Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

2 injured, including 12-year-old Dent boy, during Highway 78 crash in Otter Tail County Tuesday afternoon
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Two people were injured, included a 12-year-old boy from Dent, during Tuesday afternoon, two vehicle crash on Highway 78 in Otter Tail County. On Oct. 3 at 1:24 p.m., a 2...
Michael Achterling Oct 04, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for Oct. 4, 2023
Becker County wage study implementation in jeopardy after 3 county commissioners voice disapproval during meeting; discussion expected to continue at Oct. 17 meeting Detroit Lakes, Minn....
Michael Achterling Oct 04, 2023

Kensington man challenging Fischbach in 2024 GOP primary for MN CD7
FARGO (KFGO) - A rural Kensington, Minnesota man announced he is running in the Republican primary for the District 7 U.S. House seat held by Rep. Michelle Fischbach. Steve Boyd, who brands himself a ...
Michael Achterling Oct 04, 2023

ND state senator honored by colleagues following plane crash Sunday in Utah
FARGO (KFGO) - North Dakota lawmakers on Tuesday remembered a late Senate colleague, who died in a plane crash Sunday, along with his wife and two children, for his service to others and love of hosti...
Michael Achterling Oct 04, 2023

Fergus Falls man with shotgun arrested following stand-off Sunday evening
Fergus Falls, Minn. (KBRF) - An armed Fergus Falls man surrendered to law enforcement after a four-hour standoff following a welfare check on Sunday evening. On Oct. 1, the Fergus Falls Police Departm...
Michael Achterling Oct 04, 2023

Hodgepodge: Becky Mitchell talks Di Vinci exhibit update, Pet Fest activities on Oct. 7 and Becker County Haunted House Oct. 26-29
Becky Mitchell, executive director of the Becker County Historical Society and Museum, gives a Di Vinci exhibit update, talks Lakes Pet Fest activities at the museum on Oct. 7 and previews the Becker ...
Michael Achterling Oct 04, 2023 Da Vinci's Mona Lisa is displayed at the Becker County Museum in Detroit Lakes on Sept. 16, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)

Detroit Lakes man charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man has been charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation and two counts of gross misdemeanor domestic assault. On Sept. 5, Becker County Sheriff's ...
Michael Achterling Oct 03, 2023

Essentia Health's VIPink event to highlight breast cancer awareness month Oct. 4
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Essentia Health is commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness month with their VI-Pink event, otherwise known as the Breast Event of the Year, this Wednesday from 5-7:30 p.m. ...
Michael Achterling Oct 03, 2023

Lakes Pet Fest to feature four-legged activities smorgasbord Oct. 5-7 in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Lakes Pet Fest hits Detroit Lakes this week, Oct. 5-7, and furry friend owners can expect a myriad of activities to participate in with their four-legged companions. Dawn...
Michael Achterling Oct 03, 2023 Lakes Pet Fest 2023 schedule
Hodgepodge: Pat Petermann talks Boys and Girl's Club playground opening and other events in the lakes area
Pat Petermann, executive director for the Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes, talks about the opening of their new playground and other events happening in the lakes area.
Michael Achterling Oct 03, 2023