Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Fatal House Fire Under Investigation in Northern Minnesota
CASS COUNTY, Minn. - Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in Byron Township, northwest of Motley, in northern Minnesota. The fire was reported on Tuesday morning, and crews d...
Apr 17, 2024
Man Admits to Multiple Thefts in Cass and Clay Counties
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner announced that Wyatt Johnson, 33, of Hankinson, North Dakota, admitted to committing thefts in Cass and Clay Counties over several weeks in Febru...
Apr 17, 2024
Empowering Futures: Perham High School Secures $100,000 Grant to Boost Student Careers
PERHAM, Minn. - Perham High School has clinched a groundbreaking $100,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, marking a significant milestone in the realm of youth education. Ou...
Apr 17, 2024
Holiday Gas Stations to Transition to Circle K in Fargo Area
FARGO, N.D. - Holiday Gas Stations in the Fargo area are undergoing changes as they transition to Circle K. According to Chris Barnes, Head of Global Communications for Circle K, the planning for this...
Apr 17, 2024
Concerns Rise Over Adolescent Cannabis Use Ahead of "4-20" Celebration
ST. PAUL, Minn. - As "4-20" approaches, a day celebrated by marijuana users, there are growing concerns about the lack of education surrounding cannabis use among adolescents. Hazelden Betty Ford Foun...
Apr 17, 2024
Running Aces Casino Files Lawsuit Against Three Minnesota Casinos Over Card Games
Running Aces Casino has taken legal action against three Minnesota casinos, alleging they illegally offered class III card games. The lawsuit, filed under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt ...
Apr 17, 2024
Moorhead Flower Shop Country Greenery to Hold Estate Sale After 47 Years in Business
MOOREHEAD, Minn. - Country Greenery, a well-known flower shop in downtown Moorhead, is preparing to hold an estate sale this weekend, on April 20 and 21, 2024.The shop unexpectedly closed its d...
Apr 17, 2024 Female florist wrapping up bouquet of white amaryllises
Fatal Fire in Rural Staples Under Investigation by Cass County Sheriff
STAPLES, Minn. - The Cass County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal fire that occurred in rural Staples, Minnesota, this morning. First responders arrived at the scene just before 11:00 a.m...
Apr 17, 2024
North Dakotans Petition for Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis
A group of 27 North Dakotans has filed a petition to legalize adult-use cannabis in the state. The committee behind the measure, called New Economic Frontier, proposes allowing adults 21 and older to ...
Apr 17, 2024
Minnesota Spring Turkey Hunts Open with Safety Reminders
Minnesotans are gearing up for the spring turkey hunts, starting this weekend from April 17th to May 31st. The first three seasons to open are the archery, youth, and zone A. Chad Thesing from the Min...
Apr 17, 2024