Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

(Graphic created by Derek Sidian, KBRF News. Logos from Smart911 and OTC) Otter Tail County, MN – Otter Tail County officials are encouraging people to sign up for Smart911. The free service let...

(MN DHS) St. Paul, MN – A new report shows some Department of Human Services employees backdated or created documentation during an audit of behavioral health grants. Office of Legislative Audit...

Minneapolis, MN – Hundreds gathered in south Minneapolis Wednesday evening to honor 37-year-old Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in her vehicle earlier in the day. Mayor Jacob...

The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters have launched a new quarterly event entitled Coffee and Community. The first gathering was held in October with a panel di...

Hawley, MN - A Brainerd woman was hospitalized Wednesday morning following a rollover crash east of Hawley. State troopers say the woman's pickup was heading west on Highway 10 when it went into the m...

Otter Tail County, MN - Otter Tail County has welcomed Liz Mickelson as Deputy Administrator of the Finance, Property and License Management Services Team. County Administrator Nicole Hansen introduce...

New York Mills, MN - A shed in New York Mills was destroyed by a fire Tuesday night. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office say fire crews responded to a report of a structure fire on the northeast si...

Frazee, MN - Two Frazee men have been charged with intentionally firing a firearm that endangered the safety of another. Prosecutors say the victim was at home on Memorial Day weekend when they heard ...

(Senator Rasmusson’s Office) St. Paul, MN – On Monday, Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek another term as Minnesota governor. Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released t...

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has dropped his bid for 2026 re-election. In a statement this morning, Governor Walz said that he is confident that if he gave the race his all, that h...