Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Fargo Wwoman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Tuesday Afternoon in Detroit Lakes
A Fargo woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Detroit Lakes. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened at 3:22 p.m. on Jan. 28 on eastbound U.S. Highway 10 at...
Dave Bishop Jan 28, 2026

Don Pablo's Re-Opening After Closing Due to ICE
(Fergus Falls, MN) - A downtown Fergus Falls restaurant that suddenly closed earlier this month is back open, and its second location in Detroit Lakes will reopen later this week. Don Pablo's initiall...
Dave Bishop Jan 27, 2026

Over 100 Agriculture Stakeholders Attended a Summit at a Farm in Fergus Falls
Representative Backer speaking at the Agriculture Summit at Jennen Farms. (Rep. Backer’s Office) Fergus Falls, MN – On January 22, approximately 130 farmers and agricultural business leade...
Derek Sidian Jan 27, 2026

Feds Refer MN Title IX Case About Trans Youth in Sports to Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services are referring Minnesota's Title IX case to the Department of Justice, saying the State’s Department of Ed...
Derek Sidian Jan 27, 2026
Minnesota high school transgender student-athlete battle advances to Trump’s Department of Justice
The move came with a threat of "termination of Minnesota's federal funding" if the MSHSL doesn't change its policy.
Startribune News Jan 26, 2026

House Destroyed by Fire in Rural Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, MN - First responders in Otter Tail County were called to a destructive house fire in rural Detroit Lakes Sunday afternoon. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says deputies and fire...
Derek Sidian Jan 26, 2026

Federal Judge Orders ICE, DHS Not to Destroy Evidence in Fatal Shooting This Weekend
37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed by an ICE agent Saturday morning. Minneapolis, MN – A federal judge has ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Securit...
Derek Sidian Jan 26, 2026

Waubun woman charged after alleged assaults on officers in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - A Waubun woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting law enforcement and correctional officers during a disturbance call in Detroit Lakes early Thursday m...
Dave Bishop Jan 25, 2026

Minnesota Winter Road Safety
According to the National Weather Service, preparation is key this winter. Keep your gas tank at least half full and carry a winter emergency kit in your vehicle. Essentials may include energy bars, a...
Dave Bishop Jan 23, 2026

Minnesota Winter Road Safety
According to the National Weather Service, preparation is key this winter. Keep your gas tank at least half full and carry a winter emergency kit in your vehicle. Essentials may include energy bars, a...
Dave Bishop Jan 23, 2026