Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Detroit Lakes Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony: A ceremony will honor all military veterans at 11:00 AM at Veterans Memorial Park in Detroit Lakes. This annual event is a time for the community to come...

If you've found yourself caught in frustrating delays at railroad crossings in Vergas, Otter Tail County is asking for your help. Whether you're running late for work, stuck on the way to school, or e...

A Fergus Falls CEO has been sentenced for embezzling funds from two local associations. Katherine Vicki Renee Junge, who led the Lakes Region Association of Realtors and the Lakes Region MLS for 25 ye...

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...