Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

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...

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...