Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

What's Next at the Northwest Water Carnival
The Jaycees never rest, here's what they're up to today as part of the Northwest Water Carnival. The Great Admiral's Hat Hunt, that is free, begins at 4pm and will be at the DL City Limits. The Junior...
Jul 17, 2024 Teams battle a tether ball during the 2023 water fights in Detroit Lakes on July 19, 2023, part of the 87th annual Northwest Water Carnival. (screenshot / Zach Erickson / Facebook)

Essentia Health notified of recruitment scam
Essentia Health has heard from multiple people recently who were contacted about fake employment opportunities by someone impersonating Essentia. In most instances, people reported receiving a job off...
Jul 17, 2024

Three Killed, Three Injured in Central Minnesota Crash
Three people were killed and three others critically injured in a head-on crash in Cass County early Sunday. The State Patrol reports the crash, which occurred around 12:30 a.m. on 24th Street Southwe...
Jul 17, 2024

Fargo Man Charged with 7 Felonies
A Fargo man has been charged with seven felonies for allegedly assaulting a 12-year-old boy in his home multiple times. Officials say 31-year-old Dominic Lilly met the boy on Sniffies, a social media ...
Jul 17, 2024

Another Pet Project for Hawley
In 2014 the Cormorant Daze Committee decided to run a Mayor Election for the Village of Comorant in conjunction with their summertime festival "Cormorant Daze." Duke was the winner, in a landslide. Du...
Jul 16, 2024

Walter the Golden Retriever Found Safe After Week-Long Ordeal
In a heartfelt conclusion to a week-long search, Walter, a golden retriever who captured the hearts of his community, has been found safe. Walter disappeared during the Independence Day fireworks near...
Jul 16, 2024 Senior woman with her dog inside of her house.

Northwest Water Carnival Tuesday Activities
After the thrill of competition last night in the Tippy Cup Challenge, we all need to stock up on our baked goods, interesting art, vegetables and grilling options, the Farmer's Market is open today f...
Jul 16, 2024 More than 50 kids play beach soccer on City Beach in Detroit Lakes during the 87th annual Northwest Water Carnival on July 17, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)

White Earth Nation Joins Legal Effort to Defend EPA Rule
The White Earth Nation has joined a legal effort to support the EPA's rule that mandates states consider treaty rights of water-dependent tribal nations in their water management decisions. The rule a...
Jul 16, 2024

Otter Tail County Opens Applications for Opioid Settlement Funds
Otter Tail County has announced that it is now accepting applications for its portion of the Opioid Settlement Funds. With an expected total of $3.1 million over 18 years, the first round will ...
Jul 16, 2024

ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTICE:
Feldt Plumbing will be working on South Shore Drive, between 280th Ave and Muir Lane - the road will be closed through Thursday. A detour will be posted with this story on our Lakes Area Radio App and...
Jul 16, 2024