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As Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Minnesota, today's focus is on severe thunderstorms, hail, and lightning safety. While thunderstorm season is just beginning in Becker County and surround...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has expanded spring burning restrictions across dozens of counties, including several right here in the Lakes Area. The goal: prevent wildfires as dry, wa...

Freshmen at Detroit Lakes High School are taking a flavorful approach to innovation by crafting their own unique Lay's potato chip flavors. As part of the school's Innovation Unit, students have desig...

A powerful April snowstorm swept through the region overnight, triggering a snow emergency in Detroit Lakes, multiple school closings, and dangerous travel conditions across west-central Minnesota. Th...

A stunning new exhibit coming to the Becker County Museum is putting the spotlight on a rare archaeological discovery pulled straight from local soil-and preserved in a way scientists rarely see. On A...

A familiar face to many in the Lakes Area has received statewide recognition. Terry Eiter, a former Detroit Lakes High School staff member, was honored Saturday at the Minnesota State High School Leag...

Families, educators, and community members are invited to the Transition Resource Fair this evening-Monday, March 24th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at M-State Detroit Lakes, Room C-101. This free event is organi...

With warmer temperatures, rain, and wind, ice conditions across Minnesota are deteriorating quickly, and the DNR is urging caution for anyone still heading out onto lakes. Over the past weekend, DNR c...

The MN Flyers Gymnastics Call-a-Thon held yesterday was a huge success, bringing in $71,000 so far-but the fundraising isn't over yet! With a goal of $100,000, organizers are confident that additional...

Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to the Detroit Lakes Public Library on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a Seed Starting Basics Open House. In partnership with the Master...