Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Steady Rise in Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Reports Since Pandemic
Fargo, ND - The Fargo-Moorhead Rape and Abuse Crisis Center says it's seen a steady increase in reports and those served since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the Center served nearly 4,000 people fro...
Jun 05, 2025 Fargo-Moorhead Rape and Abuse Crisis Center.
DPS Warns About DMV Text Scam
St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), along with the Becker County Sheriff's Office and law enforcement agencies across the state, is warning Minnesotans about a Department o...
Jun 05, 2025
Some West Downtown Streets Closed Monday and Tuesday
Some West Downtown Streets Closed Monday and Tuesday Next Monday and Tuesday some streets in the west downtown area of Detroit Lakes will be closed temporarily for the final paving is completed. Jon P...
Jun 05, 2025
New Minnesota Law is Requiring People to Apply for Boat Permits
A new boater education law goes into effect on July 1st in Minnesota. DNR spokesman Adam Block says for the first time, people older than age 17 will be required to have an operator's permit. He says ...
Jun 04, 2025
Fergus Falls Set to Save Hundreds of Thousands in Engineering Costs by Partnering with Local Company
The City of Fergus Falls is partnering with Moore Engineering. (Derek Sidian, KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – The City of Fergus Falls has decided to outsource its engineering department to Moore ...
Jun 04, 2025
Otter Tail County Sheriff Addresses Being Listed as a “Sanctuary Jurisdiction”
Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons Fergus Falls, MN – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has made a statement addressing its status on the Department of Homeland Security̵...
Jun 03, 2025
DL City Beach to be Treated for Swimmer's Itch
The Detroit Lakes City Beach, the mile long stretch from the Pavilion to the Legion, is tentatively scheduled to be treated for Swimmer's itch on June 9th. This will not guarantee that the swimmer's i...
Jun 02, 2025
Detroit Lakes Couple Injured in SUV Crash
Wadena, MN - Three people were injured in a car crash in rural Wadena Friday afternoon (May 30th). State troopers say an SUV driven by 67-year-old Daniel Neumeister of Detroit Lakes was heading east o...
Jun 02, 2025
What’s the policy at the center of the lawsuit filed by students over the state’s rules for transgender athletes?
A 2015 policy approved by the Minnesota State High School League allows transgender high school athletes to compete in girls' sports.
May 31, 2025
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer singles out teenage transgender athlete in social media post
State Rep. Leigh Finke, the first transgender person elected to the Legislature, said the post targets the teen and her family.
May 30, 2025