Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Lakes Area Credit Union will host a free Shred Day on Friday. Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union is offering free shredding at their Detroit Lakes office on Friday, June 24 fr...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Swimmers in Detroit Lake are being warned about Swimmers Itch. Cases of Swimmers Itch, a temporary skin rash that is caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites have...

ST. PAUL (KDLM/MNN) - Republican rival Scott Jensen is challenging Governor Tim Walz to "prove this isn't a gimmick" and call the legislature back for a special session to approve using a chunk of the...

(KNSI) - Officials have banned dunk tanks at the Wright County Fair after political in-fighting. The Wright County Fair Board decided to ban the dunk tanks after a dust-up began when a Republican-spon...

DETROIT LAKES - The city of Detroit Lakes has approved the bid for the West Lake Drive - Phase One street and utility project, between Legion Road and County Road 6. During a special City Council meet...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Representative Paul Marquart and Senator Kent Eken were honored by the city of Detroit Lakes, Tuesday. Marquart and Eken were both given plaques for their service to the state a...

(KDLM) - Cami Eckhoff of Detroit Lakes recently traveled to Des Moines to compete in her first-ever Ironman race, finishing the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run in 11 hours, 11 min...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce will kick off their 2022 Women's EDGE series, Wednesday. The EDGE series, which stands for 'Engage, Develop, Grow, Empower' featur...

OTTERTAIL, Minn. (KFGO) - Clean-up is underway around Otter Tail Lake and the surrounding area after strong wind did significant damage late Monday night. Carr's Tree Service in Ottertail City says pa...

PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. (KFGO) - A Pelican Rapids man drowned over the weekend in South Lake Lida. The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says 48-year-old Eric Fife was boating with friends. He jumped f...