Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 29, 2023
Nearly 30 holiday floats join the 2023 Parade of Lights in Detroit Lakes on Monday Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - In a colorful display of holiday cheer, nearly 30 parade floats adorned w...
Michael Achterling Nov 29, 2023

Hodgepodge: MN State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow talks winter driving safety during icy conditions and perils of DWI
MN State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow talks winter driving safety and the perils of DWI.
Michael Achterling Nov 29, 2023

Ice In officially called on Detroit Lake Monday night
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Winter has finally covered Detroit Lake as "Ice In" was officially called on Monday, Nov. 27. Dick Hecock, secretary for the Lake Detroiters Association, said this year's "I...
Michael Achterling Nov 29, 2023

Fergus Falls partners with UMN Extension for inclusion assessment; residents encouraged to take online surveys before Dec. 10
Fergus Falls, MN (KBRF) - A group in Fergus Falls has joined hands with the University of Minnesota Extension to conduct a comprehensive assessment focusing on inclusion. The initiative aims to unders...
Michael Achterling Nov 29, 2023

Nearly 30 holiday floats twinkle their spirit during the 2023 Parade of Lights in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - In a colorful display of holiday cheer, nearly 30 parade floats adorned with twinkling lights made their way down Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes for the 2023 Parade o...
Michael Achterling Nov 29, 2023 A decorated Detroit Lakes ladder truck makes its way down Washington Avenue during the 2023 Parade of Lights on Nov. 27, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

Moorhead woman injured during Interstate 94 crash in Douglas County Sunday evening
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A woman was injured during a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 in Douglas County on Sunday evening. On Nov. 26 at 4:46 p.m., a 2011 Ford Fiesta, driven by 20-year-old...
Michael Achterling Nov 28, 2023

Man injured during Interstate 94 crash near Fergus Falls Tuesday morning
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A man was injured during a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 in Otter Tail County on Tuesday morning. On Nov. 28 at 7:10 a.m., a Mercedes C Sedan, driven by 47-year-o...
Michael Achterling Nov 28, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 28, 2023
Alexandria police release details, victim's name surrounding homicide investigation Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Alexandria police have released more details and the name of the victim ...
Michael Achterling Nov 28, 2023

Hodgepodge: Patrick from PartnerShip 4 Health talks Heartland Trail connection from Clay County; Kelly talks Cozy Holiday Gathering at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge on Dec. 3
Patrick Hollister, of PartnerShip 4 Health, talks Heartland Trail connection from Clay County, regional food council and cannabis policies for businesses. Kelly Blackledge promotes the Cozy Holiday Ga...
Michael Achterling Nov 28, 2023

Detroit Lakes man receives 'stayed' sentence for felony domestic assault
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man was sentenced to 21 months in prison, stayed for five years, following a guilty plea of felony domestic assault. According to court records, on July 1...
Michael Achterling Nov 28, 2023