Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Improper Use of Holiday Light Cord Likely Caused Fosston House Fire, Officials Say
FOSSTON, Minn. - State officials have determined that the improper use of a holiday light cord likely caused a house fire in Fosston on Friday, April 5, in the 700 block of 1st St. E. Fortunately, the...
Apr 18, 2024
Authorities Seek Public's Help in Locating Fugitive Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office are seeking assistance from the public in locating a wanted fugitive, William Guy Amick III, 36, who is cha...
Apr 18, 2024
Moorhead High School Speech Team Gets Grand Send-Off Ahead of State Tournament
MOORHEAD, Minn. - The Moorhead High School speech team received a spirited send-off on Thursday afternoon as they departed for the Minnesota State High School League State Tournament. More than two do...
Apr 18, 2024
Fargo Man Charged After His Possessions Found in Stolen Vehicle
FARGO, N.D. - A Fargo man, Trevor Dale Nelson, is facing charges related to a stolen vehicle after his belongings were discovered inside. Nelson is charged with Theft-Possession-$1,000-$10,000, with a...
Apr 18, 2024
Moorhead Residents Relieved as 11th Street Underpass Project Begins
FARGO, N.D. - Residents of Moorhead gathered at the Hjemkomst Center to express their relief as the long-awaited 11th Street underpass project finally broke ground. The Minnesota Department of Transpo...
Apr 18, 2024
Kiwanis Sunrisers Club of Winona Gifts 803 Students with Books and Lunch Bags
WINONA, Minn. - In a heartwarming gesture, the Kiwanis Sunrisers Club of Winona has brought joy to over 800 students by providing them with new books and lunch bags. This initiative, part of the Sunri...
Apr 18, 2024
Emergency Medical Services Facing Critical Shortfall, Lobby Lawmakers for Funding
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are urging lawmakers to address a critical $120 million shortfall, which they say is jeopardizing the viability of many rural ambulance ser...
Apr 18, 2024
Mannequin Mistaken for Body in River at Broken Down Dam, Police Respond
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - On Saturday afternoon (April 13th), the Fergus Falls Police Department received a concerning 911 call reporting a body in the river at Broken Down Dam. Officers quickly responded...
Apr 18, 2024
Deer Crash into Victoria Salon SPAtoria, Hazmat Crew Called for Cleanup
VICTORIA, Minn. - Salon SPAtoria in Victoria had an unexpected and rather wild encounter on Wednesday when a group of deer decided to pay a visit. Co-owner Robin Fredrick was conducting a training ses...
Apr 18, 2024
Purdue University Student from Maple Grove Identified as Victim in Indiana Plane Crash
LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The pilot of a small plane that crashed near Purdue University Airport last week has been identified as 20-year-old Alexander Foss from Maple Grove, Minnesota, a student at Purdue Un...
Apr 18, 2024