Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
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
Becker County Sheriff's Office Asking For Help Identifying Burglary Suspects
The Becker County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying those responsible for a Burglary that occurred at Swanies Pub in the Cormorant area on highway 5. The Burglary happened i...
May 30, 2025 From Becker County Sherrif's Facebook Page
Otter Tail County Sheriff Warning of New Scam Impersonating Local Auto Dealership
Otter Tail County, MN - The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of scam impersonating a former local automotive dealership. The Sheriff's Office says someone is impersonating Truax...
May 30, 2025
Fergus Falls Aquatic Center Opens Monday
Fergus Falls, MN - With June fast approaching, so is the Grand Opening of the Fergus Falls Aquatic Center. On Monday, residents of Fergus Falls will be able to experience the fruits of the $10.8 milli...
May 30, 2025
Street Faire at the Lakes Celebrates its 25 Year
Street Faire at the Lakes celebrates its 25 year this weekend in Detroit Lakes. (May 30-31) The two-day event in downtown Detroit Lakes runs Friday from 10 to 7, and Saturday from 10 to 5. There will ...
May 29, 2025
Lawyers For Senator Nicole Mitchell Ask Court To Dismiss Burglary Tool Charge
Detroit Lakes , MN - Attorneys for Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell are requesting the court to dismiss one of the charges against her. They accuse Becker County prosecutors of acting with vind...
May 28, 2025
One Arrested and One Dead Following Suspected Drunk Rollover in Wadena
Wadena, MN - One person is dead and another is in custody following a crash in rural Wadena late Tuesday night (May 27th). Otter Tail County Deputies say that 18-year-old Blake Unger was killed in an ...
May 28, 2025
Two Riders Injured in Monday Night Motorcycle Crash
At 8:20 Monday night, the Becker County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of two people injured in a single motorcycle crash on County Road 56, east of County Road 117, near Toad Lake. Emergency pe...
May 28, 2025
Some Intersections Will Be Closed Durring Street Faire at the Lakes
With the Street Faire at the Lakes this week the following intersections will be closed for the Street Faire at the Lakes May 30 & 31. Holmes St, from Lake Ave to Washington Ave closed starting at...
May 27, 2025