Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Becker County discusses possible cannabis-use ordinance
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Board took its first steps in debating a possible cannabis-use ordinance for the county during their regular meeting on July 18. The draft ordinance has...
Jul 19, 2023 Don Goofy / CC
Hodgepodge: Water Carnival co-admirals Garrett and Kyle recap the first weekend of the summer festival and what to expect this week
Garrett Malstrom and Kyle Pereira, co-admirals for the 87th Northwest Water Carnival, recap the first weekend of the summer festival and preview what attendees can expect this week.
Jul 18, 2023
Names of victim and suspect released in Big Pine Lake incident
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A Perham woman was found dead and a man was taken into custody at a residence on Big Pine Lake, east of Perham, on Monday. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Of...
Jul 18, 2023
MN DNR launches junior ranger program
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Kids can earn a Junior Ranger patch courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources by completing tasks in a new activity book available for the first time last...
Jul 18, 2023 GlacierNPS
Weiner dog race registration opens for Looney Days in Vergas; race set for Aug. 12
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Vergas Looney Days Weiner Dog races return for its 12th year Saturday, August 12th. Digger Anderson helped start the races back in 2012 and says it's been great to se...
Jul 18, 2023
Air quality alert issued for west-central Minnesota; expires Tuesday at 10 p.m.
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - An air quality alert was issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for areas of west-central Minnesota including Detroit Lakes on Monday afternoon. The alert will ...
Jul 17, 2023 Air quality alert issued for west-central Minnesota on July 17, 2023.
UPDATED: Woman found dead, suspect in custody following standoff near Perham
UPDATED (4:15 p.m.) -- A woman has been found deceased and a male was taken into custody after a standoff in Otter Tail County at a residence near Big Pine Lake. Around 10:30 a.m., the Otter Tail Coun...
Jul 17, 2023
Thousands Raised in Impromptu Donation Campaign for Fargo Police Officers
FARGO, ND (KDLM) - What began as a simple act of kindness for the families of officers involved in Friday's tragedy turned into an outpouring of community support over the weekend. Melissa Sampson wan...
Jul 17, 2023 Officers at the Fargo Police Department were treated to a cart full of snacks donated after a Venmo fundraiser went viral (Photo: Melissa Sampson)
87th annual Northwest Water Carnival kicks-off with thousands showing up for concerts and demo derby
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The 87th annual Northwest Water Carnival officially kicked-off to big crowds Friday night with about a thousand people showing up in City Park for performance from the ma...
Jul 17, 2023 Small trucks and their drivers battle during the 87th annual Northwest Water Carnival demolition derby at the Becker County Fairgrounds on July 15, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Hodgepodge: Carrie Johnston talks upcoming lakes area chamber events; Art in the Park on July 30, Crazy Days on Aug. 8, DL Cruise Night Aug. 9
Carrie Johnston, president of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks about upcoming events including: Art in the Park on July 30, Crazy Days on Aug. 8 and DL Cruise Night on Aug. 9. &nb...
Jul 17, 2023