Category Archives: Lakes Area Local News
Republicans Criticize Prison Release of Rochester Axe Murder Brom
(St. Paul, MN) -- Republican lawmakers are criticizing the release of Rochester axe murderer David Brom from the Lino Lakes state prison. Fifty-three-year-old Brom was convicted of the 1988 killings o...
Jul 30, 2025
Man Rescued After Being Trapped in Grain Bin
(Campbell, MN) -- Authorities in Wilkin County say a man was rescued Monday afternoon after being trapped in a grain bin for more than an hour. The sheriff's office says the man had already been trapp...
Jul 30, 2025
Frazee Man Dies in South Dakota
A 58-year-old Frazee, man died after the pickup he was driving ran off the road and overturned in northwestern South Dakota. The Harding County Sheriff's Office says the crash was reported at about 6:...
Jul 28, 2025
Car Starts on Fire at Becker County Demo Derby
A vehicle started on fire with a driver inside during the demolition derby at the Becker County Fair Friday night. According to the Becker County Fair, the driver was able to exit the vehicle and was ...
Jul 28, 2025
New York Mills Cultural Center Catches a "Big One" at Fish House Festival $500,000 Donation Spurs "Soft Launch" of Upcoming Capital Campaign
New York Mills, MN-July 21, 2025 - The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center made a surprise announcement at their Fish House Festival on Friday, July 11. Betsy Roder, the Center's Executive Directo...
Jul 27, 2025
Air quality Alert Due to Wildfire Smoke Through Friday July 25
Air quality is expected to reach the red AQI category in northern and central Minnesota, which is unhealthy for everyone The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has expanded the current air qual...
Jul 24, 2025
MnDOT, State Patrol Reminds WE Fest Attendees of Parking Restrictions and Area Road Construction
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Minnesota State Patrol, wants to remind WE Fest attendees that no parking is allowed along Highway 59 prior t...
Jul 24, 2025 Chase Rice performs during WE Fest 2023 at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes on Aug. 3, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Senator Nicole Mitchell to Resign Following Burglary Conviction
(Woodbury, MN) - Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell will resign from the legislature by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 4th, according to her attorney Dane DeKrey. He says Mitchell wants time to wrap up...
Jul 21, 2025
Senator Nicole Mitchell to Resign Following Burglary Conviction
(Woodbury, MN) - Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell will resign from the legislature by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 4th, according to her attorney Dane DeKrey. He says Mitchell wants time to wrap up...
Jul 21, 2025
Sen. Rasmusson secures $572K to expand transitional recovery housing in Otter Tail County
ST. PAUL, Minn. - During the 2025 legislative session, State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) secured $143,000 in annual funding through the Human Services budget to support transitional recover...
Jul 21, 2025