Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Following recent discussions on radon exposure, a new report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) highlights that only 39% of Minnesota public schools have tested for radon, the second leadin...

Detroit Lakes students, families, and community members are invited to celebrate youth and culture at the Detroit Lakes Public Schools Powwow this Thursday, March 13, at the DLHS Lakeshirts Fieldhouse...

Minnesota lawmakers are exploring ways to tackle the state's commercial truck driver shortage, with new legislation aimed at making training and licensing more accessible. Representative Jim Joy (R-Ha...

A former West Fargo Hockey Association employee is facing felony theft charges after allegedly stealing $68,000 from the organization. Steven Lyon, of Moorhead, admitted to taking money from electroni...

Families in Ottertail will soon have more child care options thanks to a $240,000 Child Care Economic Development Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (MN DEED). ...

Minnesota DNR Enforcement is warning outdoor enthusiasts about dangerous ice conditions. With above-freezing temperatures and strong winds in the forecast, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource...

The Becker County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam involving a caller who falsely claims to be "Deputy James Davis" from the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Todd Glander wants to make it c...

A former Clay County Jail employee is facing criminal charges after allegedly engaging in a romantic relationship with an inmate. According to the Clay County Attorney's Office, 23-year-old Chloe Nord...

A Fergus Falls woman has been arrested after allegedly threatening her son and his girlfriend with a gun during a domestic dispute over the weekend. According to Otter Tail County prosecutors, 46-year...

Red Flag Warning for 3-10-2025 (NWS) Otter Tail County, MN – Residents in western Minnesota are being asked to avoid setting any outdoor fires today. The National Weather Service has issued a Re...