Category Archives: Health
Organics Recycling Program Now Underway in Becker County
Becker County's new organics recycling program has officially begun, giving residents a simple way to turn food scraps into compost instead of waste. Kitchen collection containers are still available ...
Oct 15, 2025
M State Health Sciences Enrollment Soars 32% This Fall
Detroit Lakes, MN - Enrollment at M State continues its upward trajectory this fall, with especially strong gains in high-demand healthcare fields. New student enrollment in M State's health sciences ...
Oct 13, 2025 Photo of students in the M State Medical Laboratory Technician program. (M State)
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
Air quality Alert Due to Wildfire Smoke Through Friday July 25
Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category in northern and central Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has expanded the current air qual...
Jul 24, 2025
Astera Health to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Cancer Center on July 8
WADENA, Minn. - Astera Health will officially open its new cancer center with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at the Astera Health Main Campus. The event will take place in...
Jul 01, 2025
Water Safety Urged Ahead of July 4th Holiday in Lakes Country
Detroit Lakes, MN - With the Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, health professionals are urging families to prioritize water safety-especially as crowds flock to Minnesota's lake country for the...
Jun 30, 2025
Otter Tail County Public Health Shares Tips for Swimmer's Itch
Otter Tail County, MN - With summer in full swing and families heading to the lakes, Otter Tail County Public Health is reminding swimmers to be aware of swimmer's itch, a common skin irritation cause...
Jun 27, 2025 Otter Tail Lake. (OTC)
Empowered Worker Program Helps Single Mother Become Nursing Assistant
Otter Tail County, MN - An Otter Tail County workforce development program is changing lives. The Empowered Worker Program, an initiative supported by funding from the county and the Minnesota Departm...
Jun 26, 2025 Rita went from unemployed, single mother to nursing assistant. (OTC)
MPCA Air Quality Alert Issued for Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - Central and southern Minnesota are in an orange air quality alert from now until 11 p.m. tomorrow (June 12th). The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says the Twin C...
Jun 11, 2025 6/11/25 Air Quality Alert. (MPCA)
OTC Attorney Pushes for Mental Health Funding
Fergus Falls, MN - Otter Tail County Attorney Michelle Eldien has joined dozens of Minnesota Sheriffs and County Attorneys in urging lawmakers to pass a bonding bill to help with the mental health cri...
Jun 06, 2025 OTC Attorney Michelle Eldien speaking at a press conference at the capitol. (KSTP 5 News)