Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

For Terisa Svengy, a Detroit Lakes resident, the holiday season just got a whole lot brighter! Terisa won $15,000 in Christmas Cash through a national contest on Leighton Media's The Wave. She receive...

With the festive season in full swing, Otter Tail County's Safe Communities Coalition is reminding drivers: "If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI." The impaired driving aw...

The shelter has raised $100,000 for a down payment but aims to reach a total of $750,000 to purchase and renovate its current facility. This funding will ensure the shelter continues to provide essent...

County Commissioner Lee Rogness has been awarded the 2024 Outstanding Service Award by the Association of Minnesota Counties. This prestigious honor recognizes Rogness's leadership, innovation, and de...

Judging for the Lake Lights & Holiday Nights contest wrapped up last night, and the holiday creativity displayed by DL businesses was nothing short of spectacular! I had the privilege of judging a...

This holiday season, the Boys & Girls Club of DL is bringing the magic of Christmas to life thanks to the generosity of local shoppers and Menards. Over the past few weeks, hundreds of toys were d...

Governor Walz has announced $4.5 million in new funding to support law enforcement training and recruitment across the state. The funding, part of the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education a...

Two cases in Becker County District Court highlight recent serious charges. In one case, Matthew Carl Burton Oftelie, 39, of Detroit Lakes, faces felony charges of second-degree criminal sexual contac...

The Detroit Lakes City Council has approved a plan to move forward with a new downtown development initiative. The project focuses on enhancing economic growth, improving infrastructure, and creating ...

With temperatures plunging to -16F and highs barely reaching -2F, this Arctic blast affects all aspects of life in DL. Staying safe in this bitter cold is a priority, and here's how you can protect yo...