Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Search for Missing Man Continues in Otter Tail County
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....
Jul 01, 2024

NOTICE road construction:
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.
Jul 01, 2024

Part of Highway 6 Closed Due to Flooding
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...
Jun 28, 2024

Community Calendar Events Coming Up
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 ...
Jun 28, 2024

Family-Friendly Programs Scheduled at DL Library
The Detroit Lakes Public Library invites you to plan an afternoon out with your family, with a Game Night scheduled for Tuesday, July 9 from 4-5 p.m. Various family games will be available, inc...
Jun 28, 2024

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes EMS Team Earns Clinical Excellence Award
Essentia Health is proud to announce that its EMS team serving Detroit Lakes and nearby communities has received the prestigious EMS Clinical Excellence Award from the Emergency Medical Service...
Jun 28, 2024

Legislative Updates
Inclusion in Disability Definition Expanded Starting August 1, 2024, Minnesotans with intermittent health conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, and those with canc er in remission will be protected u...
Jun 28, 2024

Man Found Dead in Vehicle Near Breckenridge
The Wilkin County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found pinned in a vehicle northeast of Breckenridge on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies discovered the car on its side around...
Jun 28, 2024 breakdown triangle stands alongside the road.
Car broke down sign on road concept.

Man Found Dead in Vehicle Near Breckenridge
The Wilkin County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found pinned in a vehicle northeast of Breckenridge on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies discovered the car on its side around...
Jun 28, 2024

NOTICE: Road Work Alert!
11th St SE, from 11th Ave SE to 13th Ave SE will be closed again today while Feldt Plumbing works in the area. Highway 114 between Lowry and Starbuck to close July 8 for road construction Start...
Jun 28, 2024