Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Several sick after consuming raw milk from Morrison County farm
St. Cloud, MN (KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Health says several people have been sickened by raw milk from a Morrison County farm. Officials say eight cryptosporidiosis cases and one E. coli ca...
Sep 06, 2023
Fergus Falls apartment garage fire causes $100K in damage
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Fergus Falls Fire Department responded to a garage fire at an apartment building on Labor Day On Monday at 5:35 p.m., dispatchers received a report of a structure fire on...
Sep 06, 2023
2 dead, 1 seriously injured in two-vehicle crash on I-94 in Stearns County
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Two people were killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 Monday evening. On Sept. 4 at 6:56 p.m., a 2016 Honda Accord, driven by 36-year-old Sa...
Sep 06, 2023
Hodgepodge: Pat Petermann talks first day of school, pre-school, updates playground construction and staffing needs at Boys and Girl's Club
Pat Petermann, executive director of the Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes, talks first day of school, pre-school, playground construction update and staffing needs at the nonprofit.
Sep 05, 2023
Remember To Watch For School Buses As New School Year Begins
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - For many Minnesotan kids, today is the first day of school. And with the first day of school is the return of school buses to roadways. "We really need to be conscious of an...
Sep 04, 2023
Motorcyclist Killed In Becker County While Fleeing State Trooper
Detroit Lakes, Minn (KDLM) - Authorities in Becker County say they are investigating the weekend death of a motorcyclist who led state troopers on a chase. In a press release, the Becker County Sherif...
Sep 03, 2023
$7,000 in event production equipment stolen from Livewire in Fargo
FARGO (KFGO)- A large amount of equipment was stolen from the event production company Livewire's trailer, parked outside its facility in downtown Fargo Tuesday. The total cost of the equipment stolen...
Sep 01, 2023
Detroit Lakes looks to add new police officer and economic development director with 2024 budget
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Public budget workshops continue for the city of Detroit Lakes with a maximum preliminary property tax levy expected to be finalized as early as next Thursday at the budget ...
Sep 01, 2023
Becker County Planning Commission recommends approval of conditional-use permit for South Shore Drive gas station; residents voice opposition, again
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A development along South Shore Drive in Detroit Lakes, that included plans for a gas station at 270th Avenue, has new life after it received a preliminary approval recommen...
Sep 01, 2023 Members of the Becker County Planning Commission prepare to begin a meeting to discuss a conditional-use permit for a proposed gas station just south of Detroit Lakes on Aug. 30, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)
Thielen Foundation Giving Away Vikings vs Panthers Experience
(KDLM) - The Minnesota Vikings open their season on Sunday, September 10th against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and, for the first time in a decade, Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen won't be on the sidel...
Aug 31, 2023 Photo courtesy of Thielen Foundation