Category Archives: Community

MN DNR Certifies 9 New State Record Fish
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently certified nine new state-record fish, showcasing the enthusiasm of anglers in documenting their impressive catches. Since March,...
Jul 09, 2024

Latest Scam Alert
A Rochester woman was scammed out of $20,000 in June while trying to fix her Facebook account. According to police, the woman found a phone number on Google that claimed to be Facebook's helpde...
Jul 09, 2024

Waterspout Spotted On Lake Vermillion
The National Weather Service has confirmed a waterspout sighting in northeastern Minnesota. The waterspout formed on Lake Vermilion just before 2:30 Sunday afternoon in an area northwest of Ech...
Jul 09, 2024

Over 18K passengers first full month of service on Amtrak daily Twin Cities to Chicago run
Amtrak logged more than 18-thousand-500 riders during the first full month of new daily train service between Saint Paul and Chicago ("Borealis"), averaging about 300 passengers aboard each of ...
Jul 09, 2024

Down Payment Assistance for First-Generation Homebuyers
Minnesota has just made $150 million available in down payment assistance loans for first-generation homebuyers. Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, who recently bought her first home with her ...
Jul 09, 2024 Home For Sale Real Estate Sign and Beautiful New House.

Road Construction Reminder:
Just a friendly reminder, Hough Inc. will be closing Frazee Street from Oak Grove Avenue to Lake Avenue as part of the West Downtown Reconstruction project. The Lake Avenue & Frazee Street interse...
Jul 09, 2024

Lake Area Fun
Today: Free Children's Theater Performance hosted by the Frazee LINK site called: "Country Mouse an City Mouse: Adventures in the Suburbs" This performance by the Twin Cities-based Climb Theatre is ge...
Jul 08, 2024

1st Mosquitoes to Test Positive for West Nile Virus Found by MMCD
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District has found its first mosquitoes to test positive for the West Nile virus. Spokesman Alex Carlson reassures, "There have not been any human cases of Wes...
Jul 08, 2024

Storage Unit Fire in Ogema
In the Lakes Area Radio News Center, we've On Monday a fire was reported at the storage units in Ogema, off Highway 59. It appeared to be damaged in the first 3 units with heavy smoke damage to...
Jul 03, 2024

Stay Safe This Independence Day: Tips for Holiday and Lake Time
As Independence Day approaches, it's crucial to prioritize safety while enjoying holiday festivities and time on the lake. Here are some essential tips to ensure you and your loved ones have a fun and...
Jul 03, 2024 Spectators watch a dazzling fireworks show on the shore of Detroit Lake as part of the city's 4th of July celebration on July 4, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)