The Minnesota girls hockey postseason begins on Thursday, February 5th, with teams across the region set to compete in the 2026 Section tournaments. In Section 8A, fifth-seeded Detroit Lakes, which also co-ops with Perham, New York Mills, Park Rapids and Wadena-Deer Creek, will travel to #4 Crookston for a 6:00 p.m. matchup. The winner will…
DETROIT LAKES, MINN (KWAD) – After nearly four decades in law enforcement, Todd Glander, the longtime sheriff of Becker County Sheriff’s Office, announced today that he will not seek re-election. In a statement released to the public, Glander said the decision follows “hours of prayer, reflection, and heartfelt discussions” with his wife. He has served…
DETROIT LAKES, MINN (KWAD) – The Detroit Lakes varsity dance team delivered an impressive performance Thursday, hosting the Minnesota State High School League AA/AAA dance team competition in Detroit Lakes on January 15. In the Jazz category, Detroit Lakes Dance Team captured first place, finishing with a ranking point total of 3. Detroit Lakes outpaced a…
This week on the Morning Sports Desk, CJ and Corey celebrated Henning’s Kale Misegades’ 2,000th career point by trying to name as many members of the Minnesota Boys Basketball 2,000-point club as they could. There are currently 210 members. How many can you name? LISTEN TO THE MSD EPISODE HERE AND PLAY ALONG The guys…
STAPLES, Minn (KWAD) – Voters in the Staples-Motley School District will be asked to decide on a single-question bond referendum this spring, as district leaders say decades-old facilities are increasingly limiting student learning, safety, and career preparation. The referendum, scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, seeks approval for a $42.5 million investment aimed at updating the…
ALEXANDRIA, Minn (KWAD) – The Frazee Fly Girls Dance Team stayed busy last week, competing at the Heart of the Lakes Jazz Conference meet and the Alexandria invitational, turning in solid performances across multiple divisions. The Fly Girls opened the week last Thursday at the Heart of the Lakes Jazz Conference meet hosted by Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton….
FERGUS FALLS, MN. – Senator Jordan Rasmusson today announces his intention to seek reelection in the Minnesota Senate for District 9, which includes communities in Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Traverse, and Wilkin counties. “The past year has made one thing clear: leadership isn’t measured by slogans or theatrics – it’s measured by results,” said Rasmusson. “Our communities deserve…
Wadena County Sheriff Michael Carr announced he will not seek a sixth term in office, marking the eventual conclusion of a 32-year career in law enforcement and 19 years as Wadena County’s sheriff. In a statement released by the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office, Carr said the decision came after “much thought and reflection,” calling it…
ST. PAUL, MINN (KWAD) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced late Sunday that he will not seek a third term in office, ending months of speculation about his political future ahead of the 2026 election. In a lengthy statement released Sunday night, Walz cited concerns about fraud within state government and the growing political challenges…
Ramsey, Minn (KWAD) – The Frazee Fly Girls Dance Team traveled to PACT Charter School on Saturday, January 3, to compete in a combined Single A and Double A meet, turning in several strong performances against a deep field of teams. The Junior Varsity Jazz team earned a second-place finish after losing a tiebreaker for…