Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Waubun woman charged after alleged assaults on officers in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - A Waubun woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting law enforcement and correctional officers during a disturbance call in Detroit Lakes early Thursday m...
Jan 25, 2026
Minnesota Winter Road Safety
According to the National Weather Service, preparation is key this winter. Keep your gas tank at least half full and carry a winter emergency kit in your vehicle. Essentials may include energy bars, a...
Jan 23, 2026
Minnesota Winter Road Safety
According to the National Weather Service, preparation is key this winter. Keep your gas tank at least half full and carry a winter emergency kit in your vehicle. Essentials may include energy bars, a...
Jan 23, 2026
WATCH: Debt-Free College for Local Students, Recycling “Forever Chemicals” – Weekly News Recap January 23rd
Derek Sidian recaps this week's biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW US FOR ...
Jan 23, 2026
Source Says Sen. Klobuchar Has Made First Step Towards Entering Governor’s Race
St. Paul, MN – It is being reported that Senator Amy Klobuchar has filed the preliminary paperwork to run for Minnesota Governor. A source close to the Senator told WCCO and other outlets that t...
Jan 22, 2026
Record Demand at Becker County Food Pantry
The Becker County Food Pantry in Detroit Lakes is seeing record demand. Director Liz Lilja says November set an all-time high, with 125 households served in a single day and more than 1,700 people ser...
Jan 22, 2026 Photo by Karen Downing
Extreme Cold Warnings Posted for Minnesota
gwhitton / Depositphotos.com Chanhassen, MN – Dangerous cold is about to clamp down on the state, with wind chills that can cause frostbite in minutes. The National Weather Service has issued an...
Jan 22, 2026
Sheriff Glander Announces Retirement
Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander has announced he will retire at the end of his current term. After what he describes as much consideration and prayer, Glander says he will continue to serve until J...
Jan 21, 2026
Minnesota AG Commissioner Encouraged by Meeting with Mexican Consulate
St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says he's encouraged following a recent meeting with the Mexican Consulate in St. Paul. Petersen says Mexico remains one of the to...
Jan 21, 2026
Alexandria Senator Cheers Whole Milk Coming Back to Schools
St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Senator Torrey Westrom is applauding President Trump for bringing back whole and two percent milk to school lunch menus. The Republican from Alexandria says this new leg...
Jan 21, 2026