Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Spooky Halloween Investigation in near Fergus Falls
In what started as a potentially disturbing discovery, investigators were called to the Otter Tail River near Fergus Falls on Wednesday evening after a report of possible human remains. Around 6:30 p....
Nov 01, 2024

Minnesotan Wins Cambell's Holiday Side Dish Recipe
A Minnesotan home cook has won Campbell's holiday side dish recipe contest with a unique twist: Everything Quiche. Campbell's, known for its Cream of Mushroom Soup, held a nationwide contest asking fo...
Nov 01, 2024

Semi-Truck Crash Injuries Wadena Woman
A Wadena woman was injured in a semi-truck crash near Verndale on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 65-year-old Terri Jean Kangas was traveling east on Highway 10 when her ...
Nov 01, 2024

Another Day, Another Scam
A Lake Park resident is out $400 for a missed jury duty summons. The fine was $400. But, that was a scam. In fact, the caller told the resident payment would NOT be accepted at the sheriff's office. T...
Nov 01, 2024

Caller Reports Live Grenade Found While Cleaning
On Tuesday morning, about 3:30am, law enforcement was called to a residence in Ogema on 220th Avenue. The caller reported finding what they believed to be a live grenade. As the caller was clearing ou...
Nov 01, 2024 Red River Valley Bomb Squad inspects a suspicious device on Oct. 19, 2023.

Swan Lake Woman Charged for Leaving Infant in Ditch
A grandmother from Swan Lake, 52-year-old Anastasia Vaughn, has been charged with child endangerment after allegedly leaving her infant grandchild in a roadside ditch. On Tuesday afternoon, a witness ...
Nov 01, 2024
Yuen: Fresh off Paris gold, Paralympic swimming champ Mallory Weggemann fights for IVF access
The Minnesota disability advocate, "Watershed" filmmaker and mom says how a couple choose to start a family shouldn't be up for public debate.
Startribune News Oct 31, 2024

The Season Ends for Detroit Lakes Volleyball in Section Semis
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The Laker volleyball team ended their season on Tuesday, losing in the section semifinals in straight sets to the top-seeded Alexandria Cardinals. The final scores were 25-1...
Nikki Jae Oct 30, 2024

#2 Hawley and #1 DGF Advance in Section 8AA Volleyball Tuesday in Moorhead
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The Section 8AA Volleyball Semi-Finals were held Tuesday 10/29/24 at the Moorhead High School. In Game 1...#1 Seed DGF and #5 Seed Barnesville had a back and forth battle, a...
Nikki Jae Oct 30, 2024

Minnesota Archer Bags Massive 12-Point Buck in Southeastern Hunt
As Minnesota's deer archery season continues through December 31, a standout 12-point buck was recently harvested in Southeastern Minnesota. Randy Baker, a local hunter and property manager, shared th...
Oct 29, 2024