Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

**Vergas Welcomes Patriotic Artwork with the Freedom Rock Project**
The Lakes area has a new artistic attraction with a patriotic twist-the Freedom Rock at Veterans Memorial Park near downtown Vergas. Part of a nationwide project, each Freedom Rock tells the story of ...
Aug 29, 2024

**Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty in Burglary Case**
Senator Nicole Mitchell, a Democrat from Woodbury, Minnesota, has pleaded not guilty to charges of burglary stemming from an alleged break-in at her estranged stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes...
Aug 29, 2024
Minnesota Aurora launches new drive, aiming for 7,000 more team owners
The Aurora raised $1 million in their first go-round in 2021, from 3,080 owners, but has "fallen short by a few months."
Startribune News Aug 29, 2024

**Otter Tail County Launches New GIS Map Feature for Easier Permit Searches**
Otter Tail County has introduced a new permit search feature on its Geographic Information System (GIS) map, enhancing public access to vital information. This new tool allows residents and stakeholde...
Aug 29, 2024

**"Let's Grow, Let's Go!" Manna Food Co-op Launches Capital Campaign for Expansion**
Manna Food Co-op, a staple in the Detroit Lakes community since 2015, is launching its "Let's Grow, Let's Go!" capital campaign to fund the relocation and expansion of their current space. The new loc...
Aug 28, 2024

Becker County Sheriff Glander Praises His Good Boys
Recently, K9 Durman and his handler, Deputy Bruce, assisted the Detroit Lakes Police Department during a high-stakes situation involving a felony warrant. When two suspects fled a residence, K9 Durman...
Aug 28, 2024

H.U.D. Announces Funding Support for Housing Services for Native Americans Vets
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced over $10 million in funding to support rental assistance and housing services for Native American veterans facing homeless...
Aug 28, 2024

**Detroit Lakes Schools Welcome 19 New Teachers for the Upcoming School Year**
As Detroit Lakes Public Schools prepare for the new academic year starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, they welcome 19 new teachers across various grades and subjects, including chemistry, biology, special educ...
Aug 28, 2024

Road Closure Update
If you are heading to St. Cloud, a major highway in the area is closed to remove an old bridge. The closure affects both directions of Highway 10 from Highway 23 between 15th Avenue-Seventh Street Sou...
Aug 28, 2024 Jo Naylor / CC

Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office Celebrates National Dog Day
Even though Monday was the National Day of the Dog, we join the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office in celebrating K9 Officers Jocko and Koa. Both brave and very good boys. The public should know that ...
Aug 27, 2024