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🌱 How will Detroit Lakes’ new budget and levy hit your wallet?

Also, don't miss Mini Mistle-Toes on the Detroit Lakes Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Detroit Lakes! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Detroit Lakes’ new budget and levy hit your wallet?

Also on today's calendar: Creativi-TEA Christmas Brunch and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Detroit Lakesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Detroit Lakesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 14 and low of -1 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Colder; a bit of morning snow, temps: high: 8, low: -22.
  • Saturday: Decreasing clouds and frigid, with a high of -10 and low of -25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Detroit Lakes City Council approves $30.6M budget, 6.46% tax levy increase (dl-online.com) — Detroit Lakes has approved a $30.6 million 2026 budget and a 6.46% property tax levy increase, while keeping the city tax rate essentially flat. Council members also advanced a $1.5 million Rossman Avenue reconstruction, reshaped planning authority with Lakeview Township, and accepted bids for Washington Ballpark improvements and other city projects affecting nearby property owners.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Detroit Lakes

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    Friday December 12
  • Mini Mistle-Toes
    Young at Art Company, 835 Lake Ave Suite B, Detroit Lakes
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Detroit Lakes. Apply here.
  • Detroit Lakes Public Schools posted a job opening for Food Service Worker (Part-time), Middle School in Detroit Lakes. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Detroit Lakes here.

🗞 Nearby News

Perham

  • Perham wrestling sweeps Bemidji Tri, secures 9th place at STMA Invitational (perhamfocus.com)
  • OTC celebrates new Perham Highway Garage (nymdispatch.com)
  • 2.82% tax levy increase approved by Perham City Council (perhamfocus.com)

Pelican Rapids

  • Pelican Valley Senior Living Begins $8.4M Modernization Project at Minnesota Property (rebusinessonline.com)

Ok Detroit Lakes! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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