Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

2 injured in Sherburne County Highway 10 crash Monday afternoon
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Two people were injured during a crash on Highway 10 in Sherburne County Monday afternoon. On Oct. 16 at 3:55 p.m., a 2020 Chevrolet Trax, driven by 23-year-old Shelby Ka...
Michael Achterling Oct 17, 2023

Wahpeton hit-and-run victim dies from injuries; charges expected to be upgraded for suspect
FARGO (KFGO) - The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the victim of a hit-and-run crash in Wahpeton last week died from her injuries on Saturday. The victim was identified as 20-year-old Bailey Bernstei...
Michael Achterling Oct 17, 2023

MN DNR releases hunting report ahead of deer firearm season Nov. 4
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The MN DNR has released its deer hunting report ahead of the Nov. 4 firearm season. The agency states their wildlife managers have reported there will be good opportuniti...
Michael Achterling Oct 17, 2023

7-year-old girl struck by vehicle in Cass County
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A seven-year-old girl was struck by a pickup truck on a Cass County highway Saturday evening. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened on Hwy. 2 at County Rd. 8...
Michael Achterling Oct 17, 2023

Audubon man injures himself with chainsaw
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - An Audubon man was rushed to Sanford Hospital in Fargo after cutting his leg with a chainsaw on Saturday morning. On Oct. 14 at 10:03 a.m., emergency dispatchers received...
Michael Achterling Oct 17, 2023

Fargo woman arrested after stealing SUV in Dilworth
FARGO (KFGO) - A Fargo woman was arrested after stealing an SUV in Dilworth and fleeing authorities Saturday night. On Oct. 14 at 9:30 p.m., emergency dispatchers received a report of a stolen SUV out...
Michael Achterling Oct 17, 2023

Rural Detroit Lakes man charged with felony drug possession
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A rural Detroit Lakes man has been charged with multiple counts of felony drug possession and gross misdemeanor DWI following the discovery of dozens of fentanyl pills du...
Michael Achterling Oct 17, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Oct. 17, 2023
Rural Detroit Lakes man charged with felony drug possession after traffic stop turns up fentanyl Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A rural Detroit Lakes man has been charged with multiple co...
Michael Achterling Oct 17, 2023

Hodgepodge: Kayla Fagre talks about A Place To Belong, a social club for adults with mental health diagnoses
Kayla Fagre, interim executive director for A Place To Belong in Detroit Lakes and Fergus Falls, talks about the social club that specializes in providing a safe space for adults with diagnosed mental...
Michael Achterling Oct 17, 2023

Cory Hepola wins regional Emmy for 'Rural By Choice' series
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Perham's Cory Hepola won an Upper Midwest Regional Emmy on Saturday night from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science for his long-form lifestyle docu-series...
Michael Achterling Oct 16, 2023