Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Fargo Classic Rock Band to Feature in M State Concert
Fergus Falls, MN (KDLM) - Fargo-based Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome will have a guest performance during the M State Spring Concert Band on Saturday, May 3rd. A 12-piece band known for its horn-driven ...
Derek Sidian Apr 25, 2025 Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome. (M State)

Mother Pleads Guilty to Murder, Cannabis Fight Continues, and Road Work – Weekly News Recap April 25th
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...
Derek Sidian Apr 25, 2025

Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome to Feature in M State Band Concert
Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome (M State) Fergus Falls, MN – Fargo-based Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome will have a guest performance during the M State Spring Concert Band on Saturday, May 3rd. A 12...
Derek Sidian Apr 25, 2025

2 Injured in Fargo Food Plant Explosion
Fargo, ND (MNN)- Two people were injured in a natural gas explosion in Fargo Wednesday morning. Fire crews responded to a food processing plant south of an industrial park around 9:30. One person was ...
Derek Sidian Apr 24, 2025

New Complaint Filed Against Senator Mitchell One Year After Alleged Burglary
St. Paul, MN (KFGO/KVRR) - Minnesota Senator Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa has filed a conflict of interest complaint against fellow Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury. The Republican says Mitchell vot...
Derek Sidian Apr 24, 2025

Perham 180 Among Recipients of First Round of Opioid Settlement Funds in Otter Tail
Otter Tail County, MN (KDLM) - The first round of grant recipients for the Opioid Settlement Fund has been announced by Otter Tail County. Through the Otter Tail County Opioid Settlement Funds Advisor...
Derek Sidian Apr 24, 2025 zaborgomel@mail.ru / Depositphotos.com

Fergus Falls Cannabis Delayed by the City Council as Permits are Denied
Fergus Falls, MN – The Fergus Falls City Council has denied interim use permits for both Elevate and Sugar High, further delaying the sale of cannabis in the city. At the City Council meeting on...
Derek Sidian Apr 24, 2025

Otter Tail County Court Holding Open House for Law Day
Fergus Falls, MN – In celebration of Law Day, Otter Tail County is inviting community members and school groups to an Open House on Thursday, May 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the historic c...
Derek Sidian Apr 24, 2025

New Conflict of Interest Complaint Filed Against Senator Mitchell One Year After Alleged Burglary
Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, brings HF 3454, the Omnibus Veterans policy provisions bill to the Senate floor on April 18, 2024. (Photo by Senate Media Services.) St. Paul, MN (KFGO/KVRR) –...
Derek Sidian Apr 23, 2025

Otter Tail County Honored with "Above and Beyond Award"
April 22, 2025-Otter Tail County, MN-Otter Tail County is proud to announce that it has been selected to receive the prestigious "Above and Beyond Award" from the Employer Support of the Guard and Res...
Dave Bishop Apr 22, 2025 PHOTO: (Courtesy of Larry Helsene)
(left to right) Jack Grams, Awards Director, ESGR; Robert Emerson, Veterans Service Officer; County Deputy Administrator, Lynne Penke Valdes; Sean Sullivan, county commissioner; Master Sgt. (Retired) Kyle Westergard; Wayne Johnson, county commissioner; Col. Troy Fink and Minnesota ESGR State Chair Chad Sackett.