Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
2 truck drivers injured after losing control of rig on Interstate 94 near Barnesville Saturday morning
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Two truck drivers were injured when they lost control of their semi-tractor trailer rig during icy conditions on Interstate 94 near Barnesville on Saturday morning. Accor...
Dec 10, 2023
Walker woman injured during Friday morning crash on Highway 10 in Hawley
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 10 in Hawley on Friday morning. On Dec. 8 at 11:49 a.m., a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by 64-year-old Terri Ly...
Dec 10, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for Dec. 8, 2023
Detroit Lakes man sentenced for felony drug possession after 42 grams of meth discovered during traffic stop Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man received a stayed nine-year...
Dec 08, 2023
MN Sen. Amy Klobuchar questions FBI Director Christopher Wray on the rise of reported hate crimes across the U.S. over the last month and year
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, questioned FBI Director Christopher Wray about the dramatic rise in hate crimes since the Hamas attack of Israel during a meeting of the Senate ...
Dec 08, 2023 Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar speaks to attendees during the unveiling ceremony of Peterson's office recreation in the Becker County Museum Research Library on June 16, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Burning candle responsible for Grand Forks house fire on Wednesday
Grand Forks, N.D. (KNOX) - A burning candle is being blamed for sparking a house fire in Grand Forks Wednesday. Fire crews were called to 300 block of Walnut Street shortly before 6:30 p.m. When they ...
Dec 08, 2023
Rural Detroit Lakes man sentenced for felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A rural Detroit Lakes man was sentenced for third-degree criminal sexual conduct in Becker County District Court. According to court records, in April 2019, the Detroit L...
Dec 08, 2023
Carbon monoxide alarms sound at Lincoln School in Fergus Falls on Monday
Fergus Falls, MN (KBRF) - Carbon monoxide alarms sounded at Lincoln School in Fergus Falls on Monday, leading to cancelled classes and daycare services before first responders okayed the building to r...
Dec 08, 2023
Detroit Lakes man sentenced for felony drug possession after 42 grams of methamphetamine discovered during traffic stop
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man received a stayed nine-year sentence in Becker County District Court for felony drug possession and gross misdemeanor DWI. According to court records, on...
Dec 08, 2023
Announcement: KDLM News Director announces his departure from Leighton Broadcasting to become a state government reporter for the North Dakota Monitor
KDLM News Director Michael Achterling announces his departure from Leighton Broadcasting to become a state government reporter for the North Dakota Monitor. Michael's last day on KDLM will be Dec. 29....
Dec 08, 2023 KDLM News Director Michael Achterling
Details released surrounding the death of North Dakota county sheriff's deputy who was killed by son of ND Sen. Kevin Cramer during a pursuit
Grand Forks, N.D. (KNOX) - Authorities have released additional details into a fatal crash that killed a Mercer County sheriff's deputy involving the 42-year-old son of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer. Bism...
Dec 07, 2023 Ian Cramer