Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Where to Eat – Big Whitey’s
Newstalk 1250 KBRF Presents “Where to Eat” Episode 28 – Big Whitey’s Click here for more shows. Sponsored by DANDELION & BURDOCK of Fergus Falls and Service Food of Fergus ...
Zakk Daniels Mar 07, 2025

Greater Fergus Falls and Federal Court Closing and County Auctions – Weekly News Recap March 7th
Derek Sidian recaps this week’s biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW U...
Derek Sidian Mar 07, 2025

Rasmusson and Backer Slam Democrats After New Budget Forecast is Released
Representative Jeff Backer and Senator Jordan Rasmusson St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) has released its annual February revenue forecast, and state officials are concer...
Derek Sidian Mar 07, 2025

Minnesota Senators Seek Answers on Potential Closure of Fergus Falls Federal Courthouse
The Edward J. Devitt U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Fergus Falls serves as the sole federal courthouse outside Minnesota's major metropolitan areas of Minneapolis-St. Paul and Duluth. Beyond ...
Mar 05, 2025

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic Welcomes OB/GYN Dr. Grace Murphy
Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Grace Murphy to their team of OB/GYN specialists. Dr. Murphy, who grew up in Fargo, has cherished memories of...
Mar 05, 2025

White Earth Nation Clarifies Intentions Behind Recent Off-Reservation Land Purchase
The White Earth Reservation Business Committee (RBC) recently acquired land east of Moorhead as part of their strategic initiative to enhance the economic and cultural well-being of their members. In ...
Mar 05, 2025

Lakes Area Farmers Market Launches Indoor Winter Markets
Recognizing the challenges of operating outdoors during Minnesota's harsh winters, the Lakes Area Farmers Market has initiated indoor markets to continue supporting local vendors and the community. Th...
Mar 05, 2025

Fergus Falls Man Arrested for Storage Unit Burglaries
On February 28, 2025, Fergus Falls Police arrested 33-year-old Bradley Lex in connection with the burglary of two storage units at the Stor-N-Lock facility. Surveillance footage showed Lex and an acco...
Mar 05, 2025

Becker County Seasonal Road Restrictions Begin March 7
Effective Friday, March 7, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., Becker County will implement seasonal road restrictions on all county highways, in line with Minnesota Statute 169.87. These measures are essential to p...
Mar 05, 2025

Truck Breaks Through Ice Near Alexandria as Officials Warn of Deteriorating Conditions
Authorities in west-central Minnesota are warning residents about dangerous ice conditions after a truck broke through the ice on Lake Victoria near Alexandria. According to the Douglas County Sheriff...
Mar 04, 2025