Category Archives: Community

The Detroit Lakes Park Board has approved a pollinator garden project spearheaded by the Prairie Woods Chapter of the Izaak Walton League and Boy Scouts Troop 674. Presented by Prairie Woods Chapter V...

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in partnership with the Department of Health, has awarded $5.3 million in grants to 13 organizations to support student parents. The goal? Helping parents bal...

Otter Tail County is spotlighting impaired driving prevention this December. Experts warn it's both a public safety and public health concern, requiring accountability and treatment to address the roo...

Commissioner pay in Becker County will increase from $27,829 to $31,952 annually, starting Jan. 1, 2025-a 15% increase. The raise approved unanimously on Dec. 3, follows a wage study comparing salarie...

Red Lake Tribal Police Officer Jesse Branch, 35, tragically died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 1 east of Red Lake on November 27, 2024, while responding to a call. The other driver, 37-year-old Al...

Commissioner Lee Rogness, a tireless advocate for the Fergus Falls area, will conclude his 16-year tenure on December 17, 2024. Since 2009, Rogness has championed initiatives like the Big Build rebate...

The City of Detroit Lakes Public Works Department is gearing up for a busy December, sharing seasonal updates and helpful tips to keep the community informed and safe. December Events The month kicks ...

High school students in the Arvig service area have a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the 2025 Foundation for Rural Service Youth Tour. The winner will join mor...

If you know a student passionate about conservation and eager for hands-on experience, the Becker County Soil & Water Conservation District has an exciting opportunity coming up. The district is n...

Detroit Lakes High School is adding a new staff member who's sure to make a big impact-Buddha, an 8-year-old retired detection dog, will take on a new role as a comfort dog next school year. Approved ...