Category Archives: Community

Xcel Energy Ordered to Refund Approximately $56 Million
In a recent ruling, Xcel Energy was ordered to refund approximately $56 million to Minnesota customers for replacement power costs linked to a 2011 power plant outage. The outage occurred when a turbi...
Oct 21, 2024

Otter Tail County Probation Hosts Annual Program Tour Highlighting Transitional Housing Initiatives
Otter Tail County Probation recently hosted its annual program tour, shining a spotlight on key transitional housing efforts in the region. The tour featured visits to two programs run by North Homes ...
Oct 17, 2024

Local Mental Health Programs in Detroit Lakes Provide Vital Support for Older Adults
As mental health continues to be a priority across Minnesota, new programs in and around Detroit Lakes are stepping up to support the emotional well-being of older adults. These initiatives focus on h...
Oct 17, 2024

"Hot Dish" Event: Project 412 Doing More Cool Stuff
Project 412 is launching its exciting new event, "Hot Dish," a micro-granting dinner aimed at supporting creative community projects in Detroit Lakes. Taking place on November 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm ...
Oct 16, 2024

Community Calendar Thursday, October 17
Join Project 412 at Maple Hills Orchard, 28355 130th St., Frazee, for a "Deep Dive DL" discussion with Maple Hills owners Gary and Jonna Goreham, who will share their journey in building a successful ...
Oct 16, 2024

Fall is Here! It is SweaterPlant time in the DL Area
A significant overnight frost impacted much of Minnesota, including the Detroit Lakes area, as temperatures dipped to near or below freezing early this morning. A freeze warning was in effect for most...
Oct 16, 2024 winter river and hoar-frost on trees

Frazee Recieves Federal Grant for City Energy Technologies
Frazee is making big strides in clean energy thanks to a newly announced federal grant. U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar revealed that Frazee is one of the recipients in a round of funding a...
Oct 16, 2024

Public Comment only Accepted until Thursday for the 10 Year Drinking Water Action Plan
Minnesotans have until Thursday (October 17, 2024), to submit feedback on the state's proposed 10-year Drinking Water Action Plan. The draft plan, which was released by the Minnesota Department of Hea...
Oct 15, 2024

MN DNR Weekly Update
The Minnesota DNR has some exciting news this week for outdoor enthusiasts. The **Fish and Wildlife Almanac** is highlighting two upcoming webinars. On Oct. 16, DNR biologist John Erb will talk about ...
Oct 15, 2024

Curious Calls on DL Police Caller Log & Otter Tail County Sheriff's Blotter
We don't often bring you stories from the call log and sheriff's blotter because they do not include the conclusion of the situation or the whole context. However, every once and a while we will featu...
Oct 15, 2024