Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Otter Tail County Hosts Session on State Budget Proposal and Levy Impacts
Senator Rasmusson answers questions at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center. (OTC) Fergus Falls, MN – Otter Tail County Commissioners hosted an informational session on Tuesday, Apri...
Derek Sidian Apr 16, 2025

Perham Robotics Team Going to Worldwide Championship
Perham Full Metal Jackets team picture. (Perham Robotics Booster Club) Perham, MN – The Perham Full Metal Jackets are one of seven teams from the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference that will...
Derek Sidian Apr 15, 2025

Wheaton Screening of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink
Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink. (WCI) Wheaton, MN – West Central Initiative (WCI) is screening a documentary that explores the challenges facing community newspapers. Tonig...
Derek Sidian Apr 14, 2025

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...
Derek Sidian 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(Derek Sidian, KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – North Point Professionals, an executive services firm out of Battle Lake, rescinded their proposal to assist the Fergus Falls City Council in its wor...
Derek Sidian 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