Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

As the snowmobile season approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding enthusiasts to prepare for the trails. While the season can officially begin as early as December ...

A rural Frazee family is safe but homeless after a fire destroyed their mobile home on Thursday, December 12. Annalee Tumberg, who lived there with her boyfriend, sister, and children, expressed both ...

A recent wave of accidents in Becker and Otter Tail counties highlights the dangers of winter driving conditions. On December 12, a tragic collision on Highway 210 in Otter Tail County resulted in the...

The West Central Initiative (WCI) is launching the Rural Advocacy and Public Leadership Program, a free six-month course aimed at strengthening democracy and governance in rural communities. The progr...

Looking for a deal on trucks, equipment, or industrial items? The City of Detroit Lakes is hosting an online-only surplus auction starting Friday, December 13. The auction features a wide range of ite...

This week, the first wave of more than 550 Citizen-Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division, also known as the Red Bulls, arrived back in Minnesota after a ten-month deploym...

That was Boy Scout Master Lance Akers making the official announcement of a brand-new event in Feb. stopped by yesterday to make the official announcement of a new event this February (cut 1) So many ...

Looking for a deal on trucks, equipment, or industrial items? The City of Detroit Lakes is hosting an online-only surplus auction starting Friday, December 13. The auction features a wide range of ite...

Looking for a unique gift for the nature lovers in your life? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a variety of budget-friendly holiday options to share the joy of the great outdoor...

As winter weather settles in, the City of Detroit Lakes reminds residents of the snow emergency regulations designed to keep streets clear and safe during heavy snowfall. Under City Code 802.08, the P...