Category Archives: Community

Scholarship Opportunity for Law Enforcement Students in Minnesota
Sheriff Todd Glander of Becker County has announced the start of the 2024 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program, a statewide initiative led by the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association (MSA). Up to 18 ...
Nov 11, 2024 Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander, right, speaks during a Becker County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 16, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)

Becker County Residents Encouraged to Weigh In
Becker County is asking residents to weigh in on its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, designed to better prepare for natural disasters. With recent updates now ready, the county is calling for feedback...
Nov 11, 2024

A Successful Start to MN Deer Hunting Season
This past weekend marked the opening of Minnesota's firearms deer hunting season, with over 400,000 hunters participating statewide. In the Detroit Lakes area, hunters reported a successful start, att...
Nov 11, 2024

Veteran's Day Events and Ceremonies
Detroit Lakes Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony: A ceremony will honor all military veterans at 11:00 AM at Veterans Memorial Park in Detroit Lakes. This annual event is a time for the community to come...
Nov 11, 2024 Purple Slog / CC

Feeling Frustrated with the Train Delays in Vergas? Take Action!
If you've found yourself caught in frustrating delays at railroad crossings in Vergas, Otter Tail County is asking for your help. Whether you're running late for work, stuck on the way to school, or e...
Nov 08, 2024 The Canadian-Pacific Holiday Train (photo courtesy of ExploreMinnesota.com)

Otter Tail County Commissioners Invite the Public to Open House
Otter Tail County Commissioners invite community members to attend the upcoming open house at the Parkers Prairie Event Center, 201 W. Main Street, on Monday, November 25, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This is ...
Nov 08, 2024

Your Input is Needed for the Becker County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Becker County is asking residents to weigh in on its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, designed to better prepare for natural disasters. With recent updates now ready, the county is calling for feedback...
Nov 08, 2024

Veterans' Day Celebrations
VFW Auxiliary Breakfast: Come support the local VFW Auxiliary and their veterans programs by attending their monthly breakfast fundraiser at VFW Post 1676, 500 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes. The menu...
Nov 07, 2024

Operation Green Light in Effect
This week, Becker County buildings will shine green in honor of veterans as part of Operation Green Light, a national initiative aimed at showing support for our military veterans and their families. ...
Nov 07, 2024

Toad Mountain Issue NOT Back on the Table
The proposed Toad Mountain Park project in Becker County has hit a final roadblock. Despite a generous private donation, the county board voted 4-1 on Tuesday to halt the project by rescinding a previ...
Nov 07, 2024