Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Perham man charged with felony criminal sexual conduct
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Perham man has been charged in Becker County District Court with three felony counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. On July 7, law enforcement was informed by...
Michael Achterling Aug 30, 2023

Ole's Ride raises $29K for Hospice of the Red River Valley
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - With more than 300 riders on nearly 200 motorcycles, Ole's Ride hit the lakes area roadways on Saturday for their annual fundraiser for Hospice of the Red River Valley. T...
Michael Achterling Aug 30, 2023 Riders prepare to depart Billy's Corner Bar in Vergas for the 14th annual Ole's Ride for Hospice of the Red River Valley on Aug. 26, 2023. (Dave Lee / KRCQ)

Lakes Area Morning News for Aug. 30, 2023
Ole's Ride raises more than $29,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - With more than 300 riders on nearly 200 motorcycles, Ole's Ride hit the lakes area r...
Michael Achterling Aug 30, 2023

Hodgepodge: Karen and Patrick from Partnership 4 Health talks Heartland Trail update, walking to school, and living a healthy lifestyle
Karen Nitzkorski and Patrick Hollister, both from Partnership 4 Health, give a Heartland Trail update, highlight Walk to School day on Oct. 4, and other programs focused on student safety. &nbs...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023

Lakes Area Community Theatre swaps 'Godspell' for 'The Sweet Delilah Swim Club'; show will run Oct. 5-7 at Holmes Theatre
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Lakes Area Community Theatre has decided to change their fall show from "Godspell" to the comedic-drama, "The Sweet Delilah Swim Club." In a Holmes Theatre news relea...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023

White Earth Nation promotes opioid services amid increasing overdose incidents
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The White Earth Reservation Business Committee issued a news release addressing recent opioid overdoses and highlighted many of the services the nation provides to combat...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023

Becker County 4-H livestock participants bring home 2 champions, 2 reserve champions and multiple ribbon winners at MN State Fair
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Becker County 4-H livestock participants have raised two champions, two reserve champions and multiple ribbon winners at the Minnesota State Fair. Taylor Schauer raised a...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023 (Screenshot / MN State Fair)

Lakes Area Morning News for Aug. 29, 2023
Victim's name released in Parkers Prairie bull attack Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The victim's name has been released in the fatal bull attack in rural Parkers Prairie on Saturday even...
Michael Achterling Aug 29, 2023

2 Motley residents injured in motorcycle-deer strike on Highway 10
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Two Motley residents were injured in motorcycle-deer crash on Saturday night. On Aug. 26 at 7:37 p.m., at 2015 Honda Touring motorcycle was westbound on Highway 210, west...
Michael Achterling Aug 28, 2023

Victim identified in rural Parkers Prairie bull attack
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The victim's name has been released in the fatal bull attack in rural Parkers Prairie on Saturday evening. 64-year-old Jerry Altman of Parkers Prairie was attacked by a b...
Michael Achterling Aug 28, 2023