Category Archives: Community

Detroit Lakes welcomed a new Deputy Chief of Police, as Robert Strand officially assumed the role during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The council unanimously approved Strand'...

As the new year begins, Otter Tail County is calling on residents to make a resolution to recycle properly. By following simple guidelines, residents can help ensure their recycling efforts create cle...

Plans to recover the 1935 Chevrolet from Big Detroit Lake, originally scheduled for this morning, have been postponed. The Becker County Historical Society and Museum announced the delay following the...

Project 412 is serving up its popular Hot Dish Microgranting Dinner again this year, offering a unique opportunity for locals to share their creative ideas for building community-and to win funding to...

Staff from the office of Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach will hold mobile office hours at the Detroit Lakes Public Library on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. The session will take pla...

Health officials in Minnesota are reporting a "silent surge" in COVID-19 cases this winter, following a significant lull in activity. The uptick isn't limited to COVID-19-rates of flu and RSV (respira...

The Philanthropy and Youth (PaY) program at Detroit Lakes High School is once again stepping up to make a difference in the community. This winter, PaY students are hosting a clothing drive to collect...

On January 15, 2025, Detroit Lakes will mark a powerful moment in its history as a 1935 Chevrolet 2-door Convertible is pulled from the icy depths of Big Detroit Lake, exactly 70 years after it sank. ...

On January 15, 2025, local history will come alive as a 1935 Chevrolet emerges from the icy depths of Big Detroit Lake, 70 years to the day after a tragic accident claimed the life of 19-year-old Jame...

Friday, January 10th, marks Minnesota Quitter's Day, an initiative from the Minnesota Department of Health aimed at encouraging residents to quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Governor Tim Walz...