Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

An injury accident occurred yesterday, June 26th, around 4:07 PM in Perham Township, Otter Tail County. The incident involved two vehicles on southbound Highway 78 at Highway 10. A 2022 Chevrolet Silv...

  The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released its 2023 No-Knock Search Warrant Report, showing a significant decrease across the board compared to 2022. Requests dropped from 185 t...

  U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a public health crisis, citing the urgent need to address the rising number of firearm-related injuries and deaths. Key statistic...

  Otter Tail County recently saw success with the "Click it for Coffee" campaign, part of the National Click It or Ticket enforcement awareness effort from May 20 to June 2. The campaign aimed to...

  Haiti is facing a dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by escalating gang violence, political instability, and severe economic challenges. The situation has reached unprecedented levels, with b...

  Minnesotans, be on alert! Scammers have been impersonating Minnesota Housing on Facebook, leading people to apply for fake housing and vouchers. These fraudulent pages used names like "Minnesot...

  Attention, Becker County residents: If you own rural vacant land or agricultural land-only property, brace yourselves for a tax increase next year. The Minnesota State Board of Equalization has...

  A small section of Rossman Ave will be closed June 25-27 while MN Energy works in the area. Give yourself some extra time if that is the way you travel to take the detours.

  At 11:48 Tuesday morning (June 25th), a motorcycle collided with the trailer of a semi at Lincoln and I-94. The Fergus Falls Police Department, Fergus Falls Fire, and Ringdahl Ambulance were di...

Camping is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in nature and create unforgettable memories. However, ensuring you have the right items to stay safe and healthy is crucial for a successful trip. Here's...