Freedom Center-Devils Lake

02/18/2026

Due to inclement weather and for the safety of everyone, the Freedom Center will be CLOSED today. Thank you,
Tracie
Director

02/11/2026

26 years of resilience…26 years of recovery…

With heavy hearts and immense pride, Progress Enterprises, Inc. announces the closure of the Freedom Center, effective February 27, 2026, at 3:00pm. For the past 26 years, we have been honored to serve as a cornerstone for psychosocial rehabilitation in this community.

Our dedicated staff members will be fully committed to assisting during this transition, providing the guidance and resources needed to ensure your continued success. We are incredibly proud of the milestones and personal breakthroughs we have witnessed during our journey together. Each story of recovery has woven a thread of hope into the fabric of this center, proving that resilience is stronger when shared.

While our doors are closing, the strength you have found here remains yours forever. To our members, fellow service providers, and staff: THANK YOU for being such a vital part of the Freedom Center. Each and every one of you has left a footprint amongst us; you have taught us what true strength looks like through our own journeys.

It has been a privilege to walk beside you, and we look forward to seeing each and every one of you continue to flourish and thrive throughout your unique recovery journey.

Remember…your journey does not end here…it simply takes a new path.

Best wishes for your continued success,
Tracie
Freedom Center Director

01/15/2026

Please be mindful of the upcoming weather alerts. Watch our FB page for any weather related closures.
Thank you,
Tracie, Director

After today's warm up, an arctic front will drop south thru the area after midnight. Along and behind the front will be snow showers along with strong north-northwest winds and blowing snow. Friday AM commute to be impacted by greatly reduced visibilities in many areas. Snow showers and gusty winds thru the day Friday into the evening. Total snowfall one half inch to 2 inches. Peak wind gusts around 50 mph in the Red River valley Friday morning.

12/18/2025

To ensure the safety of members and staff during the current blizzard conditions, the Freedom Center will be CLOSED today, Thursday, December 18th. Thank you.
Tracie, Director

12/17/2025

Please monitor the weather conditions before venturing out.

Final graphic this morning is showing the probability of 2 inches of new snow or more. Highest chances of more than 2 the farther north you go, and this is where blizzard potential is highest.

12/17/2025

With titanium pens and surgical threads stitching together my past marked by abuse, I enter into another year of proven strength to face whatever lies ahead. 🖤🖤 Welcome 2026!!

12/09/2025

Update:
The Freedom Center will be closed, Tuesday, December 9th due to inclement weather. Please monitor the changing weather and stay safe.
Thank you,
Tracie

12/09/2025

Please be advised of a weather relater announcement. The Freedom Center will open at 10am on Tuesday, December 9th due to inclement weather. Please continue to watch for any further updates. Stay safe and warm.
Thank you,
Tracie, Director

12/03/2025

Please be advised of an updated schedule change for the Freedom Center this week:
The Freedom Center will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th, due to a routine spray by Midwest Pest Control. To make up for this closure, we will extend our hours to 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 3rd and Thursday, December 4th. I appreciate your understanding and patience regarding this necessary closure and apologize for any inconvenience. Staff will be providing sack lunches through the door Friday at 11:30am. Call as usual to reserve your meal that day.
Tracie, Freedom Center

11/20/2025

The Center will be closed Friday, November 21st, due to a preventative spraying by Midwest Pest Control. We'll be cleaning and organizing tomorrow. If you would like a sandwich and chips in a paper bag at 11:30, please call before 10:30. We will give them out through the door. Thank you for your patience and understanding. The Center will be open as usual on Saturday, November 22nd.
Tracie

11/19/2025

There's no need to be merry...
There's no need to be bright...
Just do what you can...
It will all be alright...
Merry Christmas to everyone!!

11/04/2025

The Center will be closed Tuesday, November 4th, due to a preventative spraying by Midwest Pest Control. We'll be cleaning and organizing tomorrow. If you would like a sandwich and chips in a paper bag at 11:30, please call before 10:30. We will give them out at the door. Thank you for your patience and understanding. The Center will be open as usual on Wednesday, November 5th.
Tracie