Category Archives: Community

MN DNR receiving comments on potential 22-mile ATV and motorcycle trail in Douglas County; submissions due by Jan. 11
Alexandria, MN (KXRA) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants public input on a proposed off-road vehicle trail in Douglas County. Douglas County is working with a group of off-road ATV ...
Michael Achterling Dec 14, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Dec. 13, 2023
All 6 Minnesota state flag finalists on display at Becker County Museum through Sunday Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The six finalists for the new state flag of Minnesota are on display ...
Michael Achterling Dec 13, 2023 All six of the finalists to become the new state flag of Minnesota are on display at the Becker County Museum through Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

All 6 Minnesota state flag finalists on display at the Becker County Museum through Sunday
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The six finalists for the new state flag of Minnesota are on display at the Becker County Museum in Detroit Lakes through Sunday, Dec. 17. Anyone wishing to see the new f...
Michael Achterling Dec 13, 2023 All six of the finalists to become the new state flag of Minnesota are on display at the Becker County Museum through Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

MN Attorney General Keith Ellison and lakes area lawmakers hold town hall in Moorhead
FARGO (KFGO) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and local legislators held a public forum in Moorhead to discuss what it takes to afford their lives. State Sen. Rob Kupec, and State Reps. Heat...
Michael Achterling Dec 13, 2023 MN Attorney General Keith Ellison

Officials highlight winter weather rule and energy assistance programs on Monday
St. Cloud, MN (KNSI) - State officials highlighted resources available to help low-income Minnesotans with energy assistance on Monday. Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Commerce Department Commissioner Gra...
Michael Achterling Dec 13, 2023 Minnesota Commerce Department Commissioner Grace Arnold

Emerald Ash Borer discovered in Morrison County; quarantine put in place on wood transport
St. Cloud, MN (KNSI) - Officials with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture say emerald ash borer has been found in Morrison County for the first time. A suspected EAB infestation was reported at a ...
Michael Achterling Dec 13, 2023

Hodgepodge: Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk recaps the Truth In Taxation hearing and the rest of the city council meeting from Dec. 12
Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk recaps the Truth In Taxation hearing and the rest of the city council meeting from Dec. 12.
Michael Achterling Dec 13, 2023

Hodgepodge: Barb Schramm looking for singers for Lakes Area Chorale; Rebecca Petersen of West Central Initiative talks end of year giving
Barb Schramm, director of Lakes Area Chorale, is looking for singers to add to the community-based choir. Rehearsals begin in January. Rebecca Petersen of West Central Initiative talks about end of ye...
Michael Achterling Dec 13, 2023

Detroit Lakes eagle scout hopeful completes howitzer base platform construction at the Becker County Museum as part of service project
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Army howitzer that stood in front of the Becker County Museum for nearly three decades is back in front of the new museum building on a newly installed base platform ...
Michael Achterling Dec 12, 2023 Peyton Malecka, 15, of Detroit Lakes, stands next to a howitzer on Dec. 11, 2023, after he completed the base platform construction as part of an eagle scout project. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

M State Foundation and Alumni award more than $91,000 in scholarships to 105 students
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The M State Foundation awarded more than $91,000 in scholarships at the end of November at three separate award ceremonies at their campuses in Detroit Lakes, Moorhead, a...
Michael Achterling Dec 12, 2023 Students at M State in Detroit Lakes receive scholarships from the M State Foundation and Alumni.