Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Teens Accused of Brandishing Gun Turns Out to be a False Accusation
(DL Online) - When police caught up to 2 teens who had been accused of brandishing a gun at a woman the initially reluctant to follow officer commands. Force was used to restrain the 2 suspects. The c...
Paul Torres May 09, 2024

Valleyfair Continues Chaperone Policy for 2024 Season
(MNN) - Valleyfair amusement park confirms that its chaperone policy will remain in effect for the 2024 season, which starts on Sunday, Mother's Day. The policy implemented last year mandates that all...
Paul Torres May 08, 2024

New Chief of the Minnesota State Patrol Announced
(MNN) - The Minnesota State Patrol is officially welcoming its new chief, Colonel Christina Bogojevic (boh-go-YAY'-vich). She was sworn in during a pinning ceremony Monday afternoon in St. Paul. Colon...
Paul Torres May 08, 2024

Detroit Lakes Development Authority Meeting Making Changes to Public Funds Available
The Detroit Lakes Development Authority vote has unanimously agreed to change on the interest rate on business loans from the current rate of interest to match the market rate of primary lenders. The ...
Paul Torres May 08, 2024

Park Projects Road Construction Begins in DL
Detroit Lakes City Council Minutes 5/7/24 The latest in the rounds of road constructions projects is underway in Zorbaz. Construction for an open-air roof on a portion of the deck on the north side. T...
Paul Torres May 08, 2024

Gov. Walz Signs Hidden Fees Bill Into Law
(MNN) - Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill that eliminates hidden fees when buying tickets online for live music and sporting events, as well as adds new protections for ticket buyers to prevent sc...
Paul Torres May 08, 2024

MN House Refuses Backer's Request for $120M for EMS in Greater MN
(MNN) House Democrats refused request to allocate 120 million dollars - instead of 16 million dollars in the governor's budget - for struggling emergency medical services, especially in Greater Minnes...
Paul Torres May 08, 2024

Hy-Vee Recalls 2 Products due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
(MNN) - Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling two varieties of its Cream Cheese Spread and bulk-packaged Cookies & Cream Mix out of caution, due to a potential contamination with salmonella. The affecte...
Paul Torres May 08, 2024

Man Wanted in Saint Paul Shooting Arrested in Fergus Falls
(MNN) - A man wanted in connection with a shooting incident April 24th on Saint Paul's East Side is jailed in Fergus Falls. Officers say 19-year-old Zykevious Crosby was arrested early Monday morning ...
Paul Torres May 08, 2024

Farming Accident Results in Death of a Parkers Prairie Man
Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office Press Release 5/7/24 A man, who had been working with others on a piece of tillage equipment was pinned underneath the machine. According to the accident report at 1...
Paul Torres May 08, 2024