Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

MN DNR warns of deer on, near Minnesota roadways
St. Cloud, Minn. (KNSI) - The rut is still weeks away, but drivers have probably begun to notice more deer activity on Minnesota roadways. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Enforce...
Michael Achterling Oct 13, 2023

Rural Frazee woman charged with felony threats of violence
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A rural Frazee woman was charged with felony threats of violence and misdemeanor disorderly conduct stemming from an August incident with a domestic partner where she all...
Michael Achterling Oct 13, 2023

Warrant issued for tire-slashing suspect in Grand Forks
Grand Forks, N.D. (KNOX) - Grand Forks Police have issued an arrest warrant for 31-year-old Matthew Morris, who they believe, caused more than $17,000 in damage to other people's vehicles in an appare...
Michael Achterling Oct 13, 2023

Hodgepodge: Crystal Dibley of Becker County Farm Services Agency talks farm grants, loans and acreage certification; Gretchen Slavicek talks depression and anxiety signs for suicide prevention
Crystal Dibley of the Becker County Farm Services Agency talks grants, loans and crop certification for farmers. Gretchen Slavicek of Stellher Human Services talks depression and anxiety signs for sui...
Michael Achterling Oct 13, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Oct. 13, 2023
5 members of law enforcement task force shot in Benton County, suffer non-life-threatening injuries; suspect arrested Glendorado Township, Minn. (KNSI) - The suspect accused of shooting ...
Michael Achterling Oct 13, 2023

David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes approved for crematory unit
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes received approval on a 6-2 vote by the city council to install one crematory unit in their facility. James Beaton, gener...
Michael Achterling Oct 12, 2023

Hundreds of students, dozens of businesses highlight freshman Career Expo at Detroit Lakes High School
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Dozens of lakes area businesses set-up demonstration tables at Detroit Lakes High School for the 6th annual Freshman Career Expo on Wednesday afternoon. Hundreds of lakes...
Michael Achterling Oct 12, 2023 Freshman race in a bolt competition during the Career Expo at Detroit Lakes High School on Oct. 11, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

5 police officers shot, suffer non-life-threatening injuries in 'critical incident' near Princeton; suspect in-custody
St. Cloud, Minn. (KNSI) - The suspect accused of shooting five police officers Thursday morning in Glendorado Township is now in custody. Three of the officers were rushed to North Memorial Medical Ce...
Michael Achterling Oct 12, 2023 A helicopter and multiple law enforcement vehicles respond to a 'critical incident' in Glendorado Township. (Jake Judd / KNSI)

19 utility projects expected to add transmission line relief in Greater MN
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Grid North Partners says utility grid congestion has become a problem, particularly in the western part of the state, and it is working on 19 projects to fix the issue. Two ...
Michael Achterling Oct 12, 2023 Robin Jacob / CC

Red Lake Falls man sues Fargo bar security staff after being knocked unconscious
FARGO (KFGO) - A Red Lake Falls, Minnesota man has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Old Broadway in downtown Fargo and two former employees. Colton Nobles claims that he was assaulted by bounce...
Michael Achterling Oct 12, 2023