Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Benjamin Michael Duff, 32, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony domestic assault by strangulation and felony threats of violence following a violent altercati...

A Detroit Lakes man faces felony charges after an alleged assault involving his ex-girlfriend. Deputies say Benjamin Michael Duff struck the victim with a tiki torch, strangled her, and threatened her...

Friday, January 10th, marks Minnesota Quitter's Day, an initiative from the Minnesota Department of Health aimed at encouraging residents to quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Governor Tim Walz...

A Moorhead man is facing felony charges in connection with a New Year's Eve shooting in Mankato that left a woman seriously injured. 18-year-old Abdikhadar Fakhi Mohidin has been charged in Blue Earth...

A close call on the ice near Alexandria serves as a reminder for all anglers. A truck pulling a fish house broke through thin ice between Little Mary and Big Mary Lake. Thankfully, the driver escaped ...

A high-speed chase starting in Detroit Lakes ended with a Moorhead man facing multiple felony charges. Thirty-year-old Alan Steven Walker led officers from three agencies through Becker and Clay count...

Fosston Police are investigating the second incident in as many days involving a student bringing a potential weapon to Magelssen Elementary School. Police Chief Phil Juve reported that on Friday, Jan...

A Fargo homeowner is warning others about an alleged unlicensed duct cleaning scam that left him with a damaged heating system, extra expenses, and a lot of frustration. Justin Hertel hired a company ...

In Fergus Falls, City Council Member Mike Mortenson raised concerns about whether The Daily Journal still qualifies as the city's legal publication for 2025. During Monday night's meeting, Mortenson r...

Former DL Resident Ordered to Pay $55K for Unemployment Fraud Anthony Poatient Wehyee, 58, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County Court for fraudulently obtain...