Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Yesterday, late morning, the Otter Tail County Sheriff's office responded to a 4-wheeler accident with injuries north of Henning. Four juvenile females were riding on the same 4-wheeler when the drive...

    WE Fest is quickly approaching, the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the popular WE Fest shuttles from Detroit Lakes to the Soo Pass Ranch, where the event is held. Bot...

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...