Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Frazee Man Returned to Prison for Probation Violation in Predatory Offender Case
A Frazee man previously convicted of criminal sexual conduct involving a child is now serving time in prison after violating conditions of his probation. Duke Walter Muckey, 41, was on supervised prob...
Apr 07, 2025
Fischbach Shares Legislative Updates, Visits DL During District Outreach
Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says nearly 14,000 residents joined her latest telephone town hall, where she offered updates on recent legislation and answered questions from constituents across Min...
Apr 07, 2025 Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-MN, speaks during a post office renaming ceremony in Vergas on Aug. 11, 2023. (Rayna Zima / TV3)
Severe Weather Awareness Week Kicks Off in Minnesota with Focus on Warnings and Watches
It's Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota, and state officials are asking residents to brush up on the basics-starting with understanding severe weather alerts. The focus for Tuesday is on the d...
Apr 07, 2025
Where to Eat – Episode 29 – La Ferme
Newstalk 1250 KBRF Presents “Where to Eat” Episode 29 – La Ferme Click here for more shows. Sponsored by DANDELION & BURDOCK of Fergus Falls and Service Food of Fergus Falls. A F...
Apr 04, 2025
Fischbach Highlights Social Security Reforms, Biofuels, and Local Visits in Town Hall Update
Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach shared updates this week following a recent telephone town hall that drew nearly 14,000 constituents from Minnesota's 7th District. During the call, she discussed seve...
Apr 04, 2025 Michelle Fischbach
Fergus Falls Woman Displaced After House Fire; Officials Urge Smoke Alarm Checks
A woman and several dogs were safely rescued from a home in Fergus Falls Thursday after a fire broke out in the attic while she was sleeping. Crews responded around 1 p.m. to the 700 block of Riversid...
Apr 04, 2025
Weather-Related Incidents Keep Local First Responders Busy
A recent stretch of wet, windy, and unstable weather led to a number of weather-related calls for law enforcement and emergency responders across Becker County and the surrounding area. Between Wednes...
Apr 04, 2025 AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt
MnDOT Announces 2025 Road Construction Projects in West Central Minnesota
As the spring construction season kicks off, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones. While nearly 180 projects are planned statewide,...
Apr 04, 2025 Crews replace a bridge along Highway 87 over Otter Tail River. Photo courtesy MNDot
Man Sentenced for Possessing Over 250 Grams of Meth and Other Drugs
A 24-year-old man from Underwood has been sentenced for possessing large amounts of illegal drugs following a traffic stop in Fergus Falls. Zachary Seaburg was arrested last September after Minnesota ...
Apr 04, 2025
Child Injured After Truck Slides Off Icy Highway 10 Near Detroit Lakes
Winter weather played a role in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning just west of Detroit Lakes. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 43-year-old Jennifer Moline of Brainerd was driving a 2019...
Apr 03, 2025