DETROIT LAKES, MN — Highway 10 is back open in both directions as of 3:45 p.m., Friday afternoon. (Original Story) DETROIT LAKES, MN — The Minnesota State Patrol reports that Highway 10 eastbound is closed. 8:00 a.m. Friday morning there was a semi versus semi crash between Lake Park & Audubon. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says one of the semis caught…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Two people hit by a pickup last night in Detroit Lakes have been identified. They are 54-year-old Susan Holmer and 67-year-old Steven Lorentzen, both of Detroit Lakes. The accident happened at the corner of Washington Avenue and Highway 10. Investigators have not determined if the two were attempting to cross the highway. Both were airlifted to…
DETROIT LAKES, MN (KFGO) – Three people were taken into custody after a hit-and-run in Becker County where a 21 year-old man died. The victim was struck on Pow Wow Hwy. east of Pine Point. He was Joshua Jones of Ponsford. Deputies later located a car in Pine Point where the three people were found. It was reported shortly before…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn — Detroit Lakes just completed the first ice harvest they’ve had in more than 50 years. All that ice was used to create a 24-foot-tall ice palace. Detroit Lakes has been turned completely into a scene right out of the movie Frozen between the cold weather and the ice palace that is now lit up tonight. The…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A Facebook post showing plastic bags over students’ heads at Detroit Lakes High School has gone viral. A post to social media is causing a strong reaction for many in Detroit Lakes. “I was a little ticked off that something like that would even happen,” said Monte Duel, stepfather to a Detoit Lakes High School student….
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — One way to enjoy the nice weather while it lasts is to take a trip to Detroit Mountain. They offer activities such as skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and fat bike riding. Detroit Mountain also offers both private and group lessons if you’re new to snowboarding or skiing. Some special events they offer weekly include Monday Madness, College…
Workers in Detroit Lakes are finishing up the crafting of the Ice Palace. The palace is being constructed using ice that was harvested in Detroit Lakes. The crafting began in early January under the direction of artist Hans Gilsdorf. It is expected to be completed with lights and music by February 8th . The viewing will run through February 19th….
KVRR’s Jackie Kelly learns about the winter activities offered at Detroit Mountain, including snow tubing! More information about Detroit Mountain can be found here. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: Detroit Lakes, Detroit Mountain, snow tubing, winter activity
KVRR’s Jackie Kelly travels to Detroit Mountain to learn more about their winter activities, including their fat bikes. More information about Detroit Mountain can be found here. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: Detroit Lakes, Detroit Mountain, fat bike, winter activities
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The sounds of saws roaring on Little Detroit Lake is the first sign of an ice harvest since 1971. “In the 30’s, it was the second largest industry in this county right behind the forestry industries,” said Becky Mitchell, Becker County Museum executive director. “They shipped ice all over the country to be used for refrigeration and box…
