Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

VERGAS (KDLM) - The North Stars Water Ski Show Team is celebrating the 100th year of water skiing this weekend in Vergas. Water skiing was invented in the United States in 1922 when Minnesotan Ralph S...

(KNSI) - This week's heat may be just the right thing for the plants in your yard. Nursery owner Tom Woods says the cool, wet spring halted development and sizzling temperatures can serve as a catalys...

(KNSI) - Highly pathogenic avian influenza has affected millions of birds across the country, and it is beginning to show up at the grocery store. According to last week's Consumer Price Index report,...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A ribbon cutting and dedication was held for South Shore Park, Detroit Lakes' newest park, Wednesday. The 5.5 acre full service park includes off street parking, a shelter, mult...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes officially welcomed a new firefighter to the city during a swearing in ceremony, Tuesday. Nate Marx will join the volunteer Fire Department after successfully comp...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/KNSI) - Law enforcement agencies from across the state cited almost 1,800 unbelted drivers during a special enforcement campaign. Officers, deputies, and Minnesota state troopers r...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Extremely hot temperatures are expected throughout the Lakes Area over the next five days with the potential to hit triple digits by the weekend. Temperatures will increase from...

WHITE EARTH (KDLM) - The White Earth Reservation held their general election, Tuesday. Michael "Mike" LaRoque defeated Eugene "Umsy" Tibbetts, 876 to 821, for Secretary-Treasurer. Henry George Fox edg...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes City Council members were warned of the possibility of rolling blackouts affecting the city this summer and beyond during Tuesday's City Council Meeting. Vernell R...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Alderman at large, Madalyn Sukke announced during Tuesday's Detroit Lakes City Council meeting that she is not planning on seeking reelection when her term expires...