
MAHUBE-OTWA Offering Free Tax Prep for Low-Income Households
Tax season can be stressful, but MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership is making it easier for area residents by offering free tax preparation services through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (...
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Northwest Water Carnival Accepting Event Submissions for 2025
One of Detroit Lakes' biggest summer traditions is already in the works! The 89th Annual Northwest Water Carnival, organized by the Detroit Lakes Jaycees, is now accepting event submissions for this y...
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Norovirus Cases on the Rise in Fargo-Moorhead and Beyond
Health officials are seeing a surge in norovirus cases across the Fargo-Moorhead area, with higher-than-usual outbreaks of the highly contagious stomach virus this winter. Known as the "winter vo...
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Erhard Man Charged After Threatening to Shoot Patrons at Otter Tail County Bar
A 66-year-old Erhard man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening to shoot patrons at a bar near Star Lake late last Thursday night. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, ...
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Fergus Falls Man Sentenced for Providing Fentanyl That Led to Overdose
A Lino Lakes man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after providing fentanyl to a woman who later overdosed in Fergus Falls. According to court records, 25-year-old Devon Leabo was se...
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Detroit Lakes Man Charged in $6,000 Theft from Fergus Falls Demolition Site
A Detroit Lakes man is facing felony theft charges after investigators say he stole over $6,000 worth of tools and equipment from a demolition site in Fergus Falls. According to court documents, Fergu...
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Detroit Lakes VFW to Offer Veterans New Telehealth Services Through VA ATLAS Program
Veterans in Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas will soon have a new way to connect with their healthcare providers-without the long drive to a VA clinic. The Fargo VA Health Care System, in partnersh...
Feb 20, 2025
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Detroit Lakes Public Schools to Host Annual Powwow Celebration
The Detroit Lakes Public Schools are inviting the community to take part in a vibrant cultural celebration at the annual Powwow on Thursday, March 13 at the DLHS Lakeshirts Fieldhouse. The event is op...
Feb 20, 2025

Wadena Apartment Fire - Victim Identified, Emergency Shelter Opens Amid Extreme Cold
Authorities have identified the victim of Sunday night's deadly apartment fire in Wadena and are providing emergency assistance to those displaced. The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that...
Feb 20, 2025

Minnesota Broadband Expansion Could Benefit Becker County Residents
Nearly 89,000 homes and businesses across Minnesota, including parts of Becker County, could soon get high-speed broadband access, thanks to a $652 million federal investment through the Broadband Equ...
Feb 20, 2025

Brutal Cold Takes a Toll on Cars - Are You Making These Mistakes?
If you've struggled to start your car during the recent deep freeze, you're not alone. Subzero temperatures across Minnesota have been testing engines and batteries, leaving some drivers stranded. But...
Feb 19, 2025