Launch of New, Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species PSA Series
Counties across Minnesota and Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates have come together to produce a unique 'How Well Do You Know Minnesota?' series that provides MN fun facts and AIS information. The s...
May 15, 2024
MN Judicial Branch finally clearing backlog of Covid criminal cases
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has successfully cleared the pandemic-induced backlog of criminal cases. Felony and gross misdemeanor cases surged by 40% when COVID-19 halted in-person hearings. To tack...
May 15, 2024
Bill to Forgive Student Loan Debts for Beginning Farmers
Senator Tina Smith has reintroduced the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act to incentivize farmers to enter and stay in the agriculture industry. The proposed legislation would creat...
May 15, 2024
End of 2024 Legislation
As the legislative session wraps up, Minnesota Republicans have laid out their end-of-session demands. They're pushing for $30 million to help emergency medical services in Greater Minnesota but say t...
May 15, 2024
DL Development eyeing an expansion to Northside Industrial Park
Plans for expansion are brewing as the northside industrial park sets its sights on growth. The Detroit Lakes Development Authority has its eye on potential in its own backyard, eyeing an expansion of...
May 15, 2024
Happenings around the lakes area, May 11-22
Happenings around the lakes area, May 11-22 The legendary Scottish rock band Nazareth takes the Event Center stage at Mahnomen's Shooting Star Casino on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8 p.m., to perform song...
May 14, 2024
Let's Go Fishing Volunteer Orientation/Refresher:
(Let's Go Fishing press release) - Let's Go Fishing is gearing up for their 17th season in Detroit Lakes. There will be a Volunteer Orientation/Refresher session at 5:30 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes Holi...
May 14, 2024
MN House to debate vote on putting controversial ERA/abortion constitutional amendment on the ballot
(MNN) - Opponents warn a proposed E-R-A (Equal Rights) and abortion rights constitutional amendment the Minnesota House votes on later today (Mon) leaves out any prohibition of religious discriminatio...
May 14, 2024
MDH Funds Caring Careers Website for Aging Population
(MNN) - The Minnesota Department of Health has funded the Caring Careers Start Here website, a leading resource to explore careers in aging services, as the demand for committed and qualified caregiv...
May 13, 2024
MN State Patrol to Increase Speed Enforcement on Rural Roads
(MNN) - Minnesota State Patrol troopers are kicking off a new initiative to step up speed enforcement on rural roads. Throughout this spring and summer, each district will assign troopers to conduct ...
May 13, 2024