Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Vergas Fire And Rescue Save Dog That Fell Through Ice
Vergas, MN - One dog is saved after falling through the ice on a lake in rural Vergas last Friday morning. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says it received a report at around 10:58 a.m. that a ...
Dave Bishop Apr 07, 2026

Electric Lakers Back Home After Robotics Competition
The Detroit Lakes Electric Lakers Robotics Team recently traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the FIRST Robotics Green Country Regional Competition, traveling with five other teams from Northern Minnesota...
Dave Bishop Apr 07, 2026

Fischbach Introduces Legislation Cracking Down on Benefits Fraud
Representative Michelle Fischbach Washington, D.C. – Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach and Congressman Pete Stauber have introduced new legislation aimed at keeping federal benefit doll...
Derek Sidian Apr 07, 2026

Large Snowfall Numbers Around the Lakes Area
(Undated) – Heavy snowfall this weekend across Minnesota caused some travel difficulties ahead of Easter Sunday. The most snow was reported in Vergas with 17 inches of snow. Close behind was Pup...
Derek Sidian Apr 06, 2026

Otter Tail County Leaders Stress the Importance of Severe Weather Awareness Week
Otter Tail County Emergency Management is reminding residents to prepare for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding and other weather hazards during Severe Weather Awareness Week, April13-17, 2026....
Derek Sidian Apr 06, 2026

KBRF Presents: Where To Eat’s 40th Episode at ACBG
Newstalk 1250 KBRF Presents “Where to Eat” Episode 4o – Antelope Creek Bar & Grill Click here for more shows. Welcome to Antelope Creek Bar & Grill Located at 102 Moor...
Zakk Daniels Apr 04, 2026

WATCH: Ruby’s Pantry Ceases Operations, Teens Arrested, and Preparing for Construction- Weekly News Recap April 3rd
Derek Sidian recaps this week's biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW US FOR ...
Derek Sidian Apr 03, 2026

County Commissioners Hosting Open House in Pelican Rapids
Pelican Rapids, MN – Otter Tail County Commissioners will host a community open house on Monday, April 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pelican Rapids Public Library, 25 W. Mill Ave. The event is not...
Derek Sidian Apr 02, 2026

Jordan Tommerdahl Scholarship Applications Open
Jordan Tommerdahl (LRHC) Fergus Falls, MN – Lake Region Healthcare Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Jordan Tommerdahl Memorial Scholarship Award. Anyone who has lived ...
Derek Sidian Apr 01, 2026

Monday's Rural Becker County Bodies Have Been Identified
HOLMESVILLE TOWNSHIP, Minn. - Authorities have identified the two people found dead Monday in Holmesville Township and released additional details about the case. According to an updated release from ...
Dave Bishop Mar 31, 2026