Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Minnesota Senator Accused of Trying to Solicit a Minor
Senator Justin Eichorn (Bloomington Police Department) Bloomington, MN – Legislators are demanding a Republican state senator to resign after his arrest for attempting to solicit sex from a mino...
Derek Sidian Mar 19, 2025

Woman Arrested After Hit-and-Run in Hubbard County
A Hubbard County woman has been arrested after a hit-and-run crash Friday morning, leading to a DUI charge. The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash at County Road 9 and US Highway 71 ...
Mar 19, 2025

Minnesota Pilot Program Tests New Drug-Impaired Driving Screening Tools
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety just completed a pilot project testing two oral fluid screening devices, which can detect recent drug use in drivers-similar to a breathalyzer for alcohol. Th...
Mar 19, 2025

Fergus Falls Salvation Army Thrift Store Closing After Over 60 Years
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 ...
Mar 19, 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 19, 2025

Electric Lakers Robotics Compete at Great Northern Regional
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...
Mar 18, 2025

Hawley has a New Police Chief
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...
Mar 18, 2025

Landowners Can Enroll in Minnesota's Walk-In Access Program for 2025
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-...
Mar 18, 2025

Horticulture Day 2025 Set for April 5 in Moorhead
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 & ...
Mar 18, 2025

Congresswoman Fischbach Announces Re-Election Campaign
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, ...
Mar 18, 2025