Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Five Arrested Following Drug Raids in White Earth Area
Authorities say five people were arrested following a series of coordinated drug-related search warrants executed Tuesday in the White Earth area. According to the White Earth Police Department, offic...
May 13, 2026
Fergus Falls, Breckenridge, and 15 Other Schools to Receive $1.5 Million in Youth Training Grants
(MN DLI) St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is awarding 1.5 million dollars in Youth Skills Training grants to 17 partnerships across the state. The funding will help ...
May 13, 2026
Cargill CEO Traveling to China with President Trump
Minnetonka, MN – Minnesota-based Cargill CEO Brian Sikes is expected to travel to China this week as part of a business delegation accompanying President Trump for meetings with Chinese Presiden...
May 12, 2026
Candidate Filing for 2026 General Election Opens in Otter Tail County Next Week
Otter Tail County, MN – Residents who want to run for a State, Federal, Judicial or County office in Otter Tail County can soon file as candidates for the 2026 General Election. The filing perio...
May 12, 2026
White Earth Man Dies Following ATV Pursuit in Becker County
Authorities are investigating the death of a White Earth man following an ATV pursuit Thursday evening. According to the Becker County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was on patrol in White Earth on May 8t...
May 11, 2026
Rasmusson Helps Road Projects in Otter Tail County Receive $4 Million in Grant Funding
Otter Tail County, MN - Multiple Otter Tail County road projects are being funded by the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). The most recent round of funding was made possible in part by a $700 mil...
May 08, 2026 Senator Jordan Rasmusson. (Senator Rasmusson's Office)
Frazee Man Arrested Following Crash
Frazee, MN - Charges are pending for a Frazee man following a crash Sunday night. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says that around 5:41 p.m., a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Spencer Jacobs cras...
May 08, 2026 Spencer Jacobs. (OTCDF)
Dent Man Charged with Manslaughter After Failing to Get Crash Victim Medical Help
Perham, MN - A Dent man has been charged with causing the death of a woman by not getting her medical assistance directly after a severe car crash. 33-year-old Allen Michael Alberts has been charged w...
May 08, 2026 Allen Alberts. (OTCDF)
Grow an Extra Row Campaign Encourages Gardeners to Help Feed Local Families
Fergus Falls, MN - Community members who enjoy gardening are encouraged to plant a little extra this season and share the harvest with neighbors in need through the Grow an Extra Row program. The prog...
May 08, 2026 (OTC)
"Click It for Coffee" Campaign Returns to Encourage Seat Belt Use in Otter Tail County
Perham, MN - As Memorial Day travel approaches, the Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition is once again launching its popular "Click It for Coffee" campaign to remind drivers and passengers to ...
May 08, 2026 "Click it for Coffee” promotional image. (OTC)