Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

String of Car Break-Ins Reported in Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls Police and Otter Tail County Sheriff respond to reports of car break-ins at trailheads and YMCA. Number of vehicles and value of items stolen not yet disclosed, investigation ongoing. No ...
Paul Torres Apr 23, 2024

Woodbury Democrat Senator Arrested on Burglary Suspicion
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Senator Nicole Mitchell arrested in Detroit Lakes, taken to Becker County Jail after homeowner calls police. County attorney reviewing report for possible charges. Senate Republ...
Paul Torres Apr 23, 2024

State Senator Arrested - Suspected of Burglary in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- State Senator Nicole Mitchell has been arrested in connection with a home burglary that took place early this morning, just before 5am. It happened in the 800 block of Grang...
Nikki Jae Apr 22, 2024
Becker County Launches Free Naloxone Access Point to Combat Opioid Crisis
is offering a life line to those suffering addictions to Opioids, Fentanyl and Heroin by opening a free Naloxone Access Point in the Becker County Human Services building. The free Naloxone Kits conta...
Paul Torres Apr 22, 2024

Bucks Mill Brewing Celebrates Earth Day with Crowler Planting Class in Collaboration with Bergen's Greenhouse!
And, in celebration of Earth Day today, Bucks Mill Brewing is hosting an Earth Day Crowler Planting Class with help from Bergen's Greenhouse. Beginner and advanced gardeners are all welcome. The $15 c...
Paul Torres Apr 22, 2024

Local Paw Patrol Nearing Goal to Replace Retired K9 Officer Cooper
The local Paw Patrol is moving closer to raising enough money to replace Officer Cooper, a K9 service dog that recently retired with honors after 8 years of working with the Detroit Lakes Police Depar...
Paul Torres Apr 22, 2024

Detroit Lakes Unveils $17.3 Million Pavilion Project Design
The Detroit Lakes City Council has unveiled the design of the proposed $17.3 million Pavilion Project. While most councilmembers were in favor of the Northwoods Architecture Concept's design, it was n...
Paul Torres Apr 22, 2024

Detroit Lakes Woman Charged with 1st Degree Arson and Related Offenses
A Detroit Lakes woman has been charged with 1st degree arson. 37 year old Alicia Marie Nolan has been charged in Becker County District Court with 4 felony 1st degree arson charges, a gross misdemeano...
Paul Torres Apr 22, 2024

Leighton Media's St. Jude Radiothon Raises Over $38,000 in Two-Day Event
It was another successful year, raising money as Leighton Media wrapped up day 2 of their annual St. Jude Radiothon on Friday, raising over $38,000. Thursday and Friday, the on air personalities were ...
Paul Torres Apr 22, 2024

Project 412 Launches Deep Dive Detroit Lakes Speaker Series to Support Local Businesses
Project 412 announced a new program, Deep Dive Detroit Lakes speaker series, will be taking place the 3rd Thursday of every month. New Ecosystem builder Sarah Hoffman is charged with a mission to prov...
Paul Torres Apr 22, 2024