Category Archives: Community

**Minions Invade Detroit Lakes Dog Park-For a Purpose!**
Detroit Lakes has a colorful new upgrade at its dog park, catching the attention of both dog owners and passersby. Four fire hydrants, painted to resemble the popular Minion characters from *Despicabl...
Sep 10, 2024

Becker County Sheriff Wants You to Know
Did you know that prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved to be abused or illegally sold, or that drugs flushed down toilets contaminate the water supply? Proper disposal saves lives, ...
Sep 10, 2024

They're HERE! Otter Tail Zebra Mussel Issue
We've been warning all summer, and now it's happened-zebra mussels have been confirmed in Marion Lake near Richville, Otter Tail County. The Minnesota DNR found juvenile zebra mussels attached to a do...
Sep 09, 2024

**Sanford Health Explores AI in Healthcare to Benefit Local Communities**
Sanford Health is participating in a major forum to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare, with a focus on how these advancements could benefit communities, including...
Sep 04, 2024

NOTICE: Road Construction
The northern end of 290th Avenue (at the TH 10 Intersection) will be closed from Thursday, September 5th, through Tuesday, September 10th. During this time, there will be no access to/from TH 10 and 2...
Sep 04, 2024

**Minnesota Ranks Highest for Mesothelioma Death Rate: What This Means for Detroit Lakes Residents**
A recent study by The Williams Law Firm, P.C. has revealed that Minnesota has the highest mesothelioma death rate in the United States, with a rate of 0.88 per 100,000 residents. This alarming statist...
Sep 03, 2024

**Minnesota Ranks Highest for Mesothelioma Death Rate: What This Means for Detroit Lakes Residents**
A recent study by The Williams Law Firm, P.C. has revealed that Minnesota has the highest mesothelioma death rate in the United States, with a rate of 0.88 per 100,000 residents. This alarming statist...
Sep 03, 2024

**Air Quality Alert Issued for Northern Minnesota Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke**
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for the northern half of the state, effective from 8 a.m. Monday through 1 a.m. Tuesday. The alert is in response to smoke...
Sep 03, 2024

**A Back-to-School Safety Message from Sheriff Todd Glander**
As students across Becker County return to school, Sheriff Todd Glander of the Becker County Sheriff's Office urges the community to prioritize safety, particularly in school zones. In his latest lett...
Sep 03, 2024

**Experience Global Music at the Library with Four Shillings Short**
Lake Agassiz Regional Library is bringing a multicultural music experience to the area with performances by Four Shillings Short. This talented duo will showcase traditional tunes from various culture...
Aug 30, 2024