Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

A tragic crash on icy roads in rural Brainerd has claimed the life of 34-year-old Jill Burnham. Burnham was struck by a suspected drunk driver on Saturday afternoon near Gull Lake Dam Road and Poplar ...

Due to concerns about outdated environmental services sections, Becker County has postponed approving its new comprehensive land use plan until December 31. **During the recent County Board meeting, c...

Gary and Karalyn Harrington of Battle Lake have been honored by the West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) as the 2024 Outstanding Conservationists. The Harringtons manage over 40...

U.S. Senator Tina Smith has announced that over 5,000 Minnesotans, including 139 businesses and 368 farms, will gain access to high-speed internet through three grants from the USDA's ReConnect Loan a...

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a phone scam targeting residents.   **Scammers impersonate Sheriff's Office personnel, claiming individuals missed jury duty and ...

A Red Lake woman, Jennifer Marie Stately, 35, has been charged with murder, arson, and child neglect following the deaths of two young children on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. On March 15, 2024, S...

The Becker County Food Pantry, located at 610 Terry Street in Detroit Lakes, has announced its holiday schedule. The pantry will be closed on December 24th and 26th but will open on Monday, December 2...

**The Detroit Lakes School Board has approved a property tax levy of nearly $10 million for the 2025 fiscal year, marking a 3% increase from the previous year.** During the Dec. 16 meeting, the board ...

A 28-year-old Pelican Rapids resident, Cole Edward Franzen, is facing several felony charges following a confrontation with law enforcement during a domestic assault arrest. On the evening of December...

In the wake of the school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, Detroit Lakes Public Schools Superintendent Mark Jensen spoke about the district's commitment to student safety and the extensive p...