Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

(KNSI) - The mother convicted of murdering her six-year-old son will spend the rest of her life in prison. A jury in Hennepin County found 29-year-old Julissa Thaler guilty of first and second-degree ...

Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steve Todd and the DLPD have taken the first steps towards joining the SWAT Team co-op with Hubbard and Wadena counties called Lakes Area SWAT and...

Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - The winners of the inaugural Yellowbright Frosty Pen Kids' Writing Contest have been announced. Aubrey Johnson, 7, of Fergus Falls, and Kellen Ashmore, 9, of Detroit Lakes w...

HAWLEY, MN (KDLM) - After a 16-year absence, the Hawley Nugget Dance Team will be back at the State Dance Tournament. "It's been a long time for us," says head coach Erin Christenson. "The jazz team l...

(KDLM) - Governor Tim Walz is authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to help stranded drivers on the roadways in Clay County. Fresh snow and strong winds created blizzard conditions in western and n...

Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Ross Hanson, a junior at Detroit Lakes High School, appeared before the city council on Tuesday night, seeking clarity and resolution about parking issues around DLHS. Hanso...

UPDATED STORY DETROIT LAKES, MN (11:45 am) - The Minnesota Department of Transportation will reopen Interstate 94 from Fergus Falls to Moorhead at noon. Although the driving lanes will be passable, mo...

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council held its monthly meeting last night. During the public forum, concerns were brought up about the inconsistent steps and ever-moving hoops need...

Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - A couple of changes have been made to Wednesday's Polar Fest schedule in Detroit Lakes due to the extreme weather. Wednesday's events included the Polar Putt at the Washingt...

BEMIDJI, MN (KDLM) - A man was found deceased in his fish house on Lake Bemidji on Sunday morning. According to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office, the Emergency Communications Center received a 911...