Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Minnesota turtle harvesting restrictions go into effect Jan. 1 under new law; Turtle Race turtles harvested by kids exempt from law
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Two changes that enhance protection for Minnesota's native turtles will go into effect Jan. 1. Commercial harvest of western painted turtles and snapping turtles will no ...
Dec 19, 2023
Detroit Lakes Pizza Ranch approved for 3.2% alcohol sales; hope to open in mid-February after equipment purchasing delays
Perham, Minn. (KPRW) - The Pizza Ranch in Detroit Lakes was granted a license to sell beer and wine when it opens in 2024. During the Detroit Lakes city council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, City Admin...
Dec 19, 2023
35 people rescued from Upper Red Lake Sunday night after ice breaks from shoreline
FARGO (KFGO) - Beltrami County Deputies and Kelliher firefighters rescued 35 people stranded on a large ice chunk that broke from the shore of Upper Red Lake shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday. Authorities ...
Dec 19, 2023
Becker County Highway Department presents 5-year construction plan during public hearing on Dec. 14
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Highway Department presented their five-year construction plan update to members of the Becker County Board during their recent public hearing last Thur...
Dec 19, 2023 Jo Naylor / CC
Detroit Lakes woman injured during Highway 34 crash in Osage Township on Sunday evening
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 34 in Becker County on Sunday evening. On Dec. 17 at 4:38 p.m., a 2008 Ford Focus, driven by 40-year-o...
Dec 18, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for Dec. 18, 2023
Becker County Board expected to approve 5.96% tax levy increase during meeting on Dec. 19 after Truth In Taxation hearing Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Board is expecte...
Dec 18, 2023
Hodgepodge: Carrie Johnston gives end-of-the-year chamber update and promotes 2024 events; MacKenzie Hamm gives a Cornerstone Youth Center update
Carrie Johnston, president of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, gives an end-of-year report and plugs events in 2024. MacKenzie Hamm, executive director of Cornerstone Youth Center in Fr...
Dec 18, 2023
Becker County expected to pass 5.96% tax levy increase for 2024 during their meeting on Dec. 19; will raise about $1.5 million more than 2023
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Board is expected to approve a 5.96% property tax levy increase for 2024 during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The Board held their Truth In...
Dec 18, 2023
ND carbon-capture project receives $350 million from U.S. Dept. of Energy
Grand Forks, N.D. (KNOX) - A proposed North Dakota project for storing greenhouse gas underground has been given a financial jolt. The U.S. Department of Energy will award $350 million dollars to Minn...
Dec 18, 2023
Man arrested near West Acres mall in Fargo; charged with fleeing, drug possession and theft
FARGO (KFGO) - Fargo Police arrested a man near West Acres Mall Friday for a number of crimes, including fleeing, drug possession, and theft. According to police, officers were called to the West Acre...
Dec 18, 2023