Category Archives: Community

Ultra Snowmobile Club Hosting Classic Cruise SOUTH Ride
The Ultra Snowmobile Club invites snowmobile enthusiasts to their Classic Cruise SOUTH Ride on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. This family-friendly event is open to all riders, featuring vintage snowmob...
Jan 23, 2025

Giant Kite Festival Coming to Little Detroit Lake
Get ready to look to the skies as Project 412 hosts a Giant Kite Festival on Sunday, February 9, at Little Detroit Lake near West Lake Drive. This free event promises a colorful spectacle as professio...
Jan 23, 2025

Annual Battle of the Badges Kicks Off February 1st in Becker County
Law enforcement agencies across Becker County are gearing up for the Annual Battle of the Badges, a month-long initiative to support local schools. From February 1st to February 28th, officers will co...
Jan 23, 2025

Free Community Naloxone Training in DL to Help Prevent Opioid Overdoses
Detroit Lakes residents have an opportunity to learn life-saving skills at a free Community Naloxone Training hosted by Becker County Public Health next week. The training takes place on Tuesday, Janu...
Jan 23, 2025

Detroit Lakes Public Schools Celebrates Paraprofessional Recognition Week
It's Paraprofessional Recognition Week, and Detroit Lakes Public Schools (DLPS) is honoring the hard work and dedication of their paraprofessionals and educational assistants. These professionals play...
Jan 22, 2025

Xcel Energy Shares Cost-Saving and Safety Tips During Extreme Cold
With temperatures plunging into the negatives, Xcel Energy is providing tips to help Minnesotans save on energy costs while staying safe during this cold snap. Energy-Saving Tips: Lower your thermosta...
Jan 21, 2025 Photo courtesy of Wild and Free Mushing

Eagles Club Hosts Chili & Hotdish Cook-Off This Saturday
Get ready for some delicious competition this weekend at Eagles Club Aerie 2342 in Detroit Lakes! The Chili & Hotdish Cook-Off is happening on Saturday, January 25th, and food lovers won't want to mis...
Jan 21, 2025

Time Running Out to Register for Second Hot Dish Microgranting Dinner
Detroit Lakes residents still have time to submit their ideas for building community at the second Hot Dish microgranting dinner hosted by local nonprofit Project 412. The event is set for Monday, Feb...
Jan 21, 2025

Controlled Burn at Detroit Lakes Landfill to Continue for Several Days
Residents near the Detroit Lakes landfill grew concerned this weekend after noticing smoke rising from the area. However, Detroit Lakes Police and the Becker County Sheriff's Office confirmed that it ...
Jan 20, 2025

Free Little Laker Preschool Program Opens Registration
Detroit Lakes Public Schools is excited to announce its Little Laker Preschool 2025, a free preschool program designed for children aged 4 to 5 years old. This program, guided by high school students,...
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