Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

  The Minnesota State Patrol has launched the Rural Speed Reduction Project to combat speeding on high-risk rural roads. This initiative involves high-visibility patrols from now through Septembe...

The USPS is conducting a statewide audit after numerous complaints about mail delays in Minnesota. Issues identified include delayed mail, incorrect scans, and poor post office conditions. Lawmakers a...

https://www.dlschools.net/about-us/news-and-publications Congratulations to the first-ever recipients of the MN Seal of Biliteracy in Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas! This prestigious state recogn...

OTC Press Release 5/22/24 - Otter Tail County is excited to welcome Scott Bjerke as the new Assistant Solid Waste Director. Bjerke, an experienced educator and leader, brings a wealth of skills to his...

MNN - Two men have been charged with burglary for stealing over $10,000 worth of copper from a rural Minnesota business. The suspects posed as AT&T phone technicians to carry out the theft at Fall...

MNN - GOP lawmakers are urging Governor Tim Walz to veto a massive 1,400-page bill that Democrats pushed through in the final minutes of the legislative session. They argue the bill, which covers topi...

Attention Perham residents! The citywide rummage sale is coming up on June 15th during Turtle Fest, and we're looking for participants. Register your sale at Coldwell Banker Preferred Partners, locate...

MNN - Representative Angie Craig is slamming the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as service levels decline in the second quarter of the 2024 financial year. USPS states the service standard for first-class...

MNN - A man is recovering after an explosion at a Morrison County campground over the weekend. The blast occurred inside a camper on Sunday morning in Pierz. The 57-year-old man suffered severe burns ...

MNN - Valleyfair's Soak City is officially opening for the season on Saturday, though the controversial chaperone policy will still be in place. Beginning last year, the chaperone policy requires all ...