Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Representative Jeff Backer and Senator Jordan Rasmusson St. Paul, MN – On Saturday, local legislators spoke out following the shootings of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Mellissa Hortman, Senat...

Vance Boelter was arrested near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota. (Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office) Green Isle, MN – An intense manhunt for the man accused of shooting two state lawmakers ...

Midwest Bank partnered with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to award $1,000,000 to 11 area organizations through the Member Impact Fund. Midwest Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank o...

In connection to today's shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, law enforcement are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old male. Boelter was wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, dark-color...

In connection to today's shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, law enforcement are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old male. Boelter was wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, dark-color...

Multiple reports say two Minnesota lawmakers were shot early this morning. Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed Saturday morning at their home in ...

Multiple reports say two Minnesota lawmakers were shot early this morning. Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed Saturday morning at their home in ...

“NO KINGS” Rally promotional image. Fergus Falls, MN – A rally protesting the Trump Administration is being held this weekend in Fergus Falls. On Saturday, June 14th, “NO KINGS...

West Central Initiative awarded grants totaling $570,000 to 55 organizations working across the region to address sustainability, equity, and civic engagement. Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes, wa...

One of the hotly debated topics at Tuesday's Detroit Lakes City Council meeting was the decision to fly the new state of Minnesota flag. The council recently decided to change from displaying the old ...