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Sisters (from left) Michelle Donahue, Lori聽Voigt, and Jo Cornell stand in the area where their grandmother Milda McQuillan's abandoned car was found 50 years ago on a logging trail near Bad Medicine Lake, Minnesota. McQuillan went missing on June 17, 1975. Her case is still open.

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Their grandmother vanished in the woods in 1975. They refuse to give up their search for answers

On the 50th anniversary of Milda McQuillan's disappearance, her granddaughters visit the area where she was last seen in the Minnesota woods.

Minnesota

Man with Detroit Lakes ties, who bicycled across Africa, escapes 'dire' situation in Iran

Ian Andersen had to avoid contact with Iranian police and find a way to get out of the country.

Jun 18

Minnesota

Criminal trial of DFL state Sen. Nicole Mitchell delayed

As of Sunday afternoon, the court docket shows motion hearings set to begin Monday at 9 a.m. instead of a previously scheduled trial.

Jun 15

Local

Detroit Lakes' Clarity Wine Bar nearly ready for its debut

Owner Chelsey Malstrom says the wine bar on South Washington Avenue could open its doors to the public "within the next week."

Jun 6

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Northern Minnesota business finds nationwide niche in wood products

Cedar Sense offers cedar rings, custom cribbage boards, flags and more from its downtown Waubun location, 30 minutes north of Detroit Lakes

Mar 14, 2024

By Barbie Porter

Minnesota

Becker County Sheriff鈥檚 Office program will help track vulnerable wanderers

鈥淩ecovery times for Project Lifesaver agencies average 30 minutes, which is 95% less time than standard operations without Project Lifesaver.鈥�

Mar 14, 2024

By Nathan Bowe

Minnesota

1 dead in Tuesday structure fire in Detroit Township

The victim was transported to the Hennepin County Medical Center, where he later died

Mar 13, 2024

By Staff reports

Minnesota

Minnesota cracks down on illegal sales of raw cannabis flower

While Minnesota has legalized the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid consumer products, selling raw cannabis flower is currently illegal because OCM has not yet issued any cannabis business licenses

Mar 12, 2024

Minnesota

Minnesota posts solid job growth in January

But the good news is that average hourly wages were up 5%, almost 2% more than inflation for the year

Mar 7, 2024

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Minnesota

Minnesota sportsmen take on lawmakers, White Earth leaders over proposed land transfer

Concerns over losing access to roads on private property or losing access to hunting, fishing and recreation are false, said White Earth Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks

Mar 5, 2024

By Kevin Wallevand

Local

Becker County Board opposes, vows to fight White Earth Forest transfer

Becker County commissioners upped the ante by approving up to $15,000 to pay for a lobbyist to fight the bill in St. Paul.

Mar 5, 2024

By Nathan Bowe

Local

Country music stars Easton Corbin and Ben Haggard signed for Bash on the Beach in Detroit Lakes

The concert, set for Saturday, July 20, is part of the Northwest Water Carnival in Detroit Lakes.

Mar 4, 2024

By Barbie Porter

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Arts and Entertainment

'Troll invasion' headed to Detroit Lakes in May

Danish recycled materials artist Thomas Dambo plans to install six of his giant troll sculptures at locations around Detroit Lakes this summer, courtesy of Project 412

Feb 16, 2024

Business

New Detroit Lakes-area cannabis business offers education, healing 鈥� and delivery

Tati Chase and Bubba Samuelson opened their cannabis business, The Green Hive, in fall 2023, and business has been booming in the lakes area ever since.

Feb 15, 2024

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Minnesota

Man credits bibs and YouTube for safe escape after falling through Detroit Lake ice

Hawley man, 31, says a recent purchase of buoyant bibs helped him get out of the water safely

Feb 13, 2024

By Barbie Porter

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