Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Senator Mitchell’s Becker County Burglary Trial Starts Next Week
Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, brings HF 3454, the Omnibus Veterans policy provisions bill to the Senate floor on April 18, 2024. (Photo by Senate Media Services.) Detroit Lakes, MN – After...
Derek Sidian Jun 11, 2025

Otter Tail County Hosted Open House in Dalton
2025 Dalton Open House. (OTC) Dalton, MN – On Monday evening (June 9th), the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners welcomed residents to an open house at the Dalton Community Center. Represen...
Derek Sidian Jun 11, 2025

Becker County Sheriff Assists in Recovery of $65,000 Worth of Stolen Property
Pelican Rapids, MN - About $65,000 worth of stolen property has been recovered after the arrest of a Barnesville man. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has revealed that 45-year-old Justin Bremer...
Derek Sidian Jun 10, 2025 Justin Bremer. (Clay County Detention Facility)

DL Gets a New Minnesota DNR K9 Team
Detroit Lakes is included in new DNR K9 Units handler teams. The Minnesota D-N-R's K-9 Unit is welcoming four new dogs and their handlers. Officials say the new teams will enhance the agency's ability...
Dave Bishop Jun 10, 2025

Two Men From Audubon Indicted in Major Drug Investigation
FARGO (KFGO) - Nine people have been indicted on federal drug charges after a multi-state investigation into methamphetamine trafficking that included a raid last month in Oakes, North Dakota. The U.S...
Dave Bishop Jun 10, 2025

More Street Closures on Monday
On Monday, June 9, Forest Street from Rossman Avenue to Minnesota Avenue will be closed (the intersection will be open) to facilitate street and utility reconstruction. No detour will be posted, and m...
Dave Bishop Jun 08, 2025

Where to Eat – Tivuli
Newstalk 1250 KBRF Presents “Where to Eat” Episode 31 - Tivuli Click here for more shows. Sponsored by DANDELION & BURDOCK of Fergus Falls and Service Food of Fergus Falls. In Episode ...
Zakk Daniels Jun 06, 2025

DLCCC Names New CEO
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center (DLCCC) Board of Directors has announced the organization's new CEO. Jeff Dertinger will be taking over the role from Pete...
Derek Sidian Jun 06, 2025 Jeff Dertinger. (Family Welness Fargo)

OTC Attorney Pushes for Mental Health Funding
Fergus Falls, MN - Otter Tail County Attorney Michelle Eldien has joined dozens of Minnesota Sheriffs and County Attorneys in urging lawmakers to pass a bonding bill to help with the mental health cri...
Derek Sidian Jun 06, 2025 OTC Attorney Michelle Eldien speaking at a press conference at the capitol. (KSTP 5 News)

Scary Semi Crash, Sanctuary County, and Thousands Moore Saved – Weekly News Recap June 6th
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 U...
Derek Sidian Jun 06, 2025