Category Archives: Community

Fergus Falls, MN - Community members who enjoy gardening are encouraged to plant a little extra this season and share the harvest with neighbors in need through the Grow an Extra Row program. The prog...

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 ...

Detroit Lakes continues to grow its urban forest through a large-scale tree planting initiative supported by state funding. The city was awarded a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resour...

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...

The Lake Agassiz Regional Library is hosting a special author event featuring Patty Wetterling and co-author Joy Baker as they share the story behind their memoir, Dear Jacob: A Mother's Journey of Ho...

Otter Tail County, MN - With Child Foster Care Month approaching in May, Otter Tail County is asking individuals and families to consider becoming foster parents. The number of children who need safe,...

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge held its annual Cleanup Day on April 22, coinciding with Earth Day. Assistant Manager Alisha Haken says the event was well attended, including many volunteers who retu...

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...

The Detroit Lakes Public Utilities is beginning spring hydrant flushing throughout the city. This routine maintenance helps keep the water distribution system in good condition and improves water qual...

Exciting news for Detroit Lakes! The bowl of the city's new water tower was hoisted into place atop the concrete structure on April 13, marking a major milestone and bringing the community one step cl...