Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail Completed with Opening of Maplewood State Park Segment
Otter Tail County celebrated the completion of the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail system with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly opened Maplewood segment, marking the final piece of a project ...
Aug 06, 2025 PHOTO: Shawn Donais, MN DNR Parks and Trails District Supervisor; Riley Finnegan, Assistant Park Manager; Pelican Rapids Mayor Brent Frazier; MN DNR Regional Park and Trails Manager John Voges; Park Manager Bill Anderson; County Commissioner Kurt Mortenson; Otter Tail County Parks and Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum; Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-District 9); County Board Chair Wayne Johnson; Adam Ruud, engineer, Houston Engineering; Denise Laymon, president, Friends of Maplewood; Linda Today, vice president, Friends of Maplewood and Jason Wicker, Otter Tail County Engineering Technician.
MnDOT Holds Open House Thursday August 14th in DL
The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in partnership with the city ofDetroit Lakes, invites the public to an open house on Thursday, August 14,from 5:30 to 7 p.m., to learn more about the future...
Aug 05, 2025
Hunting Licenses Now on Sale for 2025 Deer Season in Minnesota
Deer hunting licenses are now on sale for the upcoming season in Minnesota. D-N-R Big Game program coordinator Paul Burr says one big change Minnesotans should be aware of is there is now one statewid...
Aug 04, 2025
Fargo Police Identify Suspect and Victim of Early Sunday Downtown Shooting
Fargo, ND - The Fargo Police Department has identified a suspect in a shooting that occurred in downtown Fargo early Sunday morning (August 3rd.) Police say they are seeking the public's help in locat...
Aug 04, 2025
Senator Jordan Rasmusson Statement on Gov. Walz’s cancellation of Medicaid Housing Program
After Gov. Tim Walz announced his administration would be seeking to cancel Minnesota's fraud-riddled Housing Stabilization program, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (Fergus Falls) released the following stat...
Aug 01, 2025
“Where to Eat” Episode 33 – Sapphire Sushi, Hibachi & American Cuisine
Newstalk 1250 KBRF Presents “Where to Eat” Episode 33 - Sapphire Sushi, Hibachi & American Cuisine Click here for more shows. Sponsored by DANDELION & BURDOCK of Fergus Falls and S...
Aug 01, 2025
MnDOT to Host Public Open House for Future Hwy 10 Resurfacing Project in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES, Minn.- The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in partnership with the city of Detroit Lakes, invite the public to an open house on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., to learn ...
Aug 01, 2025
Roosevelt Ave Down to 1 Lane Traffic Starting at Noon - Aug 1st
Detroit Lakes drivers will encounter 1 lane traffic from 12:00-5:00pm on August 1st on Roosevelt Ave, from Parkview St to James Ave. Feldt Plumbing is working to repair a storm drain. Please use cauti...
Aug 01, 2025
Home Destroyed in Dent Fire
(Dent, MN) - Firefighters were called to a house fire in the city of Dent in Otter Tail County just after 4 o'clock Thursday morning. When they arrived, they found the residence engulfed in flames. It...
Aug 01, 2025
Detroit Lakes Morning Rotary Peach Sale Returns for 25th Year
Detroit Lakes, Minn. - Get ready for a sweet summertime tradition as the 25th Annual Ted Heisserer Detroit Lakes Morning Rotary Peach Sale returns on Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd. Hoste...
Jul 31, 2025 Photo from DL Morning Rotary FB