Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

One of Detroit Lakes' biggest summer traditions is already in the works! The 89th Annual Northwest Water Carnival, organized by the Detroit Lakes Jaycees, is now accepting event submissions for this y...

Health officials are seeing a surge in norovirus cases across the Fargo-Moorhead area, with higher-than-usual outbreaks of the highly contagious stomach virus this winter. Known as the "winter vomitin...

A 66-year-old Erhard man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening to shoot patrons at a bar near Star Lake late last Thursday night. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, ...

A Lino Lakes man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after providing fentanyl to a woman who later overdosed in Fergus Falls. According to court records, 25-year-old Devon Leabo was se...

A Detroit Lakes man is facing felony theft charges after investigators say he stole over $6,000 worth of tools and equipment from a demolition site in Fergus Falls. According to court documents, Fergu...

Senator Rasmusson, Otter Tail Commissioner Kurt Mortenson, and other county leaders warn of potential property tax hikes due to the governor's budget. (Minnesota Senate Media Services) St. Paul, MN &#...

Veterans in Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas will soon have a new way to connect with their healthcare providers-without the long drive to a VA clinic. The Fargo VA Health Care System, in partnersh...

The Detroit Lakes Public Schools are inviting the community to take part in a vibrant cultural celebration at the annual Powwow on Thursday, March 13 at the DLHS Lakeshirts Fieldhouse. The event is op...

Authorities have identified the victim of Sunday night's deadly apartment fire in Wadena and are providing emergency assistance to those displaced. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that...

Nearly 89,000 homes and businesses across Minnesota, including parts of Becker County, could soon get high-speed broadband access, thanks to a $652 million federal investment through the Broadband Equ...