Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Detroit Lakes eagle scout hopeful completes howitzer base platform construction at the Becker County Museum as part of service project
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Army howitzer that stood in front of the Becker County Museum for nearly three decades is back in front of the new museum building on a newly installed base platform ...
Michael Achterling Dec 12, 2023 Peyton Malecka, 15, of Detroit Lakes, stands next to a howitzer on Dec. 11, 2023, after he completed the base platform construction as part of an eagle scout project. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

M State Foundation and Alumni award more than $91,000 in scholarships to 105 students
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The M State Foundation awarded more than $91,000 in scholarships at the end of November at three separate award ceremonies at their campuses in Detroit Lakes, Moorhead, a...
Michael Achterling Dec 12, 2023 Students at M State in Detroit Lakes receive scholarships from the M State Foundation and Alumni.

TV3 partnered with TEAM Industries and Morrison Eye Care to show giving at its finest with 'Who Wants To Be Santa?' campaign
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - TV3 teamed up TEAM Industries and Morrison Eye Care in Detroit Lakes to spread some holiday cheer around the city with their, campaign titled: Who Wants To Be Santa? TV3 ...
Michael Achterling Dec 12, 2023 TV3 logo

Hitterdal man injured in two-vehicle crash on Highway 9 in Norman County early Monday morning
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Hitterdal man was injured in a two vehicle crash on Highway 9 in Norman County early Monday morning. On Dec. 11 at 6:49 a.m., a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500, driven by 59-year-o...
Michael Achterling Dec 11, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Dec. 11, 2023
Hundreds attend Becker County Museum Christmas Workshop on Saturday; Detroit Lakes Jaycees hold Gifts For Kids event Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Museum was bustling w...
Michael Achterling Dec 11, 2023

Hodgepodge: Lisa Stroschein of Mahube-Otwa talks free tax services through their organization and the new child and working family tax credit
Lisa Stroschein, senior coordination at Mahube-Otwa, talks free tax services through their organization and what to expect from the new child and working family tax credit.
Michael Achterling Dec 11, 2023

Details emerge following death of ND sheriff's deputy; Ian Cramer faces multiple felony charges including manslaughter
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) - The 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota made his first court appearance Friday on manslaughter and other charges after he allegedly fled from authorities in...
Michael Achterling Dec 11, 2023 Ian Cramer

MN Attorney General Keith Ellison charges 3 with defrauding Minnesota Medical Assistance Program
FARGO (KFGO) - Three people are now charged in a scheme to defraud the Minnesota Medical Assistance program out of nearly $11 million. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the 24 charges...
Michael Achterling Dec 11, 2023 MN Attorney General Keith Ellison

Hundreds attend Becker County Museum's Christmas Workshop on Saturday; DL Jaycees distribute Gifts For Kids
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Museum was bustling with holiday activity on Saturday as a Christmas Workshop, along with the Detroit Lakes Jaycees, Gifts For Kids event, brought in fa...
Michael Achterling Dec 11, 2023 Blake Mitchell, 9 months, sits on Santa's knee during the Christmas Workshop at the Becker County Museum on Dec. 9, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

New York Mills woman injured during Highway 29 crash in Otter Tail County Saturday afternoon
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A New York Mills woman was injured in a three-vehicle crash west of Wadena on Highway 29 on Saturday afternoon. On Dec. 9 at 1:19 p.m., a 2015 Chrysler 200, driven by 25-...
Michael Achterling Dec 10, 2023