31 Area Students Competing at Class A State Speech on Friday
The 2025 MSHSL State Speech Meet kicked off at Shakopee High School on Friday morning, and the listening area is well represented. 31 students representing 11 area schools will compete…
Local News
Otter Tail County Highway 1 Construction Begins
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn.─ The Otter Tail County Highway Department announces the temporary closure of County Highway 1 south of Fergus Falls between I-94 and County Highway 2 beginning Wednesday,…
Ancient Bison Bones Unearthed in Frazee Inspire New Exhibit at Becker County Museum
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KWAD) — A centuries-old discovery in a Frazee-area peat bog is now at the heart of a groundbreaking new exhibit at the Becker County Historical Society and Museum,…
MnDOT Announces 2025 State Construction Projects
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Travelers should prepare to slow down for construction work zones as road projects begin to ramp up across the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced….
Weather Related Announcements For 4/3
Here are the area weather related announcements for 4/3.
Weather Related Announcements for 4/2
Here are the weather related announcements for Wednesday, April 2: 2 HOURS LATE Pequot Lakes CLOSED Alexandria Bertha-Hewitt Brandon-Evansville Fergus Falls Kalon Prep Alexandria Menahga Northway Academy Baxter Osakis Pelican…
Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee Urges Full Funding for AIS Prevention Aid
March 26, 2025–Otter Tail County, MN—Spencer McGrew, Otter Tail County AIS Specialist and chair of the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee (SAISAC) called on lawmakers to reconsider proposed Local…
Stein Retires As Vipond Sworn In As Interim Deputy Administrator
FERGUS FALLS, Minn.– After years of dedicated service to Otter Tail County, Wayne Stein will retire as Auditor-Treasurer on March 31, 2025. Stein has served the county, ensuring financial oversight,…
Sebeka Lions Serving Pancake Breakfast Sunday
SEBEKA, Minn.– A local organization is putting together a meal Saturday to help raise money for a great cause. The Sebeka Lions will have a pancake and French toast breakfast…
Lakewood Health System named by Newsweek as One of Top Hospitals in United States
STAPLES, MINN (KWAD) – Lakewood Health System in Staples has been named by Newsweek as one of the Best 400 Hospitals in the United States. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester…