5 given Life Saver Awards for role in pulling man from Becker County lake after his canoe capsized
Becker County Sheriff s Office Deputy Adam Douglas, Becker County Sheriff s Office Communications Officer Lynn Schulberg, Detroit Lakes Fire Chief Ryan Swanson, Jeff Friesen and Christine Hoffart were honored with Life Saver Awards at the Becker County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16. The awards were in recognition for saving the life of a capsized canoeist on Tamarac Lake, near Rochert, in August 2020.
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Becker County Commissioners, members of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander honor Becker County Sheriff s Office Deputy Adam Douglas, Becker County Sheriff s Office Communications Officer Lynn Schulberg, Detroit Lakes Fire Chief Ryan Swanson, Jeff Friesen and Christine Hoffart (not pictured) for saving the life of a capsized canoeist on Tamarac Lake, near Rochert, Minn.
KVRR Local News
December 31, 2020
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) – A fire that destroyed Wold’s RV Sales in Detroit Lakes on Tuesday is being investigated as arson.
Fire Chief Ryan Swanson says the fire caused major damage to the showroom and parts room of the building. Damages are estimated at more than $1 million dollars.
The fire was reported at around 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Swanson says a firefighter sustained a back injury from pulling hose through deep snow.
The Minnesota Fire Marshal’s office and Detroit Lakes Police are among the agencies investigating.
KVRR Local News
December 30, 2020
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Damage is estimated at over one million dollars after a fire at Wold’s RV Sales on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes.
Fire Chief Ryan Swanson says smoke was pouring out the east side of the building when the fire was reported around 10:00 Tuesday night. He says Detroit Lakes firefighters with mutual aid from Audubon and Frazee fire departments made entry to the building and working in shifts were able to get the fire under control.
There is major damage to the showroom and parts department.
A state fire investigator was called in to look for the cause of the fire.
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