Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
New Specialty License Plate Celebrates Minnesota Agriculture
ST. PAUL - Specialized agricultural license plates are now available to Minnesotans. Minnesota F-F-A Foundation executive director Val Aarsvold says it took four legislative sessions to make it happen...
Feb 24, 2022
Freshman Career Fair Gives Students Hands On Experience with Lakes Area Businesses
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Students from across the Lakes Area participated in the 4th Annual Freshman Career Fair at Detroit Lakes High School, Wednesday Around 600 students had hands on experience with ...
Feb 24, 2022
Motley Mom Goes Viral For Paying Son To Stay Off Social Media Until 18th Birthday
MOTLEY, MN (KDLM) - A Motley mom is going viral for a deal she made with her son when he was 12 to stay off social media for six years until he turned 18. And last week, when Sivert Klefsaas celebrate...
Feb 23, 2022
Minnesota Ice Fisherman Forgets to Unhook Ice House from Snowmobile with Friend Still Inside
DULUTH (KDLM) - A Minnesota ice angler has gone viral for a scary incident on the ice that was caught on video. Seth Trobec and Cody Mjolsnes were fishing on Canisteo Mine Pit Lake near Coleraine. Mjo...
Feb 23, 2022
Officials Warn Snowmobilers To Slow Down after Recent Crashes
(KNSI) - A northcentral Minnesota sheriff's department is warning snowmobile riders about the dangers of riding after four people, including a Sauk Rapids man, were hurt in recent crashes. The Cass Co...
Feb 23, 2022
United Way of Becker County Accepting Nominations for 2022 Celebration of Heroes Event
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The United Way of Becker County is planning a Celebration of Heroes event to honor Lakes Area heroes. The 2022 event, scheduled for April 28 at the Holiday Inn will honor 'Every...
Feb 23, 2022
Becker County District Judge Jay Carlson Sets Retirement Date
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Becker County District Judge Jay Carlson has announced his retirement. In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, Carlson indicated his intention to retire on April 4. Carlson is ...
Feb 23, 2022
Lakes Area Business Wants to Help Deserving Family "Shut the Front Door"
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - For the second year in a row, a local business is helping a homeowner in need with a new front door. LumBros Building Solutions is encouraging Lakes Area residents to nominate a...
Feb 23, 2022
NYM Runner Battles The Elements To Run 422 Consecutive Days And Counting
NEW YORK MILLS, MN (KDLM) - What started as a 2021 New Year's Challenge to run every single day for a year has turned to an even more impressive streak for Emily Warner of New York Mills. After comple...
Feb 21, 2022
Blizzard Conditions Continue Through Tuesday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Blizzard like conditions will continue throughout the Lakes Area into Tuesday. The National Weather Service says a Winter Storm Warning will remain in effect until 12 p.m., Tues...
Feb 21, 2022