Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

MN Mitch McKee in MMA Showdown
Minnesota's Mitch McKee is gearing up for a major MMA showdown, scheduled for September 22nd at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, MN. McKee, an accomplished wrestler from the University of Minne...
Aug 02, 2024

Minnesota Hunting Regulations Now Available
As we transition from summer fishing and outdoor activities, it's time to gear up for fall hunting. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the 2024 Minnesota Hunting and Trap...
Aug 02, 2024

Happenings in the Lakes Area This Weekend: Non-WeFest Events
**Saturday, August 3** **Live Music:** *Moody River at Shady Hollow Flea Market:* Enjoy live music from Moody River from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. while browsing the unique finds at Shady Hollow Flea Market. ...
Aug 02, 2024 A woman checks-in at the front entry table for the Toast of Tamarac fundraiser in Detroit Lakes on Sept. 10, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

Moorhead Mans Waits Over 1 Year for Mental Health Treatment
A Moorhead man, James Kollie, has been waiting nearly a year for mental health treatment at a state facility after being declared incompetent to stand trial. Kollie is charged with the December 2022 m...
Aug 02, 2024

Festival Alcohol Violations and Incidents Report
On the opening day of a local festival, law enforcement officers issued citations to 22 minors for consuming alcohol. Two of these incidents also involved charges for fleeing a peace officer on foot. ...
Aug 02, 2024

NOTICE:
On Tuesday, August 6, Washington Ave, from Front St to Frazee St will be closed for Crazy Daze from 5am to 7pm for Crazy Daze . The intersections at Washington Ave/Front St and Washington Ave/Holmes S...
Aug 01, 2024

New Public Safety Laws Start Today
New public safety laws are taking effect in Minnesota today (August 1) bringing several significant changes. First, it's now illegal to sell or possess cell phone covers that look like firearms and va...
Aug 01, 2024 MN DPS logo

**Possible Scam Alert**
The Becker County Sheriff's Office wants to remind everyone to use caution when purchasing products or services on social media. Scammers are taking advantage of others by changing their usernames and...
Aug 01, 2024

Dalton Senior Housing Project Breaks Ground
The North Fields of Dalton senior housing project is officially underway. The Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) broke ground on the project on July 26, bringing a $1.6 millio...
Aug 01, 2024

Governor Walz Highlights Minnesota's Top Ranking in Health Care
Governor Tim Walz is celebrating Minnesota's number-one ranking in WalletHub's 'Best & Worst States for Health Care 2024' report. This marks the second consecutive year that Minnesota has earned t...
Aug 01, 2024