Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Supreme Court Blocks Biden's Vaccine and Testing Mandate for Large Businesses
WASHINGTON D.C. - The Supreme Court, today has blocked President Joe Biden's vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses. The ruling does, however allow for a vaccine mandate for certain...
Jan 13, 2022
Detroit Lakes AD Rob Nielsen named Section 8AA Activities Director of the Year
Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes activities director Rob Nielson has been selected as the Section 8AA Activities Director of the Year. Nielsen was hired as Activities Director in the spring of...
Jan 13, 2022
Trial scheduled in fatal clinic shooting in Minnesota
BUFFALO, Minn. - A jury trial has been scheduled for a man accused of walking into a clinic and opening fire, killing one staff member and wounding four others last year. Gregory Ulrich is scheduled t...
Jan 13, 2022
Nearly 70 Attend MnDOT Public Meeting to Voice Concerns Over Proposed Tree Clearing Along Highway 34
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Residents voiced their concerns about a proposed tree clearing along Highway 34 to MnDOT, Wednesday during a virtual public meeting. MnDOT plans to clear portions of trees along...
Jan 12, 2022
Lakes Area Residents Bracing for Another Winter Storm
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Lakes Area residents are bracing for yet another winter storm. The National Weather Service says a clipper system will move across the region late this week. Snow is expected to...
Jan 12, 2022
Alcohol a Factor in Wednesday Morning Crash Near Wadena
WADENA, MINN. (KFGO) - A semi and a car collided just west of Wadena early Wednesday injuring two people. The State Patrol says the crash happened on Highway 29. The semi-driver and the driver of the ...
Jan 12, 2022
Paul Marquart not running for re-election after nearly 22-year term
DILWORTH, MINN. (KFGO) - Veteran Minnesota State Representative Paul Marquart says he will not run for re-election to another term in 2022. The DFL lawmaker from Dilworth says he has no regrets and no...
Jan 12, 2022
Loggers Thinning Trees in Arvig Park in Perham
PERHAM (KDLM) - Logging contractors will begin working in Arvig Park in Perham this week. Loggers will thin out the pine tree population and create better separation for healthier growth a news releas...
Jan 12, 2022
John Steffl Elected Board Chair of Detroit Lakes School Board
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - John Steffl has been elected board chair of Detroit Lakes School Board. In a meeting, Monday the board unanimously elected Steffl, who most recently served as the vice chairman....
Jan 12, 2022
Mayor Delivers 2021 Detroit Lakes State of the City Address
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Mayor Matt Brenk delivered his State of the City address, Tuesday at the Detroit Lakes City Council meeting. After a trying 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Mayor reflecte...
Jan 11, 2022