Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Fire at Taracon Precast in Hawley
The fire at Taracon Precast in Hawley on October 1st required a large response from multiple fire departments, including those from Detroit Lakes, Hawley, Glyndon, Audubon, and Barnesville. The fire, ...
Oct 03, 2024

Semi Fire on I-94 in Fergus Falls
At around 11:45 Tuesday morning (October 1st), the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a report of a semi fire on eastbound I-94 in Fergus Falls, near mile marker 52. According to Sergeant Jess...
Oct 03, 2024
Minnesota Wild owner expands Xcel Energy Center renovation plan to include hotel
Craig Leipold said he is still working on receiving state assistance for the project.
Startribune News Oct 02, 2024

New Management Collaboration at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
The **Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge** is entering a new era of management through a co-stewardship agreement between the **U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service** and the **White Earth Nation**. The agree...
Oct 02, 2024

2nd MN DNR Auction of Confiscated Hunting & Fishing Equipment October 7th
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its second public auction of confiscated hunting, fishing, and trapping equipment on **October 7th**. The auction, which will take place o...
Oct 02, 2024

Key Laws Taking Effect in Minnesota as of October 1, 2024
**Debt Collection Restrictions**: New rules limit how debt collectors can contact individuals, particularly regarding medical debt. Automated phone systems are no longer allowed for medical debt colle...
Oct 02, 2024

League of Women Voters & the DL Chamber Host Candidate Forums
The League of Women Voters and the DL Chamber will be holding Candidate Forums at M State College in DL. On Monday, October 7th at 5:30 pm meet the Detroit Lakes School Board candidates and hear their...
Oct 02, 2024

**Detroit Lakes Police Raise Breast Cancer Awareness, La Barista Hosts "Coffee with a Cop" Event**
As part of **Breast Cancer Awareness Month**, the **Detroit Lakes Police Department** is showing its support throughout October. Officers are participating in various awareness initiatives to highligh...
Oct 02, 2024

**Otter Tail County to Receive Prestigious Seven Seals Award**
The **Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)**, a Department of Defense program, will present Otter Tail County with the **Seven Seals Award** on **October 8th** at 9:00 a.m. at the **Govern...
Oct 02, 2024

**Semi-Tractor Trailer Rollover in Otter Tail County Sends Driver to Hospital**
A semi-tractor trailer carrying gravel rolled over in **Otter Tail County** yesterday morning, **October 1st**, after veering off a soft shoulder on **Parkers Road near 108th Street**. The vehicle, dr...
Oct 02, 2024