Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
One officer killed, two critical following Fargo shooting
FARGO, ND (KDLM) - One officer has died and two others remain in critical condition, according to a report from WDAY Radio in Fargo. Emergency responders were called to an accident scene at 25th Stree...
Jul 14, 2023
Hodgepodge: Crystal Dibley talks upcoming deadlines for farmer disaster relief and acreage certifications
Crystal Dibley, executive director for the Becker County Farm Services Agency, talks about upcoming disaster relief deadlines and crop certifications for lakes area farmers.
Jul 14, 2023
Canadian man charged with destruction of western ND power substation
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Canadian citizen has been charged in federal court for allegedly destroying a western North Dakota power substation and illegally possessing firearms. According to cour...
Jul 14, 2023
87th Northwest Water Carnival kicks-off July 14; new events on Family Day
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The 86th annual Northwest Water Carnival gets underway tonight in Detroit Lakes and the 10-day summer festival has a handful of new events this year. Garrett Malstrom, co...
Jul 14, 2023
Driver's licenses to get easier to obtain for out-of-state drivers
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Getting a Minnesota driver's license is going to get easier for new residents starting Aug. 1, thanks to a new law passed during the last legislative session. The new sta...
Jul 14, 2023
Some Detroit Lakes road and utility projects put on hold after bid rejection by city council
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Some potholed roadways around Detroit Lakes received a temporary reprieve from summer road crews after the Detroit Lakes city council rejected the sole bid for three road...
Jul 14, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for July 14, 2023
Some Detroit Lakes road and utility projects pushed into 2024 after council rejects the sole project bid Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Some potholed roadways around Detroit Lakes receive...
Jul 14, 2023
Crematoriums may be coming to Detroit Lakes after city council approve first reading of ordinance change
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Members of the Detroit Lakes city council approved the first reading of a change to the city's B-3 business district that will allow funeral homes as a permitted use and ...
Jul 13, 2023
Detroit Lakes receives high marks for 2022 financial audit
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes received a clean and unmodified audit opinion from BerganKDV after passing their 2022 financial audit with flying colors. Andy Grice, a certified public acc...
Jul 13, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for July 13, 2023
Video appears to corroborate driver's story in Knutson bike death Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The driver of a pickup truck with a boat and trailer appears not to have violated any crim...
Jul 13, 2023