Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor skill seekers to join their summer Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. These free webin...

  Yesterday, the USDA is accepting applications for emergency assistance to dairy farmers affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This expanded program offers financial aid to produ...

  The Menze family of Ottertail has been honored as Otter Tail County's "2024 Farm Family of the Year" by the University of Minnesota. The family farm, established in 1914 by Chris and Dorthea Me...

**Right to Repair Act** Starting today, Minnesota's Right to Repair Act makes it easier and cheaper for consumers to fix their electronic devices. The law mandates that manufacturers provide tools, pa...

Minnesota's May 2024 state revenues came in higher than expected, totaling $2.122 billion, which is $304 million more than forecasted. This increase reflects higher receipts from all major taxes, bene...

    The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office continues its extensive search for 79-year-old Robert "Bob" Shaw, who went missing from his rural Henning home early Saturday morning on June 22nd....

    Madison Ave, from James St to Granger Rd will be closed through Wednesday, July 3, while Feldt Plumbing works on installing sewer to the new high school greenhouse.

  Highway 6 west of Parkers Prairie closed due to water over road June 28, 2024 - Following an estimated three to five inches of rain overnight across southern Otter Tail County, the Highway Depa...

Take a Break from the Lake in Audobon Audobon Summer Fest begins tonight with horse races, a gun raffle, music video bingo (at Al's Bar and Grill) at 8:30 and fun for the whole family with an outdoor ...