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Fox Lake, Big Sugar Bush Lake and Pickerel Lake in Becker County are interested in regulating wake boats

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DETROIT LAKES — Commissioners at the County Board meeting were full of good — and not-so-good — tidings on Oct. 7. Here is a sample: The Fox Lake Association and two other lake associations are looking for Becker County to consider specific surface use ordinances to limit the use of wake boats in surf mode on their lakes. Research conducted by the University of Minnesota’s St. Anthony Falls Labs suggests wake boats in surfing mode need to stay i…See the Story

Otters’ Wellman wins Central Lakes Conference title; Team finishes fifth

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The Fergus Falls girls cross-country team turned in a strong performance Tuesday at the Central Lakes Conference championship in Detroit Lakes, finishing fifth out of 10 teams.Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes See the Story

Detroit Lakes City Council approves utility rate increase, discusses proposed transmission line

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DETROIT LAKES — Detroit Lakes residents will see higher utility bills next year after the City Council approved new electric, water and sewer rates during a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Public Utilities General Manager Vernell Roberts said the rate adjustments are necessary to keep up with rising costs and to fund improvements to the city’s utility systems. The average resident can expect to pay about $9.73 more per month — …Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Staff picks: Smoky Hills State Forest in central Minnesota offers trails, hunting, and scenic views

If you're ready to get out and about this fall, look no further than up the road on Minnesota Highway 34. Smoky Hills State Forest in eastern Becker County offers more than 25,000 acres of rolling hills, steep slops, and hardwood forest to explore near Osage. The forest, established in 1935, is located 20 miles east of Detroit Lakes and 10 miles west of Park Rapids, and is bisected by Highway 34. A Minnesota Department of Transportation wayside…Osage · Osage Read Article

Becker County Fair had its ups and downs this year

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DETROIT LAKES — A record $114,000 was raised at the 4-H Livestock auction at the Becker County Fair this year, according to Commissioner Barry Nelson. Of that, 90% goes back to the 4-H kids who raised the animals, and the other 10% to the Livestock Committee to promote the event and host the annual breakfast. Unfortunately, overall fair revenue was down this year, noted Commissioner Erica Jepson. “They had a lot of competition this year,” she s…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Becker County considers how best to crush metal at recycling center

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DETROIT LAKES — Becker County commissioners on Oct. 7 debated the best use of a state recycling grant — whether buy a specialty crusher to handle metal parts in mattress recycling, or a general purpose metal compactor to handle a variety of bulky waste products. During the County Board meeting, commissioners and staff reviewed a pending Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) grant application that had originally focused on equipment for mattr…Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Audubon man gets 23 months in prison for domestic assault

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DETROIT LAKES — Joseph Andrew Crawford, 34, of Audubon has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony domestic assault. According to court records, Crawford punched a woman in the face July 10 at Newman’s in Audubon. The woman told police that Crawford “constantly hits her” and that the assault was “pretty hard this time.” Officers noted swelling on the right side of her face and a ripped shirt. An officer then spoke with another …Audubon · Audubon Read Article

Fox Lake, Big Sugar Bush Lake and Pickerel Lake in Becker County are interested in regulating wake boats

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Detroit Lakes High School sports schedule for Oct. 15-18

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Wednesday, Oct. 15 Football at Becker, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 Volleyball at Fergus Fall, 9 a.m. (Tournament) Friday, Oct. 17 NO ACTIVITIES Saturday, Oct. 18 NO ACTIVITIES]]>Detroit Lakes · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Sartell handles the Lakers in straight-sets on senior night

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DETROIT LAKES — The Detroit Lakes volleyball team looked to rewrite the ship and gain momentum going into the Section 8AA tournament against Sartell on Tuesday, Oct. 14. After dropping the first set, the Lakers fought tooth and nail in the final two, but couldn’t move the Sabres as they were swept 3-0 (25-17, 27-25, 25-21). Before the match, Lakeshirts Fieldhouse heard from seniors Tenley Bement, Alivia Kathrein, and Amelia May. Each senior remi…Los Angeles Lakers · Detroit Lakes Read Article

Lakers have hit choppy waters, control section placement in regular-season final at Becker

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DETROIT LAKES — The Detroit Lakes football team will sail to Becker on Wednesday, Oct. 15, with a 1-6 record and a four-game losing streak. The seas have been choppy for the Lakers in 2025, but they control their Section 8AAAA destiny with a difficult Week 8 matchup. Detroit Lakes is coming off one of its worst losses in the Reed Hefta era, falling 55-7 to Willmar. The Lakers are hopeful for a quick turnaround during the short week. The loss mig…Los Angeles Lakers · Detroit Lakes Read Article

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Sartell handles the Lakers in straight-sets on senior night

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Otters’ Wellman wins Central Lakes Conference title; Team finishes fifth

Detroit Lakes City Council approves utility rate increase, discusses proposed transmission line

Staff picks: Smoky Hills State Forest in central Minnesota offers trails, hunting, and scenic views

Becker County Fair had its ups and downs this year

Becker County considers how best to crush metal at recycling center

Audubon man gets 23 months in prison for domestic assault

Fox Lake, Big Sugar Bush Lake and Pickerel Lake in Becker County are interested in regulating wake boats

Detroit Lakes High School sports schedule for Oct. 15-18

Sartell handles the Lakers in straight-sets on senior night

Lakers have hit choppy waters, control section placement in regular-season final at Becker