Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Bash on the Beach and Parade to close out 86th Northwest Water Carnival this Weekend
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The 86th Annual Northwest Water Carnival in Detroit Lakes wraps up this weekend with a flurry of events and activities. The final weekend is generally the largest weekend with t...
Jul 15, 2022
WATCH: MAHUBE-OTWA Community Needs Assessment: Who to Call in an Emergency
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - MAHUBE-OTWA, a Community Action Agency that provides services and resources to help residents fight poverty in the area has created a series of videos to help highlight findings...
Jul 14, 2022
Dog Treats Sold in Minnesota Recalled over Possible Salmonella Contamination
(KNSI) - Stormberg Foods is recalling a list of dog treats over possible salmonella contamination. The company says chicken treats with brand names Beg & Barker, Billo's Best Friend, and Green Coa...
Jul 14, 2022
Four-year-old Driving ATV Killed in Central Minnesota Crash
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) - A four-year-old boy has died in an ATV crash in central Minnesota. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says the crash took place Tuesday afternoon about a mile south of B...
Jul 14, 2022
Another Round of Heat and Humidity Expected to Hit Lakes Area
(KNSI) - Another round of heat and humidity is developing for the weekend and into next week for Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service. Hot and humid weather returns beginning Thursday....
Jul 13, 2022
Travis and Gina Schauer Named Becker County Farm Family of the Year
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - A Becker County family will be honored as one of Minnesota's Farm Families of the Year. Travis and Gina Schauer will represent Becker County in a ceremony at the annual Minnesota Far...
Jul 13, 2022
Teamsters Local 320 Request to hold BBQ Draws Concern from Becker County Administrator
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council has opted to temporarily table a request from the Teamsters Local 320 to hold a BBQ for Becker County union members after the Becker County Admini...
Jul 13, 2022
Dan Wenner will not Seek Re-election on Detroit Lakes City Council; 3 Seats Now Open
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Dan Wenner, Detroit Lakes Alderman Ward 1 announced during Tuesday's Detroit Lakes Council meeting that he will not be seeking reelection when his term expires at the end of the...
Jul 12, 2022 Detroit Lakes Alderman Ward 1, Dan Wenner (Photo via City of Detroit Lakes)
Detroit Lakes Approves Purchase of Body Worn Cameras for Police Department
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes approved the purchase of officer worn body cameras for the Detroit Lakes Police Department, Tuesday. Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steven Todd says the De...
Jul 12, 2022 Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steven Todd addressing the Detroit Lakes City Council, July 12, 2022
Battle Lake Jet Ski Accident Sends Teenager to Hospital
BATTLE LAKE (KDLM) - A jet ski accident on Battle Lake sent a teenager to the hospital. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call about a jet ski accident involving two 18-year-ol...
Jul 12, 2022