Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Republican Gubernatorial Hopefuls Jensen/Birk Host Q&A In Ottertail
The GOP State Convention is in Rochester May 13-14, where delegates will endorse their candidate for governor. Jensen and former House Majority Leader Paul Gazelka of East Gull Lake are considered the...
May 01, 2022 Matt Birk (left) and Dr. Scott Jensen host a Q&A at Thumper Pond in Ottertail on May 1, 2022. (Photo: Zeke Fuhrman)
Taco Chon Responds to Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Filed by Taco John's
(KNSI) - The owner of a St. Cloud Mexican fast-casual restaurant is responding to a trademark infringement lawsuit filed against them by a national chain. Juan Ramos Gutierrez is a co-owner of Taco Ch...
Apr 29, 2022
Plant, Pest & Gardening Clinics Planned Throughout Becker County this Summer
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Plant, Pest and Gardening clinics are planned this summer throughout Becker County. The Becker County Extension Services will feature plant, pest & gardening clinics every M...
Apr 29, 2022
Otter Tail County Deputy Involved in Officer Involved Shooting
ST. PAUL, MINN. (KFGO) - The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened just before 6 last evening near Bowlus in...
Apr 29, 2022
Local Heroes Honored at United Way of Becker County's Celebration of Heroes Event
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Local heroes were honored, Thursday during the United Way of Becker County's Celebration of Heroes event at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes. The event honored 'Everyday Heroes'...
Apr 28, 2022 Jessica Burhans accepts the Bob & Michelle Harris Award at the United Way of Becker County Celebration of Heroes event, April 28, 2022
WATCH: Viral Social Media Challenge Family from Motley Appears On Ellen DeGeneres Show
BURBANK, CA (KDLM) - Sivert Klefsaas and his mom Lorna from Motley, MN recently appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show after their social media challenge went viral two months ago. Six years ago, Lorna ...
Apr 28, 2022
Verbal Agreement Reached on Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Replenishment, Frontline Worker Pay
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Senate, House, and Governor Tim Walz have come to a verbal agreement on the unemployment insurance fund and money for frontline worker pay. Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller ...
Apr 28, 2022
Grass Fire near Lake Park Ignites Out-Building
BECKER COUNTY, MINN. (KFGO) - Spring is the season with the highest daily average of fires. This peak is largely due to an increase in outside fires, especially stubble, dead brush, and grass and that...
Apr 28, 2022
100 Trees to be Planted at Rotary Soccer Fields in Detroit Lakes to Celebrate Arbor Day
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Friday, is National Arbor Day and to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the tree planter's holiday 100 trees will be planted at Rotary Soccer Fields in Detroit Lakes. The living...
Apr 28, 2022
Colder than Average Spring by 6 Degrees
(KNSI) - It's not in your head; we're having a colder than usual spring in the Lakes Area and Central Minnesota. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data show the average temperature this ...
Apr 28, 2022