Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

The West Central Initiative (WCI) is launching the Rural Advocacy and Public Leadership Program, a free six-month course aimed at strengthening democracy and governance in rural communities. The progr...

Looking for a deal on trucks, equipment, or industrial items? The City of Detroit Lakes is hosting an online-only surplus auction starting Friday, December 13. The auction features a wide range of ite...

This week, the first wave of more than 550 Citizen-Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division, also known as the Red Bulls, arrived back in Minnesota after a ten-month deploym...

That was Boy Scout Master Lance Akers making the official announcement of a brand-new event in Feb. stopped by yesterday to make the official announcement of a new event this February (cut 1) So many ...

Looking for a deal on trucks, equipment, or industrial items? The City of Detroit Lakes is hosting an online-only surplus auction starting Friday, December 13. The auction features a wide range of ite...

Looking for a unique gift for the nature lovers in your life? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a variety of budget-friendly holiday options to share the joy of the great outdoor...

As winter weather settles in, the City of Detroit Lakes reminds residents of the snow emergency regulations designed to keep streets clear and safe during heavy snowfall. Under City Code 802.08, the P...

For Terisa Svengy, a Detroit Lakes resident, the holiday season just got a whole lot brighter! Terisa won $15,000 in Christmas Cash through a national contest on Leighton Media's The Wave. She receive...

With the festive season in full swing, Otter Tail County's Safe Communities Coalition is reminding drivers: "If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI." The impaired driving aw...

The shelter has raised $100,000 for a down payment but aims to reach a total of $750,000 to purchase and renovate its current facility. This funding will ensure the shelter continues to provide essent...