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DL students raise funds for various charities through essay
Detroit Lakes OnlineAesop once quoted, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”Sixth graders at Detroit Lakes Middle School have put these words into action for the past...
View ArticlePrepare for toughest year, and 10 other pieces of advice for incoming juniors
Detroit Lakes OnlineEvery year, I have finished off the school year with an article giving advice to an incoming class. The first year I gave advice for the incoming freshman, the second...
View ArticleDL College Foundation awards scholarships
Detroit Lakes OnlineScholarships are granted to outstanding applicants who demonstrate excellence in community activities, work, volunteer experience, academic achievement and financial need.Recipients...
View ArticleHolly McCamant: Definition of a nerd
Detroit Lakes OnlineMy parents are the definition of a cute plant nerd couple.In our house, there is a small table crammed with a bunch of unusual plants. For fun, my parents...
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Scout earns Arrow of Light award
Detroit Lakes OnlineChase Graphenteen recently received his Cub Scout Arrow of Light award, which is the highest award that can be earned in Cub Scouts.The Arrow of Light award is the...
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Get your crown: It’s time to party with a princess
Detroit Lakes OnlineThe East Otter Tail Girl Scout Troop No. 30644 would like to invite you to join them for a Party with a Princess held on July 11 in St. Paul’s...
View ArticleYearbook camp teaches more than just design
Detroit Lakes OnlineOn my birthday, I got a phone call on our home phone. Fully expecting it to be another college, I was a little irked.However, my slight irritation was replaced...
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Frazee takes first place at Envirothon
Detroit Lakes OnlineThe Area I Senior Envirothon was held at Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls on Wednesday, May 6.The weather was windy with scattered showers, but all stations were...
View ArticleHidden expenses in back-to-school budgets
Detroit Lakes OnlineBack-to-school spending isn’t just about clothes and markers anymore.In 2014, Forbes reported that Accenture estimated that nearly half of respondents reported they would spend $500...
View ArticleWant to be liked by all? Don’t be a columnist
Detroit Lakes OnlineSince I have started high school, I have had quite the journey. The journey has been interesting and exciting, especially in this past year. I have learned a lot about...
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Families Forever quilt, flower show is Aug. 15
Detroit Lakes OnlineComing up on Aug. 15 is the annual Families Forever Quilt and Flower Show.Since starting this scholarship fundraising, the group has given away 17 scholarships to young women. Nine...
View ArticleCoffee, writing and Jesus equals empowerment
Detroit Lakes OnlineEveryone told me that applying to colleges would be horrible. However, being the nerd I am, I was still excited for Common Application to open up at the beginning of...
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Miss Heart of the Lakes promotes water safety
Detroit Lakes OnlineHello and greetings from your newly crowned Miss Heart of the Lakes 2015 Abby Ullyott. As a native of Detroit Lakes, I am proud to be sharing my platform this...
View ArticleYouth ATV safety training being offered
Detroit Lakes OnlineThe Woods-n-Wheels ATV Club is offering youth ATV safety training Saturday, Sept. 19, in Detroit Lakes. Registration for the class will be Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in the...
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Dancing at Disney: Studios combine for big performance
Detroit Lakes OnlineBY PIPPI MAYFIELDpmayfield@dlnewspapers.comEarlier this summer, dancers from Detroit Lakes had the opportunity to combine with dancers from the Twin Cities and dance their way down...
View ArticleWerner, Richards attend Concordia Language Villages
Detroit Lakes OnlineAlexandra Werner and Jack Richards have both participated in the Concordia Language Villages program.Werner attended a one-week session at El Lago del Bosque, the Spanish Language...
View ArticleNew Dept. of Public Safety guide helps parents teach teens safe driving habits
Detroit Lakes OnlineThe Safe Roads Alliance, Cenex and West Bend Mutual Insurance have partnered with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) to produce a new guide that provides parents and...
View ArticleRunning evolves, just like life does
Detroit Lakes OnlineIn case you didn’t know, running means a lot to me, and I am in cross country and track at my school. I have been in these sports a while...
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DL Homecoming is coming
Detroit Lakes OnlineLaker students, grades K-12, are gearing up for another Homecoming Week.Homecoming Week is a week when Lakers are invited to show their Laker Pride through various dress up days,...
View ArticleWaldorf education speaker coming to FF
Detroit Lakes OnlineLakes Country Service Cooperative invites you to hear Liz Beaven, Ed.D., present “The First 7 Years: Developing a Foundation for Life – A Waldorf Approach to Early Childhood...
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