Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
From Fort Myers to Minneapolis, Twins travel guy gets team to the ballpark on time
Senior Director of Team Travel Mike Herman has worked with the Minnesota Twins for 25 years and is the one booking all the flights, hotels, buses and more for the MLB team's players, staff and their f...
Startribune News May 25, 2025

No Crash at Moorhead Airport After Phone Triggers Emergency Response
Moorhead, MN (KFGO) - Moorhead Police and Fire, and Clay County Sheriff's Department personnel responded to the Moorhead Airport after being alerted to a possible crash Friday morning. The alert came ...
Derek Sidian May 23, 2025 Moorhead Airport. (City of Moorhead)

Fergus Falls Authorities Issue Warning After Dangerous TikTok Trend Sparks School Incident
Fergus Falls, MN (KBRF) - The Fergus Falls Fire Department is warning parents of a dangerous TikTok trend after an incident occurred at Kennedy Secondary School on Tuesday, May 20th. The "Chromebook C...
Derek Sidian May 23, 2025

Police Searching for Trespassers & Dangerous TikTok Incident at School – Weekly News Recap May 23rd
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 May 23, 2025

Detroit Lakes Intersection Closure at Summit Ave & Forest St starting Tuesday May 27
Driver in Detroit Lakes will encounter a closure at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Forest Street, starting on Tuesday, May 27th. Minnesota Energy will be working at the intersection of Summit A...
Dave Bishop May 23, 2025 Image from City of Detroit Lakes Facebook

Jordan Tommerdahl Memorial Scholarship 2025 Application Now Open
Jordan Tommerdahl (LRHC) Fergus Falls, MN – Lake Region Healthcare Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Jordan Tommerdahl Memorial Scholarship. Anyone who has lived or wor...
Derek Sidian May 22, 2025

Otter Tail County Housing Summit Activates Partners
Otter Tail County, MN - Otter Tail County hosted a countywide Housing Summit on Wednesday, May 14th. The summit brought nearly 100 housing partners together at Thumper Pond Resort to learn about housi...
Dave Bishop May 20, 2025

Body Found in Bemidji Apartment as Gas Leak is Reported
Bemidji, MN - Bemidji police are investigating a suspicious death at an apartment building. Authorities responded to Courtyard Apartments Monday on the discovery of a man's body. Officers smelled a st...
Derek Sidian May 20, 2025

Otter Tail SWAT Involved in Domestic Assault Arrest
Henning, MN - The Otter Tail County SWAT team was called in to assist in the arrest of a Henning man for domestic assault. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says that they received a call about a...
Derek Sidian May 20, 2025 Joseph Olson. (OTCDF)
Minnesota softball players sue Keith Ellison, state high school league over transgender athlete policy
Lawsuit says the girls competed and lost against a team with a player who was reportedly born male.
Startribune News May 20, 2025