Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

White Earth Nation, Tamarac Refuge Sign Conservation Agreement
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the White Earth Nation have signed a new multi-year funding agreement to strengthen their long-standing conservation partnership at Ta...
Karen Downing 11h ago

New Law Requires MN Schools to Establish Threat Reporting System
alphaspirit / Depositphotos.com St. Paul, MN – A new Minnesota law taking effect Wednesday requires every school district and charter school to establish an anonymous threat reporting system des...
Derek Sidian 11h ago

Otter Tail County Works to Keep EMS in Pelican Rapids
Pelican Rapids, MN - The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners has directed staff to pursue the creation of a Subordinate Service District (SSD) to ensure emergency medical services (EMS) continue ...
Derek Sidian 13h ago
Detroit Lake and Others Being Treated for Flowering Rush Wednesday
Detroit Lakes , MN - Weather permitting, PLM Lake & Land Management will be treating Lakes Muskrat, Detroit, Sallie, & Melissa for Flowering Rush on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Diquat will be use...
Derek Sidian 13h ago Map of Flowering Rush in Detroit Lake. (Pelican River Watershed District)

New Urgent Care Provider in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Essentia Health St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes has welcomed a new provider to its urgent care team as certified physician assistant Claire Wolhowe joins the staff. Wolhowe says...
Karen Downing 16h ago headshots
David Doty, Minnesota federal judge who presided over NFL labor cases for decades, has died
Judge David Doty oversaw the 1993 legal settlement that strengthened free agency rights for players.
Startribune News Jun 28, 2026

Otter Tail County Restructures Human Services as Director Transitions Into Retirement After 35 Years of Service
Otter Tail County, MN - After more than 35 years of public service, Deb Sjostrom will pass the reins as Human Service Director and step into a phased retirement from Otter Tail County on July 6. Sjost...
Derek Sidian Jun 26, 2026 Deb Sjostrom. (Submitted by OTC)

Becker County Woman Charged for Crashing Car from Passenger Seat Then Assaulting Police
Ponsford, MN - A Ponsford woman faces multiple charges for grabbing the steering wheel of a moving vehicle, crashing into the ditch, then later assaulting police. Becker County Prosecutors say at arou...
Derek Sidian Jun 26, 2026 Ashley Stevens in March 2026. (Becker County Jail)

Motorheads Summer Fest
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- A Detroit Lakes nonprofit is using a shared passion for motorsports and community service to support families facing difficult circumstances throughout the region. Founded b...
Karen Downing Jun 25, 2026
Special Olympics? No big deal for these two former Roseville athletes
Kayla Murray and Xavier Shaw competed in adapted sports in high school, where Minnesota is a leader in offering athletic opportunities for students with disabilities.
Startribune News Jun 25, 2026