Hodge Podge

ON MARCH 6, 2020 AT ECUMEN IN DETROIT LAKES, MN COMMERCE DEPARTMENT'S SENIOR FINANCIAL FRAUD OMBUDSMAN AND CIVIL ENFORCEMENT LIAISON, MARTY FLEISCHHACKER, PRESENTED INFORMATION ON POPULAR TYPES OF SCAMS AND FRAUD IN WHICH SENIORS MAY BE PRIME TARGETS AND TIPS ON PREVENTION OF BEING A VICTIM OF SCAM OR FRAUD. 

Greta (the library director) and Lisa (library services) share events happening at the Detroit Lakes Public Library throughout March. Kids programming, teen programming, adult programming: Foreign Films Fridays, the Spin-a-thon fundraiser for the Book Bike, book club, writers groups, storytime, baby bounce, Library Club, and much more...

Becker County museum executive director Becky Mitchell talks about March events happening at the Museum, sign-up for Summer Camps at the Museum going on now and the public Capital Campaign to build a new museum is underway. 

We meet the new executive director of the USDA's Farm Service Agency for Becker and Mahnomen Counties, Crystal Dibley. Crystal shares info about Federal programs and loans for farmers and producers handled through the FSA. 

Always a wild time with Kelly Blackledge from Tamarac Wildlife Refuge. On this month's episode, Kelly talks about the month of love in the natural world...squirrels, otters, porcupines, owls...oh my...

PRWD's Executive Director Tera Guetter talks about the completion of the revised 10 year management plan, how watershed districts are created, and more...

A conversation with Hospice of the Red River Valley grief specialist Janna Kontz about grief, what to expect when you enter hospice and grief support resources available in and near Detroit Lakes. 

Becker County Administrator Mike Brethhorst provided updates on prep for the flood season, Becker County Sheriff's Department's new body cameras, the proposed new Highway Department facility, new judge quarters at the Becker County Courthouse, Dunton Locks project, and more.

Becker County Foster Home Program Coordinator Erika Jepson spoke on the great need for people to become foster parents and foster homes in all communities countywide. On the second half of Hodge Podge Detroit Lakes Lions Club is holding its annual Bowling Blast at Voyager Lanes on February 29th. Lions member Brenda Wieland invited teams of four people to register now!

Detroit Lakes Vice Mayor Ron Zeman and City Administrator Kelcey Klemm in the Hodge Podge studio following the Detroit Lakes City Council meeting Tuesday night. Items discussed included the 2020 Census, Detroit Lakes Police Department and new building, South Shore Drive's new park and shelter, the new Public Works Director, and more.