans Burial Flags. As of Veterans...
Posted on 5/31/10 at 12:59 AM
Detroit Lakes, Minn., woman gets scare when bitten by venomous spider
By aula Quam, Detroit Lakes Tribune , October 17, 2011
Tigers knock out Yanks 
The Detroit Tigers survived a tense trip back to Bronx, with Jose Valverde and the bullpen holding on time and time again to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 Thursday night to win the deciding Game 5 of their AL playoff series.
By Ronald Blum , October 07, 2011
Twins trade Young to Tigers for 2 players 
By Tribune Sports , August 16, 2011
Vergas man facing felony charges following snowmobile chase 
DETROIT LAKES - A 28-year-old Vergas man spent his Christmas weekend in jail following a high-speed pursuit with Detroit Lakes and Becker County law enforcement officers. He has since been charged with two felonies in connection with the incident.
By Riham Feshir , December 28, 2010
Man escapes injury when pickup goes into river near Detroit Lakes 
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – The driver of a pickup that ran off the highway and into a river near Detroit Lakes early today was able to escape out the pickup’s rear window, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office said.
By Forum staff report , December 13, 2010
Update: Vikings-Giant ticket distribution ends due to overwhelming response 
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have stopped distributing free tickets to Monday night's football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , December 13, 2010
- Fans line up
- Talk about this topic
- Will quarterback Brett Favre play Monday night against the Giants and continue his starting streak?
- Gallery: Vikings-Giant ticket line in Detroit
- Dome collapse forces Vikings to play game today in Detroit
- Dome disaster: Snow wrecks Vikings’ home
- Photo: Metrodome roof collapse
- Video of the Metrodome roof collapse
Man man who suffered severe head injury at WE Fest identified 
Update 9:08 a.m.DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – A 37-year-old Fargo man who was at WE Fest is recovering from a severe head injury after he tripped and struck his head about 9 p.m. Saturday, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office said.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , August 09, 2010
Detroit Lakes woman crowned Miss Minnesota 
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - A Detroit Lakes woman is Miss Minnesota 2010.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , June 21, 2010
Detroit lakes man killed while fleeing state trooper ID'd 
MINNEAPOLIS - Authorities are identifying the motorcyclist who was killed Friday afternoon while fleeing a State Patrol trooper.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , June 21, 2010
Detroit cop shoots, kills 7-year-old girl 
DETROIT — A 7-year-old girl was shot and killed when an officer's gun went off during a struggle with a woman in a house where Detroit police were searching for a suspect in the slaying of a teenager, a police official said.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , May 17, 2010
Twins gets first series sweep of season 
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , May 06, 2010
Woman killed by BNSF train in Detroit Lakes identified 
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Authorities have identified a Detroit Lakes woman killed Tuesday by a train.
By Pippi Mayfield , April 07, 2010
Train kills pedestrian in Detroit Lakes 
DETROIT LAKES -- A woman here was killed when she was struck by a Burlington Northern Sante Fe train this morning.
By Pippi Mayfield, Forum Communications Co. , April 06, 2010
Teen gets new leg and new life 
By Kelly Smith , February 11, 2010
Smaller, electric cars reign at Detroit auto show 
DETROIT (AP) — Electric, hybrid and small cars will grab center stage at the Detroit auto show this week, as the industry adapts to a world reshaped by the Great Recession and environmental worries.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , January 11, 2010
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