Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

If you've struggled to start your car during the recent deep freeze, you're not alone. Subzero temperatures across Minnesota have been testing engines and batteries, leaving some drivers stranded. But...

A Becker County deputy and his K9 partner braved dangerously cold temperatures early Monday morning to track down a wanted suspect suffering from exposure. The Becker County Sheriff's Office reports t...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced new opportunities and updates for hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts across the state. Light Goose Harvest Begins Feb....

Senate Republicans have filed new and updated ethics complaints against DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, escalating scrutiny over her legal troubles. At a press conference Tuesday, Senate Mino...

A late-night incident northwest of Wahpeton resulted in damage to six vehicles after a semi-trailer lost its load of metal pipes. The Richland County Sheriff's Office reports that just before 11:45 p....

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 – Minnesota ...

Corn farmers in Minnesota are facing tough decisions when it comes to input costs, hybrid selection, and market volatility. At the latest "Strategic Farming: Let's Talk Crops!" session, University of ...

A Minneapolis man is heading to prison for more than seven years after drugs, a loaded handgun, and a ballistic vest were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop near Detroit Lakes. 44-year-old Rya...

A 38-year-old man from Fargo and four children were involved in a collision with a semi-truck on Interstate 94 near mile marker 60, just southeast of Fergus Falls, early Monday morning. The incident o...

A devastating apartment fire in Wadena late Sunday night has left one person dead and multiple residents displaced, as firefighters battled flames for hours in subzero temperatures. Fire Breaks Out La...