Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Xcel Energy Shares Cost-Saving and Safety Tips During Extreme Cold
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...
Jan 21, 2025 Photo courtesy of Wild and Free Mushing
Eagles Club Hosts Chili & Hotdish Cook-Off This Saturday
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...
Jan 21, 2025
Minnesota Flu Deaths Reach 50 as Hospitals Face Quad-Demic Surge
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...
Jan 21, 2025
Time Running Out to Register for Second Hot Dish Microgranting Dinner
Detroit Lakes residents still have time to submit their ideas for building community at the second Hot Dish microgranting dinner hosted by local nonprofit Project 412. The event is set for Monday, Feb...
Jan 21, 2025
Young Driver Arrested After Crash Near Detroit Lakes Bar
A Detroit Lakes teenager is facing charges after a crash near the Sunlite Bar and Grill on Saturday evening, January 18th. Ronald Wright III, 18, was driving north on County Highway 21 when his vehicl...
Jan 20, 2025
Trial for Senator Nicole Mitchell Delayed Until Spring
Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell's trial, originally scheduled for January 27, has been delayed until spring, following her request for a continuance. The defense filed the request on January 10, cit...
Jan 20, 2025
Controlled Burn at Detroit Lakes Landfill to Continue for Several Days
Residents near the Detroit Lakes landfill grew concerned this weekend after noticing smoke rising from the area. However, Detroit Lakes Police and the Becker County Sheriff's Office confirmed that it ...
Jan 20, 2025
Extreme Cold Warning: DL Area in Deep Freeze Until Tuesday
The Detroit Lakes area is experiencing dangerously low temperatures, with wind chills nearing -50F. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning in effect through Tuesday afternoon,...
Jan 20, 2025
Fergus Falls Man Charged in Becker County with Assault and Arson
A Fergus Falls man faces serious charges after a violent altercation and arson incident in Becker County. Ramsey Louis Kettle, 33, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony second-d...
Jan 20, 2025
Jets interview Vikings' Flores and McCown and Packers' Hafley for their head coaching job
The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on Friday for their head c...
Jan 17, 2025