Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
White Earth Unofficial General Election Results
White Earth Unofficial General Election Results Challenger Jacob McArthur defeated incumbent Michael "Mike" LaRoque in the race for White Earth Reservation Secretary-Treasurer, according to unofficial...
7h ago Left to right are Jacob McArthur, Alrick “Son” Accobee, and Henry G. Fox
U.S. House Report Faults Minnesota Leaders Over Fraud Oversight
Washington D.C. (MNN) - A Republican-led U.S. House committee is accusing Minnesota leaders of failing to act on warnings about fraud in federally funded social service programs. The 205-page report a...
Jun 09, 2026
Arizona Man Arrested for Threatening Partner with a Handgun at Becker County Campsite
Detroit Lakes, MN - An Arizona man was arrested at the 59er Diner and Motel for threatening his significant other with a firearm while they were camping. On Monday, 56-year-old Rodney Steven Black of ...
Jun 09, 2026 Rodney Black. (Becker County Jail)
House Report Faults Minnesota Leaders Over Fraud Oversight
Washington D.C. (MNN) – A Republican-led U.S. House committee is accusing Minnesota leaders of failing to act on warnings about fraud in federally funded social service programs. The 205-page re...
Jun 09, 2026
Driver Hurt in Crash with Box Truck on Highway 34
Detroit Lakes, MN - One person was hurt in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 34 Saturday morning. State troopers say that around 10:11 a.m., a box truck and a sedan were heading west on Highway 34 ne...
Jun 08, 2026
Market Closing, New Trading Card Store, and Infinity Center – Weekly News Recap June 5th
Derek Sidian recaps this week's biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW US FOR ...
Jun 05, 2026
Arvig Awards 36 Local Students with Royale B. & Eleanor M. Arvig Scholarships
Perham, MN - Arvig has awarded the Royale B & Eleanor M Arvig Memorial Scholarship to 36 area high school seniors from the class of 2026. Each student will receive a $3,000 scholarship to their ch...
Jun 05, 2026
Arvig Awards 36 Local Students with Scholarships
Perham, MN – Arvig has awarded the Royale B & Eleanor M Arvig Memorial Scholarship to 36 area high school seniors from the class of 2026. Each student will receive a $3,000 scholarship to th...
Jun 05, 2026
Education Minnesota Highlights Positives of Legislative Session
St. Paul, MN - Education advocates in Minnesota are pointing to progress from the latest legislative session. Education Minnesota President Monica Byron says lawmakers from both sides showed support f...
Jun 04, 2026 cherriesjd / Depositphotos.com
Otter Tail County Treatment Court Graduates Share Recovery Stories at Minnesota Capitol
Otter Tail County, MN - Graduates and staff from Otter Tail County's treatment courts traveled to St. Paul on May 7 to take part in Treatment Court Capitol Day, joining nearly 100 people gathered at t...
Jun 04, 2026 (Submitted by Otter Tail County) Left to Right: Hallie Metcalf (Otter Tail County Probation Agent), Tria Mann (Treatment Court Coordinator), Brittney Petersen (Drug Court Graduate), Melissa Korby (DWI Court Graduate), Jenna Kavanagh (Treatment Provider & DWI Court Graduate), Dana McClaflin (Otter Tail County Care Coordinator)