Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Student arrested with 1500 fentanyl pills at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead on Dec. 11, 2025. (Moorhead Police Department) Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – The teen arrested after police say he brought ...

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her...

Residents along West Lake Drive are being advised of a scheduled snow roll-up planned for Wednesday, January 21. City crews will begin work at 7 a.m. and expect to finish by approximately 3:30 p.m. Th...

Blue & Gold Scholars. (M State) Fergus Falls, MN – M State is rolling out a new way to help local students afford a college education. The Blue & Gold Scholars program is a new initiativ...

A semi crash on westbound Interstate 94 in Otter Tail County sent one driver to the hospital Sunday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash was reported at 1:57 p.m. near milepos...

The City of Callaway has taken possession of its new fire hall. Fire Chief Keith Heinlein and his crew are set to move the trucks and equipment on January 19, according to Clerk-Treasurer Shelly Dillo...

Adults in the Lakes Area looking to build new skills have a variety of free educational opportunities through Lakes Area Adult Education. According to Program Manager Jennifer Hellekson, the programs ...

Derek Sidian recaps this week's biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW US FOR ...

Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk released his State of the City report for 2025 and says it was a strong year, driven largely by planning and design work for several major construction projects. As a re...

Detroit Lakes, MN- WE Fest is proud to announce the Germain family of Detroit Lakes as the 2025 recipients of its Secret Santa program. Following several heartfelt nominations from the community, the ...