Events

  • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Action-Planning Meeting: Housing

    Register to attend this event to create a one-year housing action plan, which is one of the highest priority areas noted within the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. On November 9 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom, we'll gather input from leaders, stakeholders, and action-focused individuals to create a plan to achieve our region's...

  • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Action-Planning Meeting: Business Development

    Register to attend this event to create a one-year business development action plan, which is one of the highest priority areas noted within the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. On November 10 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. via Zoom, we'll gather input from leaders, stakeholders, and action-focused individuals to create a plan to achieve our...

  • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Action-Planning Meeting: Child Care

    Register to attend this event to create a one-year child care action plan, which is one of the highest priority areas noted within the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. On November 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom, we'll gather input from leaders, stakeholders, and action-focused individuals to create a plan to achieve our...

  • The (R)evolution of Indigenous Food Systems of North America

    Our Era to Act Virtual Speaker Series is bringing you diverse, thought-provoking voices from our rural region and beyond. Our next session is November 17 from noon to 1:30 PM. Join Oglala Lakota Chef Sean Sherman, founder of The Sioux Chef, to learn about decolonizing our food system. From growing up on Pine Ridge to...

    FREE
  • Social Emotional Development and its Impact on Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom

    Social emotional development is closely related with cognitive development. In a model learning environment, children are engaged, stimulated, and engrossed in play-based learning. Taking turns, playing together, cooperating with others, and conflict resolution are some of the areas that will be covered during the training. We will dive into emotional awareness to help children recognize...

    Free
  • Electric Road Trip: Stories of Traveling the Country in an Electric Vehicle

    Join us for an interview with Detroit Lakes native Erika Gilsdorf, founder and videographer of What Fuels You USA. Hear stories from Erika’s year-long road trip traveling the country, pulling her tiny house behind an electric vehicle to interview nature enthusiasts, adventurers, and sustainability advocates in their element. Register for the event

  • Autumn Convivium

    We’re inviting our friends and partners in Detroit Lakes and beyond to an evening of celebration, exploration, and conversation at the Historic Holmes Theatre. 5-6:45 p.m. Social & Interactive Booths Blackboard, based in Vergas, will provide heavy hors d’oeuvres. Booths with focuses on climate, community, and kids will be available for you to read, taste,...

  • Pine to Prairie GIS Users Group Meeting

    Otter Tail County is hosting an in-person meeting with a potential hybrid option. Additionally, we're requesting your input on future meetings. Please complete the RSVP with your preferred attendance and topic suggestions. Draft agenda for November 16: 9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Introductions 9:15 a.m.: Fiber Optic Networks 10:15 a.m.: E911 Data Standards: Updates and Usage...

  • Legislative Kaffeeklatsch

    Lakes Country Service Cooperative & West Central Initiative invite you to join us for a virtual Legislative Kaffeeklatsch to hear from our region's legislators. Lobbyists Sam Walseth & Roger Moe will moderate the event. The first 50 people to register will receive a complimentary $5 gift card to a coffee shop in our region. Register...