Category Archives: Education

Fergus Falls Public Schools application for parents would restrict 'mature' library books
Fergus Falls, Minn. (KBRF) - A recent development in the Fergus Falls Public School District has left parents and guardians pondering the implications of a new library access form. The form, designed ...
Michael Achterling Sep 08, 2023 Alan Levine / CC

Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office removes school resource officer from Underwood School
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office will be removing their school resource officer from Underwood School. The announcement came in a Wednesday social media post, which ci...
Michael Achterling Aug 31, 2023

Westrum retires after 41 years of service to Detroit Lakes Public Schools
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - In 1982, she was a substitute teacher and ended up teaching physical education, health and driver's education for the next six years. But in 1988, she accepted a new role...
Michael Achterling Aug 31, 2023 Sandi Westrum smiles while talking to an attendee of her retirement party at Rossman Elementary on Aug. 29, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

Lakes Area Morning News for Aug. 31, 2023
Detroit Lakes unveils options for Detroit Mountain multi-use trail connection Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes unveiled their preliminary plans on Tuesday to connect...
Michael Achterling Aug 31, 2023 Sandi Westrum smiles while talking to an attendee of her retirement party at Rossman Elementary on Aug. 29, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

MN Dept. of Education compiling heartfelt messages to influential teachers during State Fair
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Minnesota State Fair Education Building is compiling heartfelt messages of appreciation from former students to Minnesota teachers from across the state during this y...
Michael Achterling Aug 30, 2023

Hodgepodge: Karen and Patrick from Partnership 4 Health talks Heartland Trail update, walking to school, and living a healthy lifestyle
Karen Nitzkorski and Patrick Hollister, both from Partnership 4 Health, give a Heartland Trail update, highlight Walk to School day on Oct. 4, and other programs focused on student safety. &nbs...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023

Becker County 4-H livestock participants bring home 2 champions, 2 reserve champions and multiple ribbon winners at MN State Fair
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Becker County 4-H livestock participants have raised two champions, two reserve champions and multiple ribbon winners at the Minnesota State Fair. Taylor Schauer raised a...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023 (Screenshot / MN State Fair)

St. Cloud State to offer cannabis certification classes this fall
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - St. Cloud State University is introducing a certification-based cannabis education curriculum with classes beginning this fall. The university said the programs span over...
Michael Achterling Aug 25, 2023 Don Goofy / CC

Hodgepodge: Mark Jenson talks upcoming school year, new teachers, a retiring latchkey coordinator and what to expect Sept. 5
Mark Jenson, superintendent of Detroit Lakes Public Schools, talks about the upcoming school year, new teachers, a retiring latchkey coordinator and what to expect on Sept. 5.
Michael Achterling Aug 25, 2023

3 Perham High School students receive recognition awards for academics
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Three Perham High School students received academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Students Brandon Sandberg, Jaxton Bain and Madeleine Lamb...
Michael Achterling Aug 24, 2023