Category Archives: Community

Landmark Lawsuit awards family of huffing dust victim
(DL-Online) - In a finding that may have nationwide implications a federal jury in Fergus Falls found CRC Industries partially responsible for the death of a woman from Baudette. In 2019, 28-year-old ...
Paul Torres May 03, 2024
Becker County prosecutor says court filing was in error, Mitchell *not* charged with controlled-substance violation
(MNN) - The Becker County Attorney says "an oversight on my part" resulted in a court filing erroneously stating that suspected controlled substances were being tested in the felony burglary case agai...
Paul Torres May 03, 2024

House Fire in Otter Tail County
(OTC Press Release 5/2/24) The Otter Tail County Sheriff's office was assisted by the Underwood Fire Department, the Battle Lake Fire Department, Otter Tail fire Department and Ringdahl Ambulance in r...
Paul Torres May 03, 2024

Westridge Mall up for auction...again Westridge Mall Up for Auction
(Fergus Now) - The opportunity to purchase the Westridge Mall on Lincoln Avenue could be yours! Again. The mall originally went up for auction in 2019 but that was unsuccessful. A community staple sin...
Paul Torres May 02, 2024

Warm Winter Weather Effects on MN Fish Species
(MNN) - With Minnesota's fishing opener on the horizon, experts are raising concerns about the mild winter's impact on some fish species. Dr. Gretchen Hansen with the U of M College of Agriculture and...
Paul Torres May 02, 2024

Otter Tail County Workforce Summit Activates Partners
Otter Tail County Press Release 5/1/24 Otter Tail County Workforce Summit brought together nearly 100 people from all over the county and the state to combine forces creating innovative solutions for ...
Paul Torres May 02, 2024

Menards Employees quick actions put out fire
The Detroit Lakes fire department responded to a call of a fire at the Menards store at 7:05am Wednesday. The fire began when the backlighting behind the paint section shorted out and sparked a fire. ...
Paul Torres May 02, 2024

Blaine Plans Major Entertainment District near National Sports Center
(MNN) - The city of Blaine is finalizing plans for a new entertainment district near the National Sports Center. The 500- to 750-million-dollar project will feature an outdoor stadium, a field house w...
Paul Torres May 01, 2024

MN Senate Approves Ticket Sales Reform Bill, Sends to Governor
(MNN) - Legislation prompted by ticket problems with Taylor Swift's 2022 "Eras" tour is headed to the desk of Governor Tim Walz after the Minnesota Senate passed it Monday on a vote of 35-to-29. Mendo...
Paul Torres May 01, 2024 Legislation

Pastor Appreciation Week in Wadena
April 28th-May 4th is Pastor Appreciation Week in Wadena and to recognize and support all spiritual leaders in the community the Wadena Chamber of Commerce and local businesses Mason Bros, Russ Davis ...
Paul Torres May 01, 2024