Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Minnesota Lawmakers Began the 2024 Legislative Session on Monday
St. Paul, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - Minnesota lawmakers began the 2024 legislative session at noon on Monday, and one issue that could come up early on is what backers call end-of-life options. House Republ...
Feb 13, 2024
First Look at Two of the Three Finalists for the University of Minnesota President
Minnesotans get their , with the third candidate in the state next week. Doctor James Holloway from the University of New Mexico will attend open houses and campus forums today (Mon) in Morris (10 am ...
Feb 13, 2024
Director of the Fargo Cass Public Health, Desi Fleming has Made Plans to Retire
FARGO - After 32 years on the job at Fargo Cass Public Health, Desi Fleming has made plans to retire. Fleming announced her impending retirement as director of Farge Cass Public Health (FCPH) on Feb. ...
Feb 13, 2024
The City of Detroit Lakes has Hired Bridget Penton
DETROIT LAKES- The city of Detroit Lakes has hired Bridget Penton as its economic development director. Penton will continue working as the energy services specialist of Detroit Lakes about 40% of the...
Feb 13, 2024
School Bus in Pillager Was in a Two-Vehicle Crash
Pillager- Three students suffered minor injuries, but none needed to be taken to the hospital after the school bus they were riding was in a two-vehicle crash along Highway 210 in Cass County. The dri...
Feb 13, 2024
The Detroit Lakes City Council Meeting which will be held Tomorrow.
The Detroit Lakes City Council Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The meeting will be held at 5pm in the 3rd Floor Jury Assembly Room of the Becker County Courthouse. Please not...
Feb 12, 2024
The Detroit Lakes City Planning Commission meeting is scheduled.
The Detroit Lakes City Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 22,2024, at 5:30pm in the Conference Room (C101) at the Minnesota State Community and Technical College located a...
Feb 12, 2024
The Minnesota State Patrol says one person has died following a fatal crash in Becker County.
BECKER COUNTY - The Minnesota State Patrol says one person has died following a fatal crash in Becker County. The crash happened in the eastbound lane of Highway 10 at 290th Avenue in Burlington Towns...
Feb 12, 2024
It's Been a Record Warm Winter That Has Kept The Snowbirds Around.
BISMARCK - It's been a record warm winter that has kept the snowbirds around. Not humans but real birds. Each year, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department conducts a midwinter waterfowl survey in e...
Feb 12, 2024
MnDOT wants your input to help set vision for Minnesota's future railroad system
Like trains? MnDOT wants your input to help set vision for Minnesota's future railroad system St. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites Minnesota residents, businesses, rail...
Feb 12, 2024