Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
One injured in Highway 59 crash on May 26
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 59 in Otter Tail County on Friday night. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on May 26 at 11:33 p.m., emerge...
May 30, 2023
Memorial Day honored in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM) - Members of the Lake Region Color Guard, area veterans organizations, law enforcement and some classic cars paraded down Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes on the Memorial D...
May 30, 2023 Lake Region Color Guard parade flags down Washington Avenue in Detroit Lakes as part of their Memorial Day celebration on May 29, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Pavilion and Washington Ballpark renovation projects stalled following council meeting and conclusion of legislative session
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Two Detroit Lakes renovation projects have stalled temporarily following the conclusion of a special city council meeting and state legislative session last week. On May ...
May 26, 2023 Rendering of Washington Ballpark renovation
Hodgepodge: Jake, Jenna, Hunter and Luke talk all things Turf Wars Racing kicking-off in Detroit Lakes on June 3
Jake Sherbrooke, Jena Walz, Hunter Walz and Luke Eggebraaten talk about the upcoming 2023 Turf Wars Racing event at the Becker County Fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes on June 3.
May 26, 2023
22-year-old rescued from vehicle in Mississippi River in Crow Wing County
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - A 22-year-old women was rescued by some good Samaritans and members of the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office after her vehicle left the roadway and entered Mississippi Ri...
May 26, 2023
Rep. Fischbach praises bi-partisan HALT Fentanyl Act passed by U.S. House
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed the HALT Fentanyl Act Thursday on a bi-partisan vote of 289-133. In a news release, Rep. Michelle Fischbach said the bill would s...
May 26, 2023 Michelle Fischbach
In Their Own Words veterans museum in Perham to host Memorial Day breakfast fundraiser; seeks Korea and Vietnam veterans for interviews
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The In Their Own Words Museum in Perham will be holding a Memorial Day breakfast fundraiser and presentation by the VFW Post and Auxiliary Post 4020 of Perham. The museum...
May 26, 2023 ITOW Museum in Perham, Minnesota. (Screenshot / Facebook)
Drug overdose reported in Ponsford
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Law enforcement responded to a report of a possible drug overdose on the 46000 block of Nokomis Drive in Ponsford on Wednesday evening. Upon arrival, deputies discovered ...
May 26, 2023
Street Faire of the Lakes to feature new artists and activities in Detroit Lakes on June 2-3
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Street Faire of the Lakes is returning to downtown Detroit Lakes on June 2-3 with plenty of new additions to the outdoor arts and crafts festival. Elle LeMere, marketing ...
May 26, 2023
Hodgepodge: Brenda Iverson talks hospice nursing and grief programs offered at Hospice of the Red River Valley
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Brenda Iverson, director of marketing and community relations for Hospice of the Red River Valley, talks about the value of hospice nursing and grief programs offered by ...
May 25, 2023