Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News

Moorhead man sentenced for participating in Jan. 6 attack at U.S Capitol
WASHINGTON (KVRR) - A federal judge has sentenced a Moorhead man to two years' probation after pleading guilty to charges connected to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. In a plea agreement ...
Nov 09, 2021

Detroit Lakes 'Women's EDGE' Series to Wrap up For Year, Wednesday
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce's Women's EDGE series will wrap up for the year, Wednesday. The EDGE series, which stands for 'Engage, Develop, Grow, Empower' fea...
Nov 09, 2021

Lakes Area Residents Reminded to Protect Septic Systems from Freezing
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Lakes Area residents and property owners are being reminded to protect their septic systems from freezing. "It's important to think about your septic system and maintain certain...
Nov 09, 2021

305 Streams and Lakes Added to Minnesota's List of Polluted Waterways
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - Minnesota regulators have added 305 streams and lakes to the state's list of polluted waterways. For the first time, the MPCA listed waters in Greater Minnesota with PFAS contaminati...
Nov 09, 2021

Lakes Area's Most Wanted: Nov. 8, 2021
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM/LAKES TV3) - The Becker County Sheriff's Department and Detroit Lakes Police share their most wanted. Check back each week to see if the most wanted person has been located!
Nov 08, 2021

Most People Anxious About Having Enough Money to Last Through Retirement
MINNEAPOLIS (KDLM) - A new survey underscores calls for laws to make it easier for people to accumulate savings, and Minnesota voices hope to spark more conversation about it. An AARP survey says 63% ...
Nov 08, 2021

First Snowfall Expected in Lakes Area this Week
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - After unseasonably warm weather in the Lakes Area, the National Weather Service is forecasting snow this week. Rain will arrive Wednesday and then low pressure will develop to t...
Nov 08, 2021

Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Leek and Trowbridge Lake in Otter Tail County
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The DNR has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Leek Lake and Trowbridge Lake in Otter Tail County. The two lakes are directly connected; A lake property owner contacted ...
Nov 05, 2021 photo courtesy of MN DNR

Three Killed in Car Accident Near Backus
BACKUS, Minn. - The State Patrol says three people have died in a highway crash in central Minnesota. An SUV was northbound on Highway 371 in Cass County about 11 p.m. Thursday when a minivan failed t...
Nov 05, 2021

Wadena Woman Identified as Inmate that Died in Otter Tail County Jail
FERGUS FALLS (KDLM/KBRF) - An Otter Tail County jail inmate that was found unresponsive in her cell has been identified. Lavuya Jade Baker, 28 years old, from Wadena was found during a routine wellnes...
Nov 05, 2021