Category Archives: Community

As we wrap up today's news, here's a sunny note to brighten your day! September 2024 was one of the record books here in Minnesota. With more sunny days than we've seen in decades, it was officially t...

Minnesota saw an encouraging 8% drop in drug overdose deaths from 2022 to 2023, with significant reductions in both the metro and Greater Minnesota. Notably, opioid-involved deaths fell by 8%, and ove...

At last night's Detroit Lakes City Council meeting, several important community matters were discussed. Project 412 Executive Director Amy Stearns presented two gifts to the Council, thanking them for...

Minnesota's Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is now accepting applications for the Clean Water Legacy Partners Program, offering $2.7 million in grants aimed at improving water quality across ...

The Detroit Lakes Area League of Women Voters will be hosting a 5:30 p.m. forum featuring 2024 candidates for the Detroit Lakes City Council and Becker County Board of Commissioners. The forum will ta...

Last night, the League of Women Voters hosted a forum at MState, bringing together the candidates vying for positions on the Detroit Lakes School Board this November. The event allowed candidates to s...

Infused Moods Edibles, a business based in the Detroit Lakes area, has been working on creating cannabis-infused chocolate bars for the past two years. The company aims to offer a variety of chocolate...

The upcoming City Council and Becker County Commissioner Candidate Forum will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Detroit Lakes...

The fall drought in Minnesota is worsening, with much of the state experiencing significant dry conditions. This drought is raising concerns among agricultural communities, water resource managers, an...

The Minnesota National Guard is stepping in to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina. Following an executive order from Governor Tim Walz, two helicopters and 11 soldiers from the ...