Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - A Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign began, Monday throughout the state of Minnesota. More than 100 unbelted motorists died on Minnesota roads in 2021--that's up from 2020. "...

(KNSI) - Another food staple is getting more expensive in a hurry, adding to inflationary pressures. Wheat is found in a ton of foods you consume every day; bread and biscuits, cereal, pizza crust, pa...

(KNSI) - Minnesota lawmakers failed to come to a budget deal and pass several other bills before Monday morning's deadline. Legislative leaders will meet with Governor Tim Walz to ask for a special se...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes High School Seniors graduated, Sunday. The 2022 class was the first to accept their diplomas in the new Lakeshirts Fieldhouse surrounded by friends and family. Sen...

OTTER TAIL LAKE (KDLM) - After a wildly successful first day of the the 17th Annual Reel Country Classic, Day 2 proved to be somewhat challenging for anglers. Teams that were able to remain consistent...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Lakes Area boaters are being warned about a recent authorization allowing the summer sale of gasoline containing 15% ethanol (E15). In April the Biden administration rolled back...

OTTER TAIL LAKE (KDLM) - The 17th Annual Reel Country Classic Fishing Tournament kicked off on Otter Tail Lake, Friday. "There were several large post-spawn fish caught with lots of full bags," said T...

OTTER TAIL LAKE (KDLM) - The 17th Annual Reel Country Classic two-day fishing tournament kicks off today on Otter Tail Lake. The event, which is hosted by KRCQ and Leighton Broadcasting has been a fav...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Two teens are safe after falling into the Pelican River at Dunton Locks Park and being swept into Lake Sallie. The Becker County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened on S...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - High waters on Lakes Area lakes have become a nuisance for many lake shore property owners this spring. Detroit Lake's water level is more than a foot above the ordinary high wa...