Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

St. Cloud State University president to step down in June
St. Cloud, Minn. (KNSI) - St. Cloud State University's 24th president is stepping away at the end of the academic year. Dr. Robbyn Wacker's last day is June 30th, which marks the end of her current co...
Michael Achterling Nov 28, 2023

Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office to implement body camera program in 2024
Fergus Falls, Minn. (KBRF) - The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has announced they will be implementing body cameras for licensed deputies and corrections officers by 2024. The office stated the d...
Michael Achterling Nov 28, 2023

Details and name of the victim released from Alexandria homicide Friday night
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)- Alexandria police have released more details and the name of the victim stemming from an apparent homicide on Friday night. On Nov. 24 at about 10:31 p.m., Alexandria police...
Michael Achterling Nov 27, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 27, 2023
3 people injured in two-vehicle crash on Highway 10 near Detroit Lakes Becker County Airport Saturday night Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Three people were injured in two-vehicle crash o...
Michael Achterling Nov 27, 2023

Hodgepodge: Rep. Jim Joy recaps Thanksgiving weekend and talks importance of upcoming Truth In Taxation meetings
Rep. Jim Joy, R-Hawley, recaps Thanksgiving weekend and talks about the importance of upcoming Truth In Taxation meetings for residents concerned about taxes and local budgets.
Michael Achterling Nov 27, 2023

Law enforcement investigating Friday night homicide in Alexandria
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Law enforcement in Alexandria is investigating homicide that happened on Friday night. Police arrived at the scene on the 1600 block of 6th Avenue East at around 10:30 p.m. ...
Michael Achterling Nov 27, 2023

Cantaloupe recall expanded by U.S. Food and Drug Administration; affects ALDI products, among others
FARGO (KFGO) - U.S. health officials have recalled three more brands of cantaloupes as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week, including two people in Minnesota who ha...
Michael Achterling Nov 27, 2023 Kabsik Park / CC

Fargo man arrested after pursuit and crash on Interstate 29 Friday morning
FARGO (KFGO) - A police pursuit and rollover crash injured three people early Friday morning in Fargo. The driver was arrested and is expected to be charged with multiple felonies. On Nov. 24, shortly...
Michael Achterling Nov 27, 2023

3 injured in Highway 10 crash near Detroit Lakes-Becker County Airport Saturday night
Detroit Lakes, Minn, (KDLM) - Three people were injured in two-vehicle crash on Highway 10, near Airport Road, in Detroit Lakes on Saturday night. On Nov. 25 at 8:18 p.m., a 2008 GMC Yukon, driven by ...
Michael Achterling Nov 26, 2023

Detroit Lakes Public Utilities customers to see 12% water rate increase, 5% electric rate increase for 2024
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Electric and water utilities rates will be going up Jan. 1 for all Detroit Lakes Public Utilities customers after the city council approved the rates for the new year at ...
Michael Achterling Nov 17, 2023