Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Minnesota Archer Bags Massive 12-Point Buck in Southeastern Hunt
As Minnesota's deer archery season continues through December 31, a standout 12-point buck was recently harvested in Southeastern Minnesota. Randy Baker, a local hunter and property manager, shared th...
Oct 29, 2024
Govenor Walz Creates Office of Emergency Medical Services
Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Dylan Ferguson as the first Director of the newly established Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Minnesota, starting January 1st. This move ma...
Oct 29, 2024
Gas Prices Drop as October Comes to a Close
As of October 28, 2024, gasoline prices in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, are averaging around $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is slightly below the state average of $3.05. This local price re...
Oct 29, 2024
DL Housing Summit Tackles Affordable Housing
At the recent Detroit Lakes Housing Summit, findings from a new housing study highlighted the city's need for additional affordable housing amid ongoing growth. The study, presented by Scott Knudson o...
Oct 29, 2024
DL Public Schools School Board Meeting Rundown
The School Board approved several key action items in last night's meeting, including the Striving for Comprehensive & Civic Readiness Plan for the 2024-2025 academic year, specific building goals...
Oct 29, 2024
Standoff in Becker County Leads to Arrest of White Earth Man
A Becker County Sheriff's team apprehended 50-year-old Robert James Azure Sr. in White Earth on October 27, following a tense standoff and threats directed at deputies. Becker County Sheriff's Office ...
Oct 29, 2024
Deer Permit Area (DPA) Lookup Tool on MN DNR Website
As hunters prepare for deer season, Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers an online Deer Permit Area (DPA) lookup tool to streamline hunting plans. This tool covers essential steps ...
Oct 25, 2024
Fergus Falls Historic Home Efforts Underway to Preserve Local Treasure
In Fergus Falls, efforts are underway to preserve the historic home of Prince Albert Honeycutt, Minnesota's first Black resident in the city, Civil War-era freedom seeker, and significant community fi...
Oct 25, 2024
DL Parade of Lights Looking for Floats and Sponsors
This story is produced by our Intern Zach with actualities from a Hodge Podge Interview with Jackie Buboltz The Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its Christmas Lights Parade, ...
Oct 25, 2024
Wahpeton Man Arrested for Allegedly Firing Gunshots in Apartment Complex
A 19-year-old man from Wahpeton was arrested after allegedly firing gunshots at an apartment complex in South Fargo on the night of October 21. According to Fargo police, they responded to reports of ...
Oct 25, 2024