Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Season 3 of "6 Over 60" has officially launched on TV3, showcasing inspiring individuals from the lakes area who are living vibrant lives well into their senior years. This season features a diverse g...

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed three new measles cases in unvaccinated children in Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties. These cases, confirmed on July 22 and July 24, are unre...

Residents have noticed increased air traffic over Detroit Lakes and have been sharing their observations online. The buzz is due to two major events: the upcoming Fargo AirSho and the popular WeFest. ...

Yesterday afternoon, the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a man allegedly discharging a firearm at a delivery driver in Orwell Township, west of Fergus Falls. The incide...

At last night's Planning Commission meeting, discussions centered on the proposed 14-unit Planned Unit Development (PUD) named The Port on Little Detroit at 1377 West Lake Drive, submitted by owner Ch...

The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) has kicked off its 11th annual "America's Best-Looking Cruiser" contest, and Minnesota is in the running! This friendly competition allows state polic...

On a recent episode of Hodge Podge with Joel & Trish, Steve Skoog of Becker County Environmental Services discussed the potential development of a regional park at Toad Mountain. This unique oppor...

State health officials have confirmed Minnesota's first human case of West Nile virus for this summer. The case was confirmed on Friday and reported to the CDC on Monday. While West Nile virus had alr...

Minutes from the Detroit Lakes Arts and Culture Commission gathered on June 26, and at that time Karen Skoyles reminded members to avoid conducting commission business via email outside of public meet...

**Child Passenger Safety**: Changes in the law will now require every driver transporting a child under 18 to use a child safety seat or seat belt. This includes specific guidance on the use of child ...