Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

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 US FOR ...

A former Minnesota Vikings player is making headlines off the field. Chris Kluwe, who punted for the Vikings for eight seasons, was arrested during a Huntington Beach, California city council meeting ...

Tax season can be stressful, but MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership is making it easier for area residents by offering free tax preparation services through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (...

One of Detroit Lakes' biggest summer traditions is already in the works! The 89th Annual Northwest Water Carnival, organized by the Detroit Lakes Jaycees, is now accepting event submissions for this y...

Health officials are seeing a surge in norovirus cases across the Fargo-Moorhead area, with higher-than-usual outbreaks of the highly contagious stomach virus this winter. Known as the "winter vomitin...

A 66-year-old Erhard man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening to shoot patrons at a bar near Star Lake late last Thursday night. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, ...

A Lino Lakes man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after providing fentanyl to a woman who later overdosed in Fergus Falls. According to court records, 25-year-old Devon Leabo was se...

A Detroit Lakes man is facing felony theft charges after investigators say he stole over $6,000 worth of tools and equipment from a demolition site in Fergus Falls. According to court documents, Fergu...

Senator Rasmusson, Otter Tail Commissioner Kurt Mortenson, and other county leaders warn of potential property tax hikes due to the governor's budget. (Minnesota Senate Media Services) St. Paul, MN &#...

Veterans in Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas will soon have a new way to connect with their healthcare providers-without the long drive to a VA clinic. The Fargo VA Health Care System, in partnersh...