Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Our neighbors to the west, Bismarck, Mandan, and surrounding areas, are dealing with the aftermath of a recent hailstorm and need to be cautious of scammers. The North Dakota State Insurance Commissio...

Roger Jerome Jackson, 50, of Duluth, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for gross misdemeanor assault on a peace officer. The incident occurred on June 6 when Jackson, who had two outs...

In a significant decision, the Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld a law restoring voting rights to felons upon their release from prison. The year-old law faced a challenge from the Minnesota Voters A...

Roger Jerome Jackson, 50, of Duluth, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for gross misdemeanor assault on a peace officer. The incident occurred on June 6 when Jackson, who had two outs...

  Spencer George Eliasson, 19, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged with felony third-degree assault in Becker County District Court. The charges stem from an incident on December 3, 2023, when pol...

A small electric fire at a home on West Avenue brought out the fire trucks in Detroit Lakes this morning. According to the DL Fire Chief Mike Hanson, the fire started in a back bedroom and was swiftly...

Starting the week of August 12th, Becker County will begin a major reconstruction project on Highway 34, stretching from County Highway 21 in Richwood to 300th Street. This project involves a complete...

Local libraries will host a unique musical event featuring the music and artistry of a professional double reed ensemble. The New York Kammermusiker is composed of musicians worldwide and uses modern ...

Minnesota's new recreational marijuana law, effective March 2025, will prohibit bars from serving THC-infused drinks to customers who have consumed alcohol within the past five hours. Despite this not...

Sanford Health Detroit Lakes has welcomed three new physical therapists. Kayli Mollberg, the new Therapy & Rehab supervisor, specializes in orthopedics, sports injuries, neurological recovery, and...