Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

  Otter Tail County has announced that it is now accepting applications for its portion of the Opioid Settlement Funds. With an expected total of $3.1 million over 18 years, the first round will ...

Feldt Plumbing will be working on South Shore Drive, between 280th Ave and Muir Lane - the road will be closed through Thursday. A detour will be posted with this story on our Lakes Area Radio App and...

The 88th Northwest Water Carnival continues in Detroit Lakes, with events including the 11th Annual Patriot Assistance Dogs Golf Scramble at Lakeview Golf Course, starting at 3 p.m. (registration star...

  Minnesota might soon see an influx of common earwigs, following trends in nearby states. These insects, usually found in late summer, are not native to Minnesota but have been present for over ...

Here's your update on upcoming wildlife and habitat management activities in Minnesota:   Ruffed Grouse Counts Highest Since 1972 The Minnesota DNR reports ruffed grouse spring population counts ...

The search for 38-year-old Michael Annette, missing since July 2, concluded with the discovery of his body. Annette was last seen on July 2, and a large-scale search effort was launched involving mult...

  The family of Sterling Buchholz, the 24-year-old man who nearly drowned in Little Detroit Lake on July 6th, is asking for help as he embarks on a long road to recovery. After being found by a h...

  Feldt Plumbing will be working on South Shore Drive, between 280th Ave and Muir Lane - the road will be closed from July 15-18. A detour will be posted

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reported the presence of the Lone Star Tick in 35 counties, including Stearns and Anoka. This invasive species, identified by a white spot on its back...

    911 pocket dials are on the rise. In the last two weeks our dispatch center received 155 accidental 911 calls. If you do accidentally call 911, please stay on the line and speak with a d...