Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Lawmakers will be back in St. Paul today to the start the 2024 legislative session
ST. PAUL, Minn. - MN Lawmakers will be back in St. Paul Monday afternoon for the start of the 2024 legislative session. This marks year two of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's hold on the trifecta ...
Paul Torres Feb 19, 2024

The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties are merging with the Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA
"We are going to be able to take the strengths of both organizations and utilize them as a stronger single entity," YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties CEO Steve Smith said. Both boards voted unanimously i...
Paul Torres Feb 19, 2024

It's Presidents day
It's Presidents day and there is no school in the area and City offices are closed.
Paul Torres Feb 19, 2024

Crash in Otter Tail County early Saturday morning
OTTERTAIL TWP, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Two people were hurt after a crash in Otter Tail County early Saturday morning. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says they were dispatched to a crash ar...
Paul Torres Feb 17, 2024

The Detroit Lakes City Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday
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 ...
Paul Torres Feb 16, 2024

Lawmakers have launched a new effort to require insurance carriers to cover the cost of fertility treatments
ST PAUL, Minn. - DFL lawmakers have launched a new effort to require insurance carriers to cover the cost of fertility treatments here in Minnesota. The "Minnesota Building Families Act," introduced a...
Paul Torres Feb 15, 2024

Otter Tail County is taking Sealed bids for the Otter Tail County Project No. 4004-401
Otter Tail County is taking Sealed bids to be received by 1:00 P.M. March 6th, 2024, for the Otter Tail County Project No. 4004-401; Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail Maplewood State Park. Bids shall ...
Paul Torres Feb 15, 2024

North Dakota Lt. Governor Tammy Miller is running for governor
North Dakota Lt. Governor Tammy Miller is running for governor. In a campaign email, Miller said she is "vowing to build on the successes of the Burgum administration and keep North Dakota's growth an...
Paul Torres Feb 15, 2024

A 48-year-old woman from Evansville, MN faces life threatening injuries after a crash in Otter Tail.
A 48-year-old woman from Evansville, MN faces life threatening injuries Thursday morning after a crash in Otter Tail. The crash happened just before midnight on Highway 78 near Perham. Authorities say...
Paul Torres Feb 15, 2024

Otter Tail County is taking the conversation around Mental Health and Suicide to the next level
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. - Otter Tail County is taking the conversation around Mental Health and Suicide to the next level. A newly-formed suicide prevention group is working to bring awareness to an ...
Paul Torres Feb 15, 2024