Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

**Saturday, September 28** Lake Park will buzz with fall festivities during the **Lake Park Pumpkin Fest**. Events kick off with a craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Park-Audubon ...

Detroit Lakes residents should take note of two upcoming road closures. Lake Avenue will be closed on Sunday, September 29th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., between the alley near Zion Lutheran Church and Fra...

A tragic UTV rollover claimed the life of 64-year-old Carl Nord near Wolverton, MN, on Friday, September 20th. The Wilkin County Sheriff's Office reports that Nord was driving a Can-AM side-by-side wi...

At around 5:54 Monday evening (September 23rd), the Breckenridge Police and Fire Departments responded to a structure fire on Nebraska Avenue. According to officials, first responders found the detach...

Here's your chance to add greenery to your home and garden while investing in the future of Detroit Lakes through our littlest neighbors. Lakes Area Prep Early Education is hosting Plants and Parties....

At a Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Lakes Area Patriots at the VFW, the public gathered to hear from School Board candidates ahead of the November 5th election. Gary Cousel expressed frustration with...

An important safety reminder from Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander and Operation Lifesaver: It can take the length of 18 football fields for a train to come to a complete stop. Always be cautious ne...

The 2025 WE Fest lineup has just been announced, and country music fans are in for a treat. Headliners include Cody Johnson, Hardy, and Jon Pardi, bringing their high-energy performances to the main s...

The Becker County Sheriff's Office recently honored Roger Cullen for his 12 years of dedicated service as a diver with the Public Safety Dive Team. Cullen's leadership and expert diving skills greatly...

The **Detroit Lakes Recreation Center** will host a **Grand Opening** event for their new climbing boulders on **Friday, September 20, 2024**, at **9:00 a.m.** The event will take place at the Rec Cen...