Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Essentia Health has announced that starting January 1, 2025, it will no longer accept Medicare Advantage plans provided by UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and Humana due to the excessive delays and denials of ...

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a recent phone scam targeting residents in the area. Multiple reports have surfaced of scammers impersonating the Sheriff's Office, sp...

The Detroit Lakes City Council held its regular monthly meeting last night, with several key topics discussed. Bradley Peterson, Executive Director of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, gave a...

A 74-year-old man from rural Frazee has tragically died following a motor vehicle accident in Becker County. The incident occurred on September 9, 2024, on County Highway 56, west of 400th Avenue near...

The two-time Olympian talked about Kim Kardashian, Jake Paul and the Paris Games at her alma mater, Lakeville North High School.

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to unwind with the whole family this evening? Head over to the Detroit Lakes Public Library for **Family Game Night** starting at 4 p.m. It's a perfect opportunity f...

The Celebrate Aging Expo is coming to Perham on September 18th, and it's going to be an incredible event for all senior citizens and community members to enjoy. Held at the Perham Area Community Cente...

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is calling on community members to help review applications for critical grant programs. This fall and winter, DEED is recruiting...

The DNR has confirmed zebra mussels in Toad Lake, Becker County, and starry stonewort in Rush Lake, part of the Lower Whitefish Chain of Lakes in Crow Wing County. This discovery reinforces the need f...

On Wednesday, September 11, West Lake Drive, from Rossman Ave to North Shore Drive will be closed from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm for Cruise DL night. This is the last Cruise DL night for the season.