Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

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...
Derek Sidian 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

Minnesota DNR Warns of Rapidly Changing Ice Conditions
With warmer temperatures, rain, and wind, ice conditions across Minnesota are deteriorating quickly, and the DNR is urging caution for anyone still heading out onto lakes. Over the past weekend, DNR c...
Mar 21, 2025

Chomps Beef Sticks Recalled Due to Potential Metal Contamination - What DL Consumers Need to Know
A nationwide recall has been issued for Chomps Original Beef Stick Mild due to possible metal contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)...
Mar 21, 2025

MN Flyers Call-a-Thon Raises $71,000 and Counting!
The MN Flyers Gymnastics Call-a-Thon held yesterday was a huge success, bringing in $71,000 so far-but the fundraising isn't over yet! With a goal of $100,000, organizers are confident that additional...
Mar 20, 2025

U of M Extension Bringing Apple Grafting Workshops to Otter Tail County
mazzzur / Depositphotos.com Fergus Falls, MN – The University of Minnesota Extension in Otter Tail County and Miltona Greenhouses are bringing two apple tree grafting workshops to the residents ...
Derek Sidian Mar 20, 2025

Detroit Lakes Library Hosts Seed Starting Basics Open House
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...
Mar 20, 2025

A Grand Forks man is facing serious charges in Becker County.
Eric Cervantes, 29, has been charged with felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct, and a nationwide warrant is out for his arret. The charges relate to a July 2024 incident in Detroit Lakes, where...
Mar 20, 2025

House Bill Would Expand ATV Access to More Roadways in Minnesota
Photo: Thiago Schlemper St. Paul, MN – A Minnesota House bill would expand ATV access to some roads across the state. Republican Representative Roger Skraba of Ely says the legislation is critic...
Derek Sidian Mar 19, 2025