Top News Headlines for Detroit Lakes
Big Rate Hikes Could Hit Minnesotans ...
Jun 19, 2017 at 10:17 am
Minnesota families could pay a lot more for utilities if two separate rate hikes are implemented.
Renewable Energy Ahead of Earlier Projec ...
Jun 5, 2017 at 12:35 pm
Despite President Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, Americans continue to embrace the idea of renewable energy.
Local Weather Statistics for May ...
Jun 2, 2017 at 4:26 pm
May was the first month of no snow in 2017.
Other Local Headlines
Potential Visa, Health Care Changes Put Pressure on ND Medicine
May 31, 2017 at 12:44 pm
Medical professionals in North Dakota are facing pressure from all sides, feeling the pains of a growing shortage of doctors and potential changes to a visa program that helps supply doctors and wondering what will happen to health insurance at the federal level. Read More...
Detroit Lakes Awaits Signing of State Bonding Bill
May 31, 2017 at 12:18 pm
As a bonding bill awaits Governor Mark Dayton's signature, the head of Detroit Lakes Public Utilities remains optimistic it will get signed and the city will receive some funding for the state mandated upgrade to it's wastewater treatment plant. Read More...
Counties Affirmed In State Auditor Lawsuit
May 30, 2017 at 4:11 pm
Becker County officials learned today (Tuesday) the Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court’s decision and upheld the statute allowing counties to hire private CPA firms to conduct their audits. Read More...
We Remember: Local Memorial Day Services
May 29, 2017 at 11:00 am
Area services to commemorate Memorial Day. Read More...
Click It, or Ticket Focus Now Through First Week of June
May 22, 2017 at 12:28 pm
More than 300 law enforcement agencies from across the state are taking part in the current "Click it or Ticket" campaign. Read More...
Could Successful MN Senior Program Be On the Chopping Block?
May 22, 2017 at 12:26 pm
About 240,000 volunteers over age 55 are being honored this month by the Corporation for National and Community Service - including some in Minnesota. And the program is looking for more recruits, even as its future is uncertain. Read More...
Major Hwy 10/Hwy 59 intersection work begins Monday
May 19, 2017 at 4:40 pm
Work on the Hwy 10/Hwy 59 intersection will pick up Monday with lane shifts, four-way stop and slow downs. Read More...
ND Tribes Say Keeping Methane-Waste Rule a Win; ND Senators Split
May 15, 2017 at 2:38 pm
North Dakota tribes say the U.S. Senate's decision not to overturn a rule requiring energy developers to limit methane gas leaks and flaring on tribal land is a win for their health and the environment. Read More...
Singer Shining Spotlight on Women's Health
May 15, 2017 at 2:34 pm
Women are being urged to make their own health a priority during National Women's Health Week. Read More...
Waubun Man Faces Criminal Charges For Three Horse's Deaths
May 11, 2017 at 4:02 pm
A Waubun man faces three felony counts of animal mistreatment following the deaths of three horses this winter near Strawberry Lake in Becker County. Read More...
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