Becker County's childcare shortage has been an ongoing issue since 2018, when it was one of six counties in Minnesota chosen to participate in the Rural Child Care Innovation Program, or RCCIP. Recently, advocates have been taking a more proactive approach to addressing this need, with the establishment of not just one, but two assistance grant programs for new and existing childcare providers, and a new initiative to develop a program for training future childcare providers at Detroit Lakes High School.
Check out this week's upcoming events in Detroit Lakes and greater Becker County area. If you want to add your event to Happenings, email us your submission at least a week in advance of the event date.
Check out this week's upcoming events in Detroit Lakes and greater Becker County area. If you want to add your event to Happenings, email us your submission at least a week in advance of the event date.
Check out this week's upcoming events in Detroit Lakes and greater Becker County area. If you want to add your event to Happenings, email us your submission at least a week in advance of the event date.
The Damien Mitten Tree project has been going strong every holiday season in Detroit Lakes since 1966. This year's project has trees going up in 17 different locations around town, with donations being accepted from now through Monday, Dec. 20.