Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

48-year-old Allen Charles Sheppard faces multiple charges, including felony obstruction, assault on a peace officer, criminal property damage, disorderly conduct, and illegal burning.   The incid...

Otter Tail County Commissioners invite community members to attend the upcoming open house at the Parkers Prairie Event Center, 201 W. Main Street, on Monday, November 25, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. This is ...

Becker County is asking residents to weigh in on its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, designed to better prepare for natural disasters. With recent updates now ready, the county is calling for feedback...

VFW Auxiliary Breakfast: Come support the local VFW Auxiliary and their veterans programs by attending their monthly breakfast fundraiser at VFW Post 1676, 500 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes. The menu...

An election night fire destroyed a barn in rural Wadena, Otter Tail County, on Tuesday, November 5. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office received the call at 5:23 p.m., and deputies, along with the ...

A devastating explosion in Bagley, Minnesota, has left five brothers hospitalized with severe burns. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, November 4, when a man lit a cigarette inside a ...

The Becker County courts have seen a busy week with several notable cases involving DUI, burglary, and auto theft offenses. Here's a rundown of recent rulings:   In a DUI case, 43-year-old Darren...

This week, Becker County buildings will shine green in honor of veterans as part of Operation Green Light, a national initiative aimed at showing support for our military veterans and their families. ...

The proposed Toad Mountain Park project in Becker County has hit a final roadblock. Despite a generous private donation, the county board voted 4-1 on Tuesday to halt the project by rescinding a previ...

An incident at El Loro restaurant in Detroit Lakes has led to the arrest of a male employee accused of recording women in the restroom. On Monday, November 4, around 2:00 p.m., Detroit Lakes police re...