Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

ND Supreme Court strikes down funding bill; special session expected before Oct. 28 court deadline
FARGO (KFGO) - A ruling by the North Dakota Supreme Court Thursday morning has invalidated and voided a key funding bill passed by the state legislature at the end of the last session. The court's fin...
Michael Achterling Sep 29, 2023 ND Supreme Court Justices: Justice Daniel Crothers, Justice Douglas Bahr, Chief Justice Jon Jensen, Justice Jerod Tufte and Justice Lisa Fair McEvers

Man injured after being trapped under crane in Breckenridge
FARGO (KVRR) - A man was rescued after being pinned under a crane in Breckenridge on Thursday. On Sept. 27 at about 10:45 a.m., emergency dispatchers received a report of an equipment injury involving...
Michael Achterling Sep 29, 2023

Perham approves preliminary 6% tax levy for 2024
Perham, Minn. (KPRW) - The Perham City Council approved a 6% preliminary tax levy for 2024 during their meeting on Wednesday. Jonathan Smith, city manager for Perham, said the city anticipates the tax...
Michael Achterling Sep 29, 2023

DL man charged with felony stalking and domestic assault
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man has been charged with multiple felonies including stalking and domestic assault stemming from an August incident outside Essentia Health St. Mary's in...
Michael Achterling Sep 29, 2023

Hodgepodge: Members of the Lakes Area Community Theatre talk Sweet Delilah Swim Club performances Oct. 5-7; Matt Erickson talks veteran services offered in Becker County, burial benefits seminar Oct. 3
Jim Davis and Loraine Bahr, members of the Lakes Area Community Theatre, talk about upcoming performances of "The Sweet Delilah Swim Club," with shows running Oct. 5-7. Matt Erickson, veteran services...
Michael Achterling Sep 29, 2023

Lakes Area Morning News for Sept. 29, 2023
DL man charged with felony stalking, domestic assault from incident outside Essentia Health Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes man has been charged with multiple felonies incl...
Michael Achterling Sep 29, 2023

Woman killed in Norman County vehicle-semi crash on Highway 32 Wednesday afternoon
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A woman was killed in two-vehicle crash involving a semi-tractor trailer in Norman County on Wednesday afternoon. On Sept. 27 at 1:44 p.m., emergency dispatchers received...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for Sept. 28, 2023
Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes to cut ribbon on new playground next week Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes is cutting the ribbon on their new...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023

ND Native American organization suing Washington Commanders registered in Virginia; not active in ND since 2017
FARGO (KFGO) - Despite claims to the contrary in a newly-filed federal lawsuit, the group challenging the NFL's Washington Commanders football team is not incorporated in the state of North Dakota. Th...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023

Rural DL woman charged with felony drug possession
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A rural Detroit Lakes woman has been charged with felony second-degree possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor DWI following an August traffic stop. On Aug. ...
Michael Achterling Sep 28, 2023