Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Don't Overlook Dent Daze this Weekend
DENT (KDLM) - The Northwest Water Carnival isn't the only Lakes Area event going on this weekend. The community of Dent is celebrating Dent Daze this weekend. Nicole Siefert one of the event organizer...
Jul 15, 2022

Roadwork on Several Detroit Lakes Roads begins Monday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes asking residents to refrain from parking on several city roads next week. Beginning Monday, the Public Works Department will be chip sealing East Shore...
Jul 15, 2022

988 Suicide Prevention Line Launching Nationwide this Saturday
(KDLM/MNC) - Just like 911, organizers behind the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hope it becomes easy to remember for the public. The switch to 988 happens this Sa...
Jul 15, 2022

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