Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Frazee Man Sentenced for Violating Predatory Offender Registration
A Frazee man has been sentenced for failing to comply with predatory offender registration requirements after relocating to Louisiana without permission. Anthony Ruben Lucero, 62, was convicted in 198...
Feb 10, 2025

Menahga Man Seriously Injured in Toad Lake Township Crash
Kelly William Paurus, a 40-year-old man from Menahga, is recovering from serious injuries after his vehicle crashed into trees early Friday morning. The Becker County Sheriff's Office received a cellp...
Feb 10, 2025
Anderson: With crossbow’s wider use, is the sun setting on the ‘old way’ of bow hunting?
Minnesota legislators this session must renew crossbow use for deer hunting, or it lapses.
Startribune News Feb 07, 2025

Battle of the Badges Returns to Becker County
Local law enforcement agencies are teaming up for the Annual Battle of the Badges, a friendly competition aimed at supporting students in Becker County schools. The initiative runs from February 1st t...
Feb 07, 2025

Final Design Chosen for Street Banners
The Detroit Lakes Arts and Culture Commission has finalized the design for new street banners set to adorn downtown light poles later this year. These banners will replace those installed during the c...
Feb 07, 2025

Callaway Man Facing Multiple Charges
A 26-year-old Callaway man is facing multiple charges after a confrontation with Perham police and emergency personnel. Early on February 3rd, a Perham officer observed Troy Hunter Jack appearing high...
Feb 07, 2025

DL Trooper Honored with Exeptional Service Award
Minnesota State Trooper Zachary Gruver of the Detroit Lakes District has been honored with the Exceptional Service Award for his decisive actions in halting a runaway vehicle in rural Clay County. On ...
Feb 07, 2025

Fergus Falls Police Remind Residents to Move Vehicles for Snow Plowing
By Derek Sidian, February 5, 2025 With more snow in the forecast, the Fergus Falls Police Department and Public Works are urging residents to move their vehicles to assist with snow removal efforts. U...
Feb 06, 2025

MN Senate Republicans Introduce "Minnesotans First" Agenda
Minnesota Senate Republicans have introduced the "Minnesotans First" agenda for the 2025 legislative session, focusing on addressing inflation, reducing government spending, enhancing fraud prevention...
Feb 06, 2025

Show Your Teeth Some Love: Celebrate Children's Dental Health Month
It's Children's Dental Health Month, and dental professionals across Minnesota are encouraging families to #LoveYourTeeth by building strong oral health habits early. Healthy teeth are essential to ov...
Feb 04, 2025