Category Archives: Community

OTCSO Lockit then Pocket Campaign
911 pocket dials are on the rise. In the last two weeks our dispatch center received 155 accidental 911 calls. If you do accidentally call 911, please stay on the line and speak with a d...
Jul 12, 2024

WE Fest Again Providing Shuttle Buses
WE Fest is quickly approaching, the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the popular WE Fest shuttles from Detroit Lakes to the Soo Pass Ranch, where the event is held. Bot...
Jul 12, 2024

Event by Detroit Lakes Public Library
Join your library for an awesome summer concert featuring family-friendly music by Tim Eggebraaten at the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Admis...
Jul 11, 2024

UofM Expanding Alcohol Sales at Gopher's Games
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has voted unanimously to expand alcohol sales at Gophers sports venues over the next three years. Starting this fall, fans at Huntington Bank Stadium, Will...
Jul 11, 2024

Battle Lake The Hatchery Row Ribbon Cutting
The Hatchery Row ribbon-cutting ceremony is on Friday, July 26th at 3:00 p.m. After the ribbon cutting, there will be tours of the new apartments and some businesses. Hatchery Row is the perfec...
Jul 11, 2024

US Senator Tina Smith Introduces "Housing for All Veterans Act"
In a significant move to combat veteran homelessness, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) has introduced the Housing for All Veterans Act. This legislation aims to guarantee housing vouchers for ...
Jul 11, 2024 Scott Van Schoiack / CC

DL City Council Meeting New Building Same Issues
In a close 5-3 vote, the Detroit Lakes City Council approved a revised annexation ordinance on Tuesday, July 9. The revision allows for apartments on a 10-acre parcel at 13698 270th Avenue. Last month...
Jul 11, 2024

Becker County Museum Northwest Water Carnival Display
We have a wonderful walk down memory lane exhibit for the 88th Northwest Water Carnival " Blowing off the Door in 2024." How many faces do you recognize in these fantastic pictures? The Museum is open...
Jul 10, 2024

Otter Tail County Using Online Platform CredibleMind
Since May, Otter Tail County residents have had 24/7 access to CredibleMind's online platform, offering over 10,000 science-backed mental health resources. This initiative is designed to provide perso...
Jul 10, 2024

Community Highlights
It's Family Game Night Local families are invited to the DL Public Library at 4pm for a night of Animal Races, KerPlunk, giant Jenga and more. This is free and open to the public. DL Cruise Night Tomo...
Jul 09, 2024