Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Citing financial challenges and increased competition, the store has been a community staple for decades. The Salvation Army will continue its services in Otter Tail County, focusing on programs like ...

Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to the Detroit Lakes Public Library on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a Seed Starting Basics Open House. In partnership with the Master...

The Electric Lakers Robotics Team wrapped up an exciting competition at the Great Northern Regional Robotics Competition, finishing 32nd out of 52 teams. While they didn't advance, the team was in the...

Officer Scott Steer was officially sworn in as Chief Steer at Monday night's city meeting. He replaces Chief Joseph Backlund, who is retiring after 30 years in law enforcement, including nearly a deca...

Enrollment is now open for Minnesota's 2025 Walk-In Access (WIA) program, which pays landowners to allow public access on private lands for outdoor recreation. Since 2011, the program has enrolled 40-...

Gardeners, plant lovers, and nature enthusiasts-mark your calendars! The Clay and Becker County Master Gardeners are hosting Horticulture Day 2025 on Saturday, April 5, at Minnesota State Community & ...

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is running for re-election as the Seventh District Representative. In her announcement, Fischbach described the current political climate as a "new day in Washington, ...

Local parent supervolunteers Kelsey and Kendra stopped by to share exciting updates about the upcoming Laker Elementary Carnival, happening this Saturday at DL High School. Hosted by the PTO, this fam...

The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to take a deep dive into the future of the economy at this year's Economic Summit-"The Power of Partnerships: Shaping Tomorrow ...

2025 AMC Legislative Conference. Left to right: Lynne Penke Valdes, Deputy Administrator; County Commissioner Kurt Mortenson; Nicole Hansen, County Administrator; County Commissioner Dan Bucholz; Coun...