Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Lakes Area Morning News for Aug. 18, 2023
Body cam footage released from Fargo shooting Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - Dramatic body camera video has been released from the July 14th shooting that left Fargo police officer Jake Wallin dea...
Michael Achterling Aug 18, 2023

Two Fargo residents injured in Hewitt motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A man and woman from Fargo were injured in a motorcycle crash in Todd County on Wednesday afternoon. According to a news release, on Aug. 16 at 2:03 p.m., emergency dispa...
Michael Achterling Aug 17, 2023

TV3 launches '6 Over 60' series featuring older adults pursuing their hobbies
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - TV3 in Detroit Lakes began broadcasting and releasing their "6 Over 60" series this week, which features six Detroit Lakes community members doing inspiring things with f...
Michael Achterling Aug 17, 2023 TV3 logo

West Fargo principal charged with multiple felonies related to child pornography
FARGO (KFGO) - The principal of Independence Elementary School in West Fargo has been charged with seven felonies related to child pornography. 39-year-old David George was arrested at his Fargo home ...
Michael Achterling Aug 17, 2023

Frazee man charged with felony gun possession after incident at Masterpiece Alternatives in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Frazee man has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony illegal possession of a firearm and receiving stolen property. According to court records, on Au...
Michael Achterling Aug 17, 2023

Sen. Tina Smith visits Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Senator Tina Smith toured the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (PWLC) in Fergus Falls on Tuesday. Smith's visit was marked by a tour of the center and active participatio...
Michael Achterling Aug 17, 2023 Sen. Tina Smith visits the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls on Aug. 15, 2023.

2nd annual Black Tie Gala kicks-off Thursday night at Historic Holmes Theatre
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The glitz and glamour are returning to the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes tonight for the 2nd annual Black Tie Gala, a charity auction and fundraiser for the Bo...
Michael Achterling Aug 17, 2023 Luke Eggebraaten, left, owner of Phaser Marketing, presents a $20,000 check to Pat Petermann of the Boys and Girl's Club of Detroit Lakes during the 2022 event at Detroit Mountain. (contributed)

Bemidji police rule death a homicide; seek public's help with investigation
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A preliminary investigation into the death of a man found at a Bemidji residence on Saturday morning has been categorized as a homicide by Bemidji Police. According to a ...
Michael Achterling Aug 17, 2023 Bemidji Police Department

Lakes Area Morning News for Aug. 17, 2023
Bemidji police seek public's help in homicide investigation Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A preliminary investigation into the death of a man found at a Bemidji residence on Saturday mor...
Michael Achterling Aug 17, 2023

Hodgepodge: Steve Skoog talks about recycling mattresses, the re-use program, and what to do with dead batteries
Steve Skoog, administrator for Becker County Environmental Services, talks about all the different recycling opportunities in Becker County for discarded items and materials. The recycling center will...
Michael Achterling Aug 16, 2023