Category Archives: Education
Otter Tail County Welcomes New Solid Waste Public Information and Education Officer
Public Information and Education Officer, Natalee Yates, for Otter Tail County. (OTC) Fergus Falls, MN – Otter Tail County has announce the hiring of Natalee Yates as the new Public Information ...
Sep 05, 2025
Perham Public Schools Open 2025-26 School Year with Growing Enrollment and Excitement
Perham - Despite early morning thunderstorms, Perham Public Schools opened its doors Tuesday, to an energized start for the 2025-26 academic year, welcoming more students than anticipated. Superintend...
Sep 03, 2025
Community Celebrates New Outdoor Classroom in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes - The Prairie Woods Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America hosted a ribbon cutting and root beer float celebration on Thursday, Sept. 28, to unveil the new Community Outdoor Class...
Sep 03, 2025
Annunciation School Shooting Victim Has Connections to Detroit Lakes
The tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis has touched many lives across the state, including those in Detroit Lakes. 12-year-old Sophia Forchas who was shot during the incident,...
Aug 28, 2025 Sophia Forchas Go Fund Me
"Electrifying Minnesota" Exhibit Coming to Becker County Museum
Detroit Lakes - A new traveling exhibit exploring the transformative power of electricity is set to open at the Becker County Museum this fall. "Electrifying Minnesota" will run from September 6, 2025...
Aug 26, 2025
Detroit Lakes High School Continues Online Ticketing for 2025-26 Athletic Season
DETROIT LAKES, - Detroit Lakes High School fans will once again purchase tickets digitally as the school enters its second year using GoFan.co for all athletic events. The online ticketing platform wi...
Aug 26, 2025
Detroit Lakes Public Schools Announce Open House Schedule for 2025-26 School Year
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - As students prepare to head back to the classroom, Detroit Lakes Public Schools have announced open house dates for all district buildings ahead of the 2025-26 school year. PreK...
Aug 25, 2025
Minnesota State Moorhead Sets Enrollment Record
(MSUM) Moorhead, MN – Classes start today at Minnesota State Moorhead, and the university says it set a new record for first year enrollment. There are 774 first-time domestic students this year...
Aug 25, 2025
Fergus Golfer Wins $10,000, Lottery Fraud, and a Barred Bar – Weekly News Recap August 22nd
Derek Sidian recaps this week’s biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW U...
Aug 22, 2025
M State Wins National Award for New Streamlined Course Scheduling
Detroit Lakes, MN - Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) has been honored with the 2025 AcOpscar Innovation Award for its efforts to enhance student success through more cohesive,...
Aug 19, 2025 M State’s Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Matt Borcherding, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alicia Carley, and Academic Operations Coordinator Jonathan Lovejoy accept the 2025 AcOpscar Innovation Award at Coursedog’s annual conference in Chicago on July 31. (M State)