Detroit Lakes
Coverage of Detroit Lakes in the Nexus archive.
- Nicole Mitchell announces run for Woodbury City Council in November
Nicole Mitchell, a Minnesota lawmaker previously convicted of burglarizing her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home, is running for a Woodbury City Council seat in November. The article confirms her candidacy and references her prior legal issue.
- Roseville man dies in fireworks mishap at abandoned Twin Cities munitions plant
A 23-year-old Roseville man died after fireworks exploded at an abandoned munitions plant in Arden Hills. A tornado near Detroit Lakes injured two people and displaced dozens. Other updates include a data center moratorium debate and a proposed change to the Twin Cities marathon dates.
- Suspected tornado hits Detroit Lakes, leaving 2 injured and widespread damage
A suspected tornado struck Detroit Lakes, causing widespread damage, downing trees and power lines, and injuring two people. Law enforcement is managing access to affected areas, the Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter at M State College, and officials advise avoiding the Floyd Lake area during cleanup efforts.