Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

The Detroit Lakes Public Schools are inviting the community to take part in a vibrant cultural celebration at the annual Powwow on Thursday, March 13 at the DLHS Lakeshirts Fieldhouse. The event is op...

Authorities have identified the victim of Sunday night's deadly apartment fire in Wadena and are providing emergency assistance to those displaced. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that...

Nearly 89,000 homes and businesses across Minnesota, including parts of Becker County, could soon get high-speed broadband access, thanks to a $652 million federal investment through the Broadband Equ...

If you've struggled to start your car during the recent deep freeze, you're not alone. Subzero temperatures across Minnesota have been testing engines and batteries, leaving some drivers stranded. But...

A Becker County deputy and his K9 partner braved dangerously cold temperatures early Monday morning to track down a wanted suspect suffering from exposure. The Becker County Sheriff's Office reports t...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced new opportunities and updates for hunters, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts across the state. Light Goose Harvest Begins Feb....

Senate Republicans have filed new and updated ethics complaints against DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, escalating scrutiny over her legal troubles. At a press conference Tuesday, Senate Mino...

A late-night incident northwest of Wahpeton resulted in damage to six vehicles after a semi-trailer lost its load of metal pipes. The Richland County Sheriff's Office reports that just before 11:45 p....

Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, brings HF 3454, the Omnibus Veterans policy provisions bill to the Senate floor on April 18, 2024. (Photo by Senate Media Services.) St. Paul, MN – Minnesota ...

Corn farmers in Minnesota are facing tough decisions when it comes to input costs, hybrid selection, and market volatility. At the latest "Strategic Farming: Let's Talk Crops!" session, University of ...