Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Representative Michelle Fischbach Litchfield, MN – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has announced her campaign for another term as the Seventh District Representative. "It is a new day in Washin...

Local farmers, take note-commodity loans need to be addressed now. Here's Crystal Dibbley from the Farm Service Agency with details. (Insert Cut 1) In addition to commodity loans, another type of loan...

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is encouraging high school students in her district to showcase their artistic talents through the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. The nationwide contest, sponsore...

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 – Yesterday,...

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) testified before the Senate Ethics Committee on Thursday, addressing two ethics complaints filed against her. Mitchell, who faces felony burglary...

The City of Fergus Falls is taking a step back to reassess its approach to economic development, as the City Council works to define a new vision. The Greater Fergus Falls organization, which has play...

World-renowned artist Thomas Dambo is in Detroit Lakes this week, celebrating the success of his giant recycled troll installation, Alexa's Elixir, which was recently named one of TIME's Top 100 Great...

Following recent discussions on radon exposure, a new report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) highlights that only 39% of Minnesota public schools have tested for radon, the second leadin...

Detroit Lakes students, families, and community members are invited to celebrate youth and culture at the Detroit Lakes Public Schools Powwow this Thursday, March 13, at the DLHS Lakeshirts Fieldhouse...

Minnesota lawmakers are exploring ways to tackle the state's commercial truck driver shortage, with new legislation aimed at making training and licensing more accessible. Representative Jim Joy (R-Ha...