Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

The Becker County Sheriff's Office has released more information about last week's fatal fire in Osage. According to the Becker County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a 911 call at approximately 4...

(MN DHS) St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced the federal government is deferring $259 million in federal Medicaid funding. DHS says this is on top of federal acti...

The Perham Education Association has named Cory Solberg, a teacher at Perham High School, as its Teacher of the Year. PEA President Paul Belka says the award recognizes Solberg's dedication to student...

St. Paul, MN – Governor Tim Walz announced his comprehensive gun violence prevention plan this morning (Tuesday, February 24) at the State Capitol. Joined by state lawmakers and victims of gun v...

Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) joined Senate Republicans to roll out a legislative action plan to stop the fraud. (Sen. Rasmusson’s Office) St. Paul, MN – Senator Jordan Rasmusson ...

While inviting the men's hockey team to State of the Union, Trump joked he might be impeached if he didn't invite the women too.

Becker County residents now have a quicker way to report road concerns. The Becker County Highway Department launched a new online portal this winter that allows residents to report issues across the ...

Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Reed Reinbold. Henning, MN – Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Reed Reinbold has announced his candidacy for Otter Tail County Sheriff. Reinbold says that Otter Tail ...

Detroit Lakes, MN - If you drive along West Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes, you'll notice demolition is underway, clearing the site of the former Voyager Lanes bowling alley to make room for new developm...

Detroit Lakes, MN - Dr. Carrie Brimhall, president of Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State), has received the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, the highest honor the internat...