Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

County Commissioner Lee Rogness has been awarded the 2024 Outstanding Service Award by the Association of Minnesota Counties. This prestigious honor recognizes Rogness's leadership, innovation, and de...

Judging for the Lake Lights & Holiday Nights contest wrapped up last night, and the holiday creativity displayed by DL businesses was nothing short of spectacular! I had the privilege of judging a...

This holiday season, the Boys & Girls Club of DL is bringing the magic of Christmas to life thanks to the generosity of local shoppers and Menards. Over the past few weeks, hundreds of toys were d...

Governor Walz has announced $4.5 million in new funding to support law enforcement training and recruitment across the state. The funding, part of the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education a...

Two cases in Becker County District Court highlight recent serious charges. In one case, Matthew Carl Burton Oftelie, 39, of Detroit Lakes, faces felony charges of second-degree criminal sexual contac...

The Detroit Lakes City Council has approved a plan to move forward with a new downtown development initiative. The project focuses on enhancing economic growth, improving infrastructure, and creating ...

With temperatures plunging to -16F and highs barely reaching -2F, this Arctic blast affects all aspects of life in DL. Staying safe in this bitter cold is a priority, and here's how you can protect yo...

Last weekend marked the start of the Minnesota State Patrol's enhanced DWI enforcement campaign, and it was a busy one, with 276 arrests reported statewide. Most arrests occurred Saturday and Sunday, ...

For the third consecutive year, best-selling author James Patterson has awarded Bluebird Books in downtown DL a $500 holiday bonus. Since 2015, Patterson, known for his Alex Cross series, has been giv...

Cass County Sheriff's deputies rescued a 20-year-old man Monday evening after an ATV broke through the ice on Blackwater Lake near Longville. The incident occurred just before 6:00 p.m. on December 9,...