Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Wahpeton man killed following Highway 75 crash in Clay County Friday evening
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A man from Wahpeton, N.D., was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 75 in Clay County on Friday evening. On Dec. 1 at 5:17 p.m., a 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by 60...
Dec 03, 2023
Detroit Lakes man killed in head-on crash with semi-tractor trailer on Highway 59 Friday evening
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man was killed during a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-tractor trailer on Friday evening in Becker County. On Dec. 1 at 4:11 p.m., a 2009 Hyundai Sonata,...
Dec 03, 2023 Law enforcement responds to the scene of a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 59, north of Detroit Lakes, on Dec. 1, 2023.
Lakes Area Morning News for Dec. 1, 2023
Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division 'Red Bulls' to deploy to middle-east in February Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Local soldiers will be among the 550 Minnesota National G...
Dec 01, 2023
Hodgepodge: Cindy Fritz talks the history of the Damien Mitten Trees and why residents should drop off gloves, hats and scarves for the winter clothing initiative
Cindy Fritz, of the Damien Society, talks about the history of the Damien Mitten Tree and why residents should drop off hats, scarves and gloves for the winter clothing initiative.
Dec 01, 2023
Minnesota Department of Health adds dry-herb vaporization to delivery methods for state's medical cannabis program; begins Aug. 1, 2024
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Minnesota will add dry herb vaporization to the list of approved delivery methods in the state's medical cannabis program. The new delivery method will be available to pa...
Dec 01, 2023 Don Goofy / CC
MN DNR issues reminders for soon-to-be-riding snowmobilers
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - As the snowmobile riding season draws near, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued a reminder Thursday for riders of important safety tips and registration ...
Dec 01, 2023
NDSU expands Tuition Award program to second year; fears Minnesota students taking advantage of North Star Promise
Grand Forks, N.D. (KNOX) - North Dakota State University announced Wednesday that it's extending a new scholarship program, in part, due to Minnesota's program to cover tuition for income-eligible res...
Dec 01, 2023
Becker County encouraging residents to take online surveys to help gather information for a new comprehensive plan; survey deadline is Dec. 15
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Becker County is seeking the public's input for their new comprehensive plan, which will focus on identifying issues current residents are facing with building and zoning...
Dec 01, 2023
Mahnomen County attorney replaced after Minnesota Supreme Court suspends law license
FARGO (KFGO) - The Mahnomen County board has taken action to replace county attorney Julie Bruggeman and will look to appoint a county attorney for the remainder of the term through December 31, 2026....
Dec 01, 2023
Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division 'Red Bulls' will be deploying to the middle-east beginning in February
St. Cloud, Minn. (KNSI) - Local soldiers will be among the 550 Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division Red Bulls heading to Kuwait for a ten month deployment. In February, the unit will trai...
Dec 01, 2023