Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

After years of delays, the federal REAL ID deadline is finally set to take effect on May 7, 2025, meaning standard driver's licenses will no longer be enough for certain activities like boarding fligh...

In his annual State of the City Address, Mayor Matt Brenk celebrated Detroit Lakes' accomplishments in 2024 while outlining plans for 2025. The city remains fiscally strong, with significant support f...

Project 412 is serving up its popular Hot Dish Microgranting Dinner again this year, offering a unique opportunity for locals to share their creative ideas for building community-and to win funding to...

Staff from the office of Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach will hold mobile office hours at the Detroit Lakes Public Library on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. The session will take pla...

A devastating fire on Sunday, Jan. 12, destroyed a single-wide mobile home in Silver Leaf Township, about three miles east of Frazee on Highway 87. A passerby reported the fire at 5:15 p.m., and when ...

Minnesotans are being advised to take extra precautions this winter as cases of whooping cough, often called the "100-day cough," are surging across the state. The Minnesota Department of Health has r...

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) in Fergus Falls will open two winter art exhibits this week, showcasing collections by artists Ruth Hanson and Mary Jo Wentz, both inspired by...

Health officials in Minnesota are reporting a "silent surge" in COVID-19 cases this winter, following a significant lull in activity. The uptick isn't limited to COVID-19-rates of flu and RSV (respira...

The Philanthropy and Youth (PaY) program at Detroit Lakes High School is once again stepping up to make a difference in the community. This winter, PaY students are hosting a clothing drive to collect...

On January 15, 2025, Detroit Lakes will mark a powerful moment in its history as a 1935 Chevrolet 2-door Convertible is pulled from the icy depths of Big Detroit Lake, exactly 70 years after it sank. ...