Category Archives: Community

NDSU expands Tuition Award program to second year; fears Minnesota students taking advantage of North Star Promise
Grand Forks, N.D. (KNOX) - North Dakota State University announced Wednesday that it's extending a new scholarship program, in part, due to Minnesota's program to cover tuition for income-eligible res...
Michael Achterling Dec 01, 2023

Becker County encouraging residents to take online surveys to help gather information for a new comprehensive plan; survey deadline is Dec. 15
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Becker County is seeking the public's input for their new comprehensive plan, which will focus on identifying issues current residents are facing with building and zoning...
Michael Achterling Dec 01, 2023

Mahnomen County attorney replaced after Minnesota Supreme Court suspends law license
FARGO (KFGO) - The Mahnomen County board has taken action to replace county attorney Julie Bruggeman and will look to appoint a county attorney for the remainder of the term through December 31, 2026....
Michael Achterling Dec 01, 2023

Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division 'Red Bulls' will be deploying to the middle-east beginning in February
St. Cloud, Minn. (KNSI) - Local soldiers will be among the 550 Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division Red Bulls heading to Kuwait for a ten month deployment. In February, the unit will trai...
Michael Achterling Dec 01, 2023

Hodgepodge: Brenda Iverson of Hospice of the Red River Valley talks the importance of caregivers and celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Brenda Iverson, director of marketing and community relations for Hospice of the Red River Valley, talks about the importance of caregivers and celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Month i...
Michael Achterling Nov 30, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 30, 2023
Frazee woman injured after falling from horse Monday evening Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A 23-year-old Frazee woman needed to be airlifted to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo on Monday eve...
Michael Achterling Nov 30, 2023

Otter Tail Power Company names Andrew Miller Vice President of Finance
Fergus Falls, Minn. (KBRF) - Otter Tail Power Company President Tim Rogelstad announced Andrew Miller as Vice President, Finance, for the utility company effective January 1, 2024. In this role Miller...
Michael Achterling Nov 30, 2023

Inheritance battle ensues involving children of the former owners of Sue the T-rex, the most complete T-rex skeleton in existence
Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP) - For years, the massive mostly-intact dinosaur skeleton that came to be known as Sue the T-rex was at the center of a legal battle. The latest dispute involves who inherits wha...
Michael Achterling Nov 30, 2023 Sue the T-rex stands on display at the Fields Museum in Chicago.

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 29, 2023
Nearly 30 holiday floats join the 2023 Parade of Lights in Detroit Lakes on Monday Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - In a colorful display of holiday cheer, nearly 30 parade floats adorned w...
Michael Achterling Nov 29, 2023

Hodgepodge: MN State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow talks winter driving safety during icy conditions and perils of DWI
MN State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow talks winter driving safety and the perils of DWI.
Michael Achterling Nov 29, 2023