Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Get ready to look to the skies as Project 412 hosts a Giant Kite Festival on Sunday, February 9, at Little Detroit Lake near West Lake Drive. This free event promises a colorful spectacle as professio...

Law enforcement agencies across Becker County are gearing up for the Annual Battle of the Badges, a month-long initiative to support local schools. From February 1st to February 28th, officers will co...

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Department is alerting residents to a new phone scam involving a caller impersonating law enforcement. Several residents have reported receiving phone messages from som...

Detroit Lakes residents have an opportunity to learn life-saving skills at a free Community Naloxone Training hosted by Becker County Public Health next week. The training takes place on Tuesday, Janu...

It's Paraprofessional Recognition Week, and Detroit Lakes Public Schools (DLPS) is honoring the hard work and dedication of their paraprofessionals and educational assistants. These professionals play...

Becker County is celebrating significant savings on the final leg of the Heartland Trail, which will connect Detroit Lakes to Frazee. The lowest bid for the project came from Hough, Inc. of Detroit La...

Three Fergus Falls residents, including two former employees, have been arrested in connection with a December 18th robbery at the Casey's gas station on East Vernon Avenue. According to court documen...

With temperatures plunging into the negatives, Xcel Energy is providing tips to help Minnesotans save on energy costs while staying safe during this cold snap. Energy-Saving Tips: Lower your thermosta...

Get ready for some delicious competition this weekend at Eagles Club Aerie 2342 in Detroit Lakes! The Chili & Hotdish Cook-Off is happening on Saturday, January 25th, and food lovers won't want to mis...

Minnesota has recorded its 50th flu-related death this season, as hospitals face a Quad-Demic of influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus. Flu cases are still at historic highs compared to previous yea...