Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

A Fargo man has pleaded guilty to murdering his girlfriend and hiding her body inside a closet. Randall Duffy was charged in 2024 for the killing of 59-year-old Jody Campbell. On June 8, Duffy called ...

Senate Republicans failed in their attempt to expel DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury during Monday's legislative session. Mitchell faces a burglary charge for allegedly breaking into her stepmo...

A new law to protect Minnesota consumers from cryptocurrency fraud took effect on August 1, 2024. Spearheaded by Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Sen. Jen McEwen, the legislation introduces safeguard...

Senate Republicans failed in their attempt to expel DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury during Monday's legislative session. Mitchell faces a burglary charge for allegedly breaking into her stepmo...

Several criminal cases are making their way through Becker County District Court, including felony assault charges, a stalking case, and a sentencing for domestic violence. Felony Assault Charges File...

Becker County is once again considering hiring a lobbyist to oppose efforts in the Minnesota Legislature to transfer state-owned lands to the White Earth Nation. County officials are concerned that st...

With winter weather in full swing, Sheriff Todd Glander is reminding Becker County residents to stay cautious on the roads. Blowing snow and icy conditions can reduce visibility and make stopping diff...

The Minnesota Flyers Gymnastics and Fitness facility has reached a major milestone in its Movement Matters Capital Campaign, raising $2 million-nearly 50% of its $4 million goal. This progress allows ...

Two Fergus Falls men have been arrested and charged with 2nd-degree assault following a gunfire incident near a camper on Sunday, January 19th. According to court documents, police responded to report...

Between January and October 2024, authorities in Minnesota found 199 pounds of illegal cannabis flower being sold in stores, with an estimated value of $607,000, according to a report from MPR News. T...