Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Names Released In Double-Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Near Barnesville
Minnesota State Patrol has released the names of two people killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday near Barnesville. 28-year-old Isaac Schultz of Fergus Falls was behind the wheel when the vehi...
Nikki Jae Jan 30, 2024

Fergus Falls Man Killed in Sunday Morning Crash Near Barnesville
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a crash in Clay County Sunday morning that left two men dead. State troopers say a 2019 Volkswagen GTI, driven by a 28-year-old man from Fergus Falls left H...
Nikki Jae Jan 29, 2024

Police Called to a Stabbing Over the Weekend in Hawley
Police in Hawley were called to a stabbing Sunday evening. It happened just after 7:30 PM at 404 Reno Street. Hawley Police Chief Joseph Backlund tells us they won't be releasing specifics as this is ...
Nikki Jae Jan 29, 2024 A police background with two vehicles and an officer at work. Plenty of copy space in the street.

wolf moon to peak Thursday
The first full moon of the year will grace the night sky this week. January's full moon, referred to as the wolf moon, will peak Thursday night, according to NASA's Daily Skywatching Guide It will app...
Nikki Jae Jan 29, 2024 full moon over rural landscape

Otter Tail County Sheriff asking for help in identifying burglary suspects
The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in identifying two people who were allegedly involved in a burglary case near Henning, Minnesota. Details are limited according to the Sh...
Nikki Jae Jan 29, 2024 Housebreaker holding a crowbar ready to steal

Laker Wrestling team Quad-Rangular results from Friday night in Barrett
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The Detroit Lakes Wrestling team was part of a Quad-Rangular Friday night in Barrett. West Central hosted the Lakers, along with Crookston and Alexandria. Detroit started th...
Nikki Jae Jan 27, 2024

Physician-assisted suicide bill advances on Minnesota Health Committee approval
- A bill that would legalize assisted suicide in Minnesota may have the momentum to pass this upcoming session. The bill was heard and debated on Thursday by the health committee, and it would make th...
Nikki Jae Jan 26, 2024 Senior woman praying for sick man sleeping in hospital bed

Wadena teen honored for cancer fundraiser
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Honoring her sister's legacy: Wadena teen honored for cancer fundraiser Anna Fiemeyer is one of the tri-state area's Student Visionaries of the Year for the The Leukemia and...
Nikki Jae Jan 25, 2024

Perham Area Chamber Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Chamber Choice Awards
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- The Perham Area Chamber is now taking Nominations for the 2024 Chamber Choice Awards and they will be accepted until February 9th, 2024. To nominate someone for an award sen...
Nikki Jae Jan 25, 2024

NutriSource Pet Foods expands support of facility/therapy dog programs at children's hospitals
PERHAM - NutriSource Pet Foods based out of Perham recently expanded its support of facility/therapy dog programs at children's hospitals across the country. The pet food company will provide a five-y...
Nikki Jae Jan 25, 2024 Senior woman with her dog inside of her house.