The Becker County Sheriff's Office issued a public alert Friday afternoon regarding ongoing police activity in the area of Midwest Bank on Highway 10 East in Detroit Lakes. Authorities say a suspect w...

Derek Sidian recaps this week's biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter.

Pelican Rapids, MN - A Pelican Rapids man who was originally charged with kidnapping, burglary, and robbery, has been sentenced to two months in custody. On Thursday, 29-year-old Alberto Ramirez was s...

Fergus Falls, MN - Last week, the staff at the Humane Society of Otter Tail County moved back into their location on Fir Avenue as work has wrapped up on the facility's $2.1 million expansion project....

Minneapolis, MN - Vance Boelter has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges stemming from the deadly shootings that targeted Minnesota lawmakers last June. Boelter admitted to killing former House ...

Fergus Falls, MN - Otter Tail County Public Health will host a free CarFit clinic on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Community Hockey Arena Parking Lot, 340 N. Friberg Ave., Fergus F...

Pelican Rapids, MN - A 125-year-old barn is a total loss after a fire in Pelican Rapids Wednesday afternoon. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to the fire at 23097 State...

Brandon, MN - Authorities in west central Minnesota say a man died after being pinned under a tree in Brandon. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says the 78-year-old was located underneath the tree ...

Hoffman, MN - The City of Hoffman continues to experience a community-wide power outage and work to clean up widespread damage following a severe storm early Wednesday morning. City officials say that...

Pelican Rapids, MN - The DNR is encouraging residents to celebrate Great Outdoors Month by taking advantage of several free opportunities this weekend. Saturday is Free Park Day, allowing visitors to ...

Fergus Falls, MN - The Fergus Falls Aquatic Center opened for the 2026 season on Monday, June 8. Despite a rainy morning and changing forecasts, many kids were excited to ride the slides and soak in t...