Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Local Student Awarded Statewide Scholarship
Logan Larson (Park Region) Fergus Falls, MN – A local student has been awarded a statewide scholarship from the Minnesota Telecom Alliance. Mr. Logan Larson of Fergus Falls has been selected as ...
Apr 21, 2025
M State Gearing Up for Spring Choir Concert
Fergus Falls, MN – M State's three choral ensembles will be bringing in the spring season with a concert. The college's Concert Choir, Voice Ensemble and Chamber Chorale will perform a sundry sp...
Apr 17, 2025
Perham's Full Metal Jackets Head to FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston
The Full Metal Jackets robotics team from Perham High School is making history this week as they compete at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas. This marks the first time the team ...
Apr 17, 2025
The M-State Empty Bowls are Back!
The following story provided by Derek Sidian, KRBF A cherished community tradition returns this month as M State's Empty Bowls Fundraiser celebrates its 19th year of bringing art, food, and generosity...
Apr 17, 2025
? Pelican River Watershed Board Scales Back Zoning Authority
The Pelican River Watershed District Board has approved major changes to its local zoning role, shifting many of its permitting responsibilities to Becker County and the City of Detroit Lakes. At a Ma...
Apr 17, 2025 photo courtesy Pelican River Watershed District
Minnesota Lawmakers Push Mental Health Funding for Construction Workers
A new bill working its way through the Minnesota Legislature aims to address rising mental health concerns in one of the state's most high-stress industries: construction. Senator Judy Seeberger (DFL ...
Apr 17, 2025
?? Missing Moorhead Brothers Found Safe
Two brothers from Moorhead who were reported missing last month have now both been located and are safe. Dylan Stewart and Chad Stewart Jr. were reported missing on March 11, 2025, prompting concern f...
Apr 17, 2025
Otter Tail County Hosts Session on State Budget Proposal and Levy Impacts
Senator Rasmusson answers questions at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center. (OTC) Fergus Falls, MN – Otter Tail County Commissioners hosted an informational session on Tuesday, Apri...
Apr 16, 2025
Perham Robotics Team Going to Worldwide Championship
Perham Full Metal Jackets team picture. (Perham Robotics Booster Club) Perham, MN – The Perham Full Metal Jackets are one of seven teams from the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference that will...
Apr 15, 2025
Wheaton Screening of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink
Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink. (WCI) Wheaton, MN – West Central Initiative (WCI) is screening a documentary that explores the challenges facing community newspapers. Tonig...
Apr 14, 2025