Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Abortion Rights Bills will be First Ones Introduced in Minnesota Legislative session, Tuesday
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - Bills to put abortion rights into Minnesota law will be the first ones introduced in the Minnesota Senate and House on the second day of the State legislative session. "I believe we ...
Jan 04, 2023

City of Detroit Lakes Plans Snow Roll-up for Wednesday Morning
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The City of Detroit Lakes will conduct a snow roll-up on Wednesday, January 4. The city plans to begin removing snow at 12:01 a.m. and hopes to be complete by 9 a.m. on Wednesda...
Jan 03, 2023

Tri-County Healthcare Welcomes First Baby of 2023
WADENA (KDLM) - Tri-County Health Care in Wadena welcomed their first baby of 2023 on January 1. Kyson Joe Reineke was born at 5:03 p.m. on January 2, weighing 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18 inches lo...
Jan 03, 2023 Kyson Joe Reineke was the first baby born at Tri-County Healthcare in Wadena in 2023. Born Jan. 1, 2023 at 5:03 p.m.

Mile Long Crack Creates Dangerous Open Water on Rush Lake
RUSH LAKE (KDLM) - The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office is warning lake goers of a mile long crack on Rush Lake. The crack, which has created dangerous open water is on the north side of Rush Lake r...
Jan 03, 2023 via Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office

Great American Think-Off Prepares for 30th Anniversary
NEW YORK MILLS (KDLM) - The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce the 2023 Great American Think-Off question: Which is more important to protect: the environment or the econom...
Jan 03, 2023

'Cave People' on Display in Detroit Lakes City Park Create Buzz
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Cave people are on display at the Detroit Lakes City Park. The Sculptures hidden in the Detroit Lakes City Park by Project 412 were created by artist Zach Schumack. Zug Zug and ...
Dec 30, 2022 "cave person" on display at the Detroit Lakes City Park

Lakes Area may ring in New Year with another Winter Storm
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Lakes Area may ring in the New Year with another winter storm. The National Weather Service says winter impacts are possible, but uncertainty remains with the track of the s...
Dec 29, 2022

Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Assault After Hitting Student With a Hockey Stick
(KNSI) - A former teacher accused of hitting an eight-year-old student with a hockey stick has pled guilty to assault. On March 28th, students picked up hockey sticks at the end of gym class at Prince...
Dec 29, 2022

Many Making New Year's Resolution To Pay Down Debt
(KNSI) - As the calendar switches to 2023, many may be making new year's resolutions. One common resolution is to save money or pay down debt. Financial counselor Janelle Engelsrud says many feel over...
Dec 29, 2022

More than 100 Grams of Methamphetamine Recovered after Traffic Stop in Nevis
NEVIS (KDLM) - More than 100 grams of methamphetamine were recovered after a traffic stop in Nevis, Tuesday. Hubbard County deputies stopped a car in Nevis township, Tuesday evening. After arresting t...
Dec 28, 2022