Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Perham, MN - A Dent man has been charged with causing the death of a woman by not getting her medical assistance directly after a severe car crash. 33-year-old Allen Michael Alberts has been charged w...

Fergus Falls, MN - Community members who enjoy gardening are encouraged to plant a little extra this season and share the harvest with neighbors in need through the Grow an Extra Row program. The prog...

Perham, MN - As Memorial Day travel approaches, the Otter Tail County Safe Communities Coalition is once again launching its popular "Click It for Coffee" campaign to remind drivers and passengers to ...

Channing Child Care Village model. (PioneerCare) Fergus Falls, MN – On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, PioneerCare and Habitat for Humanity held a groundbreaking ceremony for PioneerCare’s Channin...

St. Paul, MN – Republican gubernatorial candidate and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth is unveiling a new fishing affordability proposal ahead of this weekend's fishing opener. Demuth says he...

A longtime local business is marking a major milestone in Detroit Lakes. Swenson's Repair and Rental is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The business was founded in 1966 by Darrel and Joan ...

A local nonprofit is working to bring new life to a historic landmark in Hawley. The Merry Melody Council for the Arts has launched its "Garrick Revival Campaign," with plans to transform the Garrick ...

St. Paul, MN – Governor Tim Walz is making changes at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Moving forward, the governor says John Connolly will serve as the temporary commissioner of DHS ...

pirita / Depositphotos.com *Updated wording to what is written in the actual bill* St. Paul, MN (MNN) – The Minnesota Senate has passed a sweeping gun violence prevention package that includes a...

Correa came to the Twins in 2022 as a free agent. The organization traded him back to his original team, the Houston Astros, in summer 2025.