Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons recently presented lifesaving awards to Hunter and Alexis Knudson for their heroic actions on August 9, 2024. While boating on East Lost Lake, their vessel took on water and ...

Well, we went almost one full week without a Zebra Muscle situation popping up in a MN Lake. In Rice Lake, Hennepin County, zebra mussels have been confirmed, according to the Minnesota Department of ...

The Minnesota National Guard continues to play a critical role in hurricane relief efforts. Recently, Governor Tim Walz confirmed that 13 airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing have been deployed to Flori...

The Otter Tail County Highway Department patched Highway 6 at Nelson Lake on Wednesday, October 9th. The highway had been closed for over three months until the water receded. Otter Tail County thanks...

The fire that destroyed Stub's Dining & Gunpowder Bar in Battle Lake on September 16th has been deemed non-suspicious, according to Police Chief Eric Dison. No evidence of foul play was found afte...

The Harris-Walz campaign is deploying Minnesota's governor on a new push to win over male voters in swing states.

Three of the last four Major League Baseball teams sold to new owners have increased their value since the change in ownership.

Join in the fun tonight at the *VIP Business Battle of the Bras*, an event to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hosted by Essentia Health. The event will take place at Bucks Mill Brewing from 5 t...

As we wrap up today's news, here's a sunny note to brighten your day! September 2024 was one of the record books here in Minnesota. With more sunny days than we've seen in decades, it was officially t...

Minnesota saw an encouraging 8% drop in drug overdose deaths from 2022 to 2023, with significant reductions in both the metro and Greater Minnesota. Notably, opioid-involved deaths fell by 8%, and ove...