Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

High Diesel Prices and Worker Shortages Hitting Trucking Industry Hard
(KDLM/MNN) - Diesel prices continue to rise and have surged over 75% in the last year. Those prices are hitting the trucking industry hard. "Minnesota runs on trucks. Trucks run on diesel and with die...
Jul 05, 2022

One Killed in UTV Accident in Becker County
HOLMESVILLE TOWNSHIP (KDLM) - One person has died following an ATV accident in Becker County. The Becker County Sheriff's Office says on Friday, July 1 at 10:16 p.m. they responded to an UTV crash in ...
Jul 03, 2022

LISTEN: Frazee's 'That Midwestern Mom' Sings National Anthem At Twins Game
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KDLM) - Twins fans attending the game against Baltimore at Target Field were treated to a little local flair at the game on Friday night. Amber Estenson of Frazee, AKA That Midwestern...
Zeke Fuhrman Jul 01, 2022 PHOTO: That Midwestern Mom via Facebook

Hundreds of Minnesota National Guard Members Face Dismissal for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota National Guard could lose hundreds of soldiers if they don't get vaccinated against COVID-19 immediately. The U.S. Department of Defense's deadline for getting shots wa...
Jul 01, 2022

Fireworks Can Bring Back Painful Memories for Veterans
(KNSI) - Officials with the St. Cloud VA Medical Center are reminding people that while fireworks bring joy to some, they can trigger painful memories for former service members. Experts say fireworks...
Jul 01, 2022

Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Bad Behavior on Area Lakes Through Monday
(KNSI) - Operation Dry Water begins today. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Boating Administrator Lieutenant Adam Block says every agency in the state will be cracking down on bad behavior on...
Jul 01, 2022 Photo via MN DNR

Former Detroit Lakes Martial Arts Instructor will Serve 12 Years for Sexually Assaulting Two Girls
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A former Detroit Lakes martial arts instructor has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting two girls. Patrick Fineday will serve 12 years in prison in St. Cloud, he fac...
Jun 30, 2022

Busy Weekend Ahead at Minnesota State Parks
(KDLM/MNN) - It's going to be a busy weekend at Minnesota State Parks this "Fourth of July" holiday weekend. The DNR's Sara Berhow says there are more than 4,500 campsites across the state park system...
Jun 30, 2022

Organizers Planning for Large Crowds for 4th of July Fireworks along Detroit Lakes City Beach
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - This year's 4th of July fireworks in Detroit Lakes are set to be just as big if not bigger than last year. Since the 1950s, residents and vacationers have lined the city beach, ...
Jun 30, 2022

MnDOT launches contest to name new Moorhead-to-St. Cloud bicycle route
ST. PAUL, MINN. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking the public to help chose a name for the newly designated Bike Route 20. The 188-mile long route connects Moorhead to St. Cloud by...
Jun 30, 2022