Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The Laker football team suffered a 28-10 loss against the Morris Area Tigers at Mollberg field on homecoming night. The Lakers' starting quarterback, Caden Strand, got injur...

After a failed attempt by U.S. House Republicans to include proof-of-citizenship requirements in a federal spending bill, Minnesota Republicans have turned their attention to the state's new automatic...

In a last-minute move, Congress passed a short-term spending bill, preventing a federal government shutdown that was set to start this past Monday. This temporary fix ensures funding through December ...

After being closed for construction throughout the summer, Highway 34 between Detroit Lakes and Osage is set to reopen by September 29. Motorists are advised that while the road will reopen, additiona...

The Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program, is offering a free seminar for local businesses on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The seminar...

Governor Tim Walz has declared **Saturday, September 28th** as **Public Lands Day**, aligning with National Public Lands Day. This event celebrates Minnesota's 5.6 million acres of public lands, manag...

The Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes and Perham, which has been a beacon of support for youth in Becker and Otter Tail counties, is now looking to expand into Fergus Falls. A public information ...

On Wednesday, September 25th, the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Department responded to a vehicle fire in rural Frazee around 11:11 a.m. According to officials, the vehicle owner was performing landscap...

The **Pathways to Policing Act**, introduced by Minnesota Congressmen Brad Finstad and Dean Phillips, aims to tackle ongoing staffing shortages within state and local law enforcement agencies. The leg...

Governor Tim Walz has declared September 22-28, 2024, as "Workplace Rights Week" in Minnesota. This initiative aims to educate workers about their rights and responsibilities, with a particular focus ...