Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Where to Eat – Purple Palace
Newstalk 1250 KBRF Presents “Where to Eat” Episode 30 - Purple Palace Click here for more shows. Sponsored by DANDELION & BURDOCK of Fergus Falls and Service Food of Fergus Falls. In E...
Zakk Daniels May 03, 2025

Moorhead Man Missing Since November Found Dead in Colorado
Summit County, CO - A missing Moorhead man has been found dead in Summit County, Colorado. Police reported 51-year-old Leroy Schmidt missing on January 7th, but he hadn't been seen or heard from since...
Derek Sidian May 02, 2025

Early Morning Fire Destroys Multiple New York Mills Businesses
New York Mills, MN - Multiple New York Mills businesses are out of a home following a building fire early this morning. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to a structure ...
Dave Bishop May 02, 2025

DL Bike Rodeo Saturday
Saturday morning, it's the Detroit Lakes Bicycle Rodeo, from 9:30 to 11:30 at Kent Freeman Arena. It's the first time since 2019 that there's been a bike rodeo in DL. The event is free, and kids that ...
Dave Bishop May 02, 2025

Otter Tail County Showcases Treatment Court Graduates’ Stories
Mike and his support team at treatment graduation. (OTC) Otter Tail County, MN – May marks National Treatment Court Month, and Otter Tail County is sharing the stories of graduates who have rebu...
Derek Sidian May 02, 2025

Minnesota Flyers Gymnastics & Fitness Launches Final Phase of Capital Campaign to Expand Services
Exciting things are happening in our community! The "Movement Matters" capital campaign at Minnesota Flyers Gymnastics & Fitness has reached a major milestone, with $2.18 million raised toward its...
Dave Bishop May 01, 2025

Pelican Rapids Woman Charged for Slashing Ex's Tires and Seats
Fergus Falls, MN (KBRF) - A woman has been charged for damaging the cars of both her ex-boyfriend and his new date. 20-year-old Myah Connie Jean Watkins of Pelican Rapids is charged with 2nd Degree Bu...
Derek Sidian May 01, 2025 zolnierek / Depositphotos.com

GOP Candidate Heintzeman Wins Senate District 6 Special Election
Brainerd, MN (KDLM) - Republican Keri Heintzeman is the winner of the Minnesota Senate District 6 special election in Crow Wing and Itasca counties. Heintzeman topped DFL candidate Denise Slipy from B...
Derek Sidian Apr 30, 2025 (Keri Heintzeman)

The Search for a New Detroit Lakes High School Principal Has Begun
At Monday night's school board meeting, Detroit Lakes Public Schools, Superintendent Mark Jenson, announced High School Principal Joshua, Omang was stepping down. "Josh Omang at the high school has ac...
Dave Bishop Apr 29, 2025

Otter Tail County Seeks Foster Families
Otter Tail County, MN (KDLM) - During Child Foster Care Month, Otter Tail County is asking individuals and families to consider becoming foster parents. With the number of children needing safe, stabl...
Derek Sidian Apr 29, 2025 Otter Tail County seeking foster parents. (OTC)