Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

The Minnesota National Guard is stepping in to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina. Following an executive order from Governor Tim Walz, two helicopters and 11 soldiers from the ...

Here's a reminder from the Otter Tail County Highway Department: If you're planning to store items like docks or lifts near the highway right-of-way, it's important to move them for public safety. Ite...

Becker County is making strategic moves to bolster staffing at the county jail without significantly increasing costs. During a meeting on Tuesday, the County Board approved hiring a new jail correcti...

The deadline for homebuilders to apply for the Otter Tail County Property Tax Rebate Program is approaching, with applications due by December 31, 2024. This program offers a rebate on property taxes ...

A potato truck accident in Otter Tail County on Wednesday, October 2, resulted in the driver being airlifted for medical treatment. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Department, the crash o...

From October 1-13, the DL City Park is hosting the "Break the Silence Memorial Display" to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This moving display, organized by the Lakes Crisis &am...

Tonight ECFE Night at the Library: Detroit Lakes Early Childhood Family Education will join Eliza the librarian for a night of stories and activities at the Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washingt...

Salih Kasim, 40, has been charged with attempted second-degree burglary after trying to break into the Moorhead Islamic Center on September 26th. Kasim reportedly had a gas can and attempted to block ...

A story covered by Derrick Sidian at our sister-station KRBF: At around 1:54 Tuesday afternoon (October 1st), the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a semi on the edge o...

At the October 1st Becker County Board meeting, commissioners voted 3-2 to reconsider the Toad Mountain Park project, contingent upon an anonymous donation of up to $250,000. This donation would cover...