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Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now
The Detroit Lakes School Board voted to remove rainbows from district schools this summer, angering many in the community and sowing confusion over its legality and implementation. This week, the board is discussing a revised resolution.
High winds drop the curtain on one of Minnesota's last drive-in movie theaters
Minnesota used to be dotted with dozens of drive-in theaters where you could watch a movie under the stars in your car. But only four remain in the state. And in northwestern Minnesota, one of them was forced to shut down for the season after a storm tore it down.
More tariff costs are being passed on to consumers
A new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis finds that consumers are starting to see the impact of tariffs on consumer goods across the economy.
Bear incidents on the rise in Cass County
Officials said the best way to keep bears away is to secure food, including bird feed and garbage.
Fargo-based country musician Zach Thomas to make debut at giant Detroit Lakes festival
WE Fest starts Wednesday outside Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Zach Thomas is from nearby Wendell, Minnesota and will play a set at the festival for the first time Thursday.