Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

A motorist was found dead after their vehicle broke through the ice on Grass Lake, west of Lidgerwood. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Office, authorities were searching for an overdue moto...

The 2025 Polar Fest Plunge shattered records this year, with 254 participants taking the icy leap to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Detroit Lakes and Perham. This year's event raised a staggering $...

The 2025 Polar Fest Plunge shattered records this year, with 254 participants taking the icy leap to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Detroit Lakes and Perham. This year's event raised a staggering $...

As February comes to a close, Detroit Lakes Public Schools is wrapping up "I Love to Read" Month with one final book recommendation from Mrs. Evans' English 9 Book Club Project. Students Mari Rufer, A...

Charges are being sought against two elected officials on the White Earth Reservation, including Chairman Michael Fairbanks and Secretary-Treasurer Mike LaRoque. According to documents, six charges ha...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is pushing for health insurance companies to take on more financial responsibility, shifting reinsurance costs away from taxpayers. The proposal, announced Thursday, aims t...

Anglers in Otter Tail and Becker counties are reminded to remove their fish houses from local lakes by the upcoming deadlines. For lakes south of U.S. Highway 10 and Highway 34, including those in Ott...

This is a case we've been following-new court documents shed light on what led to a fatal head-on crash in Clay County last weekend. 28-year-old Christopher Pink is now charged with criminal vehicular...

PAuthorities are investigating a string of attempted ATM thefts across Minnesota, with the latest incident unfolding Monday night in Pierz. According to the Morrison County Sheriff's Office, suspects ...

A Detroit Lakes couple is facing multiple felony tax charges after an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Revenue found that neither had filed or paid state income or sales taxes for several ...