Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

One person injured in Richwood Road crash in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Two pickup trucks were involved in a rear-end crash on Richwood Road in Detroit Lakes on Wednesday afternoon. On April 26 at about 11:40 a.m., Becker County emergency dis...
Michael Achterling Apr 26, 2023 A damaged Ford-150 pickup sits on the shoulder of Richwood Road in Detroit Lakes following a rear-end crash on April 26, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)

6 Lakers girl's basketball players selected for all-conference and academic all-state awards
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes School Board recognized members of the 2023 Lakers girl's basketball team for being named Mid-state All-conference and academic All-state selections dur...
Michael Achterling Apr 26, 2023

Minnesota House passes recreational marijuana bill on vote of 71-59
ST. PAUL, MINN (KDLM) - The Minnesota House on Tuesday passed a recreational marijuana bill in a 71-59 vote. A Senate vote on the bill is scheduled for Friday. There are some differences between each ...
Zeke Fuhrman Apr 25, 2023

DGF Elementary School Placed On Lockdown Following Reports Of Shots Fired In The Neighborhood
DILWORTH, MINN (KDLM) - Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Elementary school was placed on lockdown on Tuesday morning as officers responded to a report of shots fired about nine blocks away from the school. Acc...
Zeke Fuhrman Apr 25, 2023

Many Fargo parks, trails still under water
FARGO (KFGO) - Area rivers are starting to fall but there is still plenty of flood water around. The Fargo Park District wants to remind residents that parks and trails along the Red River are underwa...
Zeke Fuhrman Apr 25, 2023 peter castleton / CC

Nearly 100 residents attend post-school board meeting in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - About 100 Detroit Lakes School District residents attended the most recent school board meeting on Monday night at M State with the hopes of addressing the board directly...
Zeke Fuhrman Apr 25, 2023 Detroit Lakes residents attended a regular meeting of the Detroit Lakes School Board on April 24.

Road closures resume on West Lake Drive
Detroit Lakes , Minn. (KDLM) - Road work on West Lake Drive is set to begin this week in Detroit Lakes. Construction crews will be closing County Road 6 from Highway 59 to West Lake Drive on Monday, A...
Zeke Fuhrman Apr 24, 2023

Everclear Announced As Friday Night Bash On The Beach Headliner
Detroit Lakes, Minn (KDLM) - One month after announcing that Craig Morgan would headline the Saturday night Bash on the Beach show this coming July, the Detroit Lakes Jaycees have revealed their Frida...
Zeke Fuhrman Apr 24, 2023

Terri Hutchinson Named Florence Hutchinson Legacy Award Winner At Holy Rosary Spring Interlude
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Holy Rosary School of Detroit Lakes held its 21st annual Spring Interlude Diner on Friday night at The Barn in Dunvilla. The Spring Interlude is a fundraiser to support musi...
Zeke Fuhrman Apr 23, 2023 Terri Hutchinson gives her acceptance speech after accepting the 10th Annual Florence Hutchinson Legacy Award (photo: Zeke Fuhrman)

One injured, three arrested in drive-by shooting in Cass Lake County
CASS LAKE, MN (KDLM) - One man was injured and three men were arrested following a drive-by shooting in rural Cass Lake County on Sunday morning. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, law enf...
Zeke Fuhrman Apr 23, 2023