Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

A bill passed in 1995 is still quietly ensuring Minnesota ice rinks remain public.

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge held its annual Cleanup Day on April 22, coinciding with Earth Day. Assistant Manager Alisha Haken says the event was well attended, including many volunteers who retu...

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes is welcoming Anders Braaten, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in emergency medicine. He earned his degree fr...

Fergus Falls, MN – School officials are advising parents that there will be an increase in law enforcement presence at Kennedy Secondary School on Thursday due to the school hosting the Minnesot...

Red Flag Warning for April 22, 2026. (MNDNR) Chanhassen, MN – A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 8 p.m. for most of western Minnesota, with 54 counties under high fire danger. The National We...

The first-ever Holmes Art Crawl is coming to Detroit Lakes on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anna Lassonde of Jolly Bird Studio says the event is designed to connect the public wit...

Derek Sidian recaps this week's biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW US FOR ...

Otter Tail County, MN - A Princeton man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a sleeping woman in Otter Tail County. According to court documents, the victim told investigators that on March 9, sh...

The Detroit Lakes Public Utilities is beginning spring hydrant flushing throughout the city. This routine maintenance helps keep the water distribution system in good condition and improves water qual...

A Detroit Lakes man is facing a felony drug charge after authorities say he was found in possession of more than 10 grams of cocaine across two separate incidents. According to a criminal complaint fi...