Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Detroit Lakes Band Students Stuck in Florida After Weekend Storm Cancels Flight
A group of Detroit Lakes High School band and choir students are making a long trip home after a winter storm disrupted their return flights from a national music competition in Florida. About 150 Det...
Dave Bishop Mar 17, 2026

Senator Rasmusson Recognized as a “Healthcare Champion” by Optometric Association
Senator Rasmusson speaking to the Optometric Association. (Senator Rasmusson’s Office) Bloomington, MN – The Minnesota Optometric Association has announced Senator Jordan Rasmusson of Ferg...
Derek Sidian Mar 17, 2026

Three-Vehicle Crash in Lake Park Leaves Detroit Lakes Man Injured
Lake Park, MN - One man was hurt in a three-vehicle crash in Lake Park Saturday afternoon. State Troopers say an SUV was heading east on Highway 10 near 2nd Street, followed by a pickup and a sedan, a...
Derek Sidian Mar 16, 2026

Home in Rural New York Mills Heavily Damaged in Fire
New York Mills, MN - A home in rural New York Mills might be a total loss following a fire Saturday morning. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says the New York Mills and Perham Fire Departments ...
Derek Sidian Mar 16, 2026

Man Hurt in Crash on Highway 10
Detroit Lakes, MN - A Fergus Falls man was hurt in a crash on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes late Sunday morning. State Troopers say a GMC pickup and a Chevy pickup were both heading west on Highway 10 a...
Derek Sidian Mar 16, 2026

Additional Road Weight Restrictions in Becker County Start Wednesday
Seasonal road weight restrictions are now in effect in Becker County, with additional limits scheduled to begin next week as spring thaw conditions develop. According to the Becker County Highway Depa...
Dave Bishop Mar 15, 2026

Free Tax Filing Services Available Through MAHUBE-OTWA
You may be eligible to file your taxes for free online using MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership's self-preparation tool. If your adjusted gross income is $87,000 or less, you can use this IRS-su...
Dave Bishop Mar 15, 2026

Essentia Health Welcomes Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes has announced the addition of a new provider to its orthopedic team. Kristine Stompro, a certified physician assistant, will now practice orthopedic surgery. S...
Dave Bishop Mar 15, 2026

Ag in the Classroom Returns to Becker County
Story by Karen Downing Third- and fourth-grade students in Becker County will once again get a hands-on look at agriculture during the annual Ag in the Classroom event. This year's program will take p...
Dave Bishop Mar 11, 2026 Jake Judd (KNSI News)

Senator Rasmusson Says Walz DHS ‘Transformation’ is More Hype Rather Than Results
Senator Jordan Rasmusson. (Senator Rasmusson’s Office) St. Paul, MN – Republican lead on the Human Services committee Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) says Governor Tim Walz’...
Derek Sidian Mar 11, 2026