Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

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...

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - The Fergus Falls Police Department is seeking information regarding a burglary in the South Cascade/Hilltop area. On March 21, a residence was burglarized around noon, prompting ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Joshua Jon Temple faces charges for allegedly abusing a woman undergoing cancer treatment. Temple is charged with endangering an eligible adult, terrorizing, and two counts of dome...

Winona police are searching for a woman who reportedly punched an employee at a Burger King on Mankato Avenue. The suspect, a former employee who was fired several months ago, returned to the restaura...

Chippewa County, MN - A 19-year-old from Miltona was injured in a crash in Chippewa County. Serena Williams was driving a Buick southbound on County Road 6 when it collided with a Toyota Corolla trave...