Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Early Monday morning, shortly before 4am a fire was reported at the Ogema Storage Units. Authorities were able to put out the fire that spread through almost half of the units. The units that sustaine...

    In a follow-up to our previous story, Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist serving two life sentences for the 1975 murder of two FBI agents, has once again been denied parole. Thi...

    Minnesota's e-bike rebate program has shown immense popularity, with 14,000 applications flooding in within just 18 minutes after reopening on Tuesday. The program offers Minnesotans up ...

  In the Lakes Area Radio News Center, we've On Monday a fire was reported at the storage units in Ogema, off Highway 59. It appeared to be damaged in the first 3 units with heavy smoke damage to...

As Independence Day approaches, it's crucial to prioritize safety while enjoying holiday festivities and time on the lake. Here are some essential tips to ensure you and your loved ones have a fun and...

Congresswoman Angie Craig is set to introduce a new bill in the U.S. House aimed at preventing drug trafficking on social media platforms. This follows a similar initiative by Senator Amy Klobuchar, w...

  At approximately 3:15 Monday afternoon Otter Tail County Sheriff's office received a 911 call reporting a large shed was on fire. When first responders arrived, the storage shed was fully on fi...

  Shady Hollow will be open and celebrating a 3 day weekend flea market. Everyone is invited to explore a full market of vendors, food, drinks and live entertainment. Just off highway 17 in DL Fr...

  Residents and businesses in the 507 area code, which includes cities like Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, Mankato, and Winona, will need to switch to 10-digit dialing starting July 30th. This c...

  As Minnesotans gear up for water activities during the Fourth of July holiday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to prioritize safety. Operation Dry Water, a n...