Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Corey Hepola Ends Minnesota Gubernatorial Campaign
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - Two weeks after announcing his running mate, Perham native, Corey Hepola has ended his bid to be Minnesota's next Governor. Hepola announced his intent to run for the office in March...
May 31, 2022
Detroit Lakes' Elena Gilbert Graduates from US Naval Academy with Honors
ANNAPOLIS (KDLM) - Elena Gilbert (Detroit Lakes High School Class of 2018) and her family celebrated Graduation and Commissioning from the United States Naval Academy on Friday, May 27 in Annapolis, M...
May 31, 2022 Elena Gilbert receiving Oceanography Award (Credit: US Naval Academy)
Ban on Poultry Events Extended
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says it is extending the statewide ban on poultry events until July 1st. The ban was first enacted in April and includes all poultry swaps, fairs, exhibit...
May 31, 2022
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