Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Jury Selection Begins in Senator Mitchell's Burglary Trial
(Detroit Lakes, MN) -- The burglary trial of state Senator Nicolle Mitchell gets under way in Becker County today (Mon) after several delays. The Woodbury Democrat is charged with first-degree burglar...
Jul 14, 2025
Man Shot by Police in Frazee Identified
(Frazee, MN) -- The man shot by police at a rest stop in Frazee after a pursuit through Becker and Otter Tail counties is hospitalized in stable condition. The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 36-y...
Jul 11, 2025
Detroit Lakes Ready to Make a Splash with 89th Northwest Water Carnival
Detroit Lakes, MN - The city of Detroit Lakes is gearing up for one of its most cherished summer traditions as the 89th Northwest Water Carnival returns with ten days of fun, entertainment, and commun...
Jul 10, 2025 DL Water Carnival Logo From dljaycees website
Mahnomen County Sheriff's Deputy Arrested and Charged with D-W-I
(KFGO) - A Mahnomen County, Minnesota Sheriff's Deputy was arrested and charged with D-W-I and refusing to submit to a chemical test after his arrest Tuesday afternoon near Mahnomen. Two state trooper...
Jul 10, 2025
Domestic Assault Suspect Shot After Pursuit
At approximately 5:30 Wednesday evening, the Becker County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a domestic assault in the 20000 block of Becker County Highway 21. The caller reported that an adult ...
Jul 10, 2025
Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 34 Sunday Sends One to Hospital
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 34 east of Detroit Lakes, Sunday evening sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The collision occur...
Jul 07, 2025
Portion of West Lake Drive to Close for Cruise Night in Detroit Lakes on Wednesday
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - A popular stretch of West Lake Drive will be closed to traffic on Wednesday, July 9, to accommodate Cruise Night festivities in Detroit Lakes. City officials announced that West...
Jul 07, 2025
A 13-Year-Old Killed in a Firework Accident on The Fourth of July
The Fourth of July celebration turned tragic late Friday night. According to the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office, at 11:14 pm, officers responded to 310 New Circle Dr. in Naytahwaush for a report of ...
Jul 06, 2025
“Where to Eat” Episode 32 – Sone’s Asian & American Cuisine
Newstalk 1250 KBRF Presents “Where to Eat” Episode 32 - Sone’s Asian & American Cuisine Click here for more shows. Sponsored by DANDELION & BURDOCK of Fergus Falls and Servic...
Jul 04, 2025
Heading out for some Fourth of July Weekend Fishing?
(St. Paul, MN) -- Before you cast a line this holiday weekend, the Minnesota DNR encourages you to visit their fishing webpage. It's a one-stop resource for everything you need to know, whether you're...
Jul 04, 2025 (Screenshot / MN DNR / Facebook)