Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has reintroduced the Investing in Rural America Act, a bill aimed at boosting capital investment in rural communities by improving access to funding for hospitals, chi...

A 39-year-old man from Sauk Centre died Saturday night after his snowmobile crashed into an unoccupied fish house on Two Inlets Lake in northeastern Becker County, according to the Becker County Sheri...

A federal grand jury has indicted an Ogema man on four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, leading to the dismissal of his nine felony charges in Becker County District Court. Federal Indi...

A Pelican Rapids man was arrested Saturday evening after leading Otter Tail County deputies on a pursuit through fields and roads northeast of Rothsay. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Dep...

Have a business idea but need a boost to bring it to life? Project 412 is inviting Detroit Lakes-area entrepreneurs to enter Pitch 412, a business pitch competition where winners will share $5,500 in ...

Essentia Health is making it easier for people approaching age 65 to understand their Medicare options by offering free EssentiaCare Medicare Basic webinars in February and March. EssentiaCare is a Me...

Detroit Lakes High School students earned top honors in two major competitions this week, showcasing their talent in music and speech. On Wednesday, February 12, DLHS hosted a Minnesota State High Sch...

Get ready for an evening of creativity, community, and comfort food as Project 412 hosts its HOTdish Microgranting Dinner on February 24 at Bucks Mill Brewing. The event will feature four finalists pi...

The Detroit Lakes City Council took action on several local projects at its recent meeting, including moving forward with plans to replace the Detroit Lakes Pavilion and setting dates for public input...

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has released a second draft of updated child care licensing standards and is inviting parents, providers, and community members to give feedback. The r...