Category Archives: Community

Otter Tail County Reminder About Storing Your Summer Fun
Here's a reminder from the Otter Tail County Highway Department: If you're planning to store items like docks or lifts near the highway right-of-way, it's important to move them for public safety. Ite...
Oct 04, 2024

Otter Tail County Homebuilder Deadline Approaches
The deadline for homebuilders to apply for the Otter Tail County Property Tax Rebate Program is approaching, with applications due by December 31, 2024. This program offers a rebate on property taxes ...
Oct 04, 2024 Home For Sale Real Estate Sign and Beautiful New House.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: A Powerful Display in DL City Park
From October 1-13, the DL City Park is hosting the "Break the Silence Memorial Display" to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This moving display, organized by the Lakes Crisis &am...
Oct 04, 2024

Lakes Area Events Not to Miss!
Tonight ECFE Night at the Library: Detroit Lakes Early Childhood Family Education will join Eliza the librarian for a night of stories and activities at the Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washingt...
Oct 03, 2024

Becker County Board Votes to Reconsider Toad Mountain Park
At the October 1st Becker County Board meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 to reconsider the Toad Mountain Park project, contingent upon an anonymous donation of up to $250,000. This donation would cover...
Oct 03, 2024 Toad Mountain, Becker County

New Management Collaboration at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
The **Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge** is entering a new era of management through a co-stewardship agreement between the **U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service** and the **White Earth Nation**. The agree...
Oct 02, 2024

2nd MN DNR Auction of Confiscated Hunting & Fishing Equipment October 7th
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its second public auction of confiscated hunting, fishing, and trapping equipment on **October 7th**. The auction, which will take place o...
Oct 02, 2024

League of Women Voters & the DL Chamber Host Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters and the DL Chamber will be holding Candidate Forums at M State College in DL. On Monday, October 7th at 5:30 pm meet the Detroit Lakes School Board candidates and hear their...
Oct 02, 2024

**Detroit Lakes Police Raise Breast Cancer Awareness, La Barista Hosts "Coffee with a Cop" Event**
As part of **Breast Cancer Awareness Month**, the **Detroit Lakes Police Department** is showing its support throughout October. Officers are participating in various awareness initiatives to highligh...
Oct 02, 2024

**Otter Tail County to Receive Prestigious Seven Seals Award**
The **Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)**, a Department of Defense program, will present Otter Tail County with the **Seven Seals Award** on **October 8th** at 9:00 a.m. at the **Govern...
Oct 02, 2024