Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

North Dakota Cannabis Advocates Push for Legalization in 2024
FARGO, N.D. - Cannabis activists in North Dakota are gearing up for another attempt to legalize marijuana, marking their third effort after unsuccessful initiatives in 2018 and 2022. Despite previous ...
Paul Torres Apr 27, 2024

City of Moorhead is holding their Spring Public Auction today
Happening right now in the City of Moorhead! They're holding their Spring Public Auction. There will also be online bidding available. See website for more details : https://www.mc-bid.com/.../10101-c...
Paul Torres Apr 27, 2024

The Fargo Police Department is notifying the community about a homeless registered sex offender
The Fargo Police Department is issuing a community alert regarding a registered sex offender, Dustin Monroe Smith, who has registered as homeless in Fargo, North Dakota. Smith has been assessed as a H...
Paul Torres Apr 27, 2024

Becker County Public Health Hope Network Offer Free Naloxone Training at Detroit Lakes Public Library
Becker County Public Health, in partnership with the Steve Rummler Hope Network, is providing a valuable opportunity for the community with a free Naloxone training session. Scheduled for Thurs...
Paul Torres Apr 27, 2024

Fergus Falls Firefighters Association Hosts Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
The Fergus Falls Firefighters Association is hosting a breakfast fundraiser tomorrow Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fergus Falls Fire Department's Fire Station on 325 E. Wa...
Paul Torres Apr 27, 2024

Longtime Traffic Director at Leighton Media Retires After 18 Years of Service"
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - After 18 years of dedicated service, Sue "Ellie" Ellis is retiring from her role as Traffic Director at Leighton Media in Fergus Falls. Ellie began her radio career in 2006 on th...
Paul Torres Apr 27, 2024

Road construction beginning 5/13 for Hwy 10
Starting Monday, May 13, weather permitting, motorists will encounter lane closures and delays on Highway 10 in both directions west of Perham, as crews begin construction of a J-turn at the intersect...
Paul Torres Apr 26, 2024

Vacation rental laws under review
On any given day Otter Tail County there are about 350 vacation rental homes available. This in turn has increased the number of complaints about loud noise and occupancy. Right now, due to the way th...
Paul Torres Apr 26, 2024

Search continues for missing man
Law enforcement is still searching for Peter Michael Martin, a Fond du Lac Band member who has not been seen since March 8. On that day Marting, 31, was last seen at his home in the Mahnomen neighborh...
Paul Torres Apr 26, 2024

Minnesota's new flag to be unveiled
Flag day is just around the corner and on May 11th the state will unveil the new state flag. The new flag was designed by Andrew Prekker, from Luverne MN. Prekker studied MN history and culture and fa...
Paul Torres Apr 26, 2024