Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

  All Seniors are invited to come to the Frazee Care Center tomorrow afternoon at 2 for a presentation on "Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them" by representatives of the Becker County Sheriff's De...

  The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) conducted a study on workforce challenges in Northwest Minnesota's healthcare sector. Despite job growth, the region strug...

  Owatonna-based tomato grower Bushel Boy has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in back wages and damages to 94 employees after an investigation revealed unpaid overtime. The Minnesota Departme...

  Minnesotans are receiving support from the state to shield them from the adverse effects of medical debt on their income and credit. Governor Walz conducted a ceremonial bill signing Monday for...

  Over the weekend, the Detroit Lakes Police Department responded to ten calls regarding vandalism on the east side of town. Starting Saturday, June 15, at 1:32 PM, reports included homes and veh...

Cruise DL Night kicks off tonight at Detroit Lakes City Beach on West Lake Drive, running from 4 to 8:30 PM. Join us on the second Wednesday of each month this summer for an evening of strolling the s...

Hunters in MN have until Saturday to apply for one of the 10 Elk licenses offered this year by the MN Department of Natural Resources. The licenses include 2 landowner permits, two 10-year history per...

Good news for drivers! Gas prices are falling ahead of the Independence Day Holiday. Gas Buddy reports a significant weekly drop in the national average, with Americans saving about $425 million per w...

Tonight, the Detroit Lakes City Council will address several key issues in their regular meeting. Discussions will include public hearings on the 2024 Downtown Street and Utility Improvement Project, ...