Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Minnesota Senate Passes Transportation Bill Unanimously Amidst Busy Legislative Season
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota legislature saw a flurry of activity on Thursday, with 14 hours of floor time dedicated to debating dozens of policy bills. Among them, the Transportation Omnibus Polic...
Apr 13, 2024
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store Relocating to Avoid Road Construction
JORDAN, Minn. - Minnesota's Largest Candy Store is set to move, but not too far away, due to an impending road construction project that would block its main entrance. Owner Robert Wagner faced a chal...
Apr 12, 2024
Over 100 Cats Rescued from Crosby Home, Tri-County Humane Society Steps In
A large-scale rescue operation unfolded in Crosby as more than 100 cats were removed from a residence Thursday afternoon, with the majority finding temporary refuge at the Tri-County Humane Society (T...
Apr 12, 2024
Fatal Stabbing in Duluth Leads to Woman's Death
DULUTH, Minn. - A tragic incident unfolded in Duluth as a woman was fatally stabbed in the neck early Friday morning, according to the Duluth Police Department. Responding to reports of gunshots and a...
Apr 12, 2024
Judge Allows Subpoena of Use of Force Expert in Trooper Shooting Case
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Hennepin County judge has ruled that an independent use of force expert can be subpoenaed in the case involving a Minnesota State Patrol trooper who shot and killed a driver during...
Apr 12, 2024
Federal Funding Boosts Winter Safety on I-94 in West Central Minnesota
MOORHEAD, Minn. - West central Minnesota is set to receive a significant investment in winter safety on Interstate 94, with the U.S. Department of Transportation awarding $13,736,000 for the I-94 Blow...
Apr 12, 2024
Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis Claims Life of 23-Year-Old Man
MINNEAPOLIS - A tragic incident unfolded in Minneapolis on Thursday when a 23-year-old man was found shot in a car near Glenwood Avenue and Cedar Lake Road. Minneapolis police responded to reports of ...
Apr 12, 2024
Road Closure Alert: Intersection of Broadway and Laurel Street in Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Starting Monday, April 15th, the intersection of Broadway and Laurel Street in Fergus Falls will be closed for the installation of water and sewer mains. The closure is expected ...
Apr 12, 2024
$2000 Reward Offered for Information on Missing Woman, Breeanna Ward
WILLISTON, N.D. - Authorities are offering a $2000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of 27-year-old Breeanna Ward, who has been missing since February 25, 2024. Ward was last seen in W...
Apr 12, 2024
St. Cloud Police Seek Public's Help in Finding Missing Deaf Man
ST. CLOUD, Minn - The St. Cloud Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Shane Wozney, a 37-year-old man who has been missing since February 11. Wozney is described as 511 t...
Apr 12, 2024