Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Frazee Woman Killed in Crash Near Vergas Sunday
Vergas, MN - A Frazee woman was killed in a rollover crash early Sunday morning. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says that deputies were called to the scene on County Highway 60 east of County ...
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Driver Injured in Highway 59 Rollover Crash
Detroit Lakes, MN - One driver was hospitalized following a rollover crash in Detroit Lakes this weekend. State troopers say that just before noon on Saturday, an SUV was heading north on Highway 59 n...
Jun 15, 2026
Two Teens with Life-Threatening Injuries Following Crash Near Wadena
Wadena, MN - Two teens face life-threatening injuries following two-vehicle collision west of Wadena Saturday night. State troopers say that around 5:15 p.m. Saturday a pickup was heading north on Hig...
Jun 15, 2026
Storm Damage, Chlorine Leak, Chris Tungseth, and Cute Animals – Weekly News Recap June 12th
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 ...
Jun 12, 2026
Sheriff's Office Warns Public During Active Search
The Becker County Sheriff's Office issued a public alert Friday afternoon regarding ongoing police activity in the area of Midwest Bank on Highway 10 East in Detroit Lakes. Authorities say a suspect w...
Jun 12, 2026 Photo via KDLM Facebook
Frazee Woman Charged for Causing $4,200 in Damage to Boyfriend's Truck and Gaming Console
Detroit Lakes, MN - A Frazee woman is facing felony charges for damaging her boyfriend's pickup with an axe. On Thursday, 19-year-old Kaycee Leigh Gullickson made her first court appearance and has be...
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Two Hospitalized Following Five-Car Crash in Lake Park
Lake Park, MN - Two people were hurt in a five-vehicle crash on Highway 10 in Lake Park Thursday afternoon. State troopers say that at the intersection of Highway 10 and 2nd street at around 12:30 p.m...
Jun 12, 2026
Pelican Rapids Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary, Sentenced to Two Months in Jail
Pelican Rapids, MN - A Pelican Rapids man who was originally charged with kidnapping, burglary, and robbery, has been sentenced to two months in custody. On Thursday, 29-year-old Alberto Ramirez was s...
Jun 12, 2026 Alberto Ramirez. (OTCDF)
Boelter Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Hoffman/Hortman Shootings
Vance Boelter was arrested near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota. (Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office) Minneapolis, MN – Vance Boelter has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges stemming ...
Jun 11, 2026
Free CarFit Clinic coming to Fergus Falls June 24
CarFit Clinic. (OTC) Fergus Falls, MN – Otter Tail County Public Health will host a free CarFit clinic on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Community Hockey Arena Parking Lot, 34...
Jun 11, 2026