Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Cannabis Progresses, Dog Killer Sentenced, and Vehicular Murder – Weekly News Recap May 9th
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...
May 09, 2025
Vergas Man Sentenced for Shooting Neighbor's Dog
Vergas, MN - A Vergas man has been sentenced for shooting and killing his neighbor's dog. 19-year-old Bodi Ray Engebretson pleaded guilty to mistreating an animal and has been sentenced to three days ...
May 08, 2025 zolnierek / Depositphotos.com
Catholic Church Has Elected the First American Pope in History
The Catholic Church has elected the first American Pope in history. Robert Francis Prevost OSA is an American Catholic prelate who has been prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and president of the Po...
May 08, 2025
Otter Tail County Honors Child Care Providers on May 9th
AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com Otter Tail County, MN – The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has officially declared Friday, May 9th, as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. This day ...
May 08, 2025
3 Local Women to Receive University Women 2025 Scholarships
2025 AAUW Scholarship Recipients: Maria Ricks, Leah Kunde and Katie Holzner. (AAUW) Fergus Falls, MN – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has chosen 3 local women to receive its...
May 08, 2025
Monday Night Detroit Lakes Dollars for Scholars Handed Out Over $360,000 in Scholarships
Monday Night the Detroit Lakes Dollars for Scholars readied area seniors for their next steps towards their future. With the help of 118 sponsors, they were able to awarded 197 scholarships to 110 rec...
May 07, 2025
Pilot Unharmed in Hubbard County Plane Crash
Park Rapids, MN - A pilot is okay after crashing an ultralight plane north of Park Rapids in northern Minnesota. The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says a one-seat plane was found in a field Sunday n...
May 07, 2025 overcrew / Depositphotos.com
One Small Step for Cannabis, One Long City Council Meeting
Kris Stach speaking on behalf of his business and Sugar High. (City of Fergus Falls YouTube) Fergus Falls, MN – After over an hour of discussion and debate at this week’s City Council Meet...
May 07, 2025
M State Hosting Cancer Care Conference
Moorhead, MN - M State's Moorhead campus will host the 2025 Cancer Care Conference on Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to all healthcare professionals, educators, researchers and advocates, t...
May 07, 2025 (M State)
M State is Hosting 2025 Cancer Care Conference
(M State) Moorhead, MN – M State's Moorhead campus will host the 2025 Cancer Care Conference on Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to all healthcare professionals, educators, researchers ...
May 07, 2025