Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Annual Detroit Lakes Peach Sale Returns
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The annual Detroit Lakes Peach Sale begins, Friday in support of the Detroit Lakes Breakfast Rotary. The event which has been going on for more than 20 years in Detroit Lakes he...
Aug 18, 2022

Nevis Boy Raising Money for Community Skate Park
NEVIS (MNN) - An 11-year-old boy is leading the effort to bring a skate park to the city of Nevis. Liam Gustafson's birthday wish last year was to build one in his hometown. His mother, Heidi, says th...
Aug 17, 2022 Nevis boy raising money for skate park

Home Heating Costs could Rise to $1,000 per Month this Winter
(KNSI) - Inflation paused in July and oil prices continue to decline, but a new shock threatens to hit consumers in the pocketbook soon. Natural gas futures closed Tuesday at fresh 14-year highs on th...
Aug 17, 2022

Over 200,000 Hero Pay Applications Denied
(KNSI) - More than 200,000 people who asked to be part of the Frontline Worker Pay Bonus Program got an email Tuesday saying their applications were denied. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Indus...
Aug 17, 2022

Capri Sun Juice Pouches Recalled due to Possible Cleaning Solution Contamination
(KNSI) - More than 5,700 cases of Capri Sun drinks are being recalled due to possible contamination. Capri Sun parent company Kraft Heinz issued the voluntary recall for the Capri Sun Wild Cherry flav...
Aug 16, 2022

Man Suffers Burns from Tractor Fire in Wadena County
WADENA COUNTY (KDLM) - A Wadena County man suffered burns after his tractor caught fire, Saturday. The Wadena County Sheriff's Office was called to a tractor fire in section 22 of Wadena township just...
Aug 16, 2022

Lakes Area's Most Wanted: Aug. 15, 2022
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/LAKES TV3) - The Becker County Sheriff's Department and Detroit Lakes Police share their most wanted. Check back each week to see if the most wanted person has been located!
Aug 16, 2022

Bucks Mill Brewing could be open in Detroit Lakes by this Weekend
The brewery, located in the former Hometown Crafts and Fabrics in the Washington Square Mall has undergone significant renovations to become a destination for Lakes Area residents and vacationers. The...
Aug 16, 2022

Motorcycle Fatalities up across Minnesota
(KDLM) - Motorcycle deaths have surpassed last year's total at this time. Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Coordinator Jay Bock says there is much more riding season ahead and we can all do our part, "Safe...
Aug 15, 2022

Bob Spilman, Detroit Lakes Radio Pioneer and Businessman Dies Unexpectedly
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Detroit Lakes businessman and radio pioneer has died. Bob Spilman passed away unexpectedly, Friday, Aug. 12 at his home in Detroit Lakes. Spilman, 78, originally from Brainerd...
Aug 15, 2022