Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
M State Student Government Attends Summit in D.C.
Members of M State Student Government in Washington D.C. (M State) Fergus Falls, MN – Three members of M State’s Student Government Association (SGA) recently served as Minnesota ambassado...
Mar 27, 2025
Otter Tail County AIS Specialist Urges Full Funding for AIS Prevention Aid
Screen capture of McGrew testifying before the Minnesota State Senate Taxes Committee on March 25th. (Otter Tail County) Otter Tail County, MN – Spencer McGrew, Otter Tail County AIS Specialist ...
Mar 27, 2025
Terry Eiter Honored for Outstanding Officiating Career at State Tournament
A familiar face to many in the Lakes Area has received statewide recognition. Terry Eiter, a former Detroit Lakes High School staff member, was honored Saturday at the Minnesota State High School Leag...
Mar 25, 2025
SWAT Arrests Brainerd Man After Gun Threats, Shots Fired Near Fergus Falls Home
A Brainerd man is facing multiple charges after Otter Tail County deputies and a SWAT team responded to a domestic disturbance involving threats and gunfire Friday night. According to the Otter Tail C...
Mar 25, 2025
Moorhead Police Captain Placed on Leave Following Complaints
Moorhead Police Captain Deric Swenson, who also serves as the department's Acting Deputy Chief and head of Support Services, has been placed on paid administrative leave following a formal complaint. ...
Mar 25, 2025
Fargo Police Searching for Arson Suspect After Fire Near Tesla Superchargers
Fargo Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in an arson fire early Friday morning at the Scheels All Sports parking lot on 45th Street South. Firefighters responded...
Mar 25, 2025
Update from the Governor: Lower Costs for Grain Buyers and a New Plan to Prevent Targeted Violence
Governor Tim Walz signed two key initiatives into action this week-one aimed at supporting small farmers, and another focused on preventing acts of targeted violence across Minnesota. Supporting Small...
Mar 24, 2025 Photo via Office of Governor Tim Walz
Becker County & Detroit Lakes Public Schools Host Transition Resource Fair Tonight
Families, educators, and community members are invited to the Transition Resource Fair this evening-Monday, March 24th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at M-State Detroit Lakes, Room C-101. This free event is organi...
Mar 24, 2025
Salvation Army Thrift Store Closing and Aquatic Center Rates – Weekly News Recap March 21st
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...
Mar 21, 2025
From the Sheriff of Becker County, Todd Glander, here's the latest update on a story we are following.
Sheriff Glander commented on the incident on State Highway 87 east of Frazee, stating: "One male was apprehended on a federal narcotics warrant. He is not in custody at our jail. This is an ongoing in...
Mar 21, 2025