Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Youth Mental Health & Substance Abuse Summit
The Youth Mental Health and Substance Abuse Summit will take place this Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. This event is designed for...
Oct 14, 2024

Heart O'Lakes Harmony Needs YOU (gentlemen)
The Heart O'Lakes Harmony men's barbershop-style capella choral group is looking for new members. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to come join their weekly practices on Mondays at 7 p.m. in Faith...
Oct 14, 2024

Otter Tail Telcom Broadband Expansion Project
Otter Tail Telcom (Park Region) is expanding its fiber broadband network in Otter Tail County, providing high-speed internet access to 286 homes and businesses in six townships near Fergus Falls. This...
Oct 14, 2024

Changes in Gambling Rules Cause Concern for Local Pull Tab Charities
Recent changes to gambling rules on the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation are causing concern for local charities. Nonprofits that rely on pull-tab revenue, like youth hockey and fire departments,...
Oct 14, 2024

Update Details Emerge from Fatal Shooting at Church in West Fargo
When we first brought you the story of the fatal shooting outside Prairie Heights Church in West Fargo back in August, details were still emerging, and there was much confusion surrounding what had ha...
Oct 14, 2024

Little Falls Man Injured in Crash on Highway 10
A Little Falls man was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 10 near Perham on Saturday, October 12, 2024. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 54-year-old Marc Anthony Ahles was driving a 201...
Oct 14, 2024

Minneapolis Man Dies After Crashing his ATV in Becker County
A Minneapolis man, Jeremy Paul Mickelson, 48, died in an ATV crash on Saturday in Becker County. According to the Becker County Sheriff's Office, Mickelson was driving a 2020 Polaris Sportsman 1000 on...
Oct 14, 2024
Down but not discouraged: Fans cheer for the Lynx at St. Louis Park gym
With the series tied, local fans are looking ahead to Wednesday's game in Minneapolis.
Startribune News Oct 13, 2024
Walz takes a break from the campaign trail to hunt in Minnesota’s pheasant opener
Gov. Tim Walz's hunting party successfully bagged a rooster, though Walz didn't take a shot during the two-hour hunt.
Startribune News Oct 12, 2024
Gov. Tim Walz pops up in Mankato, gives pep talk to high school team he once coached
The Minnesota governor and vice presidential nominee was back home in Mankato on Friday night for a crosstown rivalry football game. It's one of a series of Midwestern stops for Walz as the Harris cam...
Startribune News Oct 12, 2024