Category Archives: Business
Coffee and Community Event to Focus on Local Journalism
The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters are inviting the public to attend an upcoming Coffee and Community event focused on the importance of local journalism. Th...
May 29, 2026
Essentia Health CEO Joins Joint Commission Leadership Board
Essentia Health has announced that CEO Dr. David Herman has been appointed to the Board of Commissioners for The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is a national organization focused on healthcare...
May 27, 2026 2026 images of Dr. Herman
Swenson's Repair Celebrates 60 Years in Detroit Lakes
A longtime local business is marking a major milestone in Detroit Lakes. Swenson's Repair and Rental is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The business was founded in 1966 by Darrel and Joan ...
May 06, 2026
Nonprofit Eyes New Future for Garrick Theatre in Hawley
A local nonprofit is working to bring new life to a historic landmark in Hawley. The Merry Melody Council for the Arts has launched its "Garrick Revival Campaign," with plans to transform the Garrick ...
May 05, 2026
Former Twins shortstop Carlos Correa sells house near Lake Minnetonka for $8M
Correa came to the Twins in 2022 as a free agent. The organization traded him back to his original team, the Houston Astros, in summer 2025.
Apr 30, 2026
Food Shelf and Thrift Store Team Up to Serve Community
A new partnership between the Becker County Food Shelf and the Detroit Lakes Adventist Community Services Thrift Store is helping meet needs that go beyond food. Last week, staff at the food shelf enc...
Apr 29, 2026 Karen Downing
New Emergency Care Provider Joins Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes
Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes is welcoming Anders Braaten, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in emergency medicine. He earned his degree fr...
Apr 23, 2026
Holmes Art Crawl Debuts in Detroit Lakes April 25
The first-ever Holmes Art Crawl is coming to Detroit Lakes on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anna Lassonde of Jolly Bird Studio says the event is designed to connect the public wit...
Apr 20, 2026 Detroit Lakes City Park sign.
Major Construction Begins at City Beach and West Lake Drive
Construction is set to get underway on major improvements at City Beach and West Lake Drive, with work beginning the week of April 13. According to project officials, crews from Hough Incorporated wil...
Apr 13, 2026 Photo by Karen Downing
Chris McIntosh stepping down as Wisconsin's athletic director, according to reports
Chris McIntosh plans to step down as Wisconsin's athletic director to take a job with the Big Ten, according to published reports.
Apr 12, 2026