Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
"Dear Jacob" Author Event Comes to Detroit Lakes Library
The Lake Agassiz Regional Library is hosting a special author event featuring Patty Wetterling and co-author Joy Baker as they share the story behind their memoir, Dear Jacob: A Mother's Journey of Ho...
Apr 29, 2026
Staples Mother Charged for Using Her Kids to Make Sexual Videos
Staples, MN - A Staples woman has been charged for having her children help her make sexual videos for her long-distance boyfriend. Prosecutors say that between August and October 2025, 40-year-old Sa...
Apr 29, 2026 JanPietruszka / Depositphotos.com
Highway 32 Near Rollag to Close Starting Next Tuesday for Pavement Repairs
Rollag, MN - Starting Tuesday, May 5, weather permitting, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will close sections of Highway 32 near Rollag for pavement repairs. During the closures, thru-traff...
Apr 29, 2026
Otter Tail County Seeking Foster Families Ahead of Child Foster Care Month
Otter Tail County, MN - With Child Foster Care Month approaching in May, Otter Tail County is asking individuals and families to consider becoming foster parents. The number of children who need safe,...
Apr 29, 2026 PHOTO: Luke Johnston and Stephanie Olson, Children and Families Unit Supervisors; Jody Dahlen, Child Foster Care Licensor/ICPC Social Worker; and Lisa Spangler, Family Child Care Licensor. (OTC)
Perham Woman Sentenced for Sending Death Threats to Ex
Perham, MN - A Perham woman has been sentenced for threatening her ex on Facebook. On Monday, 40-year-old Alyssa Marie Bell was sentenced to 5 years on probation for threats of violence after pleading...
Apr 28, 2026 Alyssa Bell. (OTCDF)
New Bill Would Pull Funding from Detroit Lakes and Other Cities Flying Old State Flag
St. Paul, MN - A new bill in the Minnesota House would reduce funding for cities like Detroit Lakes that have chosen to not fly the new state flag. If passed, HF 5077 directs the Minnesota Commissione...
Apr 28, 2026
New Bill Would Pull Aid from Minnesota Cities Flying Old State Flag
St. Paul, MN – A new bill in the Minnesota House would reduce funding for cities like Detroit Lakes that have chosen to not fly the new state flag. If passed, HF 5077 directs the Minnesota Commi...
Apr 28, 2026
Three decades later, the Mighty Ducks Act is just as important as ever for Minnesota hockey
A bill passed in 1995 is still quietly ensuring Minnesota ice rinks remain public.
Apr 27, 2026
Cleanup Day at Tamarac
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge held its annual Cleanup Day on April 22, coinciding with Earth Day. Assistant Manager Alisha Haken says the event was well attended, including many volunteers who retu...
Apr 23, 2026 Photos By Karen Downing
New Emergency Care Provider Joins Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes
Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes is welcoming Anders Braaten, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in emergency medicine. He earned his degree fr...
Apr 23, 2026