Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Becker County Sheriff's Office Warning of Social Security Scam
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Becker County Sheriff's Office is warning Lakes Area residents of a Social Security scam. Recent reports indicate that criminals are trying to trick people into sharing pers...
Oct 27, 2022
Halloween Parade a Unique Tradition in Frazee
FRAZEE (KDLM) - The city of Frazee will continue one of the Lakes Area's most unique Halloween traditions, the annual Halloween parade. The Trick or Treat Halloween Parade will take place in downtown ...
Oct 27, 2022
As Enrollment Increases, Hawley School District Voters will Determine outcome of $53 Million Middle School Bond Referendum
HAWLEY (KDLM) - A lot is on the line for the Hawley School District November 8 as School District voters will be asked to support a $53 million middle school project and another $3 million in renovati...
Oct 26, 2022
Ransomware Attack cause of Arvig System Wide Internet Outage
PERHAM (KDLM) - A ransomware attack, Tuesday left thousands of Arvig customers without internet, phone and tv services. Approximately 60,000 customers across the state were affected after a failed ran...
Oct 26, 2022
Three People Arrested in Alleged Meat Theft Ring Affecting Minnesota and Other Midwestern States
(KNSI) - Three people have been arrested for their alleged roles in stealing semi-trailer loads of frozen beef in a multi-million dollar theft ring covering several Midwestern states, including Minnes...
Oct 26, 2022
City Expects West Lake Drive to Reopen in next "couple of weeks"
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes says they expect West Lake Drive to reopen in the next couple of weeks. The city says contractors are making good progress on the project. Portions of ...
Oct 26, 2022
Grant may help Becker County Residents Update Outdated Septic Systems
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Becker County residents with outdated or failing septic systems could be eligible for a grant to help cover the cost of a new system. Becker County was awarded a grant from the ...
Oct 26, 2022
System Wide Outage Leaves Thousands of Arvig Customers without Internet
PERHAM (KDLM) - A system wide internet outage left thousands of Arvig customers without internet, phone and TV, Tuesday. The outage was reported just before 7 a.m., Tuesday; the Perham-based internet ...
Oct 25, 2022
Mahnomen Man Charged with Attempted Murder
MAHNOMEN (KDLM) - A Mahnomen man who was on the run after a stabbing last week has now been charged with attempted murder. The victim, who was stabbed in the back told officers he was stabbed by Elias...
Oct 25, 2022
Scam Targets Customers Trying To Start Xcel Energy Service
(KNSI) - Xcel Energy says scammers are targeting new customers. When looking online for a phone number to connect to the utility, many searches are pulling up a false result. The scammers then collect...
Oct 25, 2022 Jake Judd/KNSI News