Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Join your library for an awesome summer concert featuring family-friendly music by Tim Eggebraaten at the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Admis...

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has voted unanimously to expand alcohol sales at Gophers sports venues over the next three years. Starting this fall, fans at Huntington Bank Stadium, Will...

Sanford Health has announced plans to merge with Marshfield Health System of Wisconsin - after both groups' plans to merge with Minnesota health systems fell through. Sanford has hospitals and clinics...

North Dakota has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus for 2024. The individual from Morton County was hospitalized due to the infection. While most people infected with West Nile virus do...

The Hatchery Row ribbon-cutting ceremony is on Friday, July 26th at 3:00 p.m. After the ribbon cutting, there will be tours of the new apartments and some businesses.   Hatchery Row is the perfec...

  In a significant move to combat veteran homelessness, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) has introduced the Housing for All Veterans Act. This legislation aims to guarantee housing vouchers for ...

In a close 5-3 vote, the Detroit Lakes City Council approved a revised annexation ordinance on Tuesday, July 9. The revision allows for apartments on a 10-acre parcel at 13698 270th Avenue. Last month...

We have a wonderful walk down memory lane exhibit for the 88th Northwest Water Carnival " Blowing off the Door in 2024." How many faces do you recognize in these fantastic pictures? The Museum is open...

Since May, Otter Tail County residents have had 24/7 access to CredibleMind's online platform, offering over 10,000 science-backed mental health resources. This initiative is designed to provide perso...

Nicholas George Savig, 40, of Lake Park, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for firearm possession as a felon. In September 2021, a search of his home revealed 37 grams of methamphetam...