Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Golfers Knoop, Eckmann sign with Augustana University for 2024-25
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes golfer Hanna Knoop and Anna Eckmann of Park Rapids will be joining the Augustana Vikings next fall. In a news release from the Sioux Falls-based university,...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023 Hanna Knoop

Woman injured while attempting U-turn on Highway 27 near Alexandria Wednesday morning
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 27 in Douglas County, near Alexandria, on Wednesday morning. On Nov. 8 at 11:01 a.m., a 2021 Mazda CX-5, driven by 6...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023

Wahpeton father and son honored with lifesaver award for pulling truck driver from burning truck
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - Travis Owens and his 19-year-old son, Hunter Owens, both of Wahpeton, North Dakota, have been honored for the rescue of a truck driver involved in a fiery crash south of Sa...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023 From the left: Clay County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Kyle Diekmann, Hunter Owens, Travis Owens, and Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting smile after the Owens' receive their life saving awards on Nov. 7, 2023.

Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 8, 2023
Fargo woman sentenced for fifth-degree drugs charge stemming from incident at Detroit Lakes Menards Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Fargo woman was sentenced to 21 months in prison for f...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023

Hodgepodge: Terry Haus talks the United Way of Becker County's Kindness Week running Nov. 13-17
Terry Haus, executive director of the United Way of Becker County, talks about the organization's week of kindness, which runs from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17.
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023

Bobcat expanding to Mexico; steelworkers union fears job losses
FARGO (KFGO) - Bobcat is expanding to Mexico. The West Fargo-based skid-steer and compact loader manufacturer is building a new production plant in Monterrey, Mexico. Doosan-Bobcat North America Presi...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023

Detroit Lakes Community Foundation accepting applications for Long Trust Medical Scholarships through end of 2023
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Community Foundation announced they will be accepting applications for their Long Trust Medical Scholarships program through the end of the year. The sc...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023 Adam Jones / CC

Perham and Wadena-Deer Creek High Schools to host public Veterans Day programs this week
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Perham and Wadena Deer-Creek High Schools are both holding Veterans Day programs this week that are open to the public and lakes area veterans. On Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 9:...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023 Purple Slog / CC

Alexandria man arrested in Todd County after pursuit in a stolen car
Alexandria, Minn. (KXRA) - An Alexandria man attempted to evade area law enforcement over Halloween weekend, but was apprehended following a high speed chase in Todd County. Authorities said 30-year-o...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023

Fire damages multiple apartment garage units in Fargo
FARGO (KFGO) - Fire damaged several garages early Tuesday morning in Fargo at an apartment complex on the 900 block of 42nd Street South. Heavy smoke was coming from the garages but fire crews were ab...
Michael Achterling Nov 08, 2023