The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) is pleased to announce the 2026 Conference All-Academic Team. The NMRC All-Academic Award program recognizes the academic excellence (based on GPA) of participating High School students in the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference. To earn NMRC All-Academic Team honors, a student must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (based… Read More

Photos by Robert Williams Students and younger children got a chance to get up close and personal with emergency responders and their vehicles from police squad cars to rescue trucks and an ambulance, a fire truck and there was a special visit by a Life Link III helicopter and personnel during the Touch a Truck event… Read More

By Shay Scanlan Report for Minnesota A 2025 law mandating a $250 million cut to special education is prompting bipartisan pushback at the Minnesota Capitol, as school districts warn of widespread negative impacts.  Last year, the Legislature passed a law establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission, tasking it with finding $250 million in special education cuts by October 2026,… Read More

Bill establishing term limits for governor, AG held over By Abbey Mulcahy Report for Minnesota The Minnesota House Rules Committee turned its attention toward the executive branch this week, as Republicans proposed resolutions calling for the impeachment of two top state Democrats, Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, and term limits for future governors and… Read More

By Ashley Quam West Central Initiative The Early Care and Development Foundation of Becker County (ECDF) is strengthening communities across the county by supporting child-care providers and expanding access to high-quality care and education.  ¶  The need for expanded child care in Becker County has been clear for several years. A 2019 needs analysis, conducted by First… Read More

Maurice Dwayne Copeland, 45, of Frazee was charged in Becker County District Court with felony third-degree assault after an April 12 incident in Detroit Lakes. Detroit Lakes police were dispatched on a report of an assault at a Detroit Lakes residence at 1:53 a.m., Sunday, April 12, according to court records. Responding officers found a man claiming… Read More

Do you have a passion for strengthening families, supporting individuals, and building meaningful connections in the community? If so, local volunteers invite you to explore an opportunity with CornerStone Community, Youth and Family Resource Center. The organization currently has openings on the Board of Directors and various committees and are seeking individuals who believe in creating… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced $500,000 has been allocated for upgrades to the Riviera Public Water Access (PWA) on the northern shoreline of Otter Tail Lake. The funding is part of the $700 million infrastructure package authored by Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) during the 2025 legislative session. “Public water access allows anglers, families,… Read More

The University of Minnesota Master Gardener program includes volunteers of all ages. They have completed an intense core course taught by University faculty and Extension educators on a wide variety of horticulture subjects.   The mission of the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program is to use research-based horticultural knowledge and practices to deliver… Read More

In celebration of Law Day, Otter Tail County invites community members and school groups to an Open House on Thursday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic county courthouse at 121 West Junius Avenue in Fergus Falls.  This free public event is an opportunity to explore the justice system and engage directly… Read More