Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

As mental health continues to be a priority across Minnesota, new programs in and around Detroit Lakes are stepping up to support the emotional well-being of older adults. These initiatives focus on h...

Project 412 is launching its exciting new event, "Hot Dish," a micro-granting dinner aimed at supporting creative community projects in Detroit Lakes. Taking place on November 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm ...

Join Project 412 at Maple Hills Orchard, 28355 130th St., Frazee, for a "Deep Dive DL" discussion with Maple Hills owners Gary and Jonna Goreham, who will share their journey in building a successful ...

A significant overnight frost impacted much of Minnesota, including the Detroit Lakes area, as temperatures dipped to near or below freezing early this morning. A freeze warning was in effect for most...

A head-on collision near Breckenridge on Monday (October 14, 2024), resulted in the death of 83-year-old Gisela Christine Tervola of Fergus Falls and left 30-year-old Dillon Todd Church of Parkers Pra...

Frazee is making big strides in clean energy thanks to a newly announced federal grant. U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar revealed that Frazee is one of the recipients in a round of funding a...

A woman suffered severe injuries in a crash involving a minivan and an Amish buggy in Otter Tail County on Monday (October 14, 2024), just before 6 p.m. The crash occurred near New York Mills, where 8...

Minnesotans have until Thursday (October 17, 2024), to submit feedback on the state's proposed 10-year Drinking Water Action Plan. The draft plan, which was released by the Minnesota Department of Hea...

The Minnesota DNR has some exciting news this week for outdoor enthusiasts. The **Fish and Wildlife Almanac** is highlighting two upcoming webinars. On Oct. 16, DNR biologist John Erb will talk about ...

We don't often bring you stories from the call log and sheriff's blotter because they do not include the conclusion of the situation or the whole context. However, every once and a while we will featu...