Category Archives: Community

Minnesota Families Encouraged to Apply for WIC Program
MNN - The Minnesota Department of Health is urging eligible families who aren't yet enrolled in the WIC program to apply. WIC, which stands for Women, Infants, and Children, is a federal supplemental ...
Paul Torres May 29, 2024

Hawley Baseball and Softball advance in Section 8AA Tournament play
The Section 8AA Boys Baseball Tournament began play on Tuesday 5/28 in Dilworth, for the Hawley Nuggets and the DGF Rebels. DGF is the #2 Seed in the South and hosted the #7 Seed Nuggets. After a scor...
Paul Torres May 28, 2024

Willmar Escapes Upset, Defeats Lakers 5-4 in Extra Innings
The Laker baseball team's upset bid was spoiled in extra innings by the Willmar Cardinals as they lost 5-4 on a two-out wild pitch. The Lakers had a lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning, b...
Paul Torres May 28, 2024

Butterflies at Lowest Point Population in the Past Decade
This winter, the monarch butterfly population in Mexico hit its lowest point in the past decade, partly due to widespread drought conditions across the U.S., including here in Minnesota. University of...
Paul Torres May 28, 2024

$1.5T Farm Bill Passes Key House Committee
$1.5T Farm Bill Passes Key House Committee, Mixed Reaction from MN Members MinnPost. The massive $1.5 trillion Farm Bill just passed a key hurdle in the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, but it's gett...
Paul Torres May 28, 2024

4th Anniversary of George Floys's Murder
Washington, DC) - As we approach the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is renewing her push for the Justice in Policing Act. Floyd tragically died after ex-Minneapo...
Paul Torres May 28, 2024

Troopers to Step Up Speed Enforcement on Rural Roads
The Minnesota State Patrol has launched the Rural Speed Reduction Project to combat speeding on high-risk rural roads. This initiative involves high-visibility patrols from now through Septembe...
Paul Torres May 28, 2024

USPS Addressing Complaints from Minnesotans
The USPS is conducting a statewide audit after numerous complaints about mail delays in Minnesota. Issues identified include delayed mail, incorrect scans, and poor post office conditions. Lawmakers a...
Paul Torres May 28, 2024

MN Seal of Biliteracy First Ever Recipients
https://www.dlschools.net/about-us/news-and-publications Congratulations to the first-ever recipients of the MN Seal of Biliteracy in Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas! This prestigious state recogn...
Paul Torres May 23, 2024

OTC Welcomes Scott Bjerke
OTC Press Release 5/22/24 - Otter Tail County is excited to welcome Scott Bjerke as the new Assistant Solid Waste Director. Bjerke, an experienced educator and leader, brings a wealth of skills to his...
Paul Torres May 23, 2024