Category Archives: Community
Detroit Lakes Mourns Loss of Beloved Preschool Teacher, Mother of Three
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - The Boys & Girls Club in Detroit Lakes felt a profound absence on Wednesday morning as the community mourned the unexpected loss of Robin Nelson, a preschool teacher, mother...
Apr 24, 2024
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Sen. Nicole Mitchell Following Burglary Charge
ST. PAUL, MINN. - Senate Republicans have filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL - Woodbury) after her arrest and first-degree burglary charge. During a Senate floor session, Sen....
Apr 24, 2024
Graffiti Vandalism Disfigures Local Artist's Mural at Bernie's Wines and Liquors
FARGO, N.D. - Customers arriving at Bernie's Wines and Liquors on University Drive South were dismayed to discover graffiti defacing a mural on the building's south side. The mural, created by local a...
Apr 24, 2024
Prescribed Fire by Minnesota DNR Causes Smoke in Fergus Falls, Fire Chief Confirms
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Residents of Fergus Falls have observed smoke emanating from the west side of town, confirmed to be from a prescribed fire conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resour...
Apr 24, 2024
Detroit Lakes Public School District Announces Inaugural Laker Ripple Award Winner: 101-Year-Old Eloise Irving Honored for Community Impact and Leadership
The Detroit Lakes Public School District is pleased to announce its first-ever Laker Ripple Award. The award was established to recognize outstanding achievements, endeavors, leadership and character ...
Apr 24, 2024
20-Year-Old Arrested Following Frat House Fight at UMD, Charges Include Minor Consumption and Imminent Danger
A 20 year old man from Pelican Rapids was arrested after a Frat house fight at UMD on April 19th. Police arrived at a party at a frat house where to to fifteen people were involved in a "mutual combat...
Apr 24, 2024 Man arrested as a consequence of his crime
Detroit Lakes High School Earns Prestigious National Ranking as a U.S. News Best High School
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Detroit Lakes High School (DLHS) has been recognized as one of the nation's top high schools, achieving a significant milestone in educational excellence. According to the lates...
Apr 24, 2024
Elderly Driver Crashes into Fergus Falls Building Due to Medical Condition"
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - In Fergus Falls, an elderly driver crashed into a building at River Bluff Apartment Homes today around 1 o'clock, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The vehicle ...
Apr 24, 2024
Undercover Operation Busts Drug Dealers with 75 Fentanyl Pills in Halstad, MN
NORMAN COUNTY, Minn. - Two individuals are facing multiple drug charges following their arrest in Halstad, MN, after court records revealed they sold 75 fentanyl pills to an undercover officer. Charle...
Apr 24, 2024
State Senator Nicole Mitchell Charged with Burglary, Senate Majority at Risk
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) faces 1st-degree felony burglary charges after allegedly breaking into her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes early Monday morn...
Apr 24, 2024