Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
WE Fest Kickoff Concert
Three-day festival ticket holders for WE Fest 2024 are invited to a free kick-off concert featuring music from the Joe Stamm Band at 7:30 p.m. and Corey Kent at 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Ticke...
Jul 30, 2024
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
**Minnesota Twins Offer Special Edition Hats** Minnesota Twins fans with a 2024 fishing or hunting license can get a special ticket package with a blaze orange Twins cap. The next Minnesota DNR Days g...
Jul 30, 2024 (Screenshot / MN DNR / Facebook)
Surge in Poison Control Calls Due to Wild Mushrooms
The warm, soggy summer across the Midwest has resulted in a bumper crop of wild mushrooms, significantly increasing calls to poison control centers. The Minnesota Regional Poison Center reported a 150...
Jul 30, 2024
Investigation into Body Found on Big Cormorant Lake
Authorities are investigating the death of 88-year-old Lyle Dean Hansen, whose body was found washed ashore on Big Cormorant Lake on Saturday, July 27. Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander confirmed the...
Jul 30, 2024
Main Underpass in Detroit Lakes to Close for Evening Hours Starting August 5
The main underpass in Detroit Lakes will be closed for evening hours starting next Monday, August 5, for up to five evenings. The closure affects the section of Roosevelt Avenue between Frazee Street ...
Jul 30, 2024
Candidate Filing for City Council and County Positions Opens July 30
The candidate filing period for several key City Council positions in Detroit Lakes and Becker County will open on Tuesday, July 30, at 8:00 a.m. and run through 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024....
Jul 29, 2024
Park in DL and Ride the Shuttle to WE Fest
The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce offers a convenient shuttle service for WE Fest attendees. Park at the Becker County Fairgrounds, 1310 Rossman Ave, Detroit Lakes, and ride the WE Fest W...
Jul 29, 2024 Chase Rice performs during WE Fest 2023 at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes on Aug. 3, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
West Downtown Construction Update
According to Jon Pratt at Apex Engineering, progress continues on the West Downtown project. Holmes Street is now substantially complete and open to traffic. Work is ongoing on Frazee Street between O...
Jul 29, 2024
DL Chamber Announces Resignation of Long-Time Executive Director Carrie Johnston
The Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce is announcing the resignation of Carrie Johnston, who has dedicated 14 years to the Chamber. During her tenure, Carrie has been instrumental in developing and mai...
Jul 26, 2024
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Otter Tail County
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday morning in Otter Tail County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident occurred in Ottertail, where a Subaru Outback driven by a ...
Jul 26, 2024 breakdown triangle stands alongside the road.
Car broke down sign on road concept.