Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
M State Announces Program to Help Local Students Go to College Debt-Free
Blue & Gold Scholars. (M State) Fergus Falls, MN – M State is rolling out a new way to help local students afford a college education. The Blue & Gold Scholars program is a new initiativ...
Jan 20, 2026
Semi Crash West of Fergus Falls Sends Wisconsin Man to the Hospital
A semi crash on westbound Interstate 94 in Otter Tail County sent one driver to the hospital Sunday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash was reported at 1:57 p.m. near milepos...
Jan 18, 2026
Callaway Gets New Fire Hall
The City of Callaway has taken possession of its new fire hall. Fire Chief Keith Heinlein and his crew are set to move the trucks and equipment on January 19, according to Clerk-Treasurer Shelly Dillo...
Jan 18, 2026 Photo from Callaway FD Facebook Page
Empowering Adult Learners
Adults in the Lakes Area looking to build new skills have a variety of free educational opportunities through Lakes Area Adult Education. According to Program Manager Jennifer Hellekson, the programs ...
Jan 18, 2026 cherriesjd / Depositphotos.com
WATCH: ICE in OTC, 3-Year-Old Killed, and Saving a Life – Weekly News Recap January 16th
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 16, 2026
Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk Released State of the City
Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk released his State of the City report for 2025 and says it was a strong year, driven largely by planning and design work for several major construction projects. As a re...
Jan 15, 2026
WE Fest Secret Santa Program Brings Holiday Cheer to Germain Family of Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, MN- WE Fest is proud to announce the Germain family of Detroit Lakes as the 2025 recipients of its Secret Santa program. Following several heartfelt nominations from the community, the ...
Jan 15, 2026
ICE Raids Impacting MN Farmers
SashaKhalabuzar / Depositphotos.com St. Paul, MN – The ICE raids are in no way causing just problems in the Twin Cities. That was the message from groups representing Minnesota farmers. Andrea V...
Jan 15, 2026
Hughes Challenging Fellow Republican Rep. Fischbach for Congress Seat
Dave Hughes Karlstad, MN (KVRR) – Dave Hughes is making another run for Congress in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. The Republican plans to challenge fellow Republican Rep. Michelle Fisc...
Jan 15, 2026
Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend Is Returning
Minnesota families will soon be able to enjoy a weekend of free ice fishing. From January 17th through the 19th, 2026, residents can fish or spear fish without a license as long as they're accompanied...
Jan 14, 2026