Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

  You might be surprised to learn that the bald eagle isn't officially the national bird of the United States. That's about to change if Minnesota's Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along w...

  On Thursday, 34-year-old Dilfa Munguia pleaded guilty to 1st Degree Sale of Drugs as part of a plea agreement. Munguia's arrest in September 2023 came after a four-month investigation by the Fe...

Cormorant Community Center is hosting a blood drive from 8a-12:45p   Pop-Up coworking's latest event takes place today, from noon-3:30 at Bucks Mill Brewing. Drop in, meet new people, bounce idea...

    The 50th annual "Back to the 50s Weekend" kicks off this Friday at the State Fairgrounds. Wally Burchill from the Minnesota Street Rod Association says they're expecting over 11,000 cust...

For the past two years in Minnesota, the problem was not enough rain for many farmers, and there's too much this year. State Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says some farmers in east-central Mi...

  Since completing his training just 7 months ago, K9 Jocko has been deployed 65 times. In that short time, he has sniffed out nearly $30,000 in illegal drugs and assisted in clearing buildings, ...

  The U.S. Senate has passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act, reauthorizing crucial funding for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SA...

  Tonight at VFW Post 1676 in Detroit Lakes This is your opportunity to meet and hear from the candidates for Becker County Commissioners in districts 3, 4, and 5. The candidates running for thes...

  Vets R Us, Inc. is hosting a fishing and social event on Star Lake in Dent, MN, on Saturday specifically for veterans, active-duty military, National Guard, and first responders. This event pro...

  TV3's Erika Gilsdorph is excited about the community response to her series about Aquatic Invasive Special now being broadcast for everyone to see. Counties across Minnesota have teamed up with...