Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

ST. PAUL (KDLM) - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $120,000 to combat noxious weeds across Minnesota. Twenty-seven projects are being funded though the 2022 Noxious Weed and I...

WING RIVER TOWNSHIP (KDLM) - A Verndale man was run over by a hay baler and died from his injuries, Tuesday The Wadena County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call around 11:30 a.m. of a man run ov...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - After a hazy day Wednesday in the Lakes Area, the National Weather Service says Thursday should be much improved. Smoke from Canadian wildfires moved into the region Wednesday m...

(KNSI) - The latest figures show the U.S. inflation rate is at 9.1% - the worst in 40 years, and that may be forcing many to rethink how and where they spend their money. The AARP is offering up its t...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce is asking the community to nominate deserving individuals and businesses in the community for the 2022 Splash Awards. The Splash A...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Country Club is asking the public to help identify the person or persons responsible for a vandalism incident at the course. The club says on Saturday, July 16 it wa...

HENRIETTA TOWNSHIP (KDLM) - A Park Rapids man has been arrested after striking a teenager with his vehicle and then driving away. The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says Robert Mackay Jr. Of Park Rap...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - This summer's flurry of activities and events in Detroit Lakes continues this weekend with Art in the Park. The annual event will be held this Sunday in the Detroit Lakes City P...

(KNSI) - While gas prices are falling, it's still a considerable expense for most people, and scammers are looking to take advantage. Fake gas cards are being pushed over text messages, email, and soc...

(KDLM/MNC) - Mental-health advocates hope the revamped National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and its new simplified number of 988, allows more people in crisis to access help. In Minnesota, providers ...