Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

ST. CLOUD, Minn. - A significant drug bust occurred in St. Cloud as the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force executed a search warrant on Wednesday, uncovering thousands of fentanyl pills. Th...

ADA, Minn. - The Norman County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating 32-year-old Jessica Jo Brandt, who went missing from her home in Ada on Tuesday morning. Brandt was last seen d...

BARNESVILLE, MINN. - Anytime Fitness in Barnesville has announced that it will be closing its doors on May 7, 2024. The gym chain expressed gratitude for the years of support from the town and for the...

MOORHEAD, Minn. - DeAnn Syverson, a dedicated volunteer with The Retrievers, has been awarded the April 2024 MoorHeart Award for her tireless efforts in finding and rescuing lost dogs in the Fargo-Moo...

MINNETONKA, Minn. - A shootout in Minnetonka resulted in the death of a gunman and injuries to two deputies. The incident occurred during an attempt to arrest a suspect on a felony warrant. The deputi...

GLYNDON, Minn. - Fire crews, including the Minnesota State Patrol, swiftly responded to a grass fire on Highway 10 east of Glyndon in Clay County on Wednesday afternoon. The fire, which spread down th...

MOORHEAD, Minn. - As spring cleaning commences, Moorhead is restarting its curbside yard waste pick-up program from April 15 to November 22, weather permitting. Residents can dispose of leaves, grass ...

FRAZEE, Minn - As spring brings the promise of green grass and trees with leaves, the Frazee Fire Department Relief Association is gearing up for a fundraiser to support their vital community work. Th...

WABASHA COUNTY, Minn. - Sharon Schmalzriedt, 61, pleaded guilty to felony theft after stealing over $3.75 million from her employer and another $17,500 from a vulnerable adult. She fell victim to an o...

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minneapolis City Council is discussing postponing the implementation date of a minimum wage ordinance that has prompted threats from Uber and Lyft to cease operations in the city. Co...