Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters have launched a new quarterly event entitled Coffee and Community. The first gathering was held in October with a panel di...

Hawley, MN - A Brainerd woman was hospitalized Wednesday morning following a rollover crash east of Hawley. State troopers say the woman's pickup was heading west on Highway 10 when it went into the m...

Otter Tail County, MN - Otter Tail County has welcomed Liz Mickelson as Deputy Administrator of the Finance, Property and License Management Services Team. County Administrator Nicole Hansen introduce...

New York Mills, MN - A shed in New York Mills was destroyed by a fire Tuesday night. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office say fire crews responded to a report of a structure fire on the northeast si...

Frazee, MN - Two Frazee men have been charged with intentionally firing a firearm that endangered the safety of another. Prosecutors say the victim was at home on Memorial Day weekend when they heard ...

(Senator Rasmusson’s Office) St. Paul, MN – On Monday, Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek another term as Minnesota governor. Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released t...

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has dropped his bid for 2026 re-election. In a statement this morning, Governor Walz said that he is confident that if he gave the race his all, that h...

St. Paul, MN – One political analyst in Minnesota is reporting Governor Tim Walz could end his bid for a third term. WCCO Radio’s Blois Olson says he learned Walz will likely drop out of t...

Becker County Environmental Services is once again offering residents a convenient way to recycle holiday lights with designated drop-off sites. Community drop-off points include: Beug's Ace Hardware,...

The Manna Food Co-op is welcoming the community to its new downtown location with a grand opening celebration on January 8, 2026. The cooperatively owned grocery store is now located at 801 Washington...