Category Archives: Community

Fargo & Cass County See Surge in Whooping Cough
**Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH)** is urging residents to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations, particularly for **pertussis** (whooping cough), as the number of cases in **Cass County** continues t...
Sep 18, 2024

Becker County Sherrif's Office Reminder on Child Passenger Safety Law
Minnesota's updated **Child Passenger Safety Law** now provides clear guidelines for car seats, booster seats, and seat belts based on a child's age, height, and weight. Under the new regulations, chi...
Sep 18, 2024

MN DNR Auction Part 2
The **Minnesota DNR Auction Part 2** is set to offer a wide range of items, including **shotguns, rifles, handguns, bows, tree stands**, and miscellaneous equipment. A full catalog of available items ...
Sep 17, 2024

**MN DNR Tuesday Check-In**
Let's check in with the MN DNR and what they want you to know this week: **Waterfowl Season Opens**: Minnesota's regular waterfowl season begins **Saturday, Sept. 21**. Hunters should be aware of new ...
Sep 17, 2024

Becker County United Way 2024 Community Celebration
The **United Way of Becker County** will host its **2024 Community Celebration** on **Thursday, Sept. 19**, from **4:30-6:30 p.m.** at the **Detroit Lakes Pavilion**. The event offers a free meal, inc...
Sep 17, 2024

Celebrating Aging Expo in Perham on Wednesday, September 18th
The latest on the Becker County motorcycle crash reveals that both **Curtis Hermanson**, 58, of New York Mills, and his passenger, **Amanda Weller**, 44, of Wadena, were airlifted to If you are someon...
Sep 17, 2024

Free Medicare Workshop
If you're new to **Medicare** or looking for guidance on plan options, the **Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn** is hosting a **free Medicare Workshop**Tuesday at **5 p.m.** This session, led by a **Blue Cros...
Sep 16, 2024

MN DNR Bear Hunt
The Minnesota DNR is reporting impressive numbers for the 2024 bear hunting season. During the first few days of the season, from **September 1-3**, more bears were harvested than in all of last year....
Sep 16, 2024

Drug Take Back Day
The **Becker County Sheriff's Office** is encouraging residents to participate in **Drug Take Back Day** on **October 26th**. This event aims to keep the community safe by offering a secure way to dis...
Sep 16, 2024

"Discover Hockey" Free Event for Kids on Wednesday (9/18/24)
**Wednesday, September 18** marks a great opportunity for young skaters to try out hockey for free! The **Detroit Lakes Youth Hockey Association** is hosting a **"Discover Hockey"** event at **Kent Fr...
Sep 16, 2024