Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Perham Fire, Surprised Council, and Protecting Lakes – Weekly News Recap April 11th
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...
Apr 11, 2025
City Council Surprised by Economic Development Proposal Denial from North Point Professionals
(Derek Sidian, KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – North Point Professionals, an executive services firm out of Battle Lake, rescinded their proposal to assist the Fergus Falls City Council in its wor...
Apr 08, 2025
Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) Addresses Missing Promised Aid
U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) is joining a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging the federal government to restore staffing and funding for the Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP...
Apr 08, 2025 Sen. Amy Klobuchar, left, and Sen. Tina Smith wave during an event.
Continued Coverage of Severe Weather Awareness Week
As Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Minnesota, today's focus is on severe thunderstorms, hail, and lightning safety. While thunderstorm season is just beginning in Becker County and surround...
Apr 08, 2025
Court Ruling Could Open Door to Release of Footage in Senator Mitchell Case
A state appeals court ruling could result in the public release of body and dash camera footage from the arrest of Senator Nicole Mitchell in Detroit Lakes. Mitchell was arrested in April 2024 and lat...
Apr 08, 2025
Public Cautioned About New Scam
The City of Fergus Falls is warning residents about an unofficial survey making its way through the community via text message and possibly social media. The survey is labeled the "Fergus Falls Issues...
Apr 08, 2025
Police Asking for Public Help Finding Lost Teen
Chad Stewart Jr. was last seen leaving his residence on March 7, and has not been seen or heard from since. Chad is described as: Native AmericanPolice Asking for Public Help Finding Lost Teen Authori...
Apr 08, 2025
Spring Burning Restrictions Released
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has expanded spring burning restrictions across dozens of counties, including several right here in the Lakes Area. The goal: prevent wildfires as dry, wa...
Apr 08, 2025
Congresswoman Fischbach Visits Battle Lake
Representative Fischbach visits Good Samaritan Society in Battle Lake. (Rep. Fischbach’s Office) Battle Lake, MN – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach recently visited Battle Lake and receive...
Apr 07, 2025
Rep. Jim Joy: Budget Deal Cuts Spending, Focuses on Fiscal Responsibility in Session's Final Weeks
Representative Jim Joy (R-District 4B) says the 2025 legislative session is entering its final phase, with just weeks remaining to pass key finance bills and wrap up the year's work at the Capitol. In...
Apr 07, 2025