Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Bill Would Ban Federal Contracts for Companies Discriminating Against Firearms Industry
The Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination (FIND) Act, currently under review in Congress, aims to prohibit federal agencies from contracting with companies that discriminate against firearms manufacture...
Jan 24, 2025

Way North of Nashville 4.0 Brings Top Singer-Songwriters to Detroit Lakes
Nashville's finest singer-songwriters are heading to Detroit Lakes for a one-night-only performance at the Historic Holmes Theatre on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The event, Way North of Nashville 4.0,...
Jan 24, 2025

Ultra Snowmobile Club Hosting Classic Cruise SOUTH Ride
The Ultra Snowmobile Club invites snowmobile enthusiasts to their Classic Cruise SOUTH Ride on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. This family-friendly event is open to all riders, featuring vintage snowmob...
Jan 23, 2025

Giant Kite Festival Coming to Little Detroit Lake
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...
Jan 23, 2025

Annual Battle of the Badges Kicks Off February 1st in Becker County
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...
Jan 23, 2025

Otter Tail Sheriff's Office Warns of Phone Scam
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...
Jan 23, 2025

Free Community Naloxone Training in DL to Help Prevent Opioid Overdoses
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...
Jan 23, 2025

Detroit Lakes Public Schools Celebrates Paraprofessional Recognition Week
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...
Jan 22, 2025

Becker County Saves Big on Final Stretch of Heartland Trail
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...
Jan 22, 2025 Designs for a Heartland Trail trailhead off East Shore Drive. (Contributed / Detroit Lakes)

Former Employees Arrested for Robbing Fergus Falls Casey's
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...
Jan 22, 2025