Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Four Hurt in Three Separate ATV Crashes in Cass County Over the Weekend
(KNSI) - Two adults and two kids were seriously hurt in three separate ATV crashes in Cass County over the Memorial Day weekend. The first happened Saturday morning just after 10:00 a.m. when a 15-yea...
May 31, 2022

Minnesota included in strawberry recall, sold at Aldi and Walmart
WASHINGTON - U.S. and Canadian regulators are investigating a hepatitis outbreak that may be linked to fresh organic strawberries. In a joint weekend statement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration a...
May 31, 2022 strawberry

After Deadly Year, DNR Stressing Boat Safety this Summer
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/MNC) - Water recreation season is officially under way in Minnesota, and the Department of Natural Resources hopes to see less tragedy on lakes this year. Boating always has been p...
May 30, 2022

Strong Memorial Day Storms Damage Property and Leave Residents without Power
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Much of the Lakes Area is in cleanup mode after severe storms swept through the area, Memorial Day. Storms rolled in Monday afternoon and brought heavy rain and strong winds tha...
May 30, 2022 Storm damage near Long Lake in Ottertail County, Monday, May 30 via Anita Quast

Wadena Residents Asked to Shelter in Place While Crews Battled Memorial Day Fire
WADENA (KDLM) - Wadena residents were asked to shelter in place due to a large fire, Monday. Around 3 p.m., the Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a shop fire at Minnesota Valley Irrigation...
May 30, 2022 Photo via Maelvy Castillo facebook

Body of Missing Baxter Woman Found in Pond
BAXTER, Minn. - The body of a missing Baxter woman was found Thursday evening. The Baxter Police Department conducted a ground search Thursday evening as part of the investigation into the disappearan...
May 29, 2022

Troopers Stepping Up Patrols Ahead of '100 Deadliest Days' for Drivers
(KNSI) - The Minnesota State Patrol will be out in extra force all summer long starting Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial kickoff to summer marks the start of what they call "the 100 deadliest da...
May 27, 2022 via MN State Patrol

Despite Record High Gas Prices Vacationers will Likely Flock to Lakes Area over Memorial Day Weekend
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Gas prices are at record highs, but many vacationers plan to travel to the Lakes Area this weekend. "Gas prices do play a factor in how people are thinking about travel both for...
May 27, 2022

Disgruntled Brewing Changes Ownership will Remain Open in Perham
PERHAM (KDLM) - After announcing in April that they would close, Perham's Disgruntled Brewing has changed course and will now remain open for the foreseeable future. The brewery announced on Facebook,...
May 27, 2022 Photo via Disgruntled Brewing

Judges rule Minnesota utilities allowed to pass along $660 million in storm-related costs
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Two administrative law judges say Minnesota natural gas utilities should be allowed to pass on an extra $660 million in costs related to storm damage to their customers. The state De...
May 25, 2022